The 1990s saw fungal biotechnology flourish from the practical returns of advanced techniques like genetic recombination and robotics. Revised to account for developments in fungal ecology, physiology and biochemical processes - and the mounting list of industrial and semi-industrial applications - this handbook is an authoritative source on molecular, biochemical and medical technologies and commercial usages for fungi
Edited by:
Dilip K. Arora
Series edited by:
Joan W. Bennett (Rutgers University New Brunswick New Jersey USA)
Imprint: CRC Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd edition
Volume: 20
Dimensions:
Height: 276mm,
Width: 219mm,
Spine: 32mm
Weight: 1.280kg
ISBN: 9780824740184
ISBN 10: 0824740181
Series: Mycology
Pages: 608
Publication Date: 17 December 2003
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Professional and scholarly
,
Primary
,
Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
CELL BIOLOGY, BIOCHEMICAL AND MOLECULAR TECHNOLOGIES. Cell Biology of Hyphae. Protoplast Isolation,Regeneration,and Fusion in Filamentous Fungi. Metabolic Pathway Regulation. Fungal Nuclei and Chromosomes. Genomics of Filamentous Fungi: A General Review. Stability and Instability of Fungal Genomes. Secondary Metabolic Gene Clusters in Filamentous Fungi. Application of Gene Cloning in Fungal Biotechnology. Transformation and Gene Manipulation in Filamentous Fungi: An Overview. Genetic Manipulation Systems for Nonconventional Fungi. Fungal Mitochondria: Genomes, Genetic Elements, and Gene Expression. Fungal Evolution Meets Fungal Genomics. Genome Sequence Patterns and Gene Regulation: A Bioinformatics Perspective. DNA Chips and Microarray Analysis: An Overview. Signal Transduction in Fungi: Signaling Cascades Regulating Virulence in Filamentous Fungi. COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS AND BIOTECHNOLOGICAL POTENTIAL. Application of Genetic Engineering for Strain Improvement in Filamentous Fungi. The Genetic Improvement of Wine Yeasts. Fungi in Brewing: Biodiversity and Biotechnology Perspectives. Ethanol-Tolerance and Production by Yeast. Solid-State Fermentation: An Overview. Basic Principles for the Production of Fungal Enzymes by Solid-State Fermentation. Commercial Importance of Some Fungal Enzymes. Xylanases of Thermophilic Molds and Their Application Potential. Chitin Biosynthesis in Fungi. Bioactive Fungal Polysaccharides and Polysaccharopeptides. Biotechnological Potential of Fungal Lipids. Introduction to the Theory of Metabolic Modeling and Optimization of Biochemical Systems: Application to Citric Acid Production in Aspergillus niger. Fungal Carotenoid Production. Fungal Terpenoid Antibiotics and Enzyme Inhibitors. Commercial Production and Biosynthesis of Fungal Antibiotics: An Overview. Molecular Biology of Trichoderma and Biotechological Applications. Plectomycetes:Biotechnological Importance and Systematics. Exploitation of GFP-Technology with Filamentous Fungi. MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY. Antifungal Drugs in Fungal Infections. Antitumor and Immunomodulatory Compounds from Fungi. Clinical and Laboratory Diagnosis of Fungal Infections. Candidiasis. Immunizations Against Fungal Diseases in Man and Animals. CULTURE COLLECTIONS AND BIOSAFETY. Current Status of Fungal Collections and Their Role in Biotechnology. Benefits and Risks of Genetically Modified Foods: An Overview. Transgenic Mycoherbicides:Needs and Safety Considerations. Recent Developments in Biotechnology and Intellectual Property, Access to Genetic Resources, and Benefit-Sharing. Index.
Reviews for Handbook of Fungal Biotechnology
well written...a good balance between the basic biology of the fungi and their commercial applications...excellent. ASM News
