Syllabus
1. History, morphology and function of fungi
2. Diversity, taxonomy, nomenclature and basic taxonomic delimitation of Fungi
3. Spores - from distribution to reproduction
4. Fruiting body - its evolution and diversity
5. Saprotophs and decomposition
6. Parasitic symbioses - plants
7. Parasitic symbioses - animals and humans
8. Mutualistic symbioses - mycorrhizae and endophytes
9. Mutualistic symbioses fungi and animals
10. Distribution, areals, origin of fungi, extremophilous fungi
11. Fungal-like organisms
12. Biotechnology, application, fungi and humans * Basic literature: Moore D., Robson G.D., Trinci A.P.J. (2011): 21st century guide to fungi. Cambridge Uuniv. Press. 457 str. * Relevant subjects: Systém a fylogeneze bezcévných rostlin (B120P59) Speciální mykologie I (B120P47) Speciální mykologie II (B120P90) General mycology (B120P46)
Annotation
Please note, the lectures are given in Czech language only.
The aim of this subject is a short introduction into morphology, physiology, phylogeny, characteristic features and representatives of phylogenetic lineages of Fungi and fungal-like organisms. Attention will be paid also to their distribution, diversity, importance and roles in ecosystems and their importance for human.