Heterokaryosis in Fungi - Mechanism and Significance
Summary :Provides in-depth explanation of heterokaryosis, where genetically distinct nuclei coexist in fungal mycelium. Covers formation mechanisms (anastomosis, mutation, spore inclusion), genetic consequences (complementation, adaptive flexibility), role in parasexual cycle, and examples from Ascomycota and Basidiomycota. Essential for understanding fungal genetic variability and evolutionary adaptation.