New Age Fungal Diversity and Biotechnology

This textbook on Fungal Diversity and Biotechnology, Third Edition provides up-to-date information on biodiversity of Kingdom Fungi and mycotechnology related to industrial products (e.g., organic acids, vitamins, enzymes, mycoprotein), food products, agriculture, forestry, environment and medicine. The book describes the astonishing diversity of Fungi, current phylogenetic classification based on molecular genetics (DNA analysis), their complex life cycles, and their uses. In addition, it discusses at length, the modern topics like compatability and alternative genetic systems, nutrient cycling and bioremediation. This updated edition covers a wide range of topics relevant to academia and industry.