Fungal Biology

Author : J. W. Deacon
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118685075

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Fungal Biology by J. W. Deacon Pdf

Visit the accompanying website from the author at www.blackwellpublishing.com/deacon. Fungal Biology is the fully updated new edition of this undergraduate text, covering all major areas of fungal biology and providing insights into many topical areas. Provides insights into many topical areas such as fungal ultrastructure and the mechanisms of fungal growth, important fungal metabolites and the molecular techniques used to study fungal populations. Focuses on the interactions of fungi that form the basis for developing biological control agents, with several commercial examples of the control of insect pests and plant diseases. Emphasises the functional biology of fungi, with examples from recent research. Includes a clear illustrative account of the features and significance of the main fungal groups.

Author : Kevin Kavanagh
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2011-08-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119977698

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Fungi by Kevin Kavanagh Pdf

Fungi: Biology and Applications, Second Edition provides a comprehensive treatment of fungi, covering biochemistry, genetics and the medical and economic significance of these organisms at introductory level. With no prior knowledge of the subject assumed, the opening chapters offer a broad overview of the basics of fungal biology, in particular the physiology and genetics of fungi and also a new chapter on the application of genomics to fungi. Later chapters move on to include more detailed coverage of topics such as antibiotic and chemical commodities from fungi, new chapters on biotechnological use of fungal enzymes and fungal proteomics, and fungal diseases of humans, antifungal agents for use in human therapy and fungal pathogens of plants.

Author : Vijai Kumar Gupta,Maria G. Tuohy,Manimaran Ayyachamy,Kevin M. Turner,Anthonia O’Donovan
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461423560

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Laboratory Protocols in Fungal Biology by Vijai Kumar Gupta,Maria G. Tuohy,Manimaran Ayyachamy,Kevin M. Turner,Anthonia O’Donovan Pdf

Laboratory Protocols in Fungal Biology presents the latest techniques in fungal biology. This book analyzes information derived through real experiments, and focuses on cutting edge techniques in the field. The book comprises 57 chapters contributed from internationally recognised scientists and researchers. Experts in the field have provided up-to-date protocols covering a range of frequently used methods in fungal biology. Almost all important methods available in the area of fungal biology viz. taxonomic keys in fungi; histopathological and microscopy techniques; proteomics methods; genomics methods; industrial applications and related techniques; and bioinformatics tools in fungi are covered and complied in one book. Chapters include introductions to their respective topics, list of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and notes on troubleshooting. Each chapter is self-contained and written in a style that enables the reader to progress from elementary concepts to advanced research techniques. Laboratory Protocols in Fungal Biology is a valuable tool for both beginner research workers and experienced professionals. Coming Soon in the Fungal Biology series: Goyal, Manoharachary / Future Challenges in Crop Protection Against Fungal Pathogens Martín, García-Estrada, Zeilinger / Biosynthesis and Molecular Genetics of Fungal Secondary Metabolites Zeilinger, Martín, García-Estrada / Biosynthesis and Molecular Genetics of Fungal Secondary Metabolites, Volume 2 van den Berg, Maruthachalam / Genetic Transformation Systems in Fungi Schmoll, Dattenbock / Gene Expression Systems in Fungi Dahms / Advanced Microscopy in Mycology

Author : Harry J. Hudson
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1991-01-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521427738

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Fungal Biology by Harry J. Hudson Pdf

First published by Cambridge University Press in 1991, this book introduces fungi to readers from an ecological viewpoint, emphasising the ecological diversity and extreme versatility of the fungi. The introductory chapter covers fungal structure, growth and reproduction. The remaining chapters consider the fungi in their ecological roles, for example as decomposers of leaves, inhabitants of aquatic environments and as mutualistic symbionts in mycorrhiza and with insects. The intention is to treat fungi in terms of their adaptations to the ecosystems that they occupy. Although fungi as soil inhabitants are not included, much of their ecological significance is considered elsewhere, for example in the chapters on fungi as decomposers of leaves and wood. Examples given are worldwide, including from tropical countries, and the book is well illustrated with many original illustrations drawn from living material.

Author : Richard P. Oliver,Richard Oliver,Michael Schweizer
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1999-08-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 052156784X

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Molecular Fungal Biology by Richard P. Oliver,Richard Oliver,Michael Schweizer Pdf

An advanced undergraduate textbook for courses in biotechnology, fungal biology and fungal genetics.

Author : David Harry Jennings,Gernot Lysek
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Fungi
ISBN : UOM:39076001695944

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Fungal Biology by David Harry Jennings,Gernot Lysek Pdf

This text originates from a series of lectures given by the authors. It is aimed primarily at first- and second-year biology students starting courses in mycology or microbiology in which the study of fungi is a significant component

Author : Tulasi Satyanarayana,Sunil K. Deshmukh,B.N. Johri
Publisher : Springer
Page : 582 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-12-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811047688

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Developments in Fungal Biology and Applied Mycology by Tulasi Satyanarayana,Sunil K. Deshmukh,B.N. Johri Pdf

This book explores the developments in important aspects of fungi related to the environment, industrial mycology, microbiology, biotechnology, and agriculture. It discusses at length both basic and applied aspects of fungi and provides up-to-date laboratory-based data. Of the estimated three million species of fungi on Earth, according to Hawksworth and coworkers, more than 100,000 have been described to date. Many fungi produce toxins, organic acids, antibiotics and other secondary metabolites, and are sources of useful biocatalysts such as cellulases, xylanases, proteases and pectinases, to mention a few. They can also cause diseases in animals as well as plants and many are able to break down complex organic molecules such as lignin and pollutants like xenobiotics, petroleum and polycyclic aromatic compounds. Current research on mushrooms focuses on their hypoglycemic, anti-cancer, anti-pathogenic and immunity-enhancing activities. This ready-reference resource on various aspects of fungi is intended for graduate and post-graduate students as well as researchers in life sciences, microbiology, botany, environmental sciences and biotechnology.

Author : David Moore
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2013-01-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139620659

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Fungal Biology in the Origin and Emergence of Life by David Moore Pdf

The rhythm of life on Earth includes several strong themes contributed by Kingdom Fungi. So why are fungi ignored when theorists ponder the origin of life? Casting aside common theories that life originated in an oceanic primeval soup, in a deep, hot place, or even a warm little pond, this is a mycological perspective on the emergence of life on Earth. The author traces the crucial role played by the first biofilms – products of aerosols, storms, volcanic plumes and rainout from a turbulent atmosphere – which formed in volcanic caves 4 billion years ago. Moore describes how these biofilms contributed to the formation of the first prokaryotic cells, and later, unicellular stem eukaryotes, highlighting the role of the fungal grade of organisation in the evolution of higher organisms. Based on the latest research, this is a unique account of the origin of life and its evolutionary diversity to the present day.

Author : Ramesh Maheshwari
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2005-06-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781420027648

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Fungi by Ramesh Maheshwari Pdf

Today’s accelerated pace of research, aided by new instruments and techniques that combine the approaches of genetics, biochemistry, and cell biology, has changed the character of mycology. A new approach is necessary for the organization and study of fungi. Fungi: Experimental Methods in Biology presents the latest information in fungal biology generated through the application of genetics, molecular biology, and biochemistry. This book analyzes information derived through real experiments, and focuses on unresolved questions in the field. Divided into six sections comprising 14 chapters, the text describes the special features of fungi, interactions of fungi with other organisms, model fungi in research, gene manipulation, adaptations, and natural populations. Each chapter is self-contained and written in a style that enables the reader to progress from elementary concepts to advanced research, benefiting both beginning research workers and experienced professionals. A comprehensive appendix covers the principles in naming fungi and discusses their broad classification.

Author : Antonio Moretti,Antonia Susca
Publisher : Humana
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 1493967053

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Mycotoxigenic Fungi by Antonio Moretti,Antonia Susca Pdf

This thorough volume explores the possibility of detecting and identifying toxigenic fungi, able to produce secondary metabolites known as mycotoxins, which cause severe health problems in humans and animals after exposure to contaminated food and feed, having a broad range of toxic effects, including carcinogenicity, neurotoxicity, and reproductive and developmental toxicity. Beginning with a section on fungal genera and species of major significance along with their associated mycotoxins, the book continues with sections on Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-based methods for the detection and identification of mycotoxigenic fungi, PCR-based methods for multiplex detection of mycotoxigenic fungi, as well as sections on combined approaches and new methodologies. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and practical, Mycotoxigenic Fungi: Methods and Protocols will aid researchers working in this vital field to provide insight into possible actions to reduce mycotoxin contamination of crop plants and the food/feed byproducts.

Author : De-Wei Li
Publisher : Springer
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319291376

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Biology of Microfungi by De-Wei Li Pdf

This reference book includes 24 chapters written by a group of experts in the different fields of microfungi and cover a broad range of topics on microfungi. It provides the most updated information on the latest development in systematics and taxonomy of microfungi, new techniques which were developed in the last ten years and their application in microfungal research. After the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants (Melbourne Code) was adopted by the Eighteenth International Botanical Congress Melbourne, Australia, July 2011, it has had a profound impact on mycology and its research. Fungal nomenclature changes and its significance to fungal taxonomy and naming of microfungi in the future is discussed in detail. Since dual names system for fungi developing both sexual and asexual states, and fungi developing only asexual state is no longer available, the first five chapters will clarify some confusion and provides perspective views on the direction for future research. The next nine chapters cover microfungi and their ecological roles or functions in the different habitats (air, indoor, aquatic, marine, plants, soils, etc). The remaining 13 chapters cover the relationship of microfungi and humans (good and bad) and usage or application microfungi in different industries, such as food, agriculture, forestry, green technology, pharmaceutics, and medicine, as well as in our daily life. The book bridges the gap between basic mycological research and applied mycology and provide readers a unique set of information and knowledge of microfungi generated from multiple angles in different fields of mycology.

Author : Karl Esser
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : STANFORD:36105128378739

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The Mycota by Karl Esser Pdf

Compiles comprehensive overviews obtained from cytological, genetic and molecular studies. This work features topics that include: cellular and colony growth of fungi, cellular fusion and incompatibility, senescence and programmed cell death, environmental and physiological signalling in differentiation processes, and more.

Author : D. Kerridge,F.C. Odds,Hugo Vanden Bossche
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461528340

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Dimorphic Fungi in Biology and Medicine by D. Kerridge,F.C. Odds,Hugo Vanden Bossche Pdf

Fungal dimorphism is a topic that sounds inherently too rarified to attract more than a specialist audience. Yet some 230 individuals representing an eclectic mixture of interests, from basic science to medical practice, gathered in Churchill College, Cambridge in Semptember 1992 for a meeting devoted only to this subject. The symposium was the fourth in a series "Topics in Mycology" to be jointly organized by the Janssen Research Foundation and the International Society for Human and Animal Mycology. The participants enjoyed a rich and varied diet of oral presentations and poster displays in the field of fungal morphogenesis. This book sets down in print the material presented at the dimorphism symposium. We think that the high quality of these papers conveys very well the flavor of what was an excellent meeting. The selection of contributions in this volume covers very wide ground indeed. Chapters devoted to some non-pathogenic fungi are included, because the scientific basis of morphological development belongs to the fields of cellular and molecular biology: it does not recognize the boundary imposed by considerations of virulence of a fungus for a human host. Yet morphogenetic change in those fungi that do cause human disease frequently appears to be a component of the pathological process: many important pathogens change from a hyphal form in the external environment to a round form in infected tissues. This relationship between dimorphism and pathogenicity is the point of contact between pure biology and medicine.

Author : Kevin Kavanagh
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119374169

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Fungi by Kevin Kavanagh Pdf

This newly updated edition covers a wide range of topics relevant to fungal biology, appealing to academia and industry Fungi are extremely important microorganisms in relation to human and animal wellbeing, the environment, and in industry. The latest edition of the highly successful Fungi: Biology and Applications teaches the basic information required to understand the place of fungi in the world while adding three new chapters that take the study of fungi to the next level. Due to the number of recent developments in fungal biology, expert author Kevin Kavanagh found it necessary to not only update the book as a whole, but to also provide new chapters covering Fungi as Food, Fungi and the Immune Response, and Fungi in the Environment. Proteomics and genomics are revolutionizing our understanding of fungi and their interaction with the environment and/or the host. Antifungal drug resistance is emerging as a major problem in the treatment of fungal infections. New fungal pathogens of plants are emerging as problems in temperate parts of the world due to the effect of climate change. Fungi: Biology and Applications, Third Edition offers in-depth chapter coverage of these new developments and more—ultimately exposing readers to a wider range of topics than any other existing book on the subject. Includes three new chapters, which widen the scope of fungi biology for readers Takes account of recent developments in a wide range of areas including proteomics and genomics, antifungal drug resistance, medical mycology, physiology, genetics, and plant pathology Provides extra reading at the end of each chapter to facilitate the learning process Fungi: Biology and Applications is designed for undergraduate students, researchers, and those working with fungi for the first time (postgraduates, industrial scientists).

Author : Amir Sharon
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780359580897

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Molecular and Cell Biology Methods for Fungi by Amir Sharon Pdf