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One of the main drivers for the recent interest in utilising fungi has been the development of molecular technologies which allow us to investigate fungal communities in detail. We have made significant steps forward in understanding numbers and functions of fungal communities in soil. If we are to make progress in harnessing fungal communities for improving the sustainability of our production systems, we need to improve our ability to accurately monitor species composition, abundance and interactions, and to increase our understanding of functional traits. This chapter present recent advances in the study of these ubiquitous and vital components of all terrestrial ecosystems.
Price: $32.50
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Imprint: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Series: Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
Publication Date:
14 June 2021
ISBN: 9781801461894
Format: eBook
BISACs:
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Agronomy / Soil Science, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Sustainable Agriculture, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Agronomy / Crop Science
1 Introduction 2 Challenges in characterising fungal communities 3 Molecular characterisation of fungal communities 4 Proxies for fungal abundance 5 Case study: investigating soil fungal communities 6 Conclusion 7 Future trends in research 8 Where to look for further information 9 References