ABSTRACT
It is well known that oxygenated derivatives of arachidonic, α-linolenic and linoleic acids, possess biological effects in mammals and plants [1-5]. These oxygenated fatty acids are formed by dioxygenases and by monooxygenases (cytochrome P-450s). Dioxygenases and monooxygenases are also present in fungi. The important role of oxygenated fatty acids in the biology of fungi has only emerged during the last two decades. Oxygenated fatty acids may affect fungal reproduction and pathogenicity, but their biological function is far from clear [6].
