Sunday, January 8, 2012

Benefits of Fungi

http://ic2.pbase.com/g5/99/524399/3/105983106.vIdiKKP9.jpgFungi decompose dead materials and return them as nutrients to the soil to help plants grow.  They also play an important role in curing diseases.  For example, the penicillin helped identify antibiotics.  Fermentation is the process in which the fungi help break down organic matter.  Lastly, some fungi, like certain mushrooms, work as food for people. (http://www.ehow.com/list_6064495_effects-fungus.html)

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