ABSTRACT

Fungi are now at the forefront of research on mechanisms in gene silencing, biological rhythm, mating processes, biogenesis of intracellular organelles, adaptations to hostile habitats, structure of natural populations, and speciation. Because of their small genomes, fungi are being used in "systems biology" to understand the connections between ge

chapter 1|26 pages

The Hyphal Mode of Life

chapter 2|18 pages

The Multinuclear Condition

chapter 4|20 pages

Fungi as Scavengers

chapter 5|16 pages

Fungi as Symbiotic Partners

chapter 6|14 pages

Fungi as Plant Pathogens

chapter 7|24 pages

Fungi as Chemical Factories

chapter 10|20 pages

Neurospora: A Gateway to Biology

chapter 13|18 pages

Photoresponses and Circadian Rhythm

chapter 15|16 pages

Species: Their Diversity and Populations

chapter 16|18 pages

Senescence