Since the publication of the first edition, important developments have emerged in modern
mushroom biology and world mushroom production and products. The relationship of …

This book is in two parts. Part I, Mushroom Science, comprises 8 chapters entitled:
Introduction to mushroom science; The nutritional attributes and medicinal value of edible …

One aspect of these technical developments has been the isolation and manipulation of
naked cells or protoplasts. This technology is applicable to all biological systems, not the …

The parasexual cycle of the Deuteromycete Beauveria bassiana is described. Diploids are
presumably highly unstable and are not isolated, but haploid recombinants are directed …

Population genetics aims to understand causes and consequences of the genetic structure
of pupulations, ie distributions of genetic variants in space and time. Among the most …

In ascomycetes vegetative incompatibility can prevent the somatic exchange of genetic
material between conspecifics. It must occur frequently in natural populations, since in all …

Better validation of indigenous domestic animal genetic resources is becoming more
important with regard to the potential of livestock for poverty alleviation and income …

A variety of auxotrophic mutants were prepared from several species and strains
ofTrichoderma by nitrosoguanidine (NNG) mutagenesis. Effective protoplasting from hyphae …

Hybridization of eight species of the Aspergillus nidulans group was attempted using
auxotrophic mutants and protoplast fusion methods. Viable fusion products were obtained …

The main theme of this book is how reproduction in fungi is controlled by genetic and
environmental factors. The genetics of fungi is at a crossroads-the methods of classical …