5. Characteristics
• 98% of lichens have an Ascomycota as the
fungal part of the lichen
• Decomposers
• Ascomycota are heterotrophic organisms
that require organic compounds
as energy sources
6. Commercial importance The yeasts used in baking, brewing,
and wine fermentation
Truffles and morels, which are held
as gourmet delicacies.
7. Effect on humans
Harmful effects
• Fungal infection in the lungs
• Allergic bronchopulmonary
aspergillosis
• Candidiasis
Beneficial effects
• Penicillium produce antibiotic-
pencillin
• Immunosuppressor during organ
transplant
• Baker's Yeast
8. Role in biotechnology:
Produce useful proteins such as insulin, human growth
hormone, or TPa, which is employed to dissolve blood clots
Several species are common model organisms in biology,
including Saccharomyces cerevisiae
The genomes of a number of ascomycete fungi have been
fully sequenced
Neurospora is used extensively in biochemical and
genetic work
