Myxomycetes : biology, systematics, biogeography and ecology / edited by Steven L. Stephenson, Carlos Rojas.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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A comprehensive overview of the body of accumulated knowledge that now exists on myxomycetes. Its broad scope takes an integrated approach to the knowledge of this organismal group, considering a number of important aspects of their genetics and molecular phylogeny. It also treats myxomycetes as a distinct group from fungi, and includes molecular information that discusses the systematics and evolutionary pathways of the group. Additionally, biomedical and engineering applicability is discussed, thus expanding the audience and use of the book in a multidisciplinary context.

The myxomycetes : introduction, basic biology, life cycles, genetics, and reproduction / Harold W. Keller, Sidney E. Everhart, Courtney M. Kilgore -- The history of the study of myxomycetes / Bruce Ing, Steven L. Stephenson -- The phylogeny of myxomycetes / Dmitry V. Leontyev, Martin Schnittler -- Genomics and gene expression in myxomycetes / Dennis Miller, Ramesh Padmanabhan, Subha N. Sarcar -- Molecular techniques and current research approaches / Laura M. Walker, Thomas Hoppe, Margaret E. Silliker -- Physiology and biochemistry of myxomycetes / Qi Wang, Yu Li, Pu Liu -- Taxonomy and systematics : current knowledge and approaches on the taxonomic treatment of myxomycetes / Carlos Lado, Uno Eliasson -- Ecology and distribution of myxomycetes / Yura K. Novozhilov, Adam W. Rollins, Martin Schnittler -- Biogeographical patterns in myxomycetes / Martin Schnittler, Nikki Heherson A. Dagamac, Yuri K. Novozhilov -- Techniques for recording and isolating myxomycetes / Diana Wrigley de Basanta, Arturo Estrada-Torres -- Uses and potential : summary of the biomedical and engineering applications of myxomycetes in the 21st century / Hanh T.M. Tran, Andrew Adamatzky -- Myxomycetes in education : the use of these organisms in promoting active and engaged learning / Katherine E. Winsett, Thomas E.E. dela Cruz, Diana Wrigley de Basanta -- Myxomycete research in the 21st century / Carlos Rojas, Tetiana Kryvomaz.