Mycology in the Tropics by Jonathan Jaime G. Guerrero, Teresi... - 9780323994897

Name: Mycology in the Tropics by Jonathan Jaime G. Guerrero, Teresi... - 9780323994897
Brand: Elsevier Science & Technology

Elsevier Science & Technology

Mycology in the TropicsUpdates on Philippine Fungi\nAuthor(s): Jonathan Jaime G. Guerrero, Teresita U. Dalisay, Marian P. De Leon, Mark Angelo O. Balendres, Kin Israel R. Notarte, Thomas Edison E. Dela Cruz\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Elsevier Science & Technology, United Kingdom\nImprint: Academic Press Inc\nISBN-13: 9780323994897, 978-0323994897\nSynopsis\nMycology in the Tropics: Updates on Philippine Fungi comprehensively discusses the current state of Philippine mycology, including historical developments in the field, listings of fungi with diverse utilizations or applications, and those that cause economic impact on crop production in the country. Specifically, the chapters in the book introduce tropical mycology, describe different fungal groups, their biodiversity and conservation, and give insights into the applications of mycology in agriculture, health, industry and the environment. The book also includes quarantine regulations on economically important diseases an.