Mycoremediation: Fungal Bioremediation by Harbhajan Singh

By Harbhajan Singh

The 1st encyclopedic exam of the applying of fungi in bioremediation, this booklet supplies an outline of the technological know-how this day and covers all elements of this multidisciplinary box. It presents an exceptional beginning within the basics and progresses to functional functions. It positive aspects step by step counsel for a myriad of powerful options to spot, pick out, and observe fungi in the direction of the remediation of infected websites.

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Strong ELISA reactions have been obtained in copper chromated arsenate– and ammoniac copper–treated wood infected by Phialophora mutabilis using polyclonal antibodies (Daniel and Nilsson, 1990). A dipstick immunoassay has been developed for the detection of Phytophthora cinnamomi in soils (Cahill and Hardham, 1994). An indirect immunofluorescence test has been developed to detect 10 propagules/ml of Hormoconis resinae in aviation kerosine in 5 hours (Lopes and Gaylarde, 1996). , 1998). 2 Molecular Assays Recently, molecular strategies for the detection of fate and diversity of fungi in soils have been developed.

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