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Mycology
Mykologie
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:36:23
Abstract
The lecture gives an introduction into the field of Mycology. It provides an overview of the fungal lifestyle.
Objective
At the end of the course, the student is able to… …explain the hallmarks of the fungal lifestyle and compare them to the lifestyle of animals and plants. ...to explain the phylogenetic relationships of fungi with the other organisms as well as with each other ('fungal tree of life'). …to explain the building plan of the fungal cell and the fungal mycelium and their various differentiations. …to explain the structure of the fungal genomes and their protection mechanisms. …to distinguish and explain the different reproduction strategies of fungi. …to explain the correlation between nutrition mode and ecology of fungi including the various fungal symbioses and their evolution. …to explain the opportunities and challenges of the application of fungi in food production and biotechnology.
Content
The lecture focuses on the following topics within Mycology: 1. Phylogeny, Systematics and Characteristic Features 2. Morphology and Physiology 3. Genomics and Genetics 4. Reproductionstrategies 5. Nutrition mode, Ecology and Evolution 6. Applications
Resources
Lecture Notes
none; Powerpoint presentation (with comments) and complementary literature will be provided via Moodle
Literature
'21st Century Guidebook to Fungi' by David Moore, Geoffrey D. Robson, Anthony P.J. Trinci (Cambridge University Press, 3rd Printing, 2015, ISBN-13: 978-1-107-00676-7, online version freely available @ http://www.davidmoore.org.uk/21st_Century_Guidebook_to_Fungi_PLATINUM/index.htm ) 'State of the World's Fungi 2018. Report.' by K. J. Willis (Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, ISBN: 978-1-84246-678-0, freely available @ https://stateoftheworldsfungi.org/ ) Selected review articles from 'The Fungal Kingdom' edited by J. Heitman, B.J. Howlett, P.W. Crous, E.H. Stukenbrock, T.Y. James and N.A.R. Gow (American Society for Microbiology, 2018, ISBN 978-1-55581-957-6, available via Moodle)
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 120 minutes
- Aids
- None
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Mykologie |
|
2 h weekly |