What (besides rain) causes fungi to develope in my yard?
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Well, fungi reproduce by spores, so that is the ultimate reason they are there. Once a fungus gets going, it forms a mat of material that is usually not visible (a mycelial mat). The mushrooms you see are just the fruiting body of the fungus. Most of the organism is in the mycelial mat. When the temperature and humidity are right, this mat produces the mushrooms, but the mat itself needs to be feeding on something. Usually that is dead wood or leaves. The specifics depend on the exct type of fungus you have.
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ya ,i have seen it in my farm house but i think its not so tough.i saw it few years before.acc to me it grows during rainy season ,slowly it loses moisture and become hard .initially it is light brownish -yellow ,later become dark.\ni think wat i ans is wat u asked.
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Rain, rain and more rain.  Rain enough to have mud slides and trees down because the soil around their roots has washed away, and flooding and rain, rain, rain.\n\nWe suffered through it a few years ago, and it sounds like we may suffer through it again this winter.  Sometimes I feel like I am going to grow moss between my toes.
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Spore bearing would be acceptable in this case.  Also, moss is not a fungus.
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Do you mean mold, as in fungus? Like swimmer's ear? There are otc meds for that in most stores like WalMart.
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well, for one, calcium is inorganic, so incapable of reproduction. if anything grew, it would most likely be a fungus from under your fingernails or just in the soil.
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My guess it is a fungus. Try asking your dermatologist. They should know. Or, if you get your nails done, your nail stylist may also know. Good luck.
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The common fungi responsible for allergies in humans are Alternaria, Aspergillus, Penicillium and Cladosporium.  Aspergillus and Penicillium  grow quite happily in your basement in summer and Cladosporium is the dark brown mould that grows around the edge of the bath or shower stall or even on the ceiling in bathrooms.  All of these fungi belong in the Deuteromycota and produce large numbers of spores that become airborne (bioaerosols) and are inhaled to cause pulmonary problems in humans and sometimes animals.  \n\nThere are over 150 species in the Aspergillus genus, only a few of which may be found indoors or may be potentially pathogenic, or harmful to the health of humans and animals. This genus is found world-wide, and is especially common in the Northern Hemisphere in autumn and winter. Most people are naturally immune to the effects of Aspergillis, but when disease occurs, it may take on several forms. Aspergillus produces many well known toxins such as aflatoxins, ochratoxins, and sterigmatocystin. Aflatoxin from Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus are associated with stored peanuts and grains.\n\nCladosporium is the most common of the “black molds.” It produces a black pigment that is useful in protection from Ultraviolet light, which may explain why it is so common in nature. Certain species in this genus are pathogenic, but no major mycotoxins are associated with Cladosporium.
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As it turns out, the smells people associate with rainstorms can be caused by a number of things. One of the more pleasant rain smells, the one we often notice in the woods, is actually caused by bacteria! Actinomycetes, a type of filamentous bacteria, grow in soil when conditions are damp and warm. When the soil dries out, the bacteria produces geosmin spores in the soil. When the soil is too hot, the bacteria are not able to tolerate the dessication, so it produces spores as survival strategies. The spores remain invulnerable for years and are resistant to dessication and heat. The wetness and force of rainfall kick these tiny spores up into the air where the moisture after a rain acts as an aerosol (just like an aerosol air freshener). The moist air easily carries the spores to us so we breathe them in. These spores have a distinctive, earthy smell we often associate with rainfall. Geosmine (dimethyl-9-decalols) is the microbial product found in the spores is responsible for this pleasant smell. \n\nAnother sort of smell is caused by the acidity of rain. Because of chemicals in the atmosphere, rainwater tends to be somewhat acidic, especially in urban environments. When it comes in contact with organic debris or chemicals on the ground, it can cause some particularly aromatic reactions. It breaks apart soil and releases minerals trapped inside, and it reacts with chemicals, such as gasoline, giving them a stronger smell. These reactions generally produce more unpleasant smells than bacteria spores, which is why the after-the-rain smell isn't always a good one.\n\nAnother after-the-rain smell comes from volatile oils that plants and trees release. The oil then collects on surfaces such as rocks. The rain reacts with the oil on the rocks and carries it as a gas through the air. This scent is like the bacteria spores in that most people consider it a pleasant, fresh smell.♥
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hi this is a sign of fungus
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Check links below for information about wheatgrass problems - also check back with whomever you got the seeds from.\n\nMy wheatgrass has some moldy areas around the roots.\n\nThe problem could be overwatering. Water only enough to give moisture, not so that mold can grow. If you are worried about mold and bacteria that you cannot see, cut the grass about 1 inch up from the seed/roots; soak the grass in a solution of water and 5-10 drops of grapefruit seed extract for 5 minutes. Rinse the grass thoroughly, then serve.\n\nMy wheatgrass is limp and droopy.\n\nThe problem could be too much sun. Wheatgrass grows best in indirect light, under the shade of a tree or the like.
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Fungi grow from mycelium, which is a white cob-webby network of very fine fibers under the ground.  \n\nI hope this is what you mean.
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i would go see a doctor about that.  they can probably prescribe you some sort of anti-fungal that will clear it all up.\n\na dermatologist maybe, or a podiatrist
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its perfectly normal,dude...fungi grows on everything that can expire or dies... thats how they live.
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I have always been partial to a fungus that infects ants.  When this particular fungi reaches reproductive maturity, it sends a fairly large fruiting body out of the ant's thorax.
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I believe an antifungal
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Pillows can harbor Aspergillus fumigatus, a fungus that exacerbates asthma symptoms.  Histoplasma capsulatum is a fungus that is found in the soil and causes histoplasmosis, a disease of the lungs with symptoms like tuberculosis, which can then spread to other organs.  Pneumocystis pneumonia, a common cause of death in AIDS patients, is an opportunistic lung infection caused by the fungus Pneumocystis carinii, which was previously considered a protozoan.