Define some Detrimental Effects of Fungi?
- These cause diseases of animals and humans. These either cause superficial mycoses (infection of skin, hair and nails) or systemic mycoses (infection of subcutaneous and deeper tissues such as lungs, urinary tract etc.) in human.
- These are the major cause of plant diseases.
- Many fungi produce toxins such as mycotoxins and hallucinogens.
- These are involved in spoilage of foods like bread, citrus fruit etc.
- Many harmful yeasts result in fermentation of fruit sugar to alcohol and spoil fruit juices.