Fundamentals of the Fungi / Edition 4

by Elizabeth Moore-Landecker

Overview

This broad introduction to the field of mycology explores the more dynamic aspects of the fungi — including their morphology, taxonomy, evolution, physiology, ecology, pathological relationships, and commercial utilization. Provides information on the history of mycology as well as applications of molecular biology techniques for the study of fungi. Also covers the role of fungi in degradation of pesticides, food spoilage, biological control utilizing fungi, and fungi as human allergens.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780133768640
Publisher:	Benjamin Cummings
Publication date:	02/12/1996
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	574
Product dimensions:	8.26(w) x 10.86(h) x 1.33(d)

Table of Contents

Preface.

I. MORPHOLOGY AND RELATIONSHIPS OF THE FUNGI.

1. An Introduction to the Fungi.

2. Cells.

3. Zoosporic Fungi.

4. Kingdom Fungi: Division Zygomycota.

5. Kingdom Fungi: Division Ascomycota.

6. Kingdom Fungi: Division Basidiomycota.

7. Kingdom Fungi: Form-Division Deuteromycota.

8. Variation, Speciation, and Evolution.

II. PHYSIOLOGY AND REPRODUCTION.

9. Metabolism.

10. Growth.

11. Sporulation.

12. Spores.

III. ECOLOGY AND UTILIZATION BY HUMANS.

13. Fungi as Saprotrophs.

14. Fungi in Pathological Relationships of Agricultural Importance.

15. Fungi of Veterinary and Medical Interest.

16. Fungi as Mutualistic Symbionts.

17. Fungi and Human Affairs.

Glossary.

Index.

Editorial Reviews

New edition of a broad introduction to the field of mycology, with coverage of morphology, taxonomy, evolution, physiology, ecology, pathological relationships, and commercial utilization. Revisions include new sections on the history of mycology, applications of molecular biology techniques to the study of fungi, food spoilage, the role of fungi in degradation of pesticides, fungi as allergens, anaerobin rumen in herbivores, and fungi as a source of single-cell protein. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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