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Freshwater Mycology: Perspectives of Fungal Dynamics in Freshwater
Ecosystems presents chapters from expert contributors around the
world. Through the contributed chapters, the contributors explore
the perspectives of fungal dynamics in freshwater ecosystems,
especially their diversity, distribution, functioning and role,
biotransformation and bioprospecting potential, methodical
advancements and metagenomic insights. Written with aquatic
ecologists in mind, this book provides information on oceanic,
estuarine and freshwater ecosystems not currently well understood
and identifies new questions and answers about the roles of
mycology in aquatic ecosystems. This topic is becoming an
increasingly important area to understand due to the increasing
global transports of microbes due to climate change and human
actions. This is leading to a rapid loss of healthy freshwater
ecosystems, the grave problem of antibiotic resistance, and the
rarity of qualified mycology taxonomists and molecular
systematicians.
In the current age of science and technology, our lives have become
dominated by countless scientific and technological innovations
without which the earth would be a much poorer place. Life as we
know would become absolutely bleak and boring without the
inventions and advances being made all over the globe. In fact,
scientific inventions, discoveries and innovations have ushered in
a dramatic revolution in virtually every sphere of life. But at the
same time, the skewed use of technology is at loggerheads with the
environment. We, and our environment, now face a number of critical
challenges and it is in response to this that we wrote this book to
raise awareness for environmental issues and related management
aspects. With a primary focus on Environmental Management - the
rational reconciliation of man and nature, which involves the
judicious exploitation and utilization of natural resources without
disturbing the ecosystem's balance - it will thus help to improve
the relationship between man and environment. Moreover, it offers a
wealth of ready-to-use material for advanced undergraduate and
graduate students of Environment and Water Management. The book
systematically addresses a range of key aspects, e.g. scientific
principles, methods and ideas, as well as life-long learning skills
for students. Further, it provides a solid foundation for applying
scientific approaches to environmental problems.
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