Biosynthesis and Molecular Genetics of Fungal Secondary Metabolites

by Juan-Francisco Martïn, Carlos Garcïa-Estrada, Susanne Zeilinger

Overview

This volume describes the more relevant secondary metabolites of different fungi with current information on their biosynthesis and molecular genetics. Bolstered with color illustrations and photographs, the book describes the possible application of molecular genetics to directed strain improvement in great detail. The needs for future developments in this field are also discussed at length

Written by authorities in the field, Biosynthesis and Molecular Genetics of Fungal Secondary Metabolites provides a cutting-edge perspective on fungal secondary metabolism and underlying genetics and is a valuable resource for scientists, researchers, and educators in the field of fungal biology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493911905
Publisher:	Springer New York
Publication date:	09/09/2014
Series:	Fungal Biology
Edition description:	2014
Pages:	351
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.04(d)

About the Author

Juan-Francisco Martín, PhD
University of León, Department of Molecular Biology, Area of Microbiology, León, Spain

Carlos García-Estrada, DVM, PhD
Institute of Biotechnology of León (INBIOTEC), Parque Científico de León, León, Spain

Susanne Zeilinger, PhD
Vienna University of Technology, Institute of Chemical Engineering, Vienna, Austria

Table of Contents

Valuable Secondary Metabolites from Fungi.- Penicillins.- Cephalosporins.- Cyclosporines: Biosynthesis and Beyond.- Aflatoxin Biosynthesis: Regulation and Subcellular Localization.- Roquefortine C and Related Prenylated Indole Alkaloids.- Ochratoxin A and Related Mycotoxins.- Carotenoids.- Astaxanthin and Related Xanthophylls.- Gibberellins and the Red Pigments Bikaverin and Fusarubin.- Fusarins and Fusaric Acid in Fusaria.- Lovastatin, Compactin, and Related Anticholesterolemic Agents.- Meroterpenoids.- Ergot Alkaloids.- Fungal NRPS-dependent Siderophores: from Function to Prediction.