Reproduction in fungi:
Fungi reproduce by asexual, sexual and parasexual means. Fungi can reproduce asexually by fragmentation, budding, or producing spores, or sexually with homothallic or heterothallic mycelia. Asexual reproduction is the commonest mode in most fungi with fungi participating in sexual mode only under certain circumstances.
Pathogenic fungi are responsible for various human infections, ranging from superficial to systemic. This lecture focuses on the reproduction strategies of three major genera: Candida, Aspergillus, and Cryptococcus, all of which are significant human pathogens. Understanding their reproductive mechanisms is crucial for comprehending their pathogenicity, life cycle, and how they adapt to host environments.
