
Fungi are known for their bioactive metabolites and usefulness in sustainable biotechnology. Fungal processes and functions will also be useful in bioremediation (e.g. oil spills and bioleaching). Overall, this book provides value added information on various facets of biotechnology...

Traditional studies in mycology mainly deal with damage caused by fungi, for instance, diseases of plants, animal ailments, air-borne pathogens, decomposition of wood and production of mycotoxins in food. Applied mycology focuses on the fermentation of foods (flours, bakery...