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Microbial-Fungal Interactions: Impacts on Plant and Crop Health

Microbial-Fungal Interactions: Impacts on Plant and Crop Health

Hardcover

Series: Fungal Biology

AgricultureBiology

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ISBN10: 9819259940
ISBN13: 9789819259946
Publisher: Springer
Pages: 209
Language: English

This book explores the role of fungi in agriculture and ecosystems. It explains how fungi interact with plants, microbes, and the environment, and how these interactions can affect crop health either positively or negatively.

The chapters begin with an introduction to fungal diversity and genetics, followed by a focus on beneficial fungi such as mycorrhizae, lichens, and endophytes. It also examines complex interactions involving fungi, bacteria, and plant-parasitic nematodes that influence plant diseases. Other chapters highlight fungi's role as decomposers, their use in biotechnology, their potential as biocontrol agents, and their ability to serve as bioindicators. Important plant-pathogenic fungi are also discussed, along with the harmful effects of mycotoxins and the broader applications of fungi in human welfare.

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