Freshwater Fungal Richness, Their Assessment and Impact on Human Welfare: A Review

Haninder Maini, Arjun Shukla

Abstract: Fungi are eukaryotic, heterotrophic organism, including both single-celled yeasts and multi-cellular filamentous fungi which can survive in oligotrophic environments, also called recyclers of organic material. The diversity spectrum and identification method of fungi are reviewed in such order that is adapted to aquatic ecosystem as well as their contribution to the environment and significant to human welfare.

Keywords: Aquatic Fungi, Isolation Method, Hazards