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A fascinating exploration of the dynamic relationships between plants and fungi. Discover how these partnerships enhance nutrient uptake, fortify defenses, and shape resilient ecosystems, holding remarkable potential for sustainable agriculture, drug discovery, and beyond.
This comprehensive book offers a fascinating exploration of the dynamic relationships that exist between plants and fungi, shedding light on the latest advancements in research and opening a window into the remarkable potential of these partnerships. From mycorrhizal networks that enhance plant nutrient uptake to endophytic fungi that fortify plant defences and produce bioactive secondary metabolites of medicinal importance, this book unravels the multifaceted role that fungi play in shaping the health and resilience of plant ecosystems. Whether you&8217;re a seasoned mycologist, a curious botanist, or simply intrigued by the wonders of nature&8217;s collaborations, this book provides a captivating journey through the diverse realms of plant-fungi interactions, offering a glimpse into the promising prospects that these partnerships hold for the future exploration and application in areas ranging from sustainable agriculture to drug discovery, ecological restoration and beyond.
This book explores the Mississippi River’s influence on the Northern Gulf of Mexico. This highly productive coastal region, home to the most extensive marsh communities in the US, is eroding and stressed by excess nutrients and the Macondo oil leak as remediation is problematic.
This book highlights the importance of hygiene in the food industry with regard to biofilms. Good hygiene practices can increase product shelf-life and improve food safety. This book provides essential information on biofilm detection methods, prevention, and control strategies.
Bacterial biofilms cause difficult-to-treat chronic infections, particularly on medical devices. This book focuses on emerging research into biofilm formation and highlights anti-biofilm strategies to curb these infections and combat antimicrobial resistance.
Explore the production of safe, high-quality, functional food. This innovative monograph covers extracting bioactive components, their properties, and their health benefits. A valuable resource for food industry professionals and anyone looking to eat healthier.
This book offers original, internationally significant contributions from all fields of marine biology. It explores the enigmas of our oceans, from biodiversity and survival to commercial utility, proving beneficial for students, researchers, scientists, and industrialists.
This guide introduces medical parasitology, covering human parasites, their epidemiology, control, and animal vectors. It features exercises, case histories, tables, a glossary, and semi-diagrammatic identification keys for students, researchers, and physicians.
This is the first monograph to identify microalgal species in Kashmir’s Dal Lake. It presents a comprehensive taxonomic description of the algal flora, featuring over 200 coloured photographs. An essential resource for researchers, students, and biologists.
This book provides knowledge on fatal diseases caused by viruses and the herbal treatments used for them. As viruses challenge mankind, recently seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, this book focuses on herbs with anti-viral effects and their mechanisms of action for researchers.
This book provides an update on critical areas of microbiology affecting our health. It covers the antibacterial activities of onions, bacterial toxins, new ways to fight infections like pyroptosis, and new possibilities to overcome antibiotic resistance.
