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Anaerobic Fungi

Biology: Ecology, and Function

Douglas Mountfort author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:2nd Dec '19

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Uniting-for the first time-current information on anaerobic fungi from a number of different disciplines, this unique reference examines the taxonomy, physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and ecology of anaerobic fungi-focusing on fungi from the rumen and other gut environments such as the cecum and hindgut of nonruminant herbivores.
Anaerobic Fungi

  • Presents new techniques for culturing anaerobic fungi!
  • analyzes the isolation, culture, and survival of anaerobic fungi
  • describes the nucleic acids of anaerobic fungi, gene cloning, and the establishment of molecular phylogeny
  • discusses the fermentation of carbohydrates
  • explains how anaerobic fungi interact with other microorganisms
  • investigates the ultrastructure of plant cell walls degraded by fungi
  • details the effects of diet on fungal populations
  • delineates specific procedures for quantifying anaerobic fungi
  • outlines potential directions for future research in molecular genetics
  • and more!<

    • "
    …a comprehensive and very well illustrated account of the lives of these fascinating organisms and of their activities and importance in their animal hosts.
    "-The Society for General Microbiology Quarterly

    ISBN: 9780367449445

    Dimensions: unknown

    Weight: 453g

    304 pages