Sustainable Utilization of Fungi in Agriculture and Industry covers current knowledge about different fungal microorganisms, including economically important filamentous fungi and yeasts. 22 chapters summarize information about scientific investigations and the application of fungi in the production of industrial enzymes, organic acids (citric acid, lactic acid, etc.), biofuel (ethanol and hydrogen) and bioactive compounds for sustainable processes in agriculture, bioremediation, and the industrial production of pharmaceuticals.
Each chapter gives an updated and detailed account on fungal microbes and their sustainable utilization in agriculture, white biotechnology, and other valuable industrial applications. Contributions are written by experts in mycology and industrial biotechnology, presenting a broad perspective of the field in a simple, yet engaging style.
Sustainable Utilization of Fungi in Agriculture and Industry is an informative reference for general readers, trainees, interested in sustainability measures in agriculture and industry. The book also serves as a resource for scholars, students and teachers involved in botany, microbiology, biotechnology and life sciences courses.
Each chapter gives an updated and detailed account on fungal microbes and their sustainable utilization in agriculture, white biotechnology, and other valuable industrial applications. Contributions are written by experts in mycology and industrial biotechnology, presenting a broad perspective of the field in a simple, yet engaging style.
Sustainable Utilization of Fungi in Agriculture and Industry is an informative reference for general readers, trainees, interested in sustainability measures in agriculture and industry. The book also serves as a resource for scholars, students and teachers involved in botany, microbiology, biotechnology and life sciences courses.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 The Versatile Potential Of Fungi In Human Life And Ecosystem- Divya Ajmeera, Gokul Shankar Sabesan And Shanthipriya Ajmera Introduction
- Importance Of Fungi In Human Life
- As A Food
- As A Prominent Source Of Scp
- As Pharmaceutical Importance
- As A Source Of Vitamins
- As A Source Of Enzymes
- As Model Research Organisms And Designing Of Vectors
- Importance Of Fungi In Agriculture And Environment
- As Plant Growth Promoters And Disease Suppressor
- As Biofertilizer
- As Biopesticides
- As Agents In Bioconversion And Degradation
- Other Ecological Uses
- Conclusion
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- S. Vanitha And A. Sai Padma Introduction
- Processes Contributing To Soil Fertility
- Soil Microbiota
- Etymology
- Diversity
- Fungal Enzymes
- Fungi As Biocontrol Agents (Bca)
- Fungi As An Insecticide
- Strategies To Use Fungi As Bca
- Fungi As Bioherbicides
- Mode Of Release Of Fungi As Bca
- Advantages To Use Fungi As Biocontrol Agents
- Future Prospects
- Conclusion
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Foreword
- Arnav Walia, Debarati Paul, Soma Mukherjee And Madhusudhan Reddy D. Introduction
- Link Of Fungi With Soil Fertility
- Plant-Fungal Relationship
- Soil Health Dependence Fertility
- Soil Fungal Associations
- Ecto-Mycorrhizal Associations
- Am Fungi
- Role Of Am Fungi In N2 Fixation
- Percent Of Plants Acquire Symbiotic
- Indirect Antagonism
- Fungi As Biofertilizers
- Role Of Bacteria For Improving Soil Fertility Along With Fungi
- Conclusion
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Souvik Roy And Lopamudra Choudhury Introduction
- Plant-Fungi Mutualism
- Mycorrhiza
- Definition
- Exceptions
- Conditions Promoting Mycorrhization
- Co-Evolution Of Land Plants And Mycorrhizae
- Mycorrhizal Plant Partners
- Mycorrhizal Fungal Partners
- Area Of Colonization
- Mutualism
- Contribution Of The Fungi
- Contribution Of The Host Plant
- Types Of Mycorrhizae
- Ectomycorrhizae
- Structure
- Plant And Fungal Partners
- Mutualism
- Examples
- Ecological Significance
- Economic Importance
- Endomycorrhizae
- Structure
- Examples
- Vesicular-Arbuscular Mycorrhizae (Vam)
- Abundance
- Orchid Mycorrhizae
- Structure
- Ericaceous (Arbutoid, Monotropoid And Ericoid) Mycorrhizae
- Ecological Significance Of Mycorrhizae
- Economic Importance Of Mycorrhizae
- Endophytes
- Plant Partner
- Fungal Partner
- Mutualism
- Examples
- Economic Importance
- Plant-Fungi Parasitism
- Parasitism:
- Examples:
- Economic Importance:
- Conclusion
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
- N. Rajesh, A. Shiva Shankar And P. Osman Basha Introduction
- Soil Fungi
- Decomposers
- Mutualist
- Mycorrhizae
- The Function Of Fungus On Soil
- Interactions Of Ecological Plant Microbes
- Economic Benefits Of Mushrooms
- Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizae
- Edible Fungi
- Response From The Plant To Am Fungal Inoculation
- Exploitation Of Am Fungi For Uptake And Exchange Of Nutrients
- Role Of Am Fungi And Phytoremediation In Soil Quality
- Role Of Am Fungi In The Problem Of Salinity
- Potential Opportunity With Dry Am Fungal
- Mycoinsecticides
- Myconematicides
- Role Of Fungi As Biofertilizers
- Role Of Fungi As Biocontrol Agents
- Application Of Fungi In Bioremediation Of Contaminated Soils (Mycoremedition)
- Conclusion
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- S. Sreedevi, P. Padmalatha And Anjana Shukla Introduction
- Plant Growth Promoting Fungi (Pgpf)
- Pgpf Diversity And Classification
- Pgpf Mechanisms
- Phosphate Solubilization
- Mineralization Of Organic Matter
- Production Of Phytohormones
- Microbial Enzymes
- Suppression Of Phytopathogens
- Adaptation To Abiotic Stress
- Volatile Organic Compounds
- Beneficial Effects Of Pgpf
- Effect Of Abiotic & Biotic Factors On Pgpf
- Future Prospects Of Pgpf
- Conclusion
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Arbuscular Mycorrhiza Inocula And Its Molecular Studies
- Dual Inoculation
- Significance Of Mycorrhizae And Its Host Plant
- Conclusion
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- M. Krishnappa, R. Kantharaja And M. Puneeth Introduction
- The Technique Of Mushroom Cultivation
- Identification And Selection Of Mushroom Strains
- Tissue Culture And Maintenance Of Pure Culture
- Inoculum Preparation And Development Of Spawn
- Mother Spawn
- Commercial Spawn
- Preparation Of Substrate Or Growing Medium
- Common Substrates For Mushroom Cultivation
- Spawning, Spawn Run, And Production Of Mushrooms
- Conclusion
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Aparna B. Gunjal Introduction
Author
- Shanthipriya Ajmera
- B. Bhima
- Krishnappa M.
- Ramchander Merugu
