Fungi in the Environment

Fungi in the Environment (British Mycological Society Symposia)
by Geoffrey Gadd (Editor), Sarah C. Watkinson (Editor), Paul S. Dyer (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 406 pages
* Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (April 23, 2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0521850290

Book Description
Fungi are of fundamental importance in the terrestrial environment. They have roles as decomposers, plant pathogens, symbionts, and in elemental cycles. Fungi are often dominant, and in soil can comprise the largest pool of biomass (including other microorganisms and invertebrates). They also play a role in maintenance of soil structure due to their filamentous growth habit and exopolymer production. Despite their important roles in the biosphere, fungi are frequently neglected within broader environmental and microbiological spheres. Additionally, mycological interests can be somewhat fragmented between traditional subject boundaries. This multi-disciplinary volume explores the roles and importance of fungi in the environment. Particular emphasis is given to major research advances made in recent years as a result of molecular and genomic approaches, and in cell imaging and biology. Drawing together microbiologists, mycologists, and environmental scientists, this work is a unique account of modern environmental mycology, and a pivotal contribution to the field.

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Imaging in SARS

Imaging in SARS
by A. T. Ahuja (Author), C. G. C. Ooi (Author)

Product Details
* Hardcover: 194 pages
* Publisher: Greenwich Medical Media; 1 edition (August 16, 2004)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 1841102199

Book Description
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a devastating disease and although the virus would appear to have been contained, it is clear that the impact it has had around the world, and could have again in the future, is immense. Hong Kong has been significantly impacted in the recent SARS outbreak, and clinicians and researchers alike have gained a lot of experience in dealing with the disease at short notice. This new book aims to be a state-of-the art update on SARS, with particular reference to imaging, which plays a crucial role in the diagnosis, management and follow-up of patients with the disease (it is widely accepted that SARS patients cannot be managed without imaging and it is included in the WHO's own list of diagnostic criteria for the disease). The book will also provide a perspective on the treatment and experience of the disease outside Hong Kong.

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