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Fungi Bio-prospects in Sustainable Agriculture, Environment and Nano-technology
Volume 3: Fungal Metabolites, Functional Genomics and Nano-technology
- 1st Edition - March 16, 2021
- Editors: Vijay Kumar Sharma, Maulin P. Shah, Shobhika Parmar, Ajay Kumar
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 1 7 3 4 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 1 7 3 5 - 1
Fungi Bio-prospects in Sustainable Agriculture: Fungal metabolites and Nano-technology is a three-volume series that has been designed to explore the huge potential of the many d… Read more
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Request a sales quoteFungi Bio-prospects in Sustainable Agriculture: Fungal metabolites and Nano-technology is a three-volume series that has been designed to explore the huge potential of the many diverse applications of fungi to human life. The series unveils the latest developments and scientific advances in the study of the biodiversity of fungi, extremophilic fungi, and fungal secondary metabolites and enzymes, while also presenting cutting-edge molecular tools used to study fungi. Readers will learn all about the recent progress and future potential applications of fungi in agriculture, environmental remediation, industry, food safety, medicine, and nanotechnology.
Volume 3 provides a comprehensive account of fungal metabolites, including bioactive and host origin compounds, along with other biomolecules, and mycotoxins. This book includes the applications, limitations, and prospects of working with fungal secondary metabolites. The authors explore fungi in the myco-mediated synthesis of nanoparticles along with their biotechnological, industrial, and agricultural uses. This book also discusses advancements in medical mycology for the diagnosis and treatment of fungal infections. Furthermore, this book provides up-to-date and in-depth knowledge about the adoption of advanced CRISPR-Cas9 technology in fungi for gene editing
Volume 3 provides a comprehensive account of fungal metabolites, including bioactive and host origin compounds, along with other biomolecules, and mycotoxins. This book includes the applications, limitations, and prospects of working with fungal secondary metabolites. The authors explore fungi in the myco-mediated synthesis of nanoparticles along with their biotechnological, industrial, and agricultural uses. This book also discusses advancements in medical mycology for the diagnosis and treatment of fungal infections. Furthermore, this book provides up-to-date and in-depth knowledge about the adoption of advanced CRISPR-Cas9 technology in fungi for gene editing
- Covers the secondary metabolites of fungi including bioactive compounds, mycotoxins and other biomolecules
- Provides insight into the fungal mediated biosynthesis of nanoparticles and its various applications in diverse fields
- Describes advances in diagnosis and treatment of human fungal infections
- Presents the latest information on applications of the CRISPR-Cas9 system in fungi
Researchers in microbial biotechnology in both academy and corporate settings, graduate students on related subjects
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Preface
- Chapter 1. Fungal metabolites: a source of bioactive natural products
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Endophytes are lime lights for lovastatin production
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 2. Endophytic and marine fungi are potential source of antioxidants
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Fungal endophytes from terrestrial plants
- Antioxidants from mangrove endophytic fungi
- Antioxidants from marine algae-associated fungi
- Antioxidants from marine sponges-associated fungi
- Antioxidants from marine sediments-derived fungi
- Antioxidants from Miscellaneous Marine Fungi
- Some of the strategies for cultivation of endophytic and marine fungi
- One factor at a time
- One strain many compounds
- Chemical epigenetic manipulation
- Coculture of different strains
- Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 3. Bioactive compounds from marine-derived fungi and their potential applications
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Marine-derived fungi isolated from sponges
- Marine-derived fungi isolated from corals
- Marine-derived fungi isolated from algae
- Marine-derived fungi isolated from deep sea and marine sediment
- Marine-derived fungi isolated from mangrove
- Marine-derived fungi isolated from other sources
- Discussion
- Conclusions and future perspective
- References
- Chapter 4. Marine endophytic fungi isolated from Gulf of Mannar—A source for new generation of pharmaceutical drugs and biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles and its antibacterial efficacy
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Gulf of Mannar
- Fungi-mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AGNPs)
- Advantages of biologically synthesized silver nanoparticles
- Advantages of extracellular synthesis of AGNPs
- Procedure for silver nanoparticles from marine fungi
- Biotechnological potential of marine fungi
- Antimicrobial agents
- Anticancer drugs
- Antioxidant and biodegradation
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 5. Pullulan: a bioactive fungal exopolysaccharide with broad spectrum of applications for human welfare
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Historical background
- Structure and properties of pullulan
- Microbial sources of pullulan
- Pullulan biosynthesis
- Derivatives of pullulan
- Versatile applications of pullulan in therapeutics
- Concluding remarks
- Future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 6. Applications of biomolecules of endophytic fungal origin and its future prospect
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Diversity of the endophytes
- Endophytic fungal secondary metabolite and its application
- Endophytic fungal enzymes and its application
- Limitation and future prospect
- References
- Chapter 7. Microbial metabolites: as sources of green dye
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Types of color
- Effect of artificial dyes
- Biocolor
- Sources of biocolor in nature
- Biotechnological approaches for enhancement of biodyes
- Advantage of biocolors
- Drawback of biocolors
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 8. Fungal endophytes as a potential source of therapeutically important metabolites
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 9. Prevention and control of mycotoxins for food safety and security of human and animal feed
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Major groups of mycotoxins
- Metabolism of mycotoxins
- Food safety concerns associated with mycotoxin
- Factor affecting the mycotoxins in food and agriculture products
- Detection of mycotoxins in foods and agriculture products
- Prevention and control of mycotoxins
- Health and economical impact
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 10. Food safety concern related to aflatoxins and control
- Abstract
- Background
- Introduction
- Toxicity of aflatoxins
- Biosynthesis of aflatoxin
- Aflatoxin detection/diagnostics
- Management and control strategies
- Global regulatory standards for aflatoxin management
- Summary
- Future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 11. Role of the endogenous fungal metabolites in the plant growth improvement and stress tolerance
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Ecology of fungi and their metabolites
- Fungal–plant interactions
- Mechanisms of endophytic fungi–host plant interactions
- Future prospective
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter 12. Recent trends in fungal biosynthesis of nanoparticles
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Gold nanoparticles
- Silver nanoparticles
- Gold–silver bimetallic nanoparticles
- Copper-based nanoparticles
- Cadmium-based nanoparticles
- Platinum and palladium nanoparticles
- Zinc-based nanoparticles
- Other metal and metal oxide nanoparticles
- Applications
- Antibacterial activity
- Antifungal activity
- Insecticidal activity
- Anticancer activity
- Agriculture
- Metal removal
- Textile
- Dye degradation
- Future prospects and conclusions
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 13. Role of fungi in bio-production of nanomaterials at megascale
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Fungi as bionanofactories
- Bioproduction of various nanomaterials by fungi
- Mycosynthesis of silver nanoparticles
- Megascale production of nanoparticles
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- Conflict of interest statement
- Author contributions
- References
- Chapter 14. Mycogenic fabrication of nanoparticles and their applications in modern agricultural practices & food industries
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Isolation and identification of fungus
- Application of nanoparticles in agriculture
- Application of nanoparticles in food industries
- Conclusion
- Future trends in application of agriculture and food industries
- References
- Chapter 15. Role of fungal endophytes in the green synthesis of nanoparticles and the mechanism
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Fungal endophytes
- Endophytic fungi as efficient tools for the synthesis of biogenic nanoparticles
- Importance and applications of noble metal nanoparticles
- Endophytic fungi-mediated synthesis of noble metal nanoparticles
- Mechanism of synthesis of nanoparticles by the fungal endophytes
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 16. Fungal infections: advances in diagnosis and treatment
- Abstract
- Fungal infections: advances in diagnosis and treatment
- Nucleic acid detection
- Polymerase chain reaction
- Treatment of fungal infections
- References
- Chapter 17. CRISPR-Cas9 system for functional genomics of filamentous fungi: applications and challenges
- Abstract
- Introduction
- CRISPR-Cas9 system
- Recent developments of CRISPR-Cas9 tools
- Current and potential applications of CRISPR-Cas9 system in filamentous fungi
- Challenges and ethical concerns of CRISPR-Cas9 tools in filamentous fungi
- Conclusion
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 610
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: March 16, 2021
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128217344
- eBook ISBN: 9780128217351
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Vijay Kumar Sharma
Dr.V.K. Sharma has a Ph.D. in Botany from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, U.P., India. He has more than eleven years of research experience, particularly in the area of endophytes. His research interest is in the bio-potential applications of endophytes and their mechanism. He also has a keen interest in emerging environmental issues and mitigation. He is currently working on the role of fungal endophytes in heavy metal stress tolerance of host plants, and mechanism. Dr. Sharma has more than thirty research articles and book chapters in journals of national and international repute to his credit. He is lifetime member of Mycological Society of India (MSI). He is also the recipient of MJ Thirumalachar Young Scientist Award Lectures by MSI in 2016. He also received Yunnan provincial government funding-II. He has also actively participated in many national and international conferences, symposia and workshops related to his research field
Affiliations and expertise
Agriculture Research Organization, Volcani Center,
Rishon LeTsiyon, IsraelMS
Maulin P. Shah
Dr. Maulin P. Shah is an active researcher and microbial biotechnologist with diverse research interest. His primary interest is the environment, the quality of our living resources and the ways that bacteria can help to manage and degrade toxic wastes and restore environmental health. Consequently, His work has been focused to assess the impact of industrial pollution on microbial diversity of wastewater following cultivation dependant and cultivation independent analysis.
Affiliations and expertise
Environmental Microbiology Consultant, Gujarat, IndiaSP
Shobhika Parmar
Dr. Parmar has a Ph.D. in Environment Science from from Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India. She has more than eight years of research experience, particularly in the area of toxic metal pollution of water bodies and soil, their phytoremediation, bio-prospects of endophytes in host plant growth enhancement and stress tolerance, and the mechanism. She has about 12 publications in journals and edited book of international repute such as Microbial Biotechnology and Elsevier. Recently she was awarded by the Yunnan provincial government, funding-II in China.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Environmental Science, College of Basic
Sciences and Humanities, G. B. Pant University of
Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, IndiaAK
Ajay Kumar
Dr. Ajay Kumar is currently working as an assistant professor at Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, India. Dr. Kumar completed his tenure (2018-2022) as a visiting scientist from Agriculture Research Organization, Volcani Center, Israel and doctoral research from Department of Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India on the theme "Plant microbe interaction". In his research tenures, Dr. Kumar has published more than 235 scientific contributions in the form of research and review articles, books or book chapters with the leading International Journals or Publishers. He has wide area of research experience, especially in the field of Plant-Microbe Interactions, Microbial biocontrol, Postharvest management of fruits, Microbial endophytes related with the medicinal plants and cyanobacteria-pesticides interactions. Dr. Kumar actively engaged in editing book with the leading publisher like Elsevier, Springer, CRC Press, Willey and edited more than 48 books and currently serving as an Associate editor in Frontier in Microbiology, BMC Microbiology and special guest editor in Microorganisms or Plants MDPI, Journal.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, IndiaRead Fungi Bio-prospects in Sustainable Agriculture, Environment and Nano-technology on ScienceDirect