Question

Function of conidiophore.

Answer 1

Conidiophores are specialized hyphae which play an important role in asexual reproduction. They bear the conidia (asexual spores) at its tip which are not enclosed within a sac.

Answer 2

The main functions of conidiophore:

1. It is the fruiting body which is a means of asexual reproduction.
2. It produces the spores known as the conidia.
3. The conidia on germination give rise to the mycelium.