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Chapter 1. Introduction to Fungal Physiology

  1. Dr Kevin Kavanagh
  1. Dr Graeme M. Walker,
  2. Dr Nia A. White

Published Online: 20 DEC 2005

DOI: 10.1002/0470015330.ch1

Book Title

Fungi: Biology and Applications

Fungi: Biology and Applications

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How to Cite

Walker, G. M. and White, N. A. (2005) Introduction to Fungal Physiology, in Fungi: Biology and Applications (ed K. Kavanagh), John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/0470015330.ch1

Editor Information

  1. Department of Biology, National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Author Information

  1. Biotechnology and Forensic Sciences, School of Contemporary Sciences, University of Abertay Dundee, Kydd Building, Dundee DD1 1HG, UK

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 20 DEC 2005
  2. Published Print: 15 APR 2005

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780470867013

Online ISBN: 9780470015339

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Keywords:

  • fungal physiology;
  • fungal metabolism;
  • filamentous fungi and yeasts;
  • fungal biosynthetic pathways;
  • fungal cell wall growth;
  • enzyme-catalysed reactions;
  • chemo-organotrophs;
  • fungal cultivation media;
  • chemiosmotic theory

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Introduction

  • Morphology of yeasts and fungi

  • Ultrastructure and function of fungal cells

  • Fungal nutrition and cellular biosyntheses

  • Fungal metabolism

  • Fungal growth and reproduction

  • Conclusions

  • Further reading

  • Revision questions

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