| Genetic Transformation Systems in Fungi, Volume 2 Softcover Repri Edition Contributor(s): Van Den Berg, Marco a. (Editor), Maruthachalam, Karunakaran (Editor) |
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ISBN: 331936460X ISBN-13: 9783319364605 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Developmental Biology - Science | Life Sciences - Botany - Science | Life Sciences - Genetics & Genomics |
| Dewey: 571.8 |
| Series: Fungal Biology |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 7" W x 10" (1.11 lbs) 270 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Fungi are an economic very important class of microbes. Not only do they host a range of versatile enzymes used in industrial applications (biofuels, laundry, food processing), as well do they produce several very important pharmaceutical drugs (statins and penicillins). Moreover, fungal pathogens can cause great damage in agricultural production (Phytophthora and Botrytis) and during mammalian infections (Penicillium marneffei and Candida). Transformation of DNA is used to understand the genetic basis behind these traits. Several different techniques have been developed over the years and readily shown to be decisive methods to improve fungal biotechnology. This book will cover the basics behind the most commonly used transformation methods, as well as associated tools and techniques. Each chapter will provide protocols along with examples to be used in laboratories worldwide. |