How can we inspire the next generation of mycologists to study Mucor and other fascinating fungi?

Mucor is a microbial genus of approximately 40 species of molds and dimorphic fungi in the family Mucoraceae. ... The genus includes both pathogenic and avirulent ... Jan 11, 2025 ... The clinical entity of mucormycosis refers to infection by organisms previously classified as Zygomycetes within the subphylum Mucormycota order Mucorales. 1. capitalized : a genus (the type of the family Mucoraceae) of molds that are distinguished from molds of the genus Rhizopus by having round usually ... May 24, 2021 ... What is mucormycosis? Mucormycosis is a fungal infection that causes blackening or discolouration over the nose, blurred or double vision ... Jun 12, 2023 ... Mucormycosis is an opportunistic fungal infection of the zygomycete family that can cause various types of infections. Jun 21, 2023 ... Mucor rot is caused by the fungus Mucor piriformis. The fungus survives in the soil as spores. Populations of these spores in the soil increase ... Jun 5, 2021 ... According to experts, calling mucormycosis 'Black Fungus' is a misnomer because the infection is not a recent phenomenon. May 9, 2024 ... When Mucor miehei extract is applied to the skin, it reacts with the acidic surface environment, triggering the natural shedding of dead cells. What is Mucormycosis? Mucormycosis or black fungus is an opportunistic infection caused by a group of funguses called mucormycetes. Mucormycetes are ubiquitous ... Mucormycosis is a lethal fungal infection caused by a large group (order) of pathogenic moulds known as Mucorales.