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The Fungi
2nd Edition - December 21, 2000
Authors: Michael J. Carlile, Sarah C. Watkinson
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:9780127384467
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The fungi are one of the great groups of living organisms, comparable in numbers of species, diversity and ecological significance with animals, plants, protists and bacteria. This…Read more
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The fungi are one of the great groups of living organisms, comparable in numbers of species, diversity and ecological significance with animals, plants, protists and bacteria. This textbook deals with all fundamental and applied aspects of mycology, illustrated by reference to well studied species from major fungal groups. Since the publication of the first edition of The Fungi, there have been many important advances in the field of mycology. This second up-to-date edition has been revised and substantially expanded, and incorporates the application of methods of molecular biology, especially DNA technology to mycology.
Question and answer section at the end of each chapter
Modern classification based on Molecular phylogeny
Detail of the recent increased understanding of the organelles and processes involved in hyphal growth
New molecular understanding of mating type genes
The latest on molecular recognition in the infection process
The use of DNA technology in engineering plant resistance to fungal diseases
New section on medical mycology
Fungal mycology in animals
The latest on the use of genetically manipulated fungi to produce products earlier obtained from mammals
Students and researchers in mycology, plant science, microbiology, plant pathology, biotechnology, and general biology
Foreword, Tom VolkThe fungi as a major group of organismsFungal DiversityFungal cells and vegetative growthSpores, dormancy and dispersalGenetic variation and evolutionSaprotrophs and ecosystemsParasites and mutualistic and symbionts.Fungi and biotechnologyAppendix 1: Glossary of common mycological termsAppendix 2: Classification of fungi
No. of pages: 608
Language: English
Edition: 2
Published: December 21, 2000
Imprint: Academic Press
Paperback ISBN: 9780127384467
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Michael J. Carlile
Affiliations and expertise
Imperial College of Science and Technology, University of London, U.K.