| Description |
1 online resource (295 p.) |
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Mycology Ser. ; v.33 |
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Mycology Ser
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| Contents |
Cover -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments from Elizabeth "Izzie" Gall -- Editors -- Contributors -- Chapter 1 Nutrient Cycling and Trophic Lifestyles -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Photosynthesis: Primary Calorie Production -- 1.3 Primary and Secondary Metabolites -- 1.4 The Carbon Cycle -- 1.5 The Nitrogen Cycle -- 1.6 Heterotroph Lifestyles -- 1.6.1 Ingestive Heterotrophs -- 1.6.2 Absorptive Heterotrophs -- 1.7 Agroecological Applications -- References -- Chapter 2 Evolution and Symbiosis |
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2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Fitness and Genes -- 2.3 Species -- 2.4 Evolution and Evolutionary Pressures -- 2.5 Coevolution and Symbiosis -- 2.5.1 Mutualism -- 2.5.2 Predators and Prey -- 2.5.3 Competition -- 2.5.4 Commensalism and Parasitism -- 2.6 Context Dependence of Symbiosis -- 2.7 Agroecological Applications -- References -- Chapter 3 Population Dynamics -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Energy Flow in Ecosystems -- 3.3 Growth Curves -- 3.4 Carrying Capacity and Population Cycles -- 3.5 Agroecological Applications -- References -- Chapter 4 The Kingdom Fungi -- 4.1 Introduction |
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4.2 Basic Structures of Fungi -- 4.3 Basic Classification of Fungi and Fungus-Like Organisms -- 4.3.1 Slime Molds -- 4.4 Taxonomy of Macrofungi -- 4.5 Taxonomy of Microfungi -- 4.6 Sexual Reproduction -- 4.6.1 Basidiomycetes -- 4.6.2 Ascomycetes -- 4.7 Asexual and Sexual Stages -- 4.8 Fundamental Niches of Fungi -- 4.8.1 Saprotrophic Fungi -- 4.8.2 Fungi in Symbioses -- 4.9 Secondary Metabolites of Interest -- 4.9.1 Culinary Use. -- 4.9.2 Poisons or Toxins -- 4.9.3 Medicinal Compounds -- References -- Chapter 5 Limiting Factors in Agriculture -- 5.1 Introduction |
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5.2 Meteorological Limiting Factors -- 5.2.1 Extreme Temperature as a Limiting Factor -- 5.2.2 CO[sub(2)] Concentration as a Limiting Factor -- 5.3 Where Meteorological and Land Factors Meet: Water as a Limiting Factor -- 5.4 Limiting Land Factors: Nutrient Supply -- 5.4.1 Nitrogen (N) -- 5.4.2 Phosphorus (P) -- 5.4.3 Potassium (K) -- References -- Chapter 6 Principles of Crop Breeding and Productivity -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Artificial Evolutionary Pressure -- 6.3 Metabolite Limits of Selective Breeding -- 6.4 Photosynthetic Limits of Selective Breeding |
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6.5 Evolved Alternatives to C3 Photosynthesis -- 6.5.1 C4 Photosynthesis -- 6.5.2 CAM Photosynthesis -- 6.5.3 Evolutionary Limits -- 6.6 Other Methods to Increase Yields and Efficiency -- 6.6.1 Intercropping -- 6.6.2 Crop Rotation -- 6.6.3 Directed Genetic Modification -- 6.7 Developing Cooperative Varieties of Plants and Fungi -- References -- Chapter 7 Pests and Pest Management Methods -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Humans Versus Pests -- 7.3 Pest Management Strategies and Tactics -- 7.4 Economics and Ecology of Pests -- 7.4.1 The Economic Approach -- 7.4.2 The Ecological Approach |
| Summary |
This textbook discusses ""mycoagroecology,"" the emerging practice of cultivating fungal partners and products alongside plants in the agroecological systems to improve sustainability, food quality and yield while reducing instance of pests and reliance on artificial inputs |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
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7.5 The Future of Pest Management |
| Subject |
Fungi as biological pest control agents
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Agricultural ecology
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Fungi in agriculture
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Agricultural ecology.
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Fungi as biological pest control agents.
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Fungi in agriculture.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Benkeblia, Noureddine
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| ISBN |
9781000755251 |
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1000755258 |
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