Fungal Biology 4e

By Jim W. Deacon

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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.

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. 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. Emphasises the functional biology of fungi, with examples from recent research. Includes a clear illustrative account of the features and significance of the main fungal groups.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1405130660
• ISBN13: 9781405130660
• Release Date: July 2005
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.7"