PROJECT: FUNGI CULTURES

In this project, you will examine some fungi and make a collection of fungi consisting of molds, mildew, and yeast.

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Directions
For this assignment you will be researching the different types of fungi, and reporting on their usefulness. Choose 5 different fungi and report on the following:

Name of fungi
What are their major characteristics? Do they have one that separates them out from others?
Where do they usually grow?
Pros and Cons (are they toxic? Are they beneficial to plants? Nitrogen fixers?)
Give two uses that they might have
Present your information in Power Point or Publisher, including images of examples of your fungi, their environments, and some of their uses. Then answer the following questions.