Overview

What makes the fungal cell unique among eukaryotes and what features are shared? This volume addresses some of the most prominent and fascinating facets of questions as they pertain to the growth and development of both yeast and hyphal forms of fungi, beginning with subcellular components -- then cell organization, polarity, growth, differentiation and beyond -- to the cell biology of spores, biomechanics of invasive growth, plant pathogenesis, mycorrhizal symbiosis and colonial networks. Throughout, structural, molecular and ecological aspects are integrated to form a contemporary look at the biology of the fungal cell.

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Author:   Richard J. Howard ,  Neil A.R. Gow
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   Softcover reprint of hardcover 2nd ed. 2007
Volume:   8
Weight:   0.896kg
ISBN:  

9783642089558

ISBN 10:   3642089550
Pages:   341
Publication Date:   16 November 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9783030054465
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

The Endomembrane System of the Fungal Cell.- Motile Tubular Vacuole Systems.- The Fungal Woronin Body.- A Molecular and Genomic View of the Fungal Cell Wall.- The Cytoskeleton and Polarized Growth of Filamentous Fungi.- Polarised Growth in Fungi.- Signal Transduction and Morphogenesis in Candida albicans.- Mating in Candida albicans and Related Species.- Ions Regulate Spore Attachment, Germination, and Fungal Growth.- Biomechanics of Invasive Hyphal Growth.- Cell Biology of Fungal and Oomycete Infection of Plants.- Fair Trade in the Underworld: the Ectomycorrhizal Symbiosis.- Network Organisation of Mycelial Fungi.

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From the reviews of the first edition The volume is well illustrated and certainly realizes the primary aim of The Mycota , namely to highlight developments in both basic and applied research into fungal systems. (Microbiology Today) The Editors' aim 'to provide a selected sampling of contemporary topics at the forefront of fungal cell biology' has certainly been achieved. Indeed, it is hard to imagine any mycologist not finding something fascinating in each of the chapters. ... Further, the volume is packed with material that will be extremely useful for those presenting basic courses in mycology - especially because of the many fine explanatory line drawings. (Mycological Research) The editors have done a magnificant job, and every chapter repays careful reading. ... This book will be extremely valuable to all scientists, not only mycologists sensu stricto, whose work involves experimentation with fungi. I would recommend it not only for library purchase, but also to individual scientists wanting an up-to-date overview of some of the most interesting advancing fields in fungal cell biology. It is beautifully produced in typical Springer style, and although expensive it is excellent value for money. (Mycologist)

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