Fungi: Biology and Applications - Softcover

9780470867020: Fungi: Biology and Applications

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470867027 ISBN 13: 9780470867020

Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell, 2005

Fungi: Biology and Applications is a comprehensive, balanced introduction of the biology, biotechnological applications and medical significance of fungi. With no prior knowledge of the subject assumed, the opening chapters offer a broad overview of the basics of fungal biology, in particular the physiology and genetics of fungi. Later chapters move on to include more detailed coverage of topics such as proteomics, bioinformatics, heterologous protein expression, medical mycology, anti-fungal drug development and function, fungal biotechnology and fungal pathogens of economically important plants. Carefully structured, each chapter contains self-assessment exercises with answers included at the end of the book to enhance student understanding. A comprehensive treatment of the medical and economic importance of fungi to everyday life Chapters include revision sections and problems to reinforce key concepts Invaluable for undergraduates taking a first course on fungal biology or mycology. also of interest to those working within the field looking for an up-to-date introduction.

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KEVIN KAVANAGH is Professor of Microbiology in the Department of Biology at Maynooth University, Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland.

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