| Description |
1 online resource (x, C8, 366 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Fungi; Contents; List of Contributors; 1 Introduction to Fungal Physiology; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Morphology of Yeasts and Fungi; 1.3 Ultrastructure and Function of Fungal Cells; 1.4 Fungal Nutrition and Cellular Biosyntheses; 1.5 Fungal Metabolism; 1.6 Fungal Growth and Reproduction; 1.7 Conclusions; Revision Questions; References; Further Reading; 2 Fungal Genetics; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Fungal Life Cycles; 2.3 Sexual Analysis: Regulation of Mating; 2.4 Unique Characteristics of Filamentous Fungi that are Advantageous for Genetic Analysis; 2.5 Genetics as a Tool; 2.6 Conclusion |
| Summary |
Fungi: Biology and Applications, Second Edition€provides a comprehensive treatment of fungi, covering biochemistry, genetics and the medical and economic significance of these organisms at introductory level.€ 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 and also a new chapter on the application of genomics to fungi. €Later chapters move on to include more detailed coverage of topics such as antibiotic and chemical commodities from fungi, new chapte |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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Fungi -- Biotechnology.
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Fungi.
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Mushrooms.
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Life sciences.
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Technology.
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Physical sciences.
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Biotechnology.
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Bioengineering.
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Biological Science Disciplines
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Eukaryota
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Technology
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Technology, Industry, and Agriculture
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Natural Science Disciplines
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Organisms
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Technology, Industry, Agriculture
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Disciplines and Occupations
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Biotechnology
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Fungi
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biological sciences.
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physical sciences.
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bioengineering.
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SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Mycology.
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Technology
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Physical sciences
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Mushrooms
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Life sciences
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Biotechnology
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Bioengineering
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Fungi
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Fungi -- Biotechnology
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Mechanical Engineering.
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Engineering & Applied Sciences.
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Bioengineering.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Kavanagh, Kevin.
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| ISBN |
9781119976950 |
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1119976952 |
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9781119976967 |
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1119976960 |
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9781119977698 |
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111997769X |
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9781119977704 |
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1119977703 |
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