菌界 第１巻：成長、分化、雌雄性（第４版） Growth, Differentiation and Sexuality〈Fourth Edition 2026〉

著者名：Wendland, Juergen (EDT)

Springer（2026/04/12発売）

• 言語：ENG
• ISBN：9783032155474
• eISBN：9783032155481

Description

Ten years after the previous edition of THE MYCOTA, Volume 1, we have generated a new edition! The fourth edition provides an updated overview of fungal growth, differentiation, and reproduction, emphasizing current breakthroughs in molecular, genetic, and cellular mechanisms. As in previous editions, the chapters are authored by leading scientists and are organized to reflect the dynamic continuum of fungal development from vegetative to reproductive processes.

The first section explores core vegetative processes, including hyphal tip growth, septation, hyphal fusion, senescence, and the actin cytoskeleton, and broadens its scope with new insights into yeast colony differentiation. Decisions on fungal development are covered in a variety of chapters covering the STRIPAK complex, regulation by light or secondary metabolites and the intriguing behavior of predator yeasts. The subsequent section explores signaling pathways governing fungal development, featuring oxylipin-mediated communication and pheromone action across early-diverging fungal groups. Volume 1 further includes several chapters on sexual and asexual development in ascomycetes and basidiomycetes with dedicated chapters on Aspergillus, Trichoderma and Verticillium.

This fourth edition once again captures the breadth and diversity of fungal life and provides reference for understanding fungal morphogenesis, differentiation and sexual development. We hope that students, researchers, and professionals alike will find this book both an inspiring introduction and a valuable reference to the fascinating world of fungal biology.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Hyphal Tip Growth in Filamentous Fungi.- Chapter 2. Septation and Cytokinesis in Pathogenic Fungi.- Chapter 3. One Language, Many Barriers: Somatic Cell Fusion in Filamentous Ascomycete Fungi.- Chapter 4. Role of Mitochondria in Mechanisms of Fungal Senescence and Longevity.- Chapter 5. Coordination of Actin and Endocytosis During Hyphal Extension.- Chapter 6. Development and Differentiation of Yeast Colonies and Biofilms.- Chapter 7. STRIPAK- Dependent Growth and Differentiation Processes.- Chapter 8. Molecular Analysis of Predatory Behavior in Saccharomycopsis.- Chapter 9. Oxylipins Direct Morphological Development in Filamentous Fungi.- Chapter 10. Pheromone Action in Chytrids and Zygomycetes, and in Oophytes.- Chapter 11. Ecology and Genetics in Asexual Sporulation in Agaricomycetes.- Chapter 12. Basidiomycete Tetrapolar Mating Systems: The Clamp Connection.- Chapter 13. Sexual Development in Fungi.- Chapter 14. Sexual Development, Signaling and Meiosis in Trichoderma Reesei.- Chapter 15. Regulation of Development and Secondary Metabolism in Aspergillus.- Chapter 16. The Silent Invader: Molecular Mechanisms of Infection and Pathogenicity in Verticillium Species.