ISSN:
1615-6102
Keywords:
Aspergillus nidulans
;
Aspergillus giganteus
;
Hyphal apex
;
Ultrastructure
;
Woronin body
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary The hyphal tip ultrastructure ofAspergillus nidulans andAspergillus giganteus indicates that their apical organization is very similar to that found in other filamentous fungi. Both species have an area immediately behind the hyphal apex free of all large organelles and containing a high concentration of vesicles. InA. giganteus only one size class of vesicle is clearly evident, with a mean diameter of 72 nm. InA. nidulans two size classes of vesicle were found, with mean diameters of 75 nm and 31 nm. A Spitzenkörper is evident inA. nidulans as an area very close to the tip containing only the smaller vesicles. InA. giganteus one or more apparently mature Woronin bodies were found within the first 1 μm of some hyphal apices. The possible significance of their presence is discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01280909
