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Fungi : experimental methods in biology / Ramesh Maheshwari

By: Resource type: Ressourcentyp: Buch (Online)Book (Online)Language: English Series: Mycology series ; 28 | Mycology SerPublisher: Boca Raton : CRC Press, 2012Edition: Second editionDescription: 1 Online-Ressource (xix, 328 Seiten) : IllustrationenISBN:
  • 9781439839041
  • 9780429106521
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: 9781439839034 DDC classification:
  • 571.2/95
  • 571.295
RVK: RVK: WL 4350LOC classification:
  • QK603
Online resources: Summary: Fungi are now at the forefront of research on mechanisms in gene silencing, biological rhythm, mating processes, biogenesis of intracellular organelles, adaptations to hostile habitats, structure of natural populations, and speciation. Because of their small genomes, fungi are being used in "systems biology" to understand the connections between genes, proteins, and metabolic and signaling pathways. The ease with which yeasts and fungi can be cultivated in simple nutritive media has also made these eukaryotic organisms the choice material for basic and applied research. Fungi: Experimental Methods in Biology, Second Edition presents the latest information on fungal biology generated through advances in genetics, molecular biology, and biochemistry. It gives an account of real experiments that have been carried out on the diverse lifestyles of these organisms. Following in the footsteps of its highly-praised predecessor, this book continues to be a comprehensive review of the state of our knowledge about how fungi function. Examining both unicellular and multicellular fungi, this accessible book covers: Special features of fungi Interaction of fungi with other organisms Use of fungi as sources of chemicals for human health and welfare Model fungi in research Gene manipulation Adaptations Natural populations Throughout, the book draws attention to unsolved questions and to the opportunities offered by the diversity of fungi. Written by a prominent mycologist, it provides an excellent introduction and reference for beginning researchers as well as for experienced professionals. What's New in This Edition: New chapters on spores' dormancy, germination, and uses; fungi as scavengers; and fungi as chemical factories All chapters substantially revised, updated, and rewritten, in particular The Hyphal Mode of Life, Fungi as Symbiotic Partners, and FungiSummary: Front Cover -- Contents -- Preface to the First Edition -- Preface to Second Edition -- About the Author -- Chapter 1: The Hyphal Mode of Life -- Chapter 2: The Multinuclear Condition -- Chapter 3: Spores : Their Dormancy, Germination, and Uses -- Chapter 4: Fungi as Scavengers -- Chapter 5: Fungi as Symbiotic Partners -- Chapter 6: Fungi as Plant Pathogens -- Chapter 7: Fungi as Chemical Factories -- Chapter 8: Transformation and Discovery of Gene-Silencing Phenomena -- Chapter 9: Yeast : A Unicellular Paradigm for Complex Biological Processes -- Chapter 10: Neurospora : A Gateway to Biology -- Chapter 11: Aspergillus nidulans : A Model for Study of Form and Asexual Reproduction -- Chapter 12: Ustilago maydis and Other Fungi as Models of Sexual Reproduction -- Chapter 13: Photoresponses and Circadian Rhythm -- Chapter 14: Thermophilic Fungi : Eukaryotic Life at High Temperature -- Chapter 15: Species : Their Diversity and Populations -- Chapter 16: Senescence -- A Glossary of Mycological and Interdisciplinary Terms -- Appendix: Naming, Defining, and Broadly Classifying Fungi -- Back Cover.PPN: PPN: 1920827811Package identifier: Produktsigel: ZDB-7-TFC
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