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Abstract

The cell wall plays a prominent role in the structure and behaviour of fungi. The presence of the wall defines the shape and strength of the fungal cell and is a critical determinant for the morphological development of these eucaryots. Functions such as vegetative growth, reproduction, dispersal, survival and cell-cell interaction, depend to a great extent in the mode of cell wall construction. This means that, in symple terms, fungal differentiation and morphogenesis can be explained on the basis of cell wall morphogenesis.

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Lopez-Romero, E., Ruiz-Herrera, J. (1986). The Role of Chitin in Fungal Growth and Morphogenesis. In: Muzzarelli, R., Jeuniaux, C., Gooday, G.W. (eds) Chitin in Nature and Technology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-2167-5_8

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