These are just ideas and you should discuss them with your teacher
or advisor
Do different wild-type strains of Neurospora differ in the timing of pigmentation if you grow them in the dark then move them to the light?
Do biochemical mutants have different abilities to grow on natural substrates (eg fruits, vegetables, bread, paper, cloth)?
Do different strains of the same fungus differ in their ability to grow on natural substrates ?
Do different wild strains of Neurospora produce different numbers of conidia?
Do conidia from different strains differ in their ability to survive environmental stresses like heating, freezing, or dessication?
Do different strains differ in their ability to tolerate toxins?
Are common environmental toxins toxic to Neurospora or Aspergillus?
Do common cleansers kill fungal spores?
Can common products produce mutations?
Can common products disrupt sexual reproduction?
How do different fungi compete if they are mixed in culture?
Can different fungi out-compete one another depending on the growth medium or natural substrate?
Can common fungi be isolated from our surroundings?
What kinds of fungi are found in soil, air, produce, or water?
Do fungi of different colors produce useful dyes?
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