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Forest Fungi: Biodiversity, Conservation, Mycoforestry and Biotechnology explores sustainable option aspects of forest fungal research, from the selection of hosting plants, isolation, identification, fermentation, identification of secondary metabolites, omics-tools for better understanding the plant–fungus Interactions. Forests are the world’s greatest repository of terrestrial biomass, soil carbon and biodiversity. They provide a variety of provisioning, supporting, regulatory and cultural ecosystem services, which are crucial for the survival of human beings. Fungi play key roles in forest ecosystems as mutualists, saprobes and pathogens.

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Author:   Ahmed M. Abdel Azeem (Professor, Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt) ,  Marieka Gryzenhout (Department of Genetics, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa) ,  Soumya Ghosh (Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, Birkat Al Mouz, Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman, Post Box 33, PC 616) ,  Teroj A. Mohammed (Microbiologist, Basic Science Department, College of Dentistry, University of Duhok, Iraq)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Academic Press Inc
Weight:   0.450kg
ISBN:  

9780443188701

ISBN 10:   044318870
Pages:   554
Publication Date:   09 September 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

"1. Fungi as Hidden Partners of Forest Plants: An Introduction 2. Diversity, Phylogeny, and Taxonomic of Forest Fungal Communities 3. Forest Fungal Diversity: Review of Traditional and Molecular Techniques 4. Climate Changes and Drought challenges to Forest Fungi 5. Geographic distribution of forest fungi and their associated plant taxa 6. ""Omics"" Tools for Better Understanding the Plant–Fungi Interactions 7. Plant Growth-Promoting Potentials of Forest Fungi 8. Molecular Approaches to Screen Bioactive Compounds from Forest Fungi 9. In Silico Prediction and Characterization of Secondary Metabolite from Forest Fungi 10. The Insecticidal Activity of Forest Fungi for Sustainable Agriculture 11. Bioactive Compounds of Forest Fungi for Diverse Biotechnological Applications 12. Industrially Important Enzymes of Forest Fungi 13. The Chitinolytic Potentiality of Forest Fungi 14. Antimycobacterial Compounds Produced by Forest Fungi: An Overview 15. Secondary Metabolites Production by Forest Fungi 16. Forest Fungi—Alternative Sources of Cytotoxic Compounds 17. Volatile Organic Compounds from Forest Fungi 18. Anticancer and Antimicrobial Potential of Forest Endophytes 19. Forest Endophytes as Novel Sources of Plastic degradation 20. Forest Macrofungi as Novel Sources of Antioxidant Compounds 21. Alkaloids of Forest Fungi, Diversity and Therapeutic Applications 22. Forest fungi as a source of high protein. 23. Forest Fungi: Secondary Metabolism, Regulation, Function and Drug Discovery 24. Forest Fungi from the jungle to the Factory: Biodiesel Recent Developments 25. Conservation of Forest Fungi: Current situation and future perspectives 26. Industrial and Biotecchnological Application of Lignin Degrading Forest Fungi 27. Ectomycorrhizal fungi as biofertilizers in Forestry 28. Forest Fungi and White Biotechnology 29. Forest Fungi Nanotechnology and their applications 30. Forest Fungi as an Unseen Heritage and Wealth: Conclusion and Future Challenges"

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Professor Azeem PhD is currently working as a Professor at the Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt. He completed his Ph.D. degree from Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt. Prof. Abdel-Azeem is a mycologist with particular interest in the ecology, taxonomy, biology, and conservation of fungi, especially on the members of the phylum Ascomycota. His research includes isolation, identification, and taxonomic assessments of these fungi with particular emphasis on those which produce bioactive materials from different ecological habitats especially endophytes. He is the editor in chief of Microbial Biosystems Journal (MBJ) and a reviewer of more than seven international journals. He has published more than 70 research paper journals, 27 book chapters in books published by international publishers, and 5 books Dr. Marieka Gryzenhout PhD is passionate about studying fungi (mycology). Her mycology career started when she developed a world monograph of the important tree pathogen fungal family Cryphonectriaceae. Her research instilled in her a hunger to discover fungal species, describe them and untangle taxonomic problems using a practical approach and making the knowledge available to diverse end-users who do not necessarily have the appropriate skills and background. Her current position as biosystematist in the Department of Genetics at the University of the Free State, is conducive to follow her research ideals. Currently she published 85 international peer reviewed articles, three books (one has been revised and released again) and four book chapters Dr. Soumya Ghosh is currently working as an Assistant Professor at the Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, Oman since January, 2024. Previously, he worked as postdoctoral researcher at the University of the Free State, South Africa (2019 - 2024). Following his Ph.D. from Stellenbosch University, South Africa (2011-2015) he pursued his first postdoctoral studies at Thompson Rivers University, Canada (2016 -2017). After returning from Canada, he joined as visiting faculty of Microbiology at Kuchaman College, Rajasthan, India. Prior to his PhD, Dr. Ghosh worked as Research Fellow at the Biological Center, University of Gröningen, The Netherlands (2005). Thereafter, he worked as a Research Fellow at the Centre of Plant Molecular Biology, Tübingen University, Germany (2005-2008) where he secured his Biologie-Diplomarbeit (2005-2006) and consecutively at the Technical University Munich, Germany (2008 to 2010). Dr. Ghosh completed his Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology from Garware College, Pune, India in 1999 and subsequently his Master’s degree in Zoology at Pune University in 2001. Dr. Ghosh works on diverse fields ranging from plant biology to microbial diversity (bacteria and fungus). Recently, since 1st January, 2024, Dr. Ghosh has been awarded with the South African National Research Foundation (NRF)- C3 scientist rating. Dr.Teroj A. Mohammed PhD is currently working as a microbiologist at the Basic Science Department, College of Dentistry, University of Duhok and she is a Ph.D. candidate for medical microbiology.Teroj research includes isolation, identification, and taxonomic analysis of Microbiological organisms, emphasizing those that are Zoonotic and have an impact on human health, as well as special interest on fungi that produce biologically active compound . Her most recent attraction is for fungus consevation and biodiversity. She is a member of the American Society for Microbiology, the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Collaborator Network, and the Iraqi Mycologists newtwork . She has published more than 13 research paper journals, focusing on Microbe's human health effect and Fungal bibliography

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