Anaerobic Fungi, Biology: Ecology, and Function

Anaerobic Fungi

Biology: Ecology, and Function

Series: Mycology

List Price: $179.95

ISBN: 978-0-8247-8948-0
Binding: Hardback
Published by: CRC Press
Publication Date: 07/28/1994
Pages: 304
Trim Size: 8-1/2 x 11

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About the Book

Uniting-for the first time-current information on anaerobic fungi from a number of different disciplines, this unique reference examines the taxonomy, physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and ecology of anaerobic fungi-focusing on fungi from the rumen and other gut environments such as the cecum and hindgut of nonruminant herbivores.
Anaerobic Fungi

Presents new techniques for culturing anaerobic fungi!

analyzes the isolation, culture, and survival of anaerobic fungi

describes the nucleic acids of anaerobic fungi, gene cloning, and the establishment of molecular phylogeny

discusses the fermentation of carbohydrates

explains how anaerobic fungi interact with other microorganisms

investigates the ultrastructure of plant cell walls degraded by fungi

details the effects of diet on fungal populations

delineates specific procedures for quantifying anaerobic fungi

outlines potential directions for future research in molecular genetics

and more!

Physiology and Biotechnology Integration for Plant Breeding

Henry T Nguyen, Abraham Blum

Global demand for wheat, rice, corn, and other essential grains is expected to steadily rise over the next twenty years. Meeting this demand...

Published 01/14/2004 | 978-0-8247-4802-9

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Plant Responses to Environmental Stresses

Emphasizing the unpredictable nature of plant behaviour under stress and in relation to complex interactions of biological pathways, this work covers the versatility of plants...

Published 07/01/1999 | 978-0-8247-0044-7

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Chemical Fungal Taxonomy

Offers comprehensive coverage of the latest developments in both biochemical and physiological approaches to fungal systematics. Incorporates recent advances in molecular biology into systematics methods...

Published 06/23/1998 | 978-0-8247-0069-0