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Bioprospects of Macrofungi

Author : Sunil Kumar Deshmukh
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000996158
Total Pages : 431 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (9 download)

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Book Synopsis Bioprospects of Macrofungi by : Sunil Kumar Deshmukh

Download or read book Bioprospects of Macrofungi written by Sunil Kumar Deshmukh and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2023-10-13 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The discipline of mycology is a fascinating one. It has a major influence on the nutrition, health and environmental safety of mankind. Cultivation of edible and non-edible mushrooms for nutrition, pharmaceuticals, biopolymers and biocomposites will open up new avenues in research as well as the more profitable utilization of agricultural residues. Cultivation and of domesticated and wild mushrooms poses a challenge to fulfill the needs of human/animal nutrition and utilization of agrowastes tangibly. Cultivation of ectomycorrhizal fungi benefits nutrition as well as plant protection. Macrofungi are the major source of several metabolites of nutritional, health, agricultural and industrial significance (e.g., antioxidants, antimicrobials and pigments). Macrofungal bio composites provide alternatives to the use of animal-derived or plant-derived products (e.g., nanopapers, leather and packaging materials). They serve a dual role in providing nutrition and pharmaceuticals (nutraceuticals) to humans as well as livestock. Macrofungi interact with insects symbiotically (e.g., Termitomyces with termites) and provide delicious nutraceutical product. They also control insects by infecting and producing pharmaceutically and metabolite-rich products (e.g., Cordyceps attacks insects). Macrofungi have a strong potential to control pathogens like nematodes in soil (bioremediation). They are also useful as biofertilizers to meet the needs of plant nutrition. The book outlines current advances in macrofungal technology. It highlights different facets of macrofungal cultivation, bioactive compounds, biocomposites, nutraceuticals, benefits with interaction with insects, application as biofertilizers and ecosystem services like bioremediation.

Ecology of Macrofungi

Author : Kandikere R. Sridhar
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1003828825
Total Pages : 366 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (38 download)

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Book Synopsis Ecology of Macrofungi by : Kandikere R. Sridhar

Download or read book Ecology of Macrofungi written by Kandikere R. Sridhar and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2023-12-01 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Macrofungi have significant importance in human health, particularly in nutrition, medicine, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and industries. They occupy a variety of ecosystems such as terrestrial (agricultural lands, forests and deserts), freshwater (bogs and marshes) and maritime (mangroves and coastal sand dunes) habitats. Their ecosystem services like nutrition (humans and animals), medicinal pursuits (antibiotics and pharmaceuticals) and bioremediation (degradation of xenobiotics and insect control) potential are dependent on their diversity and ecological conditions. Macrofungal ecology serves as the basis for nutraceutical values, agricultural benefits, plant productivity, environmental protection and industrially valued biocomposites. This book focuses on various aspects of macrofungal distribution in diverse habitats, participation in organic matter decomposition, ectomycorrhizal associations and participation in biogeochemical cycles. This book reviews the current developments in macrofungal ecology in different habitats and their benefits. Due to the topics dealt with on macrofungal diversity, distribution, dynamics, lifestyles, ecosystem or substrate preferences and ecosystem services, this book is valuable to mycologists, botanists, zoologists, ecologists, foresters, geneticists, agronomists and field biologists.

Fungi Bio-prospects in Sustainable Agriculture, Environment and Nano-technology

Author : Vijay Kumar Sharma
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128213957
Total Pages : 561 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (282 download)

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Book Synopsis Fungi Bio-prospects in Sustainable Agriculture, Environment and Nano-technology by : Vijay Kumar Sharma

Download or read book Fungi Bio-prospects in Sustainable Agriculture, Environment and Nano-technology written by Vijay Kumar Sharma and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2020-10-09 with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fungi bio-prospects in sustainable agriculture, environment and nanotechnology is a three-volume series that has been designed to explore the huge potential of the many diverse applications of fungi to human life. The series unveils the latest developments and scientific advances in the study of the biodiversity of fungi, extremophilic fungi, and fungal secondary metabolites and enzymes, while also presenting cutting-edge molecular tools used to study fungi. Readers will learn all about the recent progress and future potential applications of fungi in agriculture, environmental remediation, industry, food safety, medicine, and nanotechnology. Volume 1 will cover the biodiversity of fungi and the associated biopotential applications. This volume offers insights into both basic and advanced biotechnological applications in human welfare and sustainable agriculture. The chapters shed light on the different roles of fungi as a bio-fertilizer, a bio-control agent, and a component of microbial inoculants. They also focus on the various applications of fungi in bio-fuel production, nano-technology, and in the management of abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, and metal toxicity. - Provides a deep understanding of fungi and summarizes fungi's various applications in the fields of microbiology and sustainable agriculture - Describes the role of fungal inoculants as biocontrol agents, and in improved stress tolerance and growth of plants

Advances in Cordyceps Research

Author : Kandikere Sridhar
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1040228003
Total Pages : 357 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (42 download)

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Book Synopsis Advances in Cordyceps Research by : Kandikere Sridhar

Download or read book Advances in Cordyceps Research written by Kandikere Sridhar and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-11-07 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The genus Cordyceps and allied species, such as entomopathogenic fungi, mainly parasitize insects and other arthropods and have been known since ancient times. They are a source of hundreds of metabolites of medicinal significance used in drug discovery and drug development. The book reviews the developments in cordyceps research and its applications. It covers areas such as diversity, distribution, taxonomy, phylogeny, genetics, bioactive potential, nutraceutical values, biotechnological prospects, plant protection, safety concerns, and marketed products. Further, the impact of human interference as well as climate change on the habitats of Cordyceps has been discussed. The book is meant for readers with an interest in mycology and allied areas. It is also invaluable to personnel carrying out research in disciplines like applied biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, botany, ecology, entomology, environmental biology, field biology, forestry, and zoology.

Microbial Diversity : Exploration & Bioprospecting

Author : S. Ram Reddy
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9386347660
Total Pages : 620 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (863 download)

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Book Synopsis Microbial Diversity : Exploration & Bioprospecting by : S. Ram Reddy

Download or read book Microbial Diversity : Exploration & Bioprospecting written by S. Ram Reddy and published by Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2012-05-04 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited volume on Microbial Diversity includes the chapters on different aspects of microbial diversity, its exploration and exploitation. The contents are broadly categorized into two parts. Part-A includes 25 review articles on diverse aspects of microbial diversity and its applications, contributed by subject experts working in their respective areas. These areas include biotechnology, environment, agriculture, food, public health and nanotechnology. These review articles bring out update information available on selected topics and point out the gaps in our knowledge and further project future lines of research. Part-B includes original research papers on contemporary research areas contributed by active researchers. This book caters the long left needs of university teachers, researchers, students, and industrial entrepreneurs.

Advances in Macrofungi

Author : Kandikere R. Sridhar
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000460126
Total Pages : 426 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (4 download)

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Book Synopsis Advances in Macrofungi by : Kandikere R. Sridhar

Download or read book Advances in Macrofungi written by Kandikere R. Sridhar and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Large scale cultivation of macrofungi is possible with fermentation, using easily accessible lignocellulosic agricultural residues applying economical methods to generate substantial biomass, food and biofuels. Bioconversion of lignocellulosic wastes by macrofungi generates value-added fungal nutritional biomass for humans and livestock. Besides commercial cultivation techniques, other topics covered in Advances in Macrofungi: Industrial Avenues and Prospects include: the healing potential of mushrooms, industrial opportunities, mycelium-based products, forest wild mushrooms and industrial applications of white rot fungi. This book reviews the industrial applications and uses of macrofungi. It encourages students and researchers to explore non-conventional sources of nutrition as well as bioactive metabolites to serve as nutraceuticals. It emphasizes the potential of macrofungi as a source of bioactive compounds to remedy human lifestyle diseases especially cancers and cardiovascular ailments along with immunostimulation potential by Cordyceps. This book emphasizes the role of on mushrooms as a source of cosmeceuticals, flavors, essence, scents and perfumes.

Industrially Important Fungi for Sustainable Development

Author : Ahmed M. Abdel-Azeem
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030856038
Total Pages : 823 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (38 download)

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Book Synopsis Industrially Important Fungi for Sustainable Development by : Ahmed M. Abdel-Azeem

Download or read book Industrially Important Fungi for Sustainable Development written by Ahmed M. Abdel-Azeem and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-12-02 with total page 823 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fungi are an essential, fascinating and biotechnologically useful group of organisms with an incredible biotechnological potential for industrial exploitation. Knowledge of the world’s fungal diversity and its use is still incomplete and fragmented. There are many opportunities to accelerate the process of filling knowledge gaps in these areas. The worldwide interest of the current era is to increase the tendency to use natural substances instead of synthetic ones. The increasing urge in society for natural ingredients has compelled biotechnologists to explore novel bioresources which can be exploited in industrial sector. Fungi, due to their unique attributes and broad range of their biological activities hold great promises for their application in biotechnology and industry. Fungi are an efficient source of antioxidants, enzymes, pigments, and many other secondary metabolites. The large scale production of fungal pigments and their utility provides natural coloration without creating harmful effects on entering the environment, a safer alternative use to synthetic colorants. The fungal enzymes can be exploited in wide range of industries such as food, detergent, paper, and also for removal toxic waste. This book will serve as valuable source of information as well as will provide new directions to researchers to conduct novel research in field of mycology. Volume 2 of “Industrially Important Fungi for Sustainable Development” provides an overview to understanding bioprospecting of fungal biomolecules and their industrial application for future sustainability. It encompasses current advanced knowledge of fungal communities and their potential biotechnological applications in industry and allied sectors. The book will be useful to scientists, researchers, and students of microbiology, biotechnology, agriculture, molecular biology, and environmental biology.

Bioprospecting

Author : Russell Paterson
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319479350
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (194 download)

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Download or read book Bioprospecting written by Russell Paterson and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-12-12 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book considers all aspects of bioprospecting in 14 succinct chapters and a forward by David Hawksworth. The organisms addressed include plants, insects, fungi, bacteria and phages. Bioprospecting has never been more relevant and is of renewed interest, because of the extremely worrying rise in novel, resistant pathogenic microorganisms. The practices in pharmaceutical companies have failed to deliver novel antibiotics to control these infections. We need to look for new sources of drugs from the environment on a massive scale as drug discovery is “too important to fail”. Furthermore, the field can add great value to ecosystems in terms of economics, while providing additional reasons for maintaining associated services, such as food provision, benign climate, effective nutrient cycling and cultural practices. Bioprospecting provides another reason why climate change must be reduced in order to preserve relevant environments. Previous bioprospecting projects should be re-visited and established biodiversity centres have a major role. Many different ecosystems exist which contain unique organisms with the potential to supply novel antibiotics, enzymes, food, and cosmetics, or they may simply have aesthetic value. The book stresses the difficulties in obtaining successful products and yet describes why natural products should be investigated over combinatorial chemistry. Personal experience of bioprospecting projects are given significance. Issues such as how to share the benefits equitably with local communities are described and why pharmaceutical companies can be reluctant to be involved. Legal issues are discussed. Finally, there has never been a better time for a new book on bioprospecting, because of the need to preserve ecosystems, and from the emergence of resistant pathogenic microorganisms.

Fungi in Extreme Environments: Ecological Role and Biotechnological Significance

Author : Sonia M. Tiquia-Arashiro
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3030190307
Total Pages : 625 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Fungi in Extreme Environments: Ecological Role and Biotechnological Significance written by Sonia M. Tiquia-Arashiro and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-07-22 with total page 625 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the last decades, scientists have been intrigued by the fascinating organisms that inhabit extreme environments. These organisms, known as extremophiles, thrive in habitats which for other terrestrial life-forms are intolerably hostile or even lethal. Based on such technological advances, the study of extremophiles has provided, over the last few years, ground-breaking discoveries that challenge the paradigms of modern biology. In the new bioeconomy, fungi in general, play a very important role in addressing major global challenges, being instrumental for improved resource efficiency, making renewable substitutes for products from fossil resources, upgrading waste streams to valuable food and feed ingredients, counteracting life-style diseases and antibiotic resistance through strengthening the gut biota, making crop plants more robust to survive climate change conditions, and functioning as host organisms for production of new biological drugs. This range of new uses of fungi all stand on the shoulders of the efforts of mycologists over generations. The book is organized in five parts: (I) Biodiversity, Ecology, Genetics and Physiology of Extremophilic Fungi, (II) Biosynthesis of Novel Biomolecules and Extremozymes (III) Bioenergy and Biofuel synthesis, and (IV) Wastewater and biosolids treatment, and (V) Bioremediation.

Bioprospecting of Natural Sources for Cosmeceuticals

Author : Deepika Kathuria
Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry
ISBN 13 : 1837672296
Total Pages : 327 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (376 download)

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Book Synopsis Bioprospecting of Natural Sources for Cosmeceuticals by : Deepika Kathuria

Download or read book Bioprospecting of Natural Sources for Cosmeceuticals written by Deepika Kathuria and published by Royal Society of Chemistry. This book was released on 2024-03-28 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book delves into the world of natural sources from medicinal plants, microbes, and fungi, to lichen, algae, and clay minerals that have been used for centuries in traditional medicine. These sources are rich in bioactive secondary metabolites that have a wide range of applications in various industries, including cosmetics and personal care products. This book provides a comprehensive guide to secondary metabolites for cosmeceutical purposes, regulatory perspectives for cosmeceuticals in different countries, and allergic responses from these secondary metabolites. Additionally, this book discusses the impact of nanotechnology on cosmetic products such as skin and hair care. Bioprospecting of Natural Sources for Cosmeceuticals is a valuable resource for researchers and graduate students in chemistry, botany, biotechnology, microbiology, cosmetic science, and the pharmaceutical sciences. It is also useful for those researching traditional medicine systems and those in the microbiology, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and nanoscience industries.

Bioprospecting of Tropical Medicinal Plants

Author : Karuppusamy Arunachalam
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031287800
Total Pages : 1509 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (312 download)

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Book Synopsis Bioprospecting of Tropical Medicinal Plants by : Karuppusamy Arunachalam

Download or read book Bioprospecting of Tropical Medicinal Plants written by Karuppusamy Arunachalam and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-08-30 with total page 1509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on natural products, in particular medicinal plants and their derived products, as an indispensable source of bioactive molecules that serve as either drug candidates or lead compounds for drug design and discovery . There are several advantages for plant-derived therapeutics, including wide availability, diverse pharmacological actions, and a generally good profile of safety and tolerability. Over the recent years, there have been numerous reports from clinical studies testifying the efficacy and safety of medicinal plants and phytochemicals in treating human diseases. A plethora of basic studies has also unraveled molecular mechanisms underlying the health benefits of herbal medicines. Nevertheless, issues such as identification of bioactive ingredients, standardization of the products, and drug interactions remain to be systematically documented. Bioprospecting of Tropical Medicinal Plants represents a comprehensive analysis of natural products, mainly medicinal plants and phytochemicals. It includes detailed medicinal properties and pharmacological action from in vitro models to clinical trials. The goal is to present the readers a carefully curated collection of plant-derived natural products and their underlying molecular mechanisms.

Biology of Macrofungi

Author : Bhim Pratap Singh
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3030026221
Total Pages : 411 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book Biology of Macrofungi written by Bhim Pratap Singh and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-01-24 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mushrooms are fleshy fungi with a high prospective for the production of secondary metabolites including extracellular enzymes with high agricultural and biotechnological significance. Worldwide, they are well recognized as supplementary foods due to their high nutritional values and their medicinal importance, which includes their uses in exhibiting antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, immune enhancer, and to be effective for the treatment of several diseases including diabetes and few types of cancers as well. According to recent studies, extracellular enzymes produced by several white-rot fungal strains such as Phanerochaete chrysosporium, Pleurotus sajor-caju and several mushrooms have shown a high capacity to decolorize dyes that are very harmful for the environment. Moreover, wild macrofungi have the capability to synthesize nanoparticles which are more useful for the treatment of cancer, gene therapy, DNA analysis and biosensors. Wild macrofungi are extremely important model for basic biology and commercial manufacture.

Advances in Macrofungi

Author : Kandikere Ramaiah Sridhar
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0429995806
Total Pages : 599 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)

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Book Synopsis Advances in Macrofungi by : Kandikere Ramaiah Sridhar

Download or read book Advances in Macrofungi written by Kandikere Ramaiah Sridhar and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-01-30 with total page 599 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in Macrofungi: Diversity, Ecology and Biotechnology discusses the diversity and ecology of edible, toxic, medicinal and mycorrhizal macrofungi; the impact of ectomycorrhizal fungi in terrestrial ecosystems, ectomycorrhizal complex in Boreal forests and commercial application of Pseudotsuga in silviculture; the nutritional evaluation and cultivation of edible wild mushrooms; the diversity of novel metabolites of macrofungi useful in food, pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical industries; mushrooms as tool for eco-friendly synthesis of nanoparticles and proteomics of edible and medicinal mushrooms. In addition, it covers experimental designs, methodological approaches, biogeochemical cycles, conceptual/hypothetical models and life history strategies, linking mycorrhizal diversity to plant performance, chemotaxonomy, role of mycorrhizae in forestry and macrofungi in nanotechnology. It provides a valuable resource to graduate, post-graduate and researchers (in botany, microbiology, ecology, biotechnology, forestry, life sciences and environmental sciences) to understand the diversity, ecology, therapeutic value, mutualistic associations and biotechnological potential of macrofungi.

Ainsworth & Bisby's Dictionary of the Fungi

Author : Geoffrey Clough Ainsworth
Publisher : CABI
ISBN 13 : 0851998267
Total Pages : 783 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (519 download)

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Book Synopsis Ainsworth & Bisby's Dictionary of the Fungi by : Geoffrey Clough Ainsworth

Download or read book Ainsworth & Bisby's Dictionary of the Fungi written by Geoffrey Clough Ainsworth and published by CABI. This book was released on 2008 with total page 783 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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). Co-published by: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Medicinal Plants and Fungi: Recent Advances in Research and Development

Author : Dinesh Chandra Agrawal
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9811059780
Total Pages : 557 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (11 download)

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Book Synopsis Medicinal Plants and Fungi: Recent Advances in Research and Development by : Dinesh Chandra Agrawal

Download or read book Medicinal Plants and Fungi: Recent Advances in Research and Development written by Dinesh Chandra Agrawal and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-11-03 with total page 557 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book highlights the latest international research on different aspects of medicinal plants and fungi. Studies over the last decade have demonstrated that bioactive compounds isolated from medicinal fungi have promising antitumor, cardiovascular, immunomodulatory, anti-allergic, anti-diabetic, and hepatoprotective properties. In the light of these studies, the book includes chapters (mostly review articles) by eminent researchers from twelve countries across the globe working in different disciplines of medicinal plants and fungi. It discusses topics such as the prevention of major neurodegenerative and neurotoxic mechanisms by Centella asiatica; the medicinal properties and therapeutic applications of several mushrooms species found in different parts of the world; and fungal endophytes as a source of bioactive metabolites including anticancer and cardioprotective agents. There are also chapters on strategies for identifying bioactive secondary metabolites of fungal origin; the use of genomic information to explore the biotechnological potential of medicinal mushrooms; and solid state fermentation of agro-industrial and forestry residues for the production of medicinal mushrooms. It is a valuable resource for the researchers, professionals and students working in the area of medicinal plants and fungi.

National Institutes of Health Annual Report of International Activities

Author : John E. Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.M/5 ( download)

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Download or read book National Institutes of Health Annual Report of International Activities written by John E. Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Fungi

Author : Sunil K. Deshmukh
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1315360004
Total Pages : 547 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (153 download)

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Download or read book Fungi written by Sunil K. Deshmukh and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-12-20 with total page 547 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book deals with the application of fungi and the strategic management of some plant pathogens. It covers fungal bioactive metabolites, with emphasis on those secondary metabolites that are produced by various endophytes, their pharmaceutical and agricultural uses, regulation of the metabolites, mycotoxins, nutritional value of mushrooms, prospecting of thermophilic and wood-rotting fungi, and fungi as myconano factories. Strategies for the management of some plant pathogenic fungi of rice and soybean have also been dealt with. Updated information for all these aspects has been presented and discussed in different chapters.