Fungi in the Environment (Hardcover)

Fungi are of fundamental importance in the terrestrial environment. They have roles as decomposers, plant pathogens, symbionts, and in elemental cycles. Fungi are often dominant, and in soil can comprise the largest pool of biomass (including other microorganisms and invertebrates). They also play a role in maintenance of soil structure due to their filamentous growth habit and exopolymer production. Despite their important roles in the biosphere, fungi are frequently neglected within broader environmental and microbiological spheres. Additionally, mycological interests can be somewhat fragmented between traditional subject boundaries. This multi-disciplinary volume explores the roles and importance of fungi in the environment. Particular emphasis is given to major research advances made in recent years as a result of molecular and genomic approaches, and in cell imaging and biology. Drawing together microbiologists, mycologists, and environmental scientists, this work is a unique account of modern environmental mycology, and a pivotal contribution to the field.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	British Mycological Society Symposia
Release date:	April 2007
First published:	2007
Editors:	Geoffrey Gadd • Sarah C. Watkinson • Paul S. Dyer
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	408
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-85029-2
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Mycology, fungi (non-medical) Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Ecological science, the Biosphere Promotions
LSN:	0-521-85029-0
Barcode:	9780521850292

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