Advances In Cordyceps Research Prospects And Avenues

The genus Cordyceps and allied species such as entomopathogenic fungi mainly parasitize insects and other arthropods and have been known since ancient times. They are a source of hundreds of metabolites of medicinal significance used in drug discovery and drug development. The book reviews the developments in cordyceps research and its applications. It covers areas such as diversity distribution taxonomy phylogeny genetics bioactive potential nutraceutical values biotechnological prospects plant protection safety concerns and marketed products. Further the impact of human interference as well as climate change on the habitats of Cordyceps has been discussed. The book is meant for readers with an interest in mycology and allied areas. It is also invaluable to personnel carrying out research in disciplines like applied biology biochemistry biotechnology botany ecology entomology environmental biology field biology forestry and zoology. |Advances in Cordyceps Research Prospects and Avenues