The mycota : a comprehensive treatise on fungi as experimental systems for basic and applied research. Volume XV, Physiology and genetics : selected basic and applied aspects

In the last decade the discipline of mycology has been substantially changed by new research technologies. In particular DNA-based tools for the investigation of fungal taxonomy, signal transduction and regulation, and biosynthetic potential have accelerated advances in mycological knowledge. This volume presents a selection of exciting issues on basic and applied aspects of fungal physiology and genetics. In 18 chapters renowned experts provide an overview of traditional as well as current and future aspects of potential application of fungi in biotechnology. The contributions can be used by scientists to keep up-to-date on the latest developments in the corresponding research area, and by students to familiarize themselves with the different topics. Front Matter....Pages i-xxi Recent Developments in the Molecular Taxonomy of Fungi....Pages 1-15 Sordaria macrospora , a Model System for Fungal Development....Pages 17-39 Inteins – Selfish Elements in Fungal Genomes....Pages 41-61 Apoptosis in Fungal Development and Ageing....Pages 63-78 Communication of Fungi on Individual, Species, Kingdom, and Above Kingdom Levels....Pages 79-106 Yeast Killer Toxins: Fundamentals and Applications....Pages 107-130 Evolutionary and Ecological Interactions of Mould and Insects....Pages 131-151 Endophytic Fungi, Occurrence and Metabolites....Pages 153-195 Fungal Origin of Ergoline Alkaloids Present in Dicotyledonous Plants (Convolvulaceae)....Pages 197-208 Secondary Metabolites of Basidiomycetes....Pages 209-231 Identification of Fungicide Targets in Pathogenic Fungi....Pages 233-245 Helminth Electron Transport Inhibitors Produced by Fungi....Pages 247-271 Cyclic Peptides and Depsipeptides from Fungi....Pages 273-296 Fungal Genome Mining and Activation of Silent Gene Clusters....Pages 297-303 Non-Ribosomal Peptide Synthetases of Fungi....Pages 305-330 Biosynthesis of Fungal Polyketides....Pages 331-351 Physiological and Molecular Aspects of Ochratoxin A Biosynthesis....Pages 353-376 Genetic and Metabolic Engineering in Filamentous Fungi....Pages 377-392 Back Matter....Pages 393-410 1. Growth, Differentiation, And Sexuality / J.g.h. Wessels And F. Meiingardt -- 2. Genetics And Biotechnology / Ed. U. Kuck -- 3. Biochemistry And Molecular Biology / R. Brambl And G. Marzluf -- 4. Environmental And Microbial Relationships / D.t. Wicklow And B.e. Soderstrom --5. Plant Relationships, Pt. A-b -- 6. Human And Animal Relationships / D.h. Howard And J.d. Miller -- 7. Systematics And Evolution / Volume Editors, D.j. Mclaughlin, E.g. Mclaughlin, P.a. Lemke (2 V.) -- 8. Biology Of The Fungal Cell / Volume Editors, R.j. Howard And N.a.r. Gow -- 9. Fungal Associations / B. Hock, Editor -- 10. Industrial Applications / H.d. Osiewacz, Ed. -- 11. Agricultural Applications, F.kempken, Ed -- 12. Human Fungal Pathogens / J.e. Domer, G.s. Kobayashi, Eds. -- 13. Fungal Genomics / A. J. P. Brown, Vol. Ed. -- Physiology And Genetics : Selected Basic And Applied Aspects / T. Anke And D. Weber, Eds. -- 14. Evolution Of Fungi And Fungal-like Organisms / S. Pöggeler And J. Wöstemeyer, Eds. Edited By K. Esser And P.a. Lemke. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Presents an overview on mutualistic and pathogenic interactions between fungi and plants. This book offers reviews on fungal lifestyles, mechanisms of their interactions with their host plants, signal perception and transduction, and plant defense responses directed against attack by fungal pathogens. It is suitable for students in microbiology