[PDF] Taxonomic And Physiological Studies On The Genus Chaetomium eBook

Author : Ahmed M. Abdel-Azeem
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 453 pages
File Size : 30,76 MB
Release : 2019-12-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 3030316122

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Chaetomium genus was established by Gustav Kunze in 1817. According to Index Fungorum Partnership, there are 273 Chaetomium species accepted till now. Members of the genus Chaetomium are capable of colonizing various substrates and are well-known for their ability to degrade cellulose and to produce a variety of bioactive metabolites. More than 200 compounds have been reported from this genus. A huge number of new and bioactive secondary metabolites associated with unique and diverse structural types, such as chaetoglobosins, epipolythiodioxopiperazines, azaphilones, depsidones, xanthones, anthraquinones, chromones, and steroids, have been isolated and identified. Many of the compounds have been reported to possess significant biological activities, such as antitumor, antimalarial, cytotoxic, enzyme inhibitory, antimicrobial, phytotoxic, antirheumatoid and other activities. Chaetomium taxa are frequently reported to be cellulase and ligninase producers with the ability to degrade cellulosic and woody materials. This is the first, comprehensive volume covering Chaetomium genus in detail. It includes the latest research, methods, and applications, and was written by scholars working directly in the field. The book also contains informative illustrations and is fully referenced for further reading.

Author : Shanmugam K. Murthy
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Page : 37 pages
File Size : 22,61 MB
Release : 1993
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Taxonomy is universally neede discipline and great importance in attempting summation and organization, in order to provide a workable systems for classification. Therefore construction of taxonomic group of various Chaetomium species, and naming them, identification; exhibiting in sociological and behavioral characteristics such as geographical distributions of the constituent species, habitat spceificity, species diversity in the community and function in the ecosystem. In Malaysia, the prevailing conditions and climate should probably enhance rapid microbial deterioration but studies on the role played by Chaetomium in tropical soils is largely lacking.

Author : University of Strathclyde
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Page : 266 pages
File Size : 29,51 MB
Release : 1973
Category : Research
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A brief record of the research work in progress in the various departments together with a list of the more important publications and the titles of theses approved for higher degree.

Author : Ahmed M. Abdel-Azeem
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 609 pages
File Size : 40,65 MB
Release : 2021-06-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 3030675610

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Fungi are an understudied, biotechnologically valuable group of organisms. Due to their immense range of habitats, and the consequent need to compete against a diverse array of other fungi, bacteria, and animals, fungi have developed numerous survival mechanisms. However, besides their major basic positive role in the cycling of minerals, organic matter and mobilizing insoluble nutrients, fungi have other beneficial impacts: they are considered good sources of food and active agents for a number of industrial processes involving fermentation mechanisms as in the bread, wine and beer industry. A number of fungi also produce biologically important metabolites such as enzymes, vitamins, antibiotics and several products of important pharmaceutical use; still others are involved in the production of single cell proteins. The economic value of these marked positive activities has been estimated as approximating to trillions of US dollars. The unique attributes of fungi thus herald great promise for their application in biotechnology and industry. Since ancient Egyptians mentioned in their medical prescriptions how they can use green molds in curing wounds as the obvious historical uses of penicillin, fungi can be grown with relative ease, making production at scale viable. The search for fungal biodiversity, and the construction of a living fungi collection, both have incredible economic potential in locating organisms with novel industrial uses that will lead to novel products. Fungi have provided the world with penicillin, lovastatin, and other globally significant medicines, and they remain an untapped resource with enormous industrial potential. Volume 1 of Industrially Important Fungi for Sustainable Development provides an overview to understanding fungal diversity from diverse habitats and their industrial application for future sustainability. It encompasses current advanced knowledge of fungal communities and their potential biotechnological applications in industry and allied sectors. The book will be useful to scientists, researchers, and students of microbiology, biotechnology, agriculture, molecular biology, and environmental biology.