Fungal Protoplasts: Applications in Biochemistry and Genetics / Edition 1

by J. Peberdy

Overview

Until now, information on fungal protoplasts has been scattered throughout various sources. With authoritative reviews of protoplast isolation and applications in fungal biology research, Fungal Protoplasts: Applications in Biochemistry and Genetics is the first volume devoted to a major area in experimental mycology-fungal protoplasts.

Written by 18 pioneering experts, this unmatched, illustrated reference presents well-established knowledge of protoplast research as well as newer ideas and methods. The book encompasses advances in protoplast isolation techniques and methodology, uses of protoplasts in physiological, biochemical, and genetic studies, and developments in protoplast fusion that form the basis for transformation and gene cloning experiments, including applications in industrial biotechnology. This fact-filled book also features end-of-chapter bibliographies for further research.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780824771126
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/20/1985
Series:	Mycology , #6
Pages:	368
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

John. F. Peberdy (Author)

Table of Contents

The Fungal Cell Wall. Mycolytic Enzymes. Factors Influencing Protoplast Isolation. Protoplasts from Fungal Spores. Protoplasts from Entomophthorales. Cell Wall Regeneration and Protoplast Reversion. The Protoplast Membrane and Antifungal Drugs. Metabolic Properties of Protoplasts. Protoplasts and Secondary Metabolism. Protoplast Fusion and Genetic Analysis in Cephalosporium. Protoplast Fusion and Incompatibility in Aspergillus. Interspecies Hybridization after Protoplast Fusion in Aspergillus. Protoplast Fusion and Interspecies Hybrization in Penicillium. Protoplast Fusion in Yeasts. Transfer of Cytoplasmic Genetic Elements by Protoplast Fusion. Some Aspects of Yeast Transformation. Perspectives for Protoplasts in Genetics of Industrially Important Fungi. Index.