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Book Synopsis‘Mushrooms are having a moment. [A] natural sequel for the many readers who enjoyed Merlin Sheldrake’s Entangled Life.’—Library Journal ‘If you enjoyed Merlin Sheldrake’s Entangled Life . . . I highly recommend this book. . . . In the vein of Louis Theroux, Bierend journeys deep in the wonderfully strange subculture of the mushroom-mad.’—Idler magazine From ecology to fermentation, in pop culture through to medicine – mushrooms are quite literally everywhere! Author Doug Bierend guides readers through the weird, wonderful world of fungi and the amazing mycological movement. In Search of Mycotopia introduces us to an incredible, essential and oft-overlooked kingdom of life – fungi – and all the potential it holds for our future, through the work and research being done by an unforgettable community of mushroom-mad citizen scientists and microbe devotees. This engrossing and mind-expanding book will captivate readers who are curious about the hidden worlds and networks that make up our planet. Bierend uncovers a vanguard of mycologists: growers, independent researchers, ecologists, entrepreneurs and amateur enthusiasts exploring and advocating for fungi’s capacity to improve and heal. From decontaminating landscapes and waterways to achieving food security, In Search of Mycotopia demonstrates how humans can work with fungi to better live with nature – and with one another. ‘Comprehensive and enthusiastic. . . . This fascinating, informative look into a unique subculture and the fungi at its center is a real treat.’—Publishers WeeklyTrade ReviewLibrary Journal— “The author’s sharp ear for dialogue imbues his word portraits with vivid detail. . . . Mushrooms are having a moment. In Search of Mycotopia could be a natural sequel for the many readers who enjoyed Merlin Sheldrake’s Entangled Life.”Publishers Weekly— “Comprehensive and enthusiastic . . . This fascinating, informative look into a unique subculture and the fungi at its center is a real treat.”Booklist— “As well as gaining new respect for fungi, readers will master new vocabulary on the order of frass, saprophytic, and microrrhizal. It sounds perhaps bizarre now, but humanity’s future may depend on slime molds.”“In Search of Mycotopia is for mycophiles everywhere, from old hands to young enthusiasts, profiling in lively prose the kooky, brilliant, and inspiring folks who are changing the way we understand fungi, nature, and ourselves.”—Eugenia Bone, author of Mycophilia and Microbia“In Search of Mycotopia is as wondrous and hopeful as its awe-inspiring subject. Doug Bierend deftly extends the mycelial threads of his curiosity into the many communities that congregate around fungi, from academic researchers to hipster entrepreneurs to Indigenous groups engaged in cultural mycoremediation. The resultant book is a masterpiece of intersectional fungal anthropology that will send you running for the mushroom stand at your nearest farmers market—and may even inspire you to venture forth on some forest forays yourself.”—Ben Goldfarb, author of Eager“Fungi are nature’s alchemists, the circulatory and nervous system of the forest ecosystem, and the providers of nutrition, healing, remediation, and spiritual awakening. In this compelling book, Doug Bierend awakens the myco-nerd in each of us, uplifts the stories of queer, Black, and young citizen scientists, and challenges us to ameliorate our fungal illiteracy. Bierend convinces us that the healing of our planet requires that we remember the fringe and oft-forgotten fungal kingdom.”—Leah Penniman, cofounder of Soul Fire Farm, author of Farming While Black “What if our world were connected by unseen strands, by dynamic webs of life that maintain nature as we know it, a largely hidden substrate capable of healing us, feeding us, teaching us, churning death into life, sustaining the soil, plants, and animals? Well, it is, actually. Amiable, brilliant, and endlessly curious, Doug Bierend is the perfect guide to both the marvelous realm of fungi and to the radical human subcultures that have sprung up to celebrate it—citizen mycologists, cultivators, and activists from the Ecuadorian Amazon to the Pacific Northwest. In Search of Mycotopia is a fascinating, humble, and hopeful book, a glimpse at a cosmos of which we are not the center; in which everything is interconnected, and life humbly, quietly persists.”—Ben Ehrenreich, author of Desert Notebooks: A Road Map for the End of Time“There’s a fungus among us, and it’s all good. As Doug Bierend’s engaging journey through mycoculture reveals, it’s time to make like a mushroom, join the club, and grow a distributed, curious, and sustainably prosperous world together—from the bottom up.”—Douglas Rushkoff, host and author of Team Human“Doug Bierend’s book is a vivid trip past the flora and fauna of this world and into the reigning kingdom of Fungi. The most mind-altering forays take readers far beyond psychedelic ‘shroomer culture, which turns out to be one in a collection of subversive subcultures of enthusiasts, scientists, and citizen scientists from all walks of life. Written by a playful and candid storyteller, In Search of Mycotopia vindicates the mushroom, the literal and symbolic fabric that tightly binds together all life.”—Caren Cooper, author of Citizen Science“In Search of Mycotopia is a must-read! Leaving no stone unturned, Bierend covers everything from cultivation to psychedelic studies, providing insight into how critical fungi are toward healing the planet and its inhabitants, and ultimately encouraging readers to become a part of the community. Nothing is impossible if you bring mushrooms into your life, and reading this book is a great way to begin your journey.”—Tradd Cotter, author of Organic Mushroom Farming and Mycoremediation“With a fresh and welcoming voice, Doug Bierend takes us on a journey through the far-reaching branches of the modern mycocultural movement. As his search for mycological knowledge expands across the pages, so do we also find ourselves enmeshed in the underground world of citizen scientists, DIY mushroom growers, and landscape healers. Bierend presents voices that are rarely heard elsewhere, and rarer still is his holistic approach to such a diverse and dynamic community. This book offers a rich glimpse into a rapidly growing culture, as well as inspiring insights on the many ways that you can get involved in the future of fungi. A much-needed compass for the ever-evolving landscape of mycology, and a vivid portrait of fungi and the humans who work with them, In Search of Mycotopia is a must-read for anyone wanting to join in the fungi fun.”—Peter McCoy, author of Radical Mycology"Bierend writes with sensual verve and specificity, enthusiasm, and humor. . . .[He] introduces us to the staggering variety of mushrooms, their mystery, their funk, and the way they captivate our imaginations, as well as to the array of characters involved in this 'mycological renaissance.'”—The Boston Globe"Bierend offers an engaging and entertaining introduction to the broad field of mycology, demonstrating how fungi epitomize the concept of ecological relations. [He] proves his skill as a science journalist through interviews and experiences shared with mushroom experts and citizen scientists. . . . Bierend’s budding enthusiasm and passion for everything related to fungi makes the text fun to read. Bierend introduces surprising edge topics that serve as jumping off points for deeper thought. This would make an excellent introduction to mycology for undergraduate students and all readers interested in learning more about an important kingdom uniquely positioned within the empire of life."—Choice

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Book Synopsis“Fans of Merlin Sheldrake’s Entangled Life and Suzanne Simard’s Finding the Mother Tree will enjoy Seifert’s latest... A perspective-shifting guide to our microfungal matrix.”—KirkusEven though we can’t always see them, fungi exist all around us. From forests and farms to food and medicine—and even our homes and bodies—fungal connections shape how we live.In this illuminating book, readers will “discover how these marvels of nature enrich (and sometimes threaten) our lives.”(Peter Wohlleben, New York Times-bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees.Esteemed career mycologist Keith Seifert reveals the important role that microscopic fungi, including yeasts, molds, and slimes, play in our lives, all while remaining invisible to the naked eye. Divided into sections, each one exploring a different environment where fungi thrive, The Hidden Kingdom of Fungi introduces readers to the fascinating world of mycology, with information on: How fungi are at the heart of life-changing medical breakthroughs, including the development of antibiotics such as penicillin and organ transplant drugs. Where fungi live in our homes and how they influence our health, from our gut to our scalps.How fungi add important vitamins to our diet and make our favorite foods and drinks possible, including wine, cheese, chocolate, and beer.The essential role fungi are playing in innovative technologies, such as creating alternative energy sources, reducing plastic pollution, cleaning up toxins from oil spills, and even building architecture for a Mars colony.Despite their many benefits, we hold a precarious relationship with fungi: fungal diseases lead to over 1 million deaths each year, and they have played a destructive role in disasters ranging from the Irish Potato Famine to possibly even the extinction of the dinosaurs. The Hidden Kingdom of Fungi urges us to better understand our relationship with fungi—and to plan our future with them in mind—while revealing their world in all its beautiful complexity.Trade Review“Fans of Merlin Sheldrake’s Entangled Life and Suzanne Simard’s Finding the Mother Tree will enjoy Seifert’s latest... A perspective-shifting guide to our microfungal matrix.”—Kirkus"Seifert, in this fascinating, engaging, and approachable work, provides an improved understanding of how fungi surround and affect our lives."—Booklist“An excellent primer for the ecological and forest-interested layperson.”—The Globe and Mail“Explore the complex and ingenious ecosystems where fungi are found and discover how these marvels of nature enrich (and sometimes threaten) our lives.”—Peter Wohlleben, New York Times-bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees“If you are interested in mushrooms, like so many people are these days, but want to delve deeper than the headlines, this is the book for you.”—Eugenia Bone, author of Mycophilia and former president of the New York Mycological Society“Delightful … A wide-eyed grand tour of [an] alien world [that] makes me love these multi-gendered, cell-wall-having, network-forming bugs all the more.”—Adam Rogers, senior correspondent at Wired and author of Full Spectrum: How the Science of Color Made Us Modern and Proof: The Science of Booze“Flat-out fabulous. [The Hidden Kingdom of Fungi is] an enlightening introduction to fungi, yes, but it’s also a real page-turner. Dr. Seifert is a spectacularly skilled writer. He truly puts the fun in fungi.”—Andy MacKinnon, author of Alpine Plants of the Northwest“An excellent, intimate introduction to fungi and mycology that will appeal to general science readers and those interested in learning about our biologically interdependent world.”—Library Journal“An authoritative and gripping exposé of fungi… with an exciting vision of how they might contribute to a more sustainable Earth. This book will increase your respect for fungi and could challenge your view of the world—inside and on you, your home, and outdoors.”—David L. Hawksworth, Hon. President, International Mycological Association"Fungi, the author tells us, are the meek that long ago inherited the Earth ... For the innately curious, 'The Hidden Kingdom of Fungi' will be an eye-opening introduction to a secretive world that most of us know too little about."—Richard Schiffman, Washington PostTable of ContentsForeword A Note About Names Introduction: Diversity in the Dust PART 1: The Hidden Kingdom1 | Life in the Colonies: Fungal Evolution2 | Life on the Commons: From Mutualism to Parasitism to Biological Invasion PART 2: The Fungal Planet3 | Forests: Seeing the Fungi for the Trees 4 | Farming: The Seventh-Oldest Profession 5 | Fermentation: Food, Drink, and Compost 6 | The Secret House: Fungi and the Built Environment 7 | Holobiont: The Mycobiome and the Human Body PART 3: The Mycelial Revolution8 | Mycotechnology: Fungi for the People 9 | Thirty Thousand Feet: Fungi and the Sustainable Planet Acknowledgments Appendix: Fungal Classification Notes Literature Cited Index

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Book Synopsis“Fans of Merlin Sheldrake’s Entangled Life and Suzanne Simard’s Finding the Mother Tree will enjoy Seifert’s latest... A perspective-shifting guide to our microfungal matrix.”—KirkusEven though we can’t always see them, fungi exist all around us. From forests and farms to food and medicine—and even our homes and bodies—fungal connections shape how we live.In this illuminating book, readers will “discover how these marvels of nature enrich (and sometimes threaten) our lives.”(Peter Wohlleben, New York Times-bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees.Esteemed career mycologist Keith Seifert reveals the important role that microscopic fungi, including yeasts, molds, and slimes, play in our lives, all while remaining invisible to the naked eye. Divided into sections, each one exploring a different environment where fungi thrive, The Hidden Ki

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Book SynopsisTrichoderma spp. are biotechnologically significant fungi, being widely used both in agriculture and industry. These microbes are also a potential drug source of clinical importance. In recent years, driven by advances in genetics and genomics, research on these fungi have opened new avenues for its varied applications. Divided into three sections, covering taxonomy and physiology, interactions with plants and applications and significance, this book also discusses topics that have seen rapid developments in the recent years. Various aspects of Trichoderma like molecular taxonomy, sexual and asexual developments, secondary metabolism, beneficial interactions with plants, applications as cell factories and harmful interactions with humans are discussed. This book, thus, hopes to be an essential ready reference for researchers, students and people form industry as well.Table of ContentsI: Preface 1: Trichoderma in Agriculture, Industry and Medicine: An Overview PART I: TAXONOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2: Two Hundred Trichoderma Species Recognized on the Basis of Molecular Phylogeny 3: The Influence of Light on the Biology of Trichoderma 4: Sexual Development in Trichoderma – Scrutinizing the Aspired Phenomenon 5: Asexual Development in Trichoderma: From Conidia to Chlamydospores 6: Volatile Organic Metabolites of Trichoderma spp.: Biosynthesis, Biology and Analytics 7: Molecular Tools in Trichoderma Genetic Studies PART II: INTERACTIONS WITH PLANTS 8: Trichoderma in the Rhizosphere: Looking for Sugar? 9: The Endophytic Trichoderma 10: Promotion of Plant Growth and the Induction of Systemic Defence by Trichoderma: Physiology, Genetics and Gene Expression 11: Trichoderma Genomes: A Vast Reservoir of Potential Elicitor Proteins 12: The Use of Metabolomic Approaches to Study Trichoderma–Plant Interactions PART III: APPLICATIONS AND SIGNIFICANCE 13: Trichoderma and the Biorefinery: From Plant Health to Enzymes to Biofuel Production 14: Trichoderma in Plant Health Management 15: Marine-derived Trichoderma: A Source of New Bioactive Metabolites 16: Trichoderma as Cell Factories 17: Trichoderma as a Human Pathogen

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Book SynopsisA new approach to foragingRoger Phillips is the legendary godfather of foraging. Drawing upon decades of experience, his knowledge of wild food is unrivalled and in this richly illustrated book he shares some of his most recently gathered wisdom, collected from around the world.Roger reveals the edible and therapeutic secrets of our fields, woodlands and flower beds, and suggests tips for sourcing delicious morsels growing throughout the countryside and in our gardens. He also describes the native habitat and history of many fascinating plants and fungi, both common and unusual: from the camas bulbs eaten by the Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest, to the Italian and Spanish favourite, Caesar’s amanita; from hostas, the familiar garden foliage consumed as a succulent vegetable in Japan, to the newly popular Australian citrus fruits.The Worldwide Forager is divided into four sections: mushrooms and fungi; flowers, leaves and herbs; fruit and nuts; and roots and tubers, and Roger uses each one to provide a wide range of ideas for making your meals more colourful, delicious and sustainable.

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Book SynopsisFungi are not like us - they are entirely, magically, something else. Welcome to the astonishing secret world of fungi. Aliya Whiteley has always been in love with fungi - from a childhood taking blurry photographs of strange fungal eruptions on Exmoor to a career as a writer inspired by their surreal and alien beauty. This love for fungi is a love for life, from single-cell spores to the largest living organism on the planet; a story stretching from Aliya's lawn into orbit and back again via every continent. Despite their familiar presence, there's still much to learn about the eruption, growth and decay of their interconnected world. From fields, feasts and fairy rings to death caps, puffballs and ambrosia beetles, this is an intoxicating personal journey into the life of extraordinary organism, one that we have barely begun to understand.

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Book SynopsisExplore the wonderful world of some of the most incredible natural forms on our planet – fungi.At the centre of countless superstitions, folkloric tales and magical beliefs, as well as appearing in recipes and medicines both traditional and modern, mushrooms have incredible powers.Featuring images of over 100 fascinating species, sourced from the archives at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, The Magic of Mushrooms shows that from saving lives to expanding the mind, the potential of these fascinating organisms should not be underestimated.Trade Review'A beautifully illustrated and entertaining read ... A feast for the eyes' * Gardens Illustrated *'The author has risen magnificently to the challenge of this huge area of scholarship ... This well-turned out book would adorn your bookshelf' * The Garden *Table of ContentsIntroduction • The human history of fungus • How Toadstools work • Fairy rings • Fungus in food • Art and beauty • Flying high • The cunning woman's stillroom • Bad guys • The dark mirror • The future of fungus • Bibliography • Index

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Book SynopsisMethods in microbial systematics have developed and changed significantly in the last 40 years. This has resulted in considerable change in both the defining microbial species and the methods required to make reliable identifications. Developments in information technology have enabled ready access to vast amounts of new and historic data online. Establishing both the relevance, and the most appropriate use, of this data is now a major consideration when undertaking identifications and systematic research. This book provides some insights into how current methods and resources are being used in microbial systematics, together with some thoughts and suggestions as to how both methodologies and concepts may develop in the future. It includes coverage of: The philosophy and changes in microbial systematics, including the relevance of names, new concepts of species, and the issues encountered with species that cannot be grown in culture. The application of new identification technologies, specifically those based on nucleic acids and complex chemo-taxonomic methods. The challenges of using published databases and other data resources in arriving at an identification appropriate to current species concepts. The practical requirements of an identification: obtaining and verifying reference cultures and data, and the type and level of identification required by different users. This book is suitable for academic researchers, scientists involved with identification or survey, microbiologists, students and extension workers.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Bridging 200 years of bacterial classification Chapter 2: Identification of fungi: background, challenges and prospects Chapter 3: Names of microorganisms and data resources to retrieve information about published names Chapter 4: Preserving the reference strains Chapter 5: Can older fungal sequence data be useful? Chapter 6: Data resources: role and services of culture collections Chapter 7: MALDI TOF MS and currently related proteomic technologies in reconciling bacterial systematics Chapter 8: MALDI-TOF MS and its requirements for fungal identification Chapter 9: The strength of chemotaxonomy Chapter 10: Microbial Genomic Taxonomy Chapter 11: Navigating bacterial taxonomy in a world of unchartered microbial organisms Chapter 12: Sequence-based identification and classification of fungi Chapter 13: Identification and Classification of Prokaryotes Using Whole Genome Sequences Chapter 14: Genomic sequences for fungi Chapter 15: What can genome analysis offer for bacteria? Chapter 16: Genomes Reveal the Cohesiveness of Bacterial Species Taxa and Provide a Path Toward Describing All of Bacterial Diversity Chapter 17: Are species concepts outdated for Fungi? Intraspecific variation in plant-pathogenic fungi illustrates the need of subspecific categorization Chapter 18: Where to now

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Book SynopsisVenture into the woods alongside a pioneering female mycologist. This one-of-a-kind, keepsake volume celebrates the timeless fascination of fungi.Very little is known about M. F. Lewis—not even her first name. Mysterious, prolific, and deeply enamored with the world of mushrooms, she left us a treasure trove of mycological illustrations. For over forty years, from 1860 to 1902, Lewis rambled across England and Wales, recording an astonishing biodiversity of fungi. Her delicately drawn, boldly colored images evoke the strange and powerful beauty of this kingdom. This handsome volume collects hundreds of Lewis's watercolors, contextualized by a foreword from mycologist Dr. Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian. It's a must-have for today's mushroom lovers who are curious about the history of mycology and for any admirer of vintage botanical illustration who wants to discover something different.FASCINATING FUNGI: Mushrooms are having a real moment, but they've always captured our imaginations, even in Victorian times. Lewis's gorgeous artwork offers the modern mushroom fan a new way to appreciate their favorite kingdom. VINTAGE AESTHETIC: This lovely clothbound volume evokes the magic of uncovering a treasure in a jumbled vintage bookstore. FEMINIST HISTORY: While little is known of the elusive M. F. Lewis, we can celebrate the legacy that she and other female naturalists of the 19th century left for women in science and art today. ARTFUL SCIENCE: Lewis's illustrated field notes showcase the intersection of art and science at its best.Perfect for: Mushroom hunters, eaters, and admirers Fans of cottagecore and goblincore aesthetics Collectors of vintage books and vintage botanical illustration Collectors of Victorian ephemera Readers of feminist history Environmentalists, scientists, and artists

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive and beginner-friendly guide to growing mushrooms in the home and garden, from the UK's leading seller of mushroom growing kits. Mushrooms are easy and fast to grow, highly productive, utilize waste products, have numerous health benefits and take up little space. Plus by growing your own you can have many more varieties than supermarkets can offer.   This book is packed with everything you need to know in an easily digestible format. The book begins with an introduction - what is a mushroom, what is their history, how can they help us - before detailing how to grow them at home, including guides for all varieties and growing methods, plus troubleshooting problems and how to harvest. The book then covers what to do with your harvest - storage, turning them into health supplements, and which variety works best for each use. A final section looks at the future of fungi, and the ground-breaking research into using mushrooms for health

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Book SynopsisMushrooms are one of our planet's most amazing and unusual organisms. Used for millennia as a source of food, medicine, and occasionally poison, mushrooms and toadstools have become part of our cultural histories: for example, a ring of mushrooms was believed to be a magnet for fairies to come out to dance, while in Greek mythology, mushrooms were said to originate from Zeus's lightning because they appeared after rainstorms. Mushrooms is a photographic guide to the world's major species of fungi, from the familiar porcini mushroom, prized for its meaty texture and nutty taste, to the vivid hues of the red-and-white spotted fly agaric, known to cause psychotic reactions if eaten, and the well-named Jelly Ears, its large tan-brown fleshiness found growing on tree branches. Illustrated with 300 photographs and including dimensions and characteristics for each entry, Mushrooms offers a vivid pictorial introduction to fungi for foragers, cooks and all those interested in mycology.

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Book SynopsisThis stunning series of pocketbooks from Kew offers a snapshot into the diverse and beautiful world of plants and fungi. Each book lavishly showcases choice examples from different groups or collections.

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Book SynopsisMycotoxins are produced worldwide by several fungi on a wide range of agricultural commodities and are closely related to human and animal food chains. Examining mycotoxins and their impact from a public health viewpoint, this book provides an overview and introduction to the subject and examines the health, trade and legislation issues involved. Management of mycotoxins is discussed in detail as well as the global problems caused by mycotoxins.Table of Contents1: Health & Trade Issues 2: Mycotoxin Contamination and Toxigenic Fungi in Africa and the Mediterranean Basin 3: Mycotoxin Detection Methods 4: Mycotoxin Management 5: Institutional Issues in Mycotoxin Management 6: International Programs on Mycotoxins

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Book SynopsisThe fungal kingdom consists of a wide variety of organisms with a diverse range of forms and functions. Fungi have been utilized for thousands of years and their importance in agriculture, medicine, food production and the environmental sciences is well known. New advances in genomic and metabolomic technologies have allowed further developments in the use of fungi in industry and medicine, increasing the need for a compilation of new applications, developments and technologies across the mycological field. Applied Mycology brings together a range of contributions, highlighting the diverse nature of current research. Chapters include discussions of fungal associations in the environment, agriculture and forestry, long established and novel applications of fungi in fermentation, the use of fungi in the pharmaceutical industry, the growing recognition of fungal infections, current interests in the use fungal enzymes in biotechnology and the new and emerging field of myconanotechnology. Demonstrating the broad coverage and importance of mycological research, this book will be of interest to researchers and students in all biological sciences.Table of Contents1: Mycology: an Overlooked Megascience - David Hawksworth I: Environment, Agriculture and Forestry 2: Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Symbiosis Under Stress Conditions: Ecological Implications of Drought, Flooding and Salinity - Ileana V. García and Rodolfo E. Mendoza 3: An Overview of Ochratoxin Research - János Varga, Sándor Kocsubé, Zsanett Péteri and Robert A. Samson 4: Improvement of Controlled Mycorrhiza Usage in Forest Nurseries - Robin Duponnois, D. Diouf. , A. Galiana and Y. Prin 5: Fungi in Tree Canopy: an Appraisal - K.R. Sridhar 6: Ecology of Endophytic Fungi Associated with Leaf Litter Decomposition - Takashi Osono and Dai Hirose II: Food, Food Products and Medicine 7: Brewing Yeast in Action: Beer Fermentation - Pieter J. Verbelen1 and Freddy R. Delvaux 8: Genomic Adaptation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae to Inhibitors Involving Lignocellulosic Biomass Conversion to Ethanol - Zonglin Lewis Liu and Mingzhou Joe Song 9: Spoilage Yeasts and Other Fungi: Their roles in Modern Enology - M. Malfeito-Ferreira and V. Loureiro 10: Medicinal Potential of Ganoderma lucidum - Daniel Sliva 11: Current Advances in Dematiaceous Mycotic Infections - Sanjay Revankar III: Biotechnology and Emerging Science 12: Biotechnological Aspects of Trichoderma spp. - A.M. Rincón, T. Benítez, A.C. Codón and M.A. Moreno-Mateos 13: Agrobacterium tumefaciens as a Molecular Tool for the Study of Fungal Pathogens - Carol M. McClell and and Brian L. Wickes 14: Myconanotechnology: a New and Emerging Science - Mahendra Rai, Alka Yadav, Paul Bridge, Aniket Gade 15: Current Advances in Fungal Chitinases - Duochuan Li and Anna Li 16: Extracellular Proteases of Mycoparasitic and Nematophagous Fungi - László Kredics, Sándor Kocsubé, Zsuzsanna Antal, Lóránt Hatvani, László Manczinger, Csaba Vágvölgyi

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Book SynopsisMycorrhizal symbioses are widespread and fundamental components of terrestrial ecosystems and have shaped plant evolution. Research in this field is rapidly evolving and recent findings have done much to improve our understanding of how these complex plant/fungal associations function. Providing either in-depth reviews or the results of previously unpublished scientific studies, the topics covered are of global interest and include plant/fungal communication, the interaction of mycorrhizal fungi with other soil microorganisms, the use of mycorrhizal fungi in plant-production systems, and the commercial harvesting of edible mycorrhizal forest mushrooms.Table of Contents1: Mycorrhizae in Canadian forest and agricultural ecosystems 2: From a germinating spore to an established arbuscular mycorrhiza: signalling and regulation 3: Growth and branching of asymbiotic, presymbiotic and extraradical AM fungal hyphae: clarification of concepts and terminology 4: Interactions between arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and soil microorganisms 5: Arbuscular mycorrhiza: where nature and industry meet 6: The relative field mycorrhizal dependency concept and its usefulness in agronomy 7: Extraction, propagation, and conservation of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi 8: Industrial perspective of applied mycorrhizal research in Canada 9: Mycorrhizal fungi in Canadian forest nurseries and field performance of inoculated seedlings 10: Ectomycorrhizal inoculation for boreal forest ecosystem restoration following oil sand extraction: the need for an initial three-step screening process 11: Technological transfer: the use of ectomycorrhizal fungi in conventional and modern forest tree nurseries in northern Africa 12: Ectomycorrhizae in the neotropics with emphasis on lowland forests 13: Ecophysiology of sporocarp development of ectomycorrhizal basidiomycetes associated with boreal forest gymnosperms

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Book SynopsisThis is a paperback version of the 2008 edition of The Dictionary of the Fungi, 10th Edition This 10th edition, of the acclaimed reference work, has more than 21,000 entries, and provides the most complete listing available of generic names of fungi, their families and orders, their attributes and descriptive terms. For each genus, the authority, the date of publication, status, systematic position, number of accepted species, distribution, and key references are given. Diagnoses of families and details of orders and higher categories are included for all groups of fungi. In addition, there are biographic notes, information on well-known metabolites and mycotoxins, and concise accounts of almost all pure and applied aspects of the subject (including citations of important literature). To buy this book in Australia or New Zealand, please contact CSIRO pressTrade Review"None of us can afford not to have a copy of this book at arm's length. Students deserve a copy in their laboratories. In summary: order it now." (Richard P Korf, Plant Pathology Herbarium, Cornell University, US) "The Dictionary of the Fungi" is surely one of the most indispensable of all mycological publications - every student of the fungi should own, or have access to, a copy of the most recent edition." (Bryce Kendrick, Mycologist, Feb 2003)"Table of Contents1: Dictionary of the Fungi 2: Dictionary of the chromistan fungal analogues 3: Dictionary of the protozoan fungal analogues

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Book SynopsisThe smash-hit Sunday Times bestseller now illustrated with over 100 spectacular full-colour images, showcasing this wondrous and wildly various lifeform as never before'Astonishing ... it seems somehow to tip the natural world upside down' Observer'Completely mind-blowing ... reads like an adventure story' Sunday Times*WINNER OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY BOOK PRIZE 2021**WINNER OF THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CONSERVATION WRITING 2021*The more we learn about fungi, the less makes sense without them. They can change our minds, heal our bodies and even help us avoid environmental disaster; they are metabolic masters, earth-makers and key players in most of nature's processes. In Entangled Life, Merlin Sheldrake takes us on a mind-altering journey into their spectacular world, and reveals how these extraordinary organisms transform our understanding of our planet and life itself.'Dazzling, vibrant, vision-changing' Robert Macfarlane'Urgent, astounding and necessary' Helen Macdonald'Gorgeous!' Margaret Atwood (on Twitter)'Wonderful' Nigella Lawson'This book is like one surprise after another' David Byrne'Uplifting' Jeanette Winterson*SHORTLISTED FOR THE RATHBONES FOLIO PRIZE 2021**SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021** A Sunday Times, Daily Telegraph, New Statesman, The Times, Evening Standard, Mail on Sunday, BBC Science Focus and Time Book of the Year *Trade ReviewAfter this book, nothing will seem the same again ... beautifully written and illustrated ... dazzling ... reveals a world that's both more extraordinary and more delicate than could be imagined * Mail on Sunday *Riveting and surprising at every turn ... A sensory as well as an intellectual pleasure * New Statesman *Wondrous ... Humans should consider fungi among the greatest of earth's marvels * Time, Books of the Year *Mind-boggling ... It's tempting ... to see fungi as the biological model for a better world * Telegraph *Truly astounding ... An engrossing, captivating journey * Spectator *Gorgeous, intelligent, utterly absorbing ... it expands our world, and makes us look up from the page with renewed wonder * Irish Times *One of those rare books that can truly change the way you see the world around you ... revelatory ... astounding ... and brimming with infectious joy * HELEN MACDONALD, author of H is for Hawk *A true masterpiece, a thrilling and fascinating insight into the living world ... I hope and trust that it will become an instant classic * GEORGE MONBIOT *Blew my mind ... Essential reading. Go and get swept up in a new world * ANDREA WULF, author of The Invention of Nature *Astonishing ... it's impossible to finish this book without feeling awestruck * ANDREW MOTION, TLS Books of the Year *Delightful to read but also grand and dizzying in how thoroughly it recalibrates our understanding of the natural world * ED YONG, author of An Immense World *Sentence after sentence stopped me short. I ended it wonderstruck at the fungal world - the secrets of which modern science is only now beginning to fathom - and the earth-shaking, hierarchy-breaking implications of Sheldrake's argument. A remarkable work by a remarkable writer * ROBERT MACFARLANE, author of Underland *A revelation ... Changes the way we need to look at life, the planet and ourselves * ISABELLA TREE, author of Wilding *Wonderfully written ... surprising ... The best science writing invites people to view the world around them in a new way, and Entangled Life is a perfect example * BRIAN COX *This is a book that, by virtue of the power of its writing, shifts your sense of the human ... It will inspire a generation * Michael Pollan (Bay Area Book Festival, 2020) *I have been working on and reading and writing about fungi for a decade. And yet, nearly every page of this book contained either an observation so interesting or a turn of phrase so lovely that I was moved to slow down, stop, and reread ... This book rocked me into remembering that nature, especially fungal nature, is big and encompassing and creative and destructive. It reminded me that fungi are, like the universe, sublime * Rob Dunne, Science *A magical journey deep into the root of nature by an expert storyteller ... a must-read for citizen scientists hoping to make a positive difference on this sacred planet we share * PAUL STAMETS, author of Mycelium Running *Reading this book, I felt surrounded by a web of wonder. The natural world is more fantastic than any fantasy, so long as you have the means to perceive it. This book provides the means * JARON LANIER, author of Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now *You may never look at fungi in the same way ... an eye-opening exploration of this mysterious taxonomic kingdom ... a journey into an untapped world. It is both a wonderful collection of fungal feats ... and a personal account of Sheldrake's experiences with these miraculous organisms * New Scientist *Brilliant ... entrancing ... when we look closely [at fungi], we meet large, unsettling questions ... Merlin Sheldrake ... carries us easily into these questions with ebullience and precision ... challenging some of our deepest assumptions * Guardian *A joy ... a captivating trip into the weird and wonderful mycorrhizal world around us - and inside us ... full of startling revelations * Daily Mail *The oddest and most uplifting book ... It is, to say the least, rare to find such a vast area of life on earth - fungi - about which one knows almost nothing, and which gives promise of being so important to human life during our next century * ANDREW MARR, New Statesman Books of the Year *If you had told me a book about fungi would be both enthralling and completely mind-blowing, I wouldn't have believed you. And yet. Dazzlingly good * INDIA KNIGHT, Sunday Times *A triumph and a thing of vast beauty * TOM HODGKINSON, The Idler *Fungi are everywhere, and Merlin Sheldrake is an ideal guide to their mysteries. He's passionate, deeply knowledgeable and a wonderful writer * ELIZABETH KOLBERT, author of Under a White Sky *Deeply engaging and constantly surprising ... the magic of mushrooms is not merely mind-expanding ... it might expand the very concept of the mind * PHILIP BALL, Prospect *As hard to put down as a thrilling detective novel, and one of the best works of popular science writing that I have enjoyed in years * DENNIS MCKENNA, author (with Terence McKenna) of Psilocybin: Magic Mushroom Grower's Guide *It is impossible to put this book down. Entangled Life provides a window into the mind-boggling biology and fascinating cultures surrounding fungal life, as well as fungi's innumerable uses in materials, medicine and ecology. Sheldrake asks us to consider a life-form that is radically alien to ours, yet vibrant and lively underfoot * HANS ULRICH OBRIST *This is not just for mushroom-heads - it is science at its most uplifting * JEANETTE WINTERSON, The Times *Playful, strange, intensely philosophical ... Until very recently, human knowledge of this most mysterious life-form, neither plant nor animal, has been extremely limited. This is astounding, given ... their seismic impact on life on earth ... [Sheldrake's] central vision of the interconnectedness of all life-forms feels shiveringly prescient * Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisPeople love mushrooms. They want to pick them and eat them. but when they get home and try to check them, the fears crowd in. The reference books are vague. Too many dangerous look-alikes. Is the colour in that photograph exaggerated? A field mushroom suddenly seems worryingly like a Destroying Angel....the mushrooms are all discarded. Here is a mushrooming guide with a totally new, positive approach. Forget all the other 500 species. You only need to know these twelve. And you need to know them fully, without a shadow of a doubt. Alex Schwab's mushrooming rules are few but they are fixed rules. His key identification points leave no room for uncertainty. And he promises you these mushrooms will all taste delicious. Mushrooming without fear for the first time.

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Book SynopsisA Naturalist's Guide to the Fungi of Aotearoa New Zealandis aneasy-to-use introductory identification guide to 267 species of New Zealand's fungi

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Book SynopsisA Naturalist's Guide to the Mushrooms of Britain and North-West Europe is an easy-to-use identification guide to 280 mushroom and toadstool species commonly found in Britain and northern Europe that is perfect for amateur naturalists.

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Book SynopsisWe are in something of a fungal awakening'. Fungi are capturing our imaginations like never before, and when we think of fungi we most commonly think of mushrooms, which include such miraculous manifestations as puffballs, jellies and corals. Fungi Decoded is a visual celebration of these diverse and astonishing forms. With an instantly engaging code-wheel set into the cover, it leads the reader through various pertinent yet playful themes, delving deep into the workings of these enigmatic organisms. Taking a new spin on the planet's most fascinating and least well understood world of living things, Fungi Decoded is the perfect gift for both new fungus fans and seasoned mycophiles.

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Book SynopsisFrom the forageable to the bizarre, this book is an introduction to 50 of the fungi kingdom’s most interesting mushrooms.Mushrooms have existed for millennia, but they remain elusive to most of us. Used throughout human history for food, medicine, and expanding the consciousness, fungi have shaped the planet and the past, appearing everywhere from fairy tales and health-food stores to The X-Files.There’s an entire universe of fungi, much of which is yet to be discovered, and Mushroom Magic is here to introduce you to 50 glorious species such as the Spectacular Rustgill, the Parrot Waxcap, and the Velvet Foot.With each beautifully illustrated mushroom, learn about a different fungi’s habitat, their uses, and their history to become a budding expert in mycology.

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Book SynopsisDue to the huge quantity and diverse nature of their metabolic pathways, fungi have great potential to be used for the production of different biofuels such as bioethanol, biobutanol, and biodiesel. This book presents recent advances, as well as challenges and promises, of fungal applications in biofuel production, subsequently discussing plant pathogenic fungi for bioethanol and biodiesel production, including their mechanisms of action. Additionally, this book reviews biofuel production using plant endophytic fungi, wood-rotting fungi, fungal biocontrol agents, and gut fungi, and it investigates highly efficient fungi for biofuel production and process design in fungal-based biofuel production systems. Finally, life cycle assessment of fungal-based biofuel production systems are discussed in this volume.Table of ContentsPreface1. Biofuels: challenges and the promises of fungi in biofuel productionMeisam Tabatabaei and Gholamreza Salehi Jouzani 2. Plant pathogenic fungi for bioethanol production: mechanisms of actionsPaul Christakopoulos, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden3. Plant pathogenic fungi for biodiesel productionAkihiko Kondo, RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science, Yokohama, Japan4. Plant pathogenic fungi for VOCs productionJoan W. Bennett, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Jersey, USA5. Plant probiotic fungi as a new source for Bioethanol ProductionRibo Huang, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi, China6. Endophytic fungi for biofuel productionRanjan Kumar Bhagobaty, Oil India Limited, Noida, India7. Brown and white rot fungi for biofuel productionJonathan S. Schilling, University of Minnesota, Minnesota, USA8. Gut fungi for biofuel productionMichelle A. O’Malley, University of California Santa Barbara, California, USA9. Consolidated bioprocessing: highly efficient fungi for biofuel production Gholamreza Salehi JouzaniMohammad J. Taherzadeh, University of Borås, Borås, SwedenMeisam Tabatabaei10. Process design in fungal-based biofuel production systemsKeikhosro Karimi, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran11. Life cycle assessment (LCA) of fungal-based biofuel production systemsMohammad Ali Rajaeifar, University of Tabriz, Tabrīz, IranReinout Heijungs, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands12. Thermodynamics aspects of fungal-based biofuel production systemsMortaza Aghbashlo Arun S. Mujumdar, McGill University, Quebec, Canada13. Modeling and optimization to enhance fungal-based biofuel productionSulyman Hosseinpour, University of Tehran, Tehran, IranMortaza AghbashloS Venkata Mohan, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, IndiaIndex

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Book SynopsisThis fully revised third edition includes up-to-date topics and developments in the field, which has made tremendous strides since the publication of the second edition in 2004. Many novel techniques based on Next Generation Sequencing have sped up the analysis of fungi and major advances have been made in genome editing, leading to a deeper understanding of the genetics underlying cellular processes as well as their applicability. At the same time, the relevance of fungi is unbroken, both due to the serious threats to human health and welfare posed by fungal pests and pathogens, and to the many benefits that fungal biotechnology can offer for diverse emerging markets and processes that form the basis of the modern bioeconomy. With regard to these advances, the first section of this volume, Genetics, illustrates the basic genetic processes underlying inheritance, cell biology, metabolism and “lifestyles” of fungi. The second section, Biotechnology, addresses the applied side of fungal genetics, ranging from new tools for synthetic biology to the biotechnological potential of fungi from diverse environments. Gathering chapters written by reputed scientists, the book represents an invaluable reference guide for fungal biologists, geneticists and biotechnologists alike.Trade Review“In such a rapidly moving area of mycology, it is not surprising that there is much new to report 16 years on. While badged as a third edition, it is more a collection of in-depth review articles, many on topics which have largely emerged in the years since the second. … a particularly valuable synopsis of the current state of fungal genomics. … and an especially exciting overview of the potential of anaerobic gut fungi.” (IMA Fungus, December 31, 2021)Table of ContentsMolecular Genetics 1 Chromatin Structure and Function in Neurospora crassa A.J. Courtney, A.R. Ferraro, A.D. Klocko, Z. LEWIS (U. of Georgia, USA) zlewis@uga.edu 2 Origin, function and transmission of accessory chromosomes M. HABIG and E. HOLTGREWE STUKENBROCK (MPI für Evolutionsbiologie, D) estukenbrock@bot.uni-kiel.de 3 Genetics of the unfolded protein response in fungi R. Harting and K. HEIMEL (Uni Göttingen, D) kheimel@gwdg.de 4 From genetics to molecular oscillations: the circadian clock in Neurospora crassa M.S. JANKOWSKI, Z.A. CHASE and J.M. HURLEY (Rensselaer Polytech, USA) hurlej2@rpi.edu 5 small RNAs in fungi F.E. Nicolás, L. Murcia, E. Navarro, J.T. Cánovas-Márquez, V. Garre (Univ. de Murcia, Spain) vgarre@um.es 6 NLR function in fungi as revealed by the study of self/non-self recognition systems A. DASKALOV, W. DYRKA and S. SAUPE (CNRS, Bordeaux, F) sven.saupe@ibgc.cnrs.fr 7 Genetics and genomics decipher partner biology in arbuscular mycorrhizas L. Lanfranco, G. Carotenuto, A. Genre, P. Bonfante (Torino, Italy) paola.bonfante@unito.it 8 Coordination of fungal secondary metabolism and development J. GERKE, A.M. KÖHLER, C. MEISTER, K.G. THIEME, H. AMOEDO, G.H. BRAUS (Göttingen, D) gbraus@gwdg.de 9 Fungal Genomics R. OHM (Utrecht, NL) r.a.ohm@uu.nl Biotechnology 10 Filamentous fungi as hosts for heterologous production of proteins and secondary metabolites in the post-genomic era J.K. Rendsvig, M.E. Futyma, Z.D. Jarczynska, U. H. MORTENSEN (DTU, Denmark) um@bio.dtu.dk 11 New Avenues towards drug discovery in fungi M. Flak, M.K.C. Krespach, A.J. Pschibul, V. Schroeckh, A.A. Brakhage (Jena, D) axel.brakhage@uni-jena.de 12 Exploiting fungal photobiology as a source of novel bio-blocks for optogenetic systems V. Rojas, F. Salinas, L. Guzman-Zamora, A. Romero, V. Delgado and L.F. LARRONDO (PUC, Chile) llarrondo@bio.puc.cl 13 Yeast cell factories B. Schmelzer, M. Altvater, B. Gasser, M. Sauer, D. MATTANOVICH (BOKU, Vienna, AUT) diethard.mattanovich@boku.ac.at 14 Engineering Saccharomyces cerevisiae for production of fatty acids and their derivatives L. Baumann, F. Wernig, S. Henritzi, M. OREB (Frankfurt) M.Oreb@bio.uni-frankfurt.de 15 Fungi Involved in the Biodeterioration and Bioconversion of Lignocellulose Substrates B. GOODELL (UMass) bgoodell@umass.edu 16 Biotechnology of marine fungi: New workhorses and new uses - using marine fungal diversity as a source for biotechnology A. Kramer, A. LABES (HS Flensburg, D) antje.labes@hs-flensburg.de 17 The biotechnological potential of anaerobic gut fungi V. Dollhofer, D. Young, S. Seppälä, C. Hooker, N. Youssef, S.M. Podmirseg, M. Nagler, M. Reilly, Y. Li, K. Fliegerová, Y. Cheng, G. W. Griffith, M. Elshahed, K.V. Solomon, M.A. O’Malley, M.K. Theodorou (LFL Bayern) Veronika.Dollhofer@lfl.bayern.de

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Book SynopsisThis book covers the latest data available to understand the mechanisms causing the formation of single species fungal biofilms or polymicrobial biofilms involving fungal species; specific chapters present hot topics such as resistance mechanisms and composition and role of the matrix. Moreover, it reviews updated data on biofilms that contain yeasts or filamentous fungi and develop in the human body or in water and may cause infections. The latest available data for both diagnostic and treatment of infections associated to fungi growing in biofilms is also presented. The activity of antifungal and disinfectant agents against fungal biofilms is discussed in specific chapters and future treatments on natural sources are suggested. This book bridges the gap between basic and applied research. It is the result of many years of research work done by laboratories worldwide, all known for their expertise on fungal biofilms.Table of ContentsPart I Understanding the mechanisms that govern the development of biofilms involving fungal species.- 1. Aspergillus biofilms in human disease (C Williams).- 2. Candida albicans in multispecies oral communities; a keystone commensal ? (MM Janus, H ME Willems, B P Krom).- 3. The extracellular matrix of fungal biofilms (KF Mitchell, R Zarnowski, D Andes).- 4. Fungal biofilms: update on resistance (E Borghi, F Borgo, G Morace).- 5. Fungi, water supply and biofilms (Catherine Kauffmann – Lacroix, Damien Costa and Christine Imbert).- Part II Diagnostic, current and future treatment of biofilms involving fungi.- 6. Diagnostic of fungal infections related to biofilms (M Sanguinetti, B Posteraro).- 7. Disinfectants to fight oral Candida biofilms (ME Rodrigues, M Henriques, S Silva,).- 8. Updates on therapeutic strategies against Candida (and Aspergillus) biofilms related infections (FK Muakkassa, M Ghannoum ).- 9. Natural sources as innovative solutions against fungal biofilms (M Girardot and C Imbert).

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Book SynopsisFinally, a stand-alone, all-inclusive textbook on yeast biology. Based on the feedback resulting from his highly successful monograph, Horst Feldmann has totally rewritten he contents to produce a comprehensive, student-friendly textbook on the topic. The scope has been widened, with almost double the content so as to include all aspects of yeast biology, from genetics via cell biology right up to biotechnology applications. The cell and molecular biology sections have been vastly expanded, while information on other yeast species has been added, with contributions from additional authors. Naturally, the illustrations are in full color throughout, and the book is backed by a complimentary website. The resulting textbook caters to the needs of an increasing number of students in biomedical research, cell and molecular biology, microbiology and biotechnology who end up using yeast as an important tool or model organism.Trade Review“The book is an example of writing with the minimum of redundancy and maximum information, organised into a versatile illustrated review on modern yeast biology.” (British Journal of Biomedical Science, 1 October 2012) “In summary, this well-written work is a significant achievement that will reward both casual reading and more detailed study - recommended!.” (Society for General Microbiology, 25 February 2013)Table of ContentsIntroduction Yeast Cell Architecture and Functions Yeast Metabolism Yeast Molecular Techniques Yeast Genetic Structures and Functions Gene Families Involved in Yeast Cellular Dynamics Yeast Growth and the Yeast Cell Cycle Yeast Transport Yeast Gene Expression Molecular Signalling Cascades and Gene Regulation Function and Biogenesis of Mitochondria and Peroxisomes The Yeast Genome and Post-Genomic Projects Disease Genes in Yeast Yeasts in Biotechnology Hemascomycetous Yeasts Yeast Evolutionary Genomics Epilogue: The Future of Yeast Research Appendices Index

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Book SynopsisDieses Sachbuch ist eine populär gestaltete, aber fachlich anspruchsvolle, reich bebilderte Übersicht der allgemeinen, speziellen und der angewandten Mykologie (Pilzkunde). Die Lebensweise der Pilze, die vielfältigen Formen ihrer Sexualität, die Anatomie und Morphologie ihrer Fruchtkörper, ihre Ökologie samt ihrer komplizierten symbiontischen Verflechtungen bis hin zu Fusionssymbiosen werden ebenso erläutert wie die Problematik der Gift- und Speisepilze, der Mykotoxine, der Pilzkulturen, des Pilzschutzes, der Pilzkrankheiten oder des problemreichen Holzabbaus durch Pilze.Pilze begegnen uns alltäglich, sie können mit ihrer Lebensleistungen für uns Menschen großen Nutzen bringen, aber auch gewaltige Schäden verursachen; denken wir z.B. an hochwertige Pilzgerichte mit schmackhaften Trüffeln, aber auch an verheerende Ernteverluste durch pilzliche Kartoffelschädlinge -– an Hochleistungsstämme von Hefepilzen und lästige Nagelpilze im Fußbereich.Das Buch wurde für mykologisch interessierte Naturfreunde geschrieben, die mehr über die Pilze, ihre Rolle in der Natur und ihre Bedeutung für uns Menschen wissen möchten, als im Allgemeinen bekannt ist. Es ist auch für Pilzberater, Studierende biologischer Wissenschaften, für Lehrkräfte und interessierte Praktiker und Praktikerinnen in der Land- und Forstwirtschaft verfasst worden.Die nach Sachgebieten gegliederten Texte ermöglichen es zudem, das Buch als spezielle Lektüre zu nutzen. Das Organismen-Register und die Inhaltsübersichten bieten weitere Möglichkeiten des Einstiegs in den vielgliedrigen Inhalt.Table of ContentsPilze heute und früher.- Pilzstrukturen und ihre Funktion.- Faszination der Mannigfaltigkeit – Fruchtkörperformen.- Vom Leben der Pilze.- Vom Nutzen und Schaden der Pilze.- Das Pilzsystem.- Schutz und Verbreitung der Pilze.

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Book SynopsisIn addition to the issues constituting the basis of microbial biotechnology, such as microorganisms culturing or their use in industry and environmental protection, the book includes modern analytical techniques known as "omics", as well as digital techniques used to record adverse changes in the environment those resulting from the harmful activity of bacteria and fungi. A color atlas (Chapter 8) with photos of the fungi discussed in each chapter was also included. The book was prepared with the use of many years of scientific and didactic experience of the authors who conduct classes in various fields and specializations of natural sciences. This resulted in the interdisciplinary nature of the publication. It will be useful not only for PhD students and students of biotechnology and microbiology, but also environmental protection, ecological biotechnology, urban revitalization, as well as all those interested in applying the latest achievements of these areas of science in practice.

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Book SynopsisIndian mycologists have extensively studied various groups of fungi such as soil fungi, aquatic fungi, marine fungi, endophytic fungi, fungi associated with man and animals. Though several books on various aspects of fungi are published, this is the first account of the history and developments in mycology in India. It discusses at length various stages of development of mycology including both classical and biotechnological aspects. It begins with a historical account of Indian mycology, followed by a description of research on fossil fungi. Further chapters cover the latest updates on different taxonomic groups of fungi. A dedicated section describes the roles and applications of fungal endophytes. The book also includes research in other important areas such as mushrooms and wood rotting fungi. Different chapters are written by leading mycologists. This book is useful to students, teachers and researchers in botany, microbiology, biotechnology and life sciences, agriculture and industries using fungi to produce various valuable products.Table of ContentsAttached

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Book SynopsisThis contributory volume is a comprehensive account of recent research on extremophilic fungi. It brings to the readers, latest information on all categories of extremophilic fungi, their isolation, culture, and potential applications. The book aims at providing the audience in-depth and updated theoretical concepts, also application on the field. It will serve as a supplementary reading material in addition to basic mycology textbooks. The book fills the gap in literature and will be useful to the postgraduate students and researchers in the field of mycology, agriculture, biotechnology and Microbiology.Table of ContentsA. Basic information. Chapter 1. Isolation, culture and maintenance of extremophilic fungi.- Chapter 2. Modern tools for the identification of fungi including yeasts.- B. Eco-physiology.- Chapter 3. Major habitats and diversity of thermophilic fungi.- Chapter 4. Thermophilic Fungi: Habitats and morpho-molecular adaptation.- Chapter 5. Modulation of physiological and molecular switches in thermophilic fungi-a brief outlook.- Chapter 6. Psychrotrophic microfungi: Major habitats, diversity and living strategies.- Chapter 7. Physiology and molecular biology of psychrotrophic fungi: an insight.- Chapter 8. Ecology, physiology and diversity of peizophilic fungi.- Chapter 9. Halophilic, acidophilic, alkaliphilic, metallophilic and radioresistant: Habitats and their living strategies.- Chapter 10. Ecology and diversity of microaerophilic fungi including endophytes.- Chapter 11. Soil fungi and hypoxic soils and aquatic sediments.- Chapter 12. Chaotolerant fungi: An unexplored group of extremophile.- Chapter 13. Xerophilic fungi: Physiology, Genetics and Biotechnology.- C. Applications.- Chapter 14. Extremophilic enzymes: catalytic features and industrial applications.- Chapter 15. Biotechnological application of extremophilic fungi.- Chapter 16. Extremophylic cellulases: Screening, purification, catalysis and applications.- Chapter 17. Extremophilic fungal xylanases: Screening, purification, assay and applications.- Chapter 18. Extremophilic fungal lipases: Screening, purification, assay and applications.- Chapter 19. Extremophilic fungal proteases: Screening, purification, assay and applications.- Chapter 20. Extremophilic fungal amylases: Screening, purification, assay and applications*.- Chapter 21. Extremophilic fungi as source of bioactive molecules.- Chapter 22. Piezophilic Fungi: Source of novel natural products with preclinical and clinical significance.- Chapter 23. Biotechnological applications of microaerophilic including endophytic fungi.- Chapter 24. Whole cell application potential of extremophilic fungi in bioremediation.- Chapter 25. Extremophilic fungi: Potential applications in sustainable agriculture.- Chapter 26. Nanomolecules: Synthesis by extremophilic fungi, related techniques and applications.- Chapter 27. Fungal extremozymes: A potential bioresource for green chemistry.- Chapter 28. Fungal extremozymes in green chemistry.- Chapter 29. Phylogenomics, Microbiome, and Morphological insights of extremophilic Truffles:the tale of a sensory stimulating ectomycorrhizal filamentous fungus.

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