Filamentous Fungi

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Filamentous Fungi
Authors and Contributors      Edited by D. L. Hawksworth
Edited by B. E. Kirsop
With S. C. Jong
With J. I. Pitt
With R. A. Samson
SeriesLiving Resources for Biotechnology
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:224
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenreBiotechnology
ISBN/Barcode 9780521051828
ClassificationsDewey:579.5
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 21 February 2008
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This volume is an international compilation for biotechnologists of data on the location and use of filamentous fungi. The volume provides details of the location and scope of major culture collections around the world holding fungi; information on how to access their data, administration and safety, identification, culture and media recipes, preservation, patents, specialist services and international organization. The authors are international authorities who have combined with the resource centres to provide a source book for mycologists in industry, research establishments and universities.

Reviews

"The in-depth discussion of the existence and workings of culture collections makes this book unique and invaluable, and one can recommend it for any biology collection." Choice