Publisher's Synopsis
This textbook provides a survey of the various aspects of applied phycology. Following an introductory chapter on fungal physiology and genetics, both traditional and modern applications of fungal biotechnology are discussed by researchers and experts from industry and the academic world. The table of contents is based upon the desired products and applications. Wherever possible, the individual chapters are structured according to the following general pattern: the starting point is generally provided by a specific scientific problem (e.g. developing a drug to fight a certain pathogene), which is followed by a short description of the corresponding products and their occurrence in nature; subsequently, current production including the most frequently used production methods is outlined; and finally, potential future developments are pointed out and alternative solutions with other organisms are discussed. To summarize, this title is a comprehensive textbook and offers a detailed survey of the field of fungal biotechnology, taking into account current research results.;This book should be of interest to undergraduate and graduate students in biology, biotechnology, microbiology and psychology scientists in biotechnology, pharmacology, and waste management.
