Fungi in Biogeochemical Cycles - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1107403219 ISBN 13 : 9781107403215

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2011

Synopsis

This book promotes further understanding of the contribution that fungi make to the biogeochemical cycling of elements.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Fungi play important roles in the cycling of elements in the biosphere but are frequently neglected within microbiological and geochemical research spheres. Symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi are responsible for major transformations and redistribution of inorganic nutrients, while free-living fungi have major roles in the decomposition of organic materials, including xenobiotics. Fungi are also major biodeterioration agents of stone, wood, plaster, cement and other building materials, and are important components of rock-inhabiting microbial communities. The aim of this book is to promote further understanding of the key roles that free-living and symbiotic fungi (in mycorrhizas and lichens) play in the biogeochemical cycling of elements, the chemical and biological mechanisms that are involved, and their environmental and biotechnological significance. Where appropriate, relationships with bacteria are also discussed to highlight the dynamic interactions that can exist between these major microbial groups and their integrated function in several kinds of habitat.

Revue de presse

Review of the hardback: 'This publication should be compulsory reading both for those starting in microbiology and those established in their discipline ... The editor and publisher should be applauded for making available a wide spectrum of subjects by a committed team of leading experts. 42 authors have made this a classic publication.' Roy Watling, Edinburgh

Review of the hardback: 'Overall, I highly recommend this volume, not just to the mycologist but also to the ecologist, geologist, environmental scientist, and earth scientist. It will be especially useful to senior undergraduates and graduate students in interdisciplinary fields such as ecosystem ecology and biogeochemistry.' BioScience

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1107403219
• ISBN 13: 9781107403215
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 490
• Éditeur: Gadd Geoffrey Michael
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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