Detrimental effects

Harmful effects of fungi to humans

A number of yeasts and moulds cause human and animal diseases. For instance, species of Fusarium, Aspergillus and Sporothrix are opportunistic pathogens and simply infect individuals with weak immune systems.A number of other moulds are well recognized causes of allergic reactions. For instance Penicillium roquefortii and Aspergillus clavatus are causes of pulmonary allergy in the brewery and cheese organizational respectively. An Arthrinium casues skin allergies of cane harvesters.Apart from allergies and infection, some moulds produce toxic parts which are harmful to both animals and humans. The well known of these toxins is aflatoxin. Aflatoxin is commonly produced through some species of Aspergillus like as Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasitica. An Aflatoxin is a powerful trigger of cancer for example it is carcinogenic.

Harmful effects of fungi to plants

Majority of plant diseases are caused through fungi. The plant diseases caused through fungi range from tissue death to vascular wilting. Fungi cause storage and field both losses of agricultural products.