Flora Fungorum Sinicae, Volume 5: Aspergillus and its Related Sexual Forms

Author: Qi Zutong
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Publish Date: 1998-01-20
Features: Aspergillus is one of the most common and economically important fungi. This volume introduces the economic importance, morphological characteristics, taxonomic system, research progress, and naming issues of Aspergillus. It also describes 89 species and varieties of Aspergillus and its related sexual forms in China, including keys, morphological descriptions, distribution, discussions, and economic significance. All taxonomic groups are illustrated with micrographs, and most are accompanied by color colony photographs and microscopic images. The book concludes with glossary of terms, references, and an index. This book is intended for use and reference by researchers in microbiology and mycology, as well as professionals engaged in fermentation, biochemical engineering, medical and health, environmental protection, grain storage, and industrial material preservation, as well as faculty and students at universities and colleges.