Aeciospore
Aeciospore
Aeciospore (/ˈeɪsiːoʊˌspɔːr/), derived from the Greek words 'aikia' meaning injury and 'spora' meaning seed, is a type of spore produced by certain types of fungi.
Definition
An aeciospore is a binucleate spore that is formed within an aecium, a specialized structure found in the rust fungi and smut fungi families. These spores are part of the complex life cycle of these fungi and are typically responsible for the secondary infection phase.
Life Cycle
The life cycle of an aeciospore begins when it is released from the aecium and carried by the wind to a new host plant. Upon landing, the aeciospore germinates and infects the host, leading to the formation of a new aecium and the production of more aeciospores. This cycle continues, allowing the fungus to spread and infect new hosts.
Related Terms
- Aecium: A fruiting body in certain rust and smut fungi that produces aeciospores.
- Urediniospore: A type of spore that is also produced by rust fungi, typically responsible for the primary infection phase.
- Teliospore: The overwintering spore of rust and smut fungi, which germinates to produce basidiospores.
- Basidiospore: A spore produced by basidia, the spore-bearing cells of fungi in the phylum Basidiomycota.
See Also
- Mycology: The study of fungi.
- Plant Pathology: The study of plant diseases, including those caused by fungi.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aeciospore
- Wikipedia's article - Aeciospore
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