Synopsis Aimed at students studying mycology, biotechnology, fungal biology and fungal genetics, this book fulfil all their needs. Clear explanations are given of all the principle concepts. Examples are easy-to-follow. The aim of this book is to cover different aspects of fungal biology in one volume. This book is the full text, covering all major areas of fungal biology and providing insight into many topical areas. It covers areas such as fungal structure, mechanisms of fungal growth, fungal importance in biotechnology, agriculture and medicine.