Wood Degradation and Ligninolytic Fungi

Wood Degradation and Ligninolytic Fungi,Volume 99 summarizes current knowledge on wood degradation by fungi, including Intracellular detoxification strategies, Cell signaling, Evolution, Diversity, and Distribution, Fungal catalysts, Expression of fungal lignocellulolytic genes, Wood degradation in grapevine disease, Imaging, and Lignin degradation by ascomycetes. This new release highlights the potential of wood decaying fungi for biomass valorization, global carbon cycle, and wood material damages.

Format: Hardback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 05 August 2021
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Wood Degradation and Ligninolytic Fungi,Volume 99, is a comprehensive compilation of current knowledge on wood degradation by fungi. This latest edition encompasses a wide range of chapters, covering various aspects of wood degradation. Here's a summary of the chapters included in this release:

Intracellular Detoxification Strategies of Lignolytic Fungi: This chapter explores the mechanisms employed by lignolytic fungi to detoxify toxic compounds present in wood. It discusses strategies such as the production of enzymes, the upregulation of detoxifying genes, and the involvement of secondary metabolites in the detoxification process.

Cell Signaling during Wood Degradation: This chapter delves into the cellular signaling pathways involved in wood degradation by lignolytic fungi. It discusses the activation of signaling molecules, the transmission of signals, and the response of fungal cells to environmental cues.

Evolution of Ligninolytic Systems in Fungi: This chapter examines the evolutionary history and diversification of ligninolytic systems in fungi. It explores the genetic and biochemical adaptations that enable these fungi to degrade lignin, as well as the factors that contribute to their distribution and diversity.

Diversity and Distribution of Lignolytic Fungi: This chapter provides an overview of the diversity of lignolytic fungi found in different environments. It discusses the taxonomy, ecology, and distribution of these fungi, as well as their potential applications in various industries.

Fungal Catalysts for Lignin Valorization: Applied Aspects: This chapter explores the use of lignolytic fungi as catalysts for lignin valorization. It discusses the production of value-added products such as bioethanol, biogas, and other biofuels from lignin, as well as the optimization of fungal fermentation processes.

Expression of Fungal Lignocellulolytic Genes in the Environment: This chapter examines the expression of fungal lignocellulolytic genes in the environment. It discusses the mechanisms of gene expression, the regulation of gene expression, and the role of environmental factors in the regulation of lignocellulolytic gene expression.

Wood Degradation in Grapevine Disease: This chapter focuses on wood degradation in grapevine disease. It discusses the mechanisms of wood decay caused by fungal pathogens, the impact of these diseases on grapevine productivity, and the potential use of lignolytic fungi in the management of grapevine diseases.

Imaging Wood Degradation: This chapter explores the use of imaging techniques to study wood degradation by lignolytic fungi. It discusses the advantages and limitations of various imaging methods, such as microscopy, spectroscopy, and imaging mass spectrometry, and their applications in studying wood degradation.

Lignin Degradation by Ascomycetes: This chapter provides an overview of lignin degradation by ascomycetes, a group of fungi that play a significant role in wood degradation. It discusses the mechanisms of lignin degradation, the types of enzymes involved, and the potential applications of ascomycetes in lignin valorization and bioremediation.

In addition to these chapters, Wood Degradation and Ligninolytic Fungi,Volume 99, includes updates on related topics such as the role of wood decaying fungi in biomass valorization, their important function in the global carbon cycle, and the damages they can cause on wood materials.

The increasing interest in wood decaying fungi over the past few years has sparked great potential for their use in biomass valorization, their important function in global carbon cycle, and for the damages they can cause on wood materials. This new release of Wood Degradation and Ligninolytic Fungi,Volume 99, includes updates on these and related topics, making it an essential resource for researchers, scientists, and professionals in the field of wood degradation and ligninolytic fungi.

Weight: 530g
Dimension: 160 x 239 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780128216866