Environmental and Microbial
Relationships (The Mycota IV) 1
by
Christian P. Kubicek, Irina S. Druzhinina
Hardcover: 360 pages
Publisher: Springer; 2nd edition
(November 9, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 3540718397
ISBN-13: 978-3540718390
Size: 8.718 MB
Book Description
After the publication of Volume IV in 1997,
the introduction of molecular methods into ecology
led to significant new findings. Emphasizing these advances,
the chapters for the second edition have been completely
updated and revised. This volume provides insight into current
research on fungal populations and communities. It focuses
on fungal responses to the physical environment, interactions
with other fungi, microorganisms and invertebrates, the role
of fungi in ecosystem processes such as decomposition
and nutrient cycling, and aspects of biogeography and
conservation. Several chapters deal with various applications
in, e.g. biological pest control, natural products discovery,
and the degradation of toxic organic compounds. This is
an invaluable source of information both for scientists who
wish to update their knowledge of current progress and for
graduate students interested in obtaining a first overview
of this field of research
Contents
Life History and Genetic Strategies
1 EvolutionaryEcologyof theFirstFungi
J.H. Andrews, R.F. Harris
2 Molecular Approaches for Studying Fungi in the Environment
K. Brunner, S. Zeilinger, R.L. Mach
Determinants of Fungal Communities
3 Disturbance in Natural Ecosystems:
Scaling from Fungal Diversity to Ecosystem Functioning
S.J.Morris, C.F. Friese,M.F. Allen
4 Fungal Responses to Disturbance: Agriculture and Forestry
R.M. Miller, D.J. Lodge
5 Fungi and Industrial Pollutants
G.M. Gadd
6 Fungi in Extreme Environments
N. Magan
7 BiogeographyandConservation
E.J.M. Arnolds
Fungal Interactions and Biological Control Strategies
8 Plant Disease Biocontrol and Induced Resistance via Fungal Mycoparasites
A. Viterbo, J. Inbar, Y. Hadar, I. Chet
9 Antagonism of Plant Parasitic Nematodes by Fungi
S. Casas-Flores, A. Herrera-Estrella
10 Entomopathogenic Fungi and Their Role in Pest Control
A.K. Charnley, S.A.Collins
11 Bacterial Weapons of Fungal Destruction: Phyllosphere-Targeted
Biological Control of Plant Diseases, with Emphasis on Sclerotinia Stem Rot
and Blackleg Diseases in Canola (Brassica napus L.)
W.G.D. Fernando, R. Ramarathnam, T. de Kievit
12 Effects of Animals Grazing on Fungi
T.P. McGonigle
13 Fungal Endophytes
P. Bayman
14 Mycorrhizal Fungi: Their Habitats and Nutritional Strategies
M. Girlanda, S. Perotto, P. Bonfante
15 Applications of Fungal Ecology in the Search
for New Bioactive Natural Products
J.B. Gloer
Decomposition, Biomass and Industrial Applications
16 Nutrient Cycling by Saprotrophic Fungi in Terrestrial Habitats
J. Dighton
17 Fungal Decomposers of Plant Litter in Aquatic Ecosystems
M.O. Gessner, V. Gulis, K.A. Kuehn, E. Chauvet, K. Suberkropp
18 Degradation of Plant CellWall Polymers by Fungi
C.Gamauf, B. Metz, B. Seiboth
Biosystematic Index
Subject Index
