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1.26: Fungi Kingdom

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Mushrooms belong to the fungi kingdom. They can provide proteins and many nutrients while minimal harmfulness to environment.

Agaricus bisporus is an over $24 billion economy with varieties such as portobella, cremini, and button mushrooms (both white and brown) in the U.S.

1.26.1. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

  • SLO 26.01: Apply the best practices for learning Kingdom Fungi
  • SLO 26.02: Describe the characteristics of fungi habitat
  • SLO 26.03: Describe the characteristics of phylum Ascomycota
  • SLO 26.04: Describe the characteristics of phylum Basidiomycota
  • SLO 26.05: Identify given plant species with their scientific names based on their key features
  • SLO 26.06: Describe the characteristics of phylum Deuteromycota
  • SLO 26.07: Describe the characteristics of phylum Glomeromycota

1.26.2. Big Picture

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1.26.3. Test Your Knowledge

  • Assessment 1: TRUE or FALSE: Truffles, rare underground edible fungi, found near chestnut, oak, pine, hazelnut, and pecan roots that exchange nutrients and sugars.
  • Assessment 2: TRUE or FALSE: White truffles (alba) can cost $3,500/lb.
  • Assessment 3: TRUE or FALSE: Antibiotic “penicillin” is derived from fungi Penicillium notatum.
  • Assessment 4: TRUE or FALSE: There are some fungi that glow in the dark just like fireflies when their luciferin reacts with O2.

1.26.4. Can You Spot These Plants?

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1.26.5. Check Your Answers

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