Fusarium: Genomics, Molecular and Cellular Biology Buy now!

Edited by: Daren W. Brown and Robert H. Proctor
Published: 2013   ISBN: 978-1-908230-25-6
Price: GB £159 or US $319
In this book, an international group of researchers critically reviews the most important current research on the genomics and molecular and cellular biology of Fusarium. The opening chapter provides a fascinating introduction to the organism. Subsequent chapters deal with: sex and fruiting; genome structural dynamics; molecular genetics and genomic approaches to study pathogenesis in wheat; proteomic analysis of the fungus-host interaction; Repeat-induced point mutation, DNA methylation and heterochromatin in Fusarium graminearum (Gibberella zeae); nitrogen regulation network and its impact on secondary metabolism and pathogenicity; diversity of polyketide synthases; and plant responses to Fusarium metabolites. This volume is essential for everyone working with Fusarium and other filamentous fungi. A recommended book for all biology, agriculture and medical libraries. read more ...

Neurospora: Genomics and Molecular Biology Buy now!

Edited by: Durgadas P. Kasbekar and Kevin McCluskey
Published: 2013   ISBN: 978-1-908230-12-6
Price: GB £159 or US $319
In this book, internationally recognised Neurospora experts critically review the most important research and demonstrate the breadth of applications to industrial biology, biofuels, agriculture, and human health. The opening chapter is an introduction to the organism. Following chapters cover topics such as: carotenoid biosynthesis, polysaccharide deconstruction, genome biology, genome recombination, gene regulation, signal transduction, self-recognition, development, circadian rhythms and mutation. The book closes with a fascinating look at the history and future trends for research on Neurospora gene and genome analysis. This volume is essential for everyone working with Neurospora and other filamentous fungi. A recommended book for all biology, agriculture and medical libraries. read more ...

Stress Response in Microbiology Buy now!

Edited by: Jose M. Requena
Published: 2012   ISBN: 978-1-908230-04-1
Price: GB £180 or US $360
In this book, expert authors from around the world summarise the current knowledge on microbial stress response and comprehensively review the recent findings that have greatly advanced the understanding of stress response systems. Each chapter is devoted to a particular organism or group of organisms including Gram-negative bacteria, Streptococcus,Neisseria, Listeria monocytogenes, Bacillus cereus, Salmonella, Yersinia, Vibrio, Mycobacterium, mycoplasmas, yeast, Plasmodium falciparum, Toxoplasma gondii, Leishmania, Trypanosoma cruzi, Trypanosoma brucei and Entamoeba histolytica. In addition to providing an up-to-date review of current trends the authors also describe the challenges for future research and provide comprehensive reference sections. The volume represents a major collection of information and knowledge across a wide range of microorganisms and is essential reading for anyone with an interest in stress response. A highly recommended book for anyone interested in stress response, regulatory networks, environmental microbiology or the pathogenicity of microorganisms. read more ...

Aspergillus: Molecular Biology and Genomics Buy now!

Edited by: Masayuki Machida and Katsuya Gomi
Published: 2010   ISBN: 978-1-904455-53-0
Price: GB £159 or US $319
In this book leading Aspergillus researchers review and summarise the most important aspects of Aspergillus molecular biology and genomics. The book opens with a fascinating overview of the genus Aspergillus. This is followed by in-depth reviews of the Aspergillus molecular systematics, comparative genomics, bioinformatics and systems biology of Aspergillus, transcriptional regulation, genetics and genomics of sexual development of A. nidulans, genomics and secondary metabolism, ecology, development and gene regulation in A. flavus, functional systems biology, and novel industrial applications of A. oryzae genomics. Essential reading for everyone with an interest in Aspergillus and related fungi. read more ...

Pathogenic Fungi: Insights in Molecular Biology Buy now!

Edited by: Gioconda San-Blas and Richard A. Calderone
Published: 2008   ISBN: 978-1-904455-32-5
Price: GB £159 or US $319
In this book a panel of expert international mycologists critically review the most important cutting-edge topics. Chapters are written from a molecular and genomic perspective and through the provision of extensive reference sections positively encourage readers to pursue the subject in greater detail. Topics include: gene expression and regulation, heterozygosity in Candida, molecular diagnosis, regulation of the host-fungal interaction, the development of anti-fungals, signal transduction, and mechanisms of multi-drug resistance. Essential reading for everyone with an interest in pathogenic fungi including: mycologists, biotechnologists, molecular biologists, and pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. read more ...

Candida: Comparative and Functional Genomics Buy now!

Edited by: Christophe d'Enfert and Bernhard Hube
Published: 2007   ISBN: 978-1-904455-13-4
Price: GB £159 or US $319
In this timely book international experts provide comprehensive and authoritative reviews of these important organisms. Topics covered include: genome dynamics of C. albicans; molecular epidemiological and population studies of C. albicans; the parasexual cycle in C. albicans; comparative genomics of the hemiascomycetes group and of different Candida species; databases and the challenges that their curators are facing; transcriptome analysis; proteomics; molecular evolution of the genetic code; stress responses; regulation of morphogenesis; cell wall biology; interaction with host cells; analysis of gene function; antifungal resistance mechanisms and much more. Essential reading for all Candida genome and molecular biology researchers and a recommended text for scientists working on fungal genomics and molecular biology. read more ...

Pathogenic Fungi Buy now!

Edited by: Gioconda San-Blas and Richard A. Calderone
Published: 2004   ISBN: 978-0-9542464-8-8
Price: GB £159 or US $319
This book, together with its companion volume "Pathogenic Fungi: Structural Biology and Taxonomy", brings together expert international authors who critically review current topics, and through the provision of extensive reference sections positively encourage readers to pursue the subject in greater detail. The book is divided into two sections: "Fungal Interactions with the Host" and "Antifungal Antibiotics". The emphasis of the first section is focused on the two-way recognition systems that exist between the host and the fungus. Experts in fungal-host interactions discuss new initiatives for alternatives to drug therapy through the development of vaccines and passive antibody therapy. In the "Antifungal Antibiotics" section, new target development, molecular modelling, and drug resistance, both at the individual organism level, and in a biofilm, are featured. read more ...

Pathogenic Fungi Buy now!

Edited by: Gioconda San-Blas and Richard A. Calderone
Published: 2004   ISBN: 978-0-9542464-7-1
Price: GB £159 or US $319
Expert international authors critically review current topics and positively encourage readers to pursue the subject in greater detail.The book is divided into two sections: "Fungal Dimorphism and Pathogenicity" and "New Taxonomic Tools". The first section focuses on morphogenesis, the cell cycle, and the cell wall of human pathogens. These play a major role in elucidating fungal relationships, both with the environment and with the host. Experts in fungal structural biology contribute in-depth reviews on a variety of topics with a focus on molecular and biochemical analysis. The final chapter presents a review of how mathematical modelling is used to understand the building of three-dimensional cell structures in the morphogenetic process. The second section presents novel approaches to aid the understanding of strain variability, the significance of environmental and patient strains, and the relatedness of "uncultured" fungi. In addition the use of molecular tools forthe taxonomic classification of previously unclassifiable fungi is featured. read more ...