It has to be something that i can find a bunch of info about-i need to have the general structure, its nutrition, reproduction, and geographic location. Can someone get me a link to some websites, please??What is the scientific name of an organism in the kingdom Fungi?
The scientific name of an organism in the fungi kingdom is Fungi http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fungi
Fungi Are found EVERYWHERE! On skin, in houses, outside.
They are 99% of the time are chemotrophs.
They reproduce with spores not seeds
They have no roots, some have a root system called mycelium, which is different.
They can be sexual/asexual.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
What's the best method to extract DNA of bacteria and fungi present in orchid roots?
how many roots and how long do we actually need? is it better to cut the roots into 1-2mm and grind it or just shake it? what's the optimum PCR concentration to get nice, distinct and intense bands?What's the best method to extract DNA of bacteria and fungi present in orchid roots?
Depending on your purpose, you don't need very many roots. I would grind the root very well, remove the pulp, and incubate the juice for a few days in a nutrient broth or streaked onto a plate. You don't need very much template DNA for a successful PCR.
Depending on your purpose, you don't need very many roots. I would grind the root very well, remove the pulp, and incubate the juice for a few days in a nutrient broth or streaked onto a plate. You don't need very much template DNA for a successful PCR.
URGENT: Fungus Found In Guinea Pig Cage?
Today I went to feed my guinea pig and found a large fungus mushroom shaped growth near the water bottle. The bottle had leaked and the large growth appeared in under 24 hours. I took the fungus out already and cleaned the cage again, but Im worried about the effects it may have taken on my guinea pigs! What should I do to make the cage fungus free and if there is a negative effect on the guinea pigs, what signs should I look for?URGENT: Fungus Found In Guinea Pig Cage?
I would clean the cage with a diluted solution of water and vinegar. is the cage kept inside or outside? Humidity may cause a role if the cage is kept outdoors. i would clean the entire cage and wipe it down with the solution I mentioned above. maybe put a wash cloth under the water bottle where it is leaking and change that 2 times a day. What are you using for bedding? I use towels sewn together with fleece. That may help because the fleece will allow the wetness to pass through to the towel.URGENT: Fungus Found In Guinea Pig Cage?
there are a billion spores in the air you breathe regularly -- its kind of weird that one grew in a pig cage but weirder things happened -- i had them grow in my bathroom once.
most are completely harmless and you don't have much to worry about. you can make a nice salad with them. the toxic ones would have to be eaten in quantity and the results would be apparent already. toxic mushrooms also need more specialized growth medium -- i don't think a pig cage would supply their needs.
Well take the guinea pigs to the vet or call to see what you can do make sure you clean the cage as much as possible!!
hoped I helped!
I agree, vinegar solution to clean. I would put a brick down under the water bottle. It will also help with your pig's nails while keeping water off the bedding.
Since there is so much humidity in the room your pigs are in, you will need to scoop wet spots daily.
Try cleaning the cage with a high-proof alcohol (70% by volume or higher), like Bacardi 151 or Everclear. Put some in a little spray bottle and spray the empty cage. Let the alcohol evaporate. Repeat once. Rinse off the cage so it doesn't smell like your guinea pig is an alcoholic. The high concentration of alcohol will immediately dehydrate all the fungus and mold in the cage. Its a great way to get rid of those guys (and to clean fridges after a hurricane). Just do this outside given that the alcohol is flammable and all.
For all the thumbs down, alcohol kills fungus and mold and isn't going to leave any harmful residue to hurt the animal. *rolling eyes* I use the stuff every day at work for the same purposes.
'; The peak of the disinfecting power occurs around 70% ethanol; stronger and weaker solutions of ethanol have a lessened ability to disinfect.[citation needed] Solutions of this strength are used in laboratories for disinfecting work surfaces. Ethanol kills organisms by denaturing their proteins and dissolving their lipids and is effective against most bacteria and fungi, and many viruses...';
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethanol
I don't think it will do anything. Just observe their observe for a while and see if they seem to act weird or sick.
I agree with Dbfarris1, use a solution of 50% vinegar and 50% water, not only is this solution safe but it is very effective. You then need to put a small bowl, or cloth underneath the water bottle to try to prevent this from happening again. I have no problems what so ever, and I am using aspen, if you are not using an absorbent material like aspen or fleece (which wicks the urine through to the absorbent material; mattress pads, puppy pads or towels), then I suggest you change. It won't hurt to take your guinea pig(s) to an exotic vet, if they have eaten the fungi (mushroom) they could be sick, guinea pigs are notorious for hiding their illnesses and they go downhill fast, please seek medical treatment for your guinea pig(s).
I would clean the cage with a diluted solution of water and vinegar. is the cage kept inside or outside? Humidity may cause a role if the cage is kept outdoors. i would clean the entire cage and wipe it down with the solution I mentioned above. maybe put a wash cloth under the water bottle where it is leaking and change that 2 times a day. What are you using for bedding? I use towels sewn together with fleece. That may help because the fleece will allow the wetness to pass through to the towel.URGENT: Fungus Found In Guinea Pig Cage?
there are a billion spores in the air you breathe regularly -- its kind of weird that one grew in a pig cage but weirder things happened -- i had them grow in my bathroom once.
most are completely harmless and you don't have much to worry about. you can make a nice salad with them. the toxic ones would have to be eaten in quantity and the results would be apparent already. toxic mushrooms also need more specialized growth medium -- i don't think a pig cage would supply their needs.
Well take the guinea pigs to the vet or call to see what you can do make sure you clean the cage as much as possible!!
hoped I helped!
I agree, vinegar solution to clean. I would put a brick down under the water bottle. It will also help with your pig's nails while keeping water off the bedding.
Since there is so much humidity in the room your pigs are in, you will need to scoop wet spots daily.
Try cleaning the cage with a high-proof alcohol (70% by volume or higher), like Bacardi 151 or Everclear. Put some in a little spray bottle and spray the empty cage. Let the alcohol evaporate. Repeat once. Rinse off the cage so it doesn't smell like your guinea pig is an alcoholic. The high concentration of alcohol will immediately dehydrate all the fungus and mold in the cage. Its a great way to get rid of those guys (and to clean fridges after a hurricane). Just do this outside given that the alcohol is flammable and all.
For all the thumbs down, alcohol kills fungus and mold and isn't going to leave any harmful residue to hurt the animal. *rolling eyes* I use the stuff every day at work for the same purposes.
'; The peak of the disinfecting power occurs around 70% ethanol; stronger and weaker solutions of ethanol have a lessened ability to disinfect.[citation needed] Solutions of this strength are used in laboratories for disinfecting work surfaces. Ethanol kills organisms by denaturing their proteins and dissolving their lipids and is effective against most bacteria and fungi, and many viruses...';
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethanol
I don't think it will do anything. Just observe their observe for a while and see if they seem to act weird or sick.
I agree with Dbfarris1, use a solution of 50% vinegar and 50% water, not only is this solution safe but it is very effective. You then need to put a small bowl, or cloth underneath the water bottle to try to prevent this from happening again. I have no problems what so ever, and I am using aspen, if you are not using an absorbent material like aspen or fleece (which wicks the urine through to the absorbent material; mattress pads, puppy pads or towels), then I suggest you change. It won't hurt to take your guinea pig(s) to an exotic vet, if they have eaten the fungi (mushroom) they could be sick, guinea pigs are notorious for hiding their illnesses and they go downhill fast, please seek medical treatment for your guinea pig(s).
Exactly why does mold or fungi grow better on wet surfaces?
I know that it grows better in wet or moist bread slices, but why EXACTLY? Because it speeds up the spore growth or something or because they can only grow on wet surfaces, but why??Exactly why does mold or fungi grow better on wet surfaces?
Remember that spores are created to facilitate dispersion and resistance to adverse environmental conditions. Moisture is a signal that favourable conditions for growth have returned, and encourages spore germination and subsequent outgrowth. Water is of course essential for establishment of the cellular environment and for metabolism to occur.
Remember that spores are created to facilitate dispersion and resistance to adverse environmental conditions. Moisture is a signal that favourable conditions for growth have returned, and encourages spore germination and subsequent outgrowth. Water is of course essential for establishment of the cellular environment and for metabolism to occur.
How long does it take fungi to grow on bread? Please help! I need to know within 30 minutes?
For my experiment I am seeing if tempereature effects growth of fungi on bread. However, I don't know how long to do my experiment for. I was going to check the bread every 5 days for 15 days. Is this too long or too short? Someone help me!! And fast!How long does it take fungi to grow on bread? Please help! I need to know within 30 minutes?
that would be fine. i would check it daily though. just for a better result.
also instead of bread i would say use a nutrient rich agar solution in a petrie dish.
quite easy to come by and much more efficient for bacteria growth. like easilly over nightHow long does it take fungi to grow on bread? Please help! I need to know within 30 minutes?
too long, check every day.
and temp does affect it.
30 degrees C is optimal.why doesn't my 7 week old kitten bury his poop
that would be fine. i would check it daily though. just for a better result.
also instead of bread i would say use a nutrient rich agar solution in a petrie dish.
quite easy to come by and much more efficient for bacteria growth. like easilly over nightHow long does it take fungi to grow on bread? Please help! I need to know within 30 minutes?
too long, check every day.
and temp does affect it.
30 degrees C is optimal.
What's the difference between cell walls of plants and fungi?
cell wall of plants is formed from only cellulose which is polymer of glucose
in fungi cell wall may formed from many substances like chitin ,polysaccharides,cellulose,peptides or it may formed from a mixture from two or more from these substancesWhat's the difference between cell walls of plants and fungi?
Fungi are plants.
in fungi cell wall may formed from many substances like chitin ,polysaccharides,cellulose,peptides or it may formed from a mixture from two or more from these substancesWhat's the difference between cell walls of plants and fungi?
Fungi are plants.
Can i treat my pleco's fungus with salt bath?
Not advisable. Plecos are salt intolerant - they originate from the Amazon and surrounding rivers which have very little to no salt content. Exposure to high levels of salt could well kill them.
Are you sure this is fungus the fish has? All things like this are primarily caused by bad water quality. Fungus is a secondary condition, usually associate with injury or lesions that have become infected, anti-fungal/anti-bacterial medication will help cure this.
If it looks cotton-wool like it could also be Columnaris which is nasty bacteria, it needs some tough anti-bacterial medication to cure.
http://www.theaquariumwiki.com/Columnari鈥?/a>Can i treat my pleco's fungus with salt bath?
if you are talking about aquarium salt then it will help heal wounds and help with proper gill function.But to treat the fungus use anti-fungal tablets or drops found at all petstores(cheap).And dont forget a proper 30% water change.
Dr.LungCan i treat my pleco's fungus with salt bath?
No, you would burn it.
To treat fungus on plecs use methylene blue and start water changes after 24 hours, as leaving it at full strength causes the fish stress.
ask your chemist and also you can have a sea water to clean it it is sold at the chemist too.
YES I AGREE
Are you sure this is fungus the fish has? All things like this are primarily caused by bad water quality. Fungus is a secondary condition, usually associate with injury or lesions that have become infected, anti-fungal/anti-bacterial medication will help cure this.
If it looks cotton-wool like it could also be Columnaris which is nasty bacteria, it needs some tough anti-bacterial medication to cure.
http://www.theaquariumwiki.com/Columnari鈥?/a>Can i treat my pleco's fungus with salt bath?
if you are talking about aquarium salt then it will help heal wounds and help with proper gill function.But to treat the fungus use anti-fungal tablets or drops found at all petstores(cheap).And dont forget a proper 30% water change.
Dr.LungCan i treat my pleco's fungus with salt bath?
No, you would burn it.
To treat fungus on plecs use methylene blue and start water changes after 24 hours, as leaving it at full strength causes the fish stress.
ask your chemist and also you can have a sea water to clean it it is sold at the chemist too.
YES I AGREE
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