RT Journal Article SR Electronic(1) A1 KHAN, S. R.YR 1975 T1 Wall Structure and Germination of Spores in Cunninghamella echinulata JF Microbiology, VO 90 IS 1 SP 115 OP 124 DO https://doi.org/10.1099/00221287-90-1-115 PB Microbiology Society, SN 1465-2080, AB SUMMARY: The spore of Cunninghamella echinulata is contained inside a monosporic sporangiolum. The spore wall consists of two layers: an outer thin electron-dense layer and an inner thick electron-transparent layer. The inner layer appears fibrillar. During spore germination a localized area of new wall material is formed beneath the existing spore wall at the site where germ-tube formation will occur. This new wall pushes out through the spore and sporangiolar walls and forms the wall of the germ tube. The germination of spores of fungi as a group is discussed. At present no taxonomic significance can be attached to the mode of germination., UL https://www.microbiologyresearch.org/content/journal/micro/10.1099/00221287-90-1-115