Sporangiophore Collection

Sporangiophores of Pilobolus fungus on dung
Fungus sporangiophores. Macrophotograph of three sporangiophores of a Pilobolus sp. fungus, growing on dung. A sporangiophore is a fruiting body formed on a specialised hypha

Fruiting bodies of Rhizopus oligosporus
Rhizopus oligosporus fungus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of fruiting bodies and spores of the fungus Rhizopus oligosporus

Bonnet Mould (Spinellus fusiger) hair-like sporangiophore threads, growing from gills of parasitised fungus, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, September

Bread mould, SEM C016 / 9051
Bread mould. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a black bread mould (Rhizopus stolonifer) sporangium (orange, spherical)

Bread mould, SEM C016 / 9052
Bread mould. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a black bread mould (Rhizopus stolonifer) sporangium (blue, spherical)

Bread mould, SEM C016 / 9050
Bread mould. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a black bread mould (Rhizopus stolonifer) sporangium (green, spherical)

Downy mildew infection, light micrograph
Downy mildew infection. Light micrograph of a section through a grapevine (Vitis sp.) leaf infected with downy mildew (Plasmopara viticola)

Mould fruiting bodies, light micrograph. Black mould (Rhizopus nigricans) fruiting bodies (top and upper right) liberating spores

False col SEM of rhizoids
False colour scanning electron micrograph of rhizoids, or " rootlets" of the bread mould, Rhizopus stolonifer, on the surface of bread. Spores circulate freely in the air

Bread mould, SEM
Bread mould. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a sporangium of a bread mould (Rhizopus stolonifer). Spores develop in these sac-like bodies, or sporangia (globular structure)

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Sporangiophores are fascinating structures found in various fungi, serving as the reproductive organs or fruiting bodies. In Rhizopus oligosporus, these sporangiophores form the fruiting bodies responsible for producing spores. Similarly, Pilobolus fungus showcases its unique sporangiophores on dung, playing a crucial role in dispersal and reproduction. When examining bread mould under a scanning electron microscope (SEM), one can observe the intricate details of its sporangiophores. These hair-like threads emerge from gills of parasitized fungus like Spinellus fusiger, creating an intriguing sight. The SEM images labeled C016 / 9051, C016 / 9052, and C016 / 9050 provide us with a closer look at bread mould's sporangiophores' structure and arrangement. The delicate nature of these structures is evident through their fine thread-like appearance. Not limited to bread mould alone, fungal diseases affecting plants also exhibit sporangiophore-related symptoms. Potato blight fungus displays distinct features when observed under SEM imaging techniques. Such observations aid researchers in understanding the intricacies of potato blight infections better. Another example is downy mildew infection captured through light micrograph imagery. This image highlights how sporangiophores contribute to disease progression within plant tissues. In addition to pathogenic effects on plants, white rust fungus leaves its mark on leaves by forming visible patches caused by proliferating sporangiophores.