Medical importance of fungi with special emphasis on mushrooms

ABSTRACT

Fungi are playing a vital role in the Biological world. Their three forms [Yeasts, Molds and Mushrooms] are important in the preparation of certain foods [cheese, bread, liquors], antibiotics and anti-fungal drugs. They are also good sources of protein [mushrooms] and improve immunity. On the other sides Fungi cause destruction of crops, food commodities and also responsible for important human, animals and plant diseases