Freshwater Mycology

Perspectives of Fungal Dynamics in Freshwater Ecosystems
Erscheinungsjahr 2022
ISBN: 978-0-323-91232-7
Verlag: Elsevier Inc

Buch, Englisch, 320 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 702 g

Freshwater Mycology: Perspectives of Fungal Dynamics in Freshwater Ecosystems presents chapters from expert contributors around the world. Through the contributed chapters, the contributors explore the perspectives of fungal dynamics in freshwater ecosystems, especially their diversity, distribution, functioning and role, biotransformation and bioprospecting potential, methodical advancements and metagenomic insights. Written with aquatic ecologists in mind, this book provides information on oceanic, estuarine and freshwater ecosystems not currently well understood and identifies new questions and answers about the roles of mycology in aquatic ecosystems.

This topic is becoming an increasingly important area to understand due to the increasing global transports of microbes due to climate change and human actions. This is leading to a rapid loss of healthy freshwater ecosystems, the grave problem of antibiotic resistance, and the rarity of qualified mycology taxonomists and molecular systematicians.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bandh, Suhaib A.

Shafi, Sana

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Angewandte Ökologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Ecology of aquatic hyphomycete spores: What do we know, where do we go from here? 2. Diversity of freshwater ascomycetes in the Western Ghats of India 3. Diversity of freshwater fungi in polar and alpine lakes 4. Fungal diversity in drinking water distribution systems 5. Phyllosphere of submerged plants: a reservoir of mycobiota 6. Fungal organisms: a check for harmful algal blooms 7. Mycoloop: role in shaping aquatic ecosystems 8. Biochemical and industrial potential of aquatic fungi 9. Bioprospecting, Biotransformation and bioremediation potential of fungi in freshwater ecosystems 10. Fungicide and pesticide fallout on aquatic fungi 11. HEAVY METAL ACCUMULATION POTENTIAL OF AQUATIC FUNGI 12. Diseases and Infections due to freshwater fungi 13. An insight into the study methods of aquatic fungi 14. Metagenomic insights into the fungal assemblages of freshwater ecosystems 15. Freshwater fungi in the Amazon as a potential source of antimicrobials 16. Fungi: the indicators of pollution

Über Autor(innen)

Shafi, Sana
Dr. Sana Shafi is an Assistant Professor at Sri Pratap College Srinagar teaching environmental science to post graduate and integrated post graduate courses. She holds a master’s degree in Environmental Science and an M. Phil and Ph.D. degree in the area of Environmental Microbiology from the University of Kashmir, Srinagar. She has participated in a number of national and international conferences held by different reputed scientific bodies. She has a number of scientific publications to her credit. She has published her research findings in some highly reputed and impacted journals, which attest to her scientific insight, fine experimental skills and outstanding writing skills. Dr. Sana has recently published a book and multiple articles.

Bandh, Suhaib A.
Dr. Suhaib A. Bandh is Associate Professor in the Postgraduate Department of Environmental Science at Sri Pratap College Campus, Cluster University Srinagar (J&K Government). He specializes in freshwater mycology and environmental science, having earned his PhD for pioneering research on fungal diversity in Dal Lake, Kashmir. He teaches postgraduate courses in environmental science and disaster management, actively mentoring future environmental scientists. His contributions include monographs, over 20 edited volumes with leading publishers (Elsevier, Springer Nature, Taylor & Francis) including the Elsevier volume, Freshwater Mycology (2022), as well as numerous peer-reviewed articles on aquatic ecosystems, microbial ecology, and sustainability. An active member of the Academy of Plant Sciences India and the National Environmental Science Academy, he regularly participates in national and international conferences. Dr. Bandh’s work advances understanding of freshwater fungi and environmental sustainability, marking him as a leading expert in microbial (fungal) ecological research and education.