This volume provides insights into current research on fungal
populations, communities and their interactions with other organisms. It
focuses on fungal responses to the physical environment; interactions
with bacteria, other fungi, invertebrates and plants; the role of fungi
in ecosystem processes such as decomposition and nutrient cycling; and
aspects of biogeography and conservation.
Since the publication of the second edition of Volume IV in 2007, the
massive use of "omics" methods has revolutionized our understanding of
fungal lifestyles. Highlighting these advances, the third edition has
been completely updated and revised. Several chapters deal with various
applications of genomics and transcriptomics in biological pest control,
as well as interactions with other living systems. This is an invaluable
source of information both for scientists who wish to update their
knowledge of current advances and for graduate students interested in
obtaining a comprehensive introduction to this field of research.
