This book deals with the growth, physiology, behavior and genetics of fungi including their roles in biotechnology. The main activities of fungi are covered as well as ways of preventing and controlling fungal growth. This completely revised and updated third edition is an ideal text for undergraduate courses in mycology.

Introduction to Modern Mycology (Computers and Their Applications)

Science & Math

Deacon, J. W.

Agricultural Sciences

John Wiley&Sons

Introduction to Modern Mycology (Basic Microbiology)

Computers & Technology

Programming

Blackwell Science Inc.

Modern Mycology is an established text that continues to provide a comprehensive introduction to fungi--a group of organisms distinct from all other forms of life. It will appeal to undergraduate students taking courses in microbiology, mycology and biology. This edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect the many exciting developments in the field; notably, those relating to understanding fungal cell biology and the application of fungal molecular genetics. The author maintains the tradition of clarity and accessibility set by previous editions, and the text is extensively illustrated with photographs and diagrams. In keeping with modern teaching methods, this textbook adopts a functional approach and emphasizes the behaviour, physiology, activities and practical significance of fungi. The book contains extensive sections on the fungal pathogens of plants, animals and humans; the roles of fungi in major environmental processes; and the use of fungi as biological control agents of pests and pathogens. <ul> <li>Essential reading for undergraduate students taking courses in microbiology and mycology. 
</li> <li>Fully revised and updated to reflect the many exciting new developments in the field, notably those relating to an understanding of fungal cell biology and the application of fungal molecular genetics. 
</li> <li>Adopts a functional approach in keeping with modern teaching methods. 
</li> <li>Maintains tradition of clarity and accessibility set by previous editions. 
</li> <li>Extensively illustrated with photographs (including colour) and diagrams.</li> </ul>

Introduction to Modern Mycology

Wiley/Blackwell

Visit the accompanying website from the author at www.blackwellpublishing.com/deacon. Fungal Biology is the fully updated new edition of this undergraduate text, covering all major areas of fungal biology and providing insights into many topical areas. <ul> <li>Provides insights into many topical areas such as fungal ultrastructure and the mechanisms of fungal growth, important fungal metabolites and the molecular techniques used to study fungal populations. 
</li> <li>Focuses on the interactions of fungi that form the basis for developing biological control agents, with several commercial examples of the control of insect pests and plant diseases. 
</li> <li>Emphasises the functional biology of fungi, with examples from recent research. 
</li> <li>Includes a clear illustrative account of the features and significance of the main fungal groups.</li> </ul>

Fungal Biology

Biological Sciences

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