Phytomycology and Molecular Biology of Plant Pathogen Interactions

This book provides information on various aspects of practical fungal molecular biology. It aims to unravel the plant-pathogen interface, applications of molecular tools, genetic variability and identification of plant fungi, and mechanisms of plant-fungal interactions. Presents information on molecular tools to explore the fungal community. Provides data on the role of fungal pathogens in plant disease development. Covers aspects of classical fungal taxonomy, biology study and transition of this study into the modern molecular techniques. Discusses beneficial fungi, interactions with host plants effects on plant physiological functions, and production and industrial applications of fungi.