Reproduction

The major way fungi reproduce is through asexual reproduction. There are many types of asexual reproduction that a fungus prefroms. The simplest way is through budding. The fungus will start to grow a bud on its surface. As the bud grows, a wall of chitin forms around it and the parts of a cell will grow. When the bud breaks off, it can start a new plant. One of the most important type of asexual reproduction is sporulation. A fungus is responsible to produce a large number of spores each year. The beginning of sporulation can be controlled by light levels, nutrient levels, and enviromental issues. When the spore leaves the fungus, it creates a new fungus. Fungal spores will increase rapidly due to warmer weather.