Cellular and Molecular Biology of Filamentous Fungi

An ideal starting point for any research study of filamentous fungi. Incorporates the latest findings from such disciplines as physiology, taxonomy, genomics, molecular biology and cell biology. Begins with an historical perspective, cell morphology and taxonomy, and moves on to such topics as cell growth, development, metabolism, and pathogenesis. Presents the full range of the fungal kingdom and covers important topics as saprophytes, pathogens and endophytes. Serves as a recommended text for graduate and undergraduate students. Incorporating the latest findings from such disciplines as physiology, taxonomy, genomics, molecular biology and cell biology, this publication is an ideal starting point for any research study of filamentous fungi. Its extensive use of illustrations and tables also makes it an excellent textbook for both graduate and undergraduate students, helping them easily grasp and apply new concepts. Cellular and Molecular Biology of Filamentous Fungi begins with an historical perspective, cell morphology and taxonomy, and then moves on to such topics as cell growth, development, metabolism, and pathogenesis. The book covers model organisms in detail as well as a broad variety of dimorphic and “obligate” filamentous fungal species. You’ll learn how individual species have adapted themselves to highly diverse ecological niches. In addition, comparisons to studies of the yeasts Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Schizosaccharomycespombe help you better understand the nature of fungi and the underlying evolution that leads to diversity in this fascinating kingdom. Each chapter has been written by one or more leading experts. These authors, representing a “Who’s Who” in the field of fungal biology, offer you the latest genomic-based approaches alongside a careful evaluation of the current literature. Presenting the full range of the fungal kingdom and covering such important topics as saprophytes, pathogens and endophytes, this publication captures our current understanding of fungal biology, all in one volume. Hardcover, 568 pages, full-color insert, ullustrations, index. Contents; Contributors; Preface; SECTION I: INTRODUCTION TO THE FILAMENTOUS FUNGI; SECTION II: REPLICATION AND EXPRESSION OF THE GENETIC CODE; SECTION III: ORGANELLES; SECTION IV: HYPHAL GROWTH; SECTION V: METABOLISM; SECTION VI: PHOTOBIOLOGY AND CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS; SECTION VII: NUTRIENT, pH, AND STRESS SENSING; SECTION VIII: SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT; SECTION IX: ASEXUAL SPORULATION; SECTION X: INTERACTIONS OF FUNGI WITH PLANTS OR OTHER FUNGI; SECTION XI: ANIMAL PATHOGENS; Index.

incorporating The Latest Findings From Such Disciplines As Physiology, Taxonomy, Genomics, Molecular Biology And Cell Biology, This Publication Is An Ideal Starting Point For Any Research Study Of Filamentous Fungi. Its Extensive Use Of Illustrations And Tables Also Makes It An Excellent Textbook For Both Graduate And Undergraduate Students, Helping Them Easily Grasp And Apply New Concepts.