Fungi In The Environment (british Mycological Society Symposia)
by Sarah C. Watkinson /
2007 / English / PDF
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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.
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.
