Fungal Biotechnology In Agricultural Food And Environmental Applications

Download or read book Fungal Biotechnology in Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Applications written by Dilip K. Arora and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2003-12-17 with total page 856 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contributions from 80 world-renowned authorities representing a broad international background lend Fungal Biotechnology in Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Applicationsfirst-class information on the biotechnological potential of entomopathogenic fungi and ergot alkaloids, applications of Trichoderma in disease control, and the development of mycoherbicides. Additional topics include fungal control of nematodes, control of plant disease by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, strategies for controlling vegetable and fruit crops, molecular biology tactics with mycotoxigenic fungi and the development of biofungicides, production of edible fungi, fermented foods, and high-value products like mycoprotein.