Fungal biology

Book

Fungal biology / Jim Deacon.

Deacon, J. W. (Author). Deacon, J. W. Modern mycology. (Added Author).

Summary:

"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." "This edition also 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." "The emphasis throughout is on the functional biology of fungi, with several examples from recent research. The book also includes a clear illustrative account of the features and significance of the man fungal groups."--Jacket.

Record details

ISBN: 9781405130660
ISBN: 1405130660
Physical Description: 371 pages : illustrations, map ; 25 cm
Edition: 4th ed.
Publisher: Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., ©2006.

Content descriptions

General Note:: Revised edition of: Modern mycology. 3rd ed. 1997.
Bibliography, etc. Note:: Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:: The fungi and fungal activities -- The diversity of fungi and fungus-like organisms -- Fungal structure and ultrastructure -- Fungal growth -- Differentiation and development -- Fungal nutrition -- Fungal metabolism and fungal products -- Environmental conditions for growth and tolerance of extremes -- Fungal genetics, molecular genetics, and genomics -- Fungal spores, spore dormancy, and spore dispersal -- Fungal ecology: saprotrophs -- Fungal interactions: mechanisms and practical exploitation -- Fungal symbiosis -- Fungi as plant pathogens -- Fungal parasites of insects and nematodes -- Medical mycology -- Principles and practice of controlling fungal growth.