However, conidia of C. lunata were more affected since no germination
took place when exposed to the concentrations of ethanol
up to 200 ml/L and temperatures of 60 C for 60 s in C. lunata. This
may be attributable to the morphology involved in mycelia and
conidia of this species. The hyphae wall is perhaps thicker than the
conidiawall; hence, the ethanol penetration in the latterwas easier.
Earlier studies demonstrated the level of cellular damage caused
when heat was applied to different fungal structures of R. stolonifer
(Baker & Smith, 1970).