No , it is not essential .
Yes, mold does grow better in the dark. Since mold does not produce it,s own food using photosynthesis as other plant do, it does not need as much sun-light. Hope this helps to answer this question! P.S. I only know this because I'm doing a science fair project on the topic of bread mold!
No. However, if mold has been growing then just drying the area and/or allowing sunlight to hit it does not kill the mold spores. The spores are dormant reproductive agents of the mold which allow it to regrow when conditions are right. The next time it is moist the mold will regrow. Mold is endemic (everywhere) in the atmosphere.
Water provides the moisture that bread mold needs to grow and thrive. Mold spores are present everywhere in the environment, and when they come into contact with water on bread, they can germinate and begin to grow, eventually forming visible mold patches. Storing bread in a cool, dry place can help prevent mold growth.
Mold (fungi in general) require oxygen to grow, but they do not breath in the sense that you and I breath.
You will not find mold in a dry environment because in order for mold to grow, it has to be moist, room temperature, and it can grow in light or dark. Try this experiment: Take two jars and put 30ml of water into one and leave the other without water. now put half a slice of bread in each. Also put some type of fruit slices in each also. Put them both side by side either in a dark cabinet or on a windowsill. Watch and observe what happens for about a week. Does the dry bread mold? You will have to find out by doing the experiment!:]
No, plants need sunlight for photosynthesis. Mold grows well in dark places.
it just has to be damp
Mold can grow better in the light because when fruits get into the dark they can spoil faster and get soft/ugly
Mold needs a very dark, damp, or wet climate to grow.
Mold cannot grow in sunny places because the sunlight will stunt the growth. Dark, damp and warm places are the best places for mold to grow.
Yes, mold does grow better in the dark. Since mold does not produce it,s own food using photosynthesis as other plant do, it does not need as much sun-light. Hope this helps to answer this question! P.S. I only know this because I'm doing a science fair project on the topic of bread mold!
Yes
No. However, if mold has been growing then just drying the area and/or allowing sunlight to hit it does not kill the mold spores. The spores are dormant reproductive agents of the mold which allow it to regrow when conditions are right. The next time it is moist the mold will regrow. Mold is endemic (everywhere) in the atmosphere.
nothing. just leave it some where for a while and it will grow mold!
Water provides the moisture that bread mold needs to grow and thrive. Mold spores are present everywhere in the environment, and when they come into contact with water on bread, they can germinate and begin to grow, eventually forming visible mold patches. Storing bread in a cool, dry place can help prevent mold growth.
Mold (fungi in general) require oxygen to grow, but they do not breath in the sense that you and I breath.
You will not find mold in a dry environment because in order for mold to grow, it has to be moist, room temperature, and it can grow in light or dark. Try this experiment: Take two jars and put 30ml of water into one and leave the other without water. now put half a slice of bread in each. Also put some type of fruit slices in each also. Put them both side by side either in a dark cabinet or on a windowsill. Watch and observe what happens for about a week. Does the dry bread mold? You will have to find out by doing the experiment!:]