Applied Molecular Genetics of Filamentous Fungi

The textbook "Applied Molecular Genetics of Filamentous Fungi" provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the genetic and molecular biological aspects of filamentous fungi that are significant for biotechnological research. It highlights the diversity of metabolic activities of these organisms, which include both biosynthetic and degradative processes, and emphasizes their industrial relevance. The book begins with an introduction to the tools and methods primarily developed on the model organism Aspergillus nidulans and applied to commercially important fungi. This is followed by a detailed analysis of isolated genes from economically significant fungi, including their structure, function, and regulation. Subsequent chapters focus on the degradative capabilities of fungi, particularly in the food and beverage industry, as well as the utilization of lignocellulose as a renewable energy source. The fungi's ability to produce valuable foreign proteins is also addressed, with chymosin synthesis highlighted as an example of high yields.