Molecular Biology of Fungal Development

Molecular Biology of Fungal Development (Mycology, 15)
by Heinz D. Osiewacz (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 608 pages
* Publisher: CRC; 1st edition (May 7, 2002)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0824707443

Book Description
Providing an overview of the fundamental aspects of molecular fungal development, this book covers different elements in the maturational and reproductive cycles of selected fungal taxa. Illustrating various molecular pathways in parasites and hosts, the book explores the development of interventional strategies for combating disease. Highlights include discussions of pseudohyphal yeast growth, hyphal tip growth and genetic control of hyphae fusion, genetic control of aging, spore death, control of the generation of vegetative and sexual reproductive units, symbiotic interactions of fungi with the roots of higher plants, and parasitic interactions of fungi with both plants and animals.

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Fungi in Ecosystem Processes

Fungi in Ecosystem Processes (Mycology, 17)
by John Dighton (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 424 pages
* Publisher: CRC; Rev Exp edition (May 14, 2003)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0824742443

Book Description
Adopting the novel approach of viewing the role of fungi from the perspective of ecosystem functions, this book examines the importance of fungi in soil formation, plant primary production, sustenance of secondary producers, and regulation of plant and animal populations and communities. This volume emphasizes the idea that fungi are not alone in the regulation of these processes. It addresses the main processes occurring in ecosystems and showing where and how fungi are critical, and enables readers to gain a better understanding of the role of fungi in shaping ecosystems. Fungi in Ecosystem Processes considers the negative impact of fungi on faunal productivity and includes more than 1200 citations.

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