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Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis

March 18, 2023

Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) is a lethal fungus that causes chytridiomycosis – a deadly disease that is wiping out hundreds of amphibian species. The pathogen affects the keratin in the skin of amphibians and is spreading across Africa, killing out or driving to the verge of extinction hundreds of amphibian species. The Deadly Fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis ..

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What is Whiskey Fungus?

March 9, 2023

Whiskey fungus, also known as Baudoinia compniacensis, is a black, sooty fungus that grows in the vicinity of bakeries and distilleries around the globe. This fungus thrives on the alcoholic vapours that evaporate from whiskey casks during maturation. Usually, a small portion (up to 2%/ year) of the spirit evaporates into the atmosphere and this ..

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Fungal Attack in Neem Trees

February 15, 2023

The neem trees in the state of Telangana are affected by a fungus. The fungus is invisible to the human eye and has been identified as Phomopsis azadirachtae. The trees are not dying. However, the fungus is disturbing the capability of the trees to produce healthy fruit. Also, the fungus is also affecting the flowers ..

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