Conidiophore Collection

SEM of penicillin fungus

Conium maculatum (hemlock, poison hemlock)
Illustration of a Conium maculatum (hemlock, poison hemlock)

Picture No. 11014633
Penicillin Colony This is a culture of the original strain of bacteria used by Flemming in the early research into the first antibiotics. Obliquely lit macro image from a time-lapse sequence. Date:

Aspergillus fungus, artwork C013 / 4613
Aspergillus fungus. Computer artwork of the fruiting body (conidiophore) of a typical mould (Aspergillus sp.), showing spores (conidia, round)

Powdery mildew on leaf
Powdery mildew. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the parasitic powdery mildew Erysiphe sp. on a leaf. Hyphae (dark green)

Powdery mildew, SEM
Powdery mildew. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the parasitic powdery mildew Erysiphe sp. on the stalk of a plant

Penicillium fungal spores, SEM
Penicillium fungal spores. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of fruiting bodies of the fungus Penicillium roqueforti

Grey mould fungus, light micrograph
Grey mould fungus. Light micrograph of a section through onion tissue infected with grey mould fungus (Botrytis allii). Botrytis is a parasitic saprophyte mould that grows on wounded plants

Penicillium mould, light micrograph
Penicillium mould. Light micrograph of a section through an orange rind infected with Penicillium sp. blue mould fungus, showing fungal hyphae and conidiophores (pink and purple) with spores (red)

Brown mould fungus, light micrograph
Brown mould fungus. Light micrograph of a section through decaying plant tissue infected with brown mould fungus (Aspergillus glaucum)

Aspergillus fungus spores, SEM
Aspergillus fungus spores, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These chains of spores (orange) are the reproductive cells of the fruiting body, or conidiophore

Penicillium fungus, SEM
Penicillium fungus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Penicillium sp. fungus. Specialised threads (hyphae, pink), called conidiophores, are seen

White bread mould, SEM
White bread mould. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the fruiting bodies of two types of mould growing on white bread. The moulds are Penicillium sp. and Mucor mucedo

Fungal reproduction, SEM
Fungal reproduction. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the tip of a branch of a conidiophore (one type of fungal reproductive structure) with a conidia (spore) emerging from the tip

False-colour SEM of the fungus Fusarium oxysporum
False-colour scanning electron micrograph of the pathogenic fungus Fusarium oxysporum, which causes wilt disease in tomato and carnation plants

Fungal spores, SEM
Fungal spores. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of fungal spores on a fruiting body of an Aspergillus sp. fungus. The name for such a fruiting body is a conidiophore

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"Exploring the Intricate World of Conidiophore: A Close-up Look at Fungal Structures" In this captivating image (Picture No. 11014633), captured using a scanning electron microscope (SEM), we delve into the fascinating realm of conidiophores, specifically those found in the penicillin fungus. These slender structures serve as reproductive organs, producing and dispersing countless spores that aid in fungal propagation. Conium maculatum, commonly known as hemlock or poison hemlock, is another plant species associated with conidiophores. Its intricate network of these specialized structures can be observed under SEM, revealing their role in spreading toxic spores. Artwork C013 / 4613 showcases an Aspergillus fungus's conidiophore arrangement. This artwork beautifully illustrates how these elongated stalks bear clusters of tiny spore-producing cells called conidia at their tips. Powdery mildew on a leaf is a common sight in gardens and crops worldwide. SEM imagery provides us with an up-close view of powdery mildew's unique conidiophores and the powdery appearance they create on infected leaves. Penicillium fungal spores are renowned for their medicinal properties. SEM images allow us to appreciate the delicate structure of penicillium's conidiophores responsible for generating these valuable therapeutic agents. Grey mould fungus also exhibits its own distinct array of branching conidiophores when viewed under light microscopy. Multiple light micrographs showcase this mold's ability to produce abundant spore-bearing structures essential for its survival and spread. Similarly, brown mould fungus displays intriguing patterns through light microscopy examination—concerning yet mesmerizing formations that highlight nature's diversity within fungal life cycles. As we explore various microscopic perspectives on different fungi species' conidiophores, we gain insight into their vital roles in reproduction and dispersion strategies across diverse ecosystems.