Book description
Plants interact with a wide variety of organisms in their natural
growing environments. Key amongst these relationships is the interplay
between plants and diverse fungal species that impact plants in complex
symbiotic, parasitic and pathogenic ways.
Biocomplexity of Plant-Fungal Interactions
explores a broad spectrum of research looking at both positive and
negative interactions of these relationships on plants and their ecosystems.
Biocomplexity of Plant-Fungal Interactions takes a more
holistic view of the plant-fungal interactions than most traditional
volumes on the topic. Focusing on the truly complex biological
interplay among plants and fungi, as well as other organisms-mammals,
insects, bacteria, viruses, this book provides a unique perspective on
this fundamentally important relationship. Chapters are written from
molecular, evolutionary and ecological perspectives to provide readers
with a full understanding of the diverse implications of plant-fungal interactions.
Written by a global team of experts from varied scientific
backgrounds, Biocomplexity of Plant-Fungal Interactions will be
an essential title for readers looking for a better understanding of
the diverse array of interactions between plants and fungi in natural
ecosystems.
Darlene Southworth is Professor Emeritus of
Biology at Southern Oregon University
