Question: Which types of spores does the fungus Fusarium oxysporium produce?
Options:
Microconidia
Macroconidia
Chlamydospores
All of these
-✅Explanation: Fusarium oxysporium is a versatile fungus that produces all three types of spores depending on environmental conditions and its life cycle stage:
-Microconidia: Small, single-celled spores produced in abundance for dispersal.
-Macroconidia: Larger, multicellular spores with a distinctive curved shape, also used for dispersal.
-Chlamydospores: Thick-walled, resistant resting spores that help the fungus survive harsh conditions.
-Microconidia: Small, single-celled spores produced in abundance for dispersal.
-Macroconidia: Larger, multicellular spores with a distinctive curved shape, also used for dispersal.
-Chlamydospores: Thick-walled, resistant resting spores that help the fungus survive harsh conditions.