Fungi
Overview
Did you know mushrooms are not plants? They belong to the Fungi kingdom which is neither plant nor animal. This kingdom includes not only mushrooms, but also molds, mildews, and yeast. See? No “fun guy” puns!
Investiture Achievement Connection: This Honor is related to the Investiture Achievement requirements for FRONTIER GUIDE Nature Study which require (as one of two options) an activity which meets Requirement #2 this Honor. This Honor is a popular choice for the Level 2 or 3 Nature Honor required of FRONTIER GUIDES.
Requirements
1. Give the name of five classes of fungi and examples of each.
2. Identify fifteen common fungi of your locality. Draw or photograph them from live specimens.
3. Name three important fungi and tell what their value is.
4. Tell the life history of one example of each of the following:
- a. Rust
- b. Mold
- c. Mushroom
- d. Yeast
5. Identify five fungus plant diseases.
6. Know what safety precautions to observe when handling fungi.
Answer key & resources
- Answer Key
- Alternaria alternata
- Botryotinia
- Downy mildew
- Fusarium oxysporum
- Magnaporthe grisea
- Rust infection
- Smut
Master awards
This honor counts toward:
Investiture Achievement
This honor is required, suggested or listed as an option in:
See also
- GuideReference
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