This book explains
following topics about fungi: Nature of Fungi, Structure, Classification, Uses,
Notable Phenomena, The Spore and Its Dissemination, Germination and Growth,
Sexual Reproduction, Polymorphism, Influences and Effects, Habitats, Cultivation
and Geographical Distribution.
This note explains the following topics: fungal diversity in
different ecosystems, Fermentation technology, Enzyme technology, Fungal toxins,
Fungi as food and beverage and food processing, Fungal metabolites and future of
fungal biotechnology.
This
note covers the following topics: Medical mycology, Collection and
processing procedures for mycological studies, Saprophytic fungi, Yeasts of
medical importance, Cutaneous fungi, Subcutaneous fungi, Systemic mycoses,
Mycological procedures, Media and reagents, Maintaining stock cultures and
commercial kits.