Modern Mycology / J. W. Deacon.
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TextPublication details: Oxford : Blackwell Science, c.1997.Edition: 3rd edDescription: vi, 303 p. : ill. ; 25 cmISBN: - 0632030771
- 579.5 DEA
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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| Standard Loan | Moylish Library Main Collection | 579.5 DEA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 39002000337148 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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.
Essential reading for undergraduate students taking courses in microbiology and mycology.
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.
Adopts a functional approach in keeping with modern teaching methods.
Maintains tradition of clarity and accessibility set by previous editions.
Extensively illustrated with photographs (including colour) and diagrams.
Previous edition published as "Introduction to Modern Mycology", c.1984.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Introduction
- Structure and ultrastructure
- Fungal growth
- Differentiation Nutrition
- Metabolism Environmental conditions for growth, and tolerance of extremes
- Genetics
- Spores, spore dormancy and spore dispersal
- Fungal decomposer communities
- Fungal interactions: mechanisms, relevance and practical exploitation
- Fungi as plant parasites
- Fungal parasites of humans, insects and nematodes
- Prevention and control of fungal growth
- Index