With fungi of various kinds playing a key role in the ecological processes on Earth, and with most books on fungi dealing with the terrestrial variety, this volume will be widely welcomed, dealing as it does with the vital processes of marine microorganisms.

The diversity, ecological role and biotechnological applications of marine fungi have been addressed in numerous scientific publications in the last few years. This enormous spurt of information has led to a dire need among students and professionals alike for a source, which contains comprehensive reviews of various aspects of marine fungi. This book addresses this need, especially since it is written by reputed marine mycologists. The latest information on topics including molecular taxonomy and phylogeny, ecology of fungi in different marine habitats such as deep sea, corals, dead- sea, fungi in extreme marine environments and their biotechnological applications is reviewed. The book presents a comprehensive source of information and analysis aimed at marine fungi for researchers, teachers and students of marine mycology.

Valuable source of information and expert analysis of topics on marine fungi useful in marine ecology and biotechnology Contains contributions by internationally recognized experts of the field The book will have chapters on latest developments in the field of marine fungi Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt

Thraustochytrids, a neglected component of organic matter decomposition and food webs in marine sediments.- Diseases of fish and shellfish caused by marine fungi.- Fungal endosymbionts of seaweeds.- Diversity and biogeochemical function of planktonic fungi in the Ocean.- Fungi and their Role in Corals and Coral Reef Ecosystems.- Fungal life in the Dead Sea.- The Mycobiota of the Salterns.- Morphological evaluation of peridial wall, ascus and ascospore characteristics in the delineation of genera with unfurling ascospore appendages (Halosphaeriaceae).- Cultured and uncultured fungal diversity in deep-sea environments.- Molecular diversity of fungi from marine oxygen-deficient environments (ODEs).- Assemblage and diversity of fungi on wood and seaweed litter of seven Northwest Portuguese beaches.- Xylariaceae on the fringe.- Diversity and distribution of marine fungi on Rhizophora spp. in mangroves.- Biotechnology of Marine Fungi.- Degradation of phthalate esters by Fusarium sp. DMT-5-3 and Trichosporon sp. DMI-5-1 isolated from mangrove sediments.