Biosynthesis and Molecular Genetics of Fungal Secondary Metabolites

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Martín, Juan-Francisco (Editor), García-Estrada, Carlos (Editor), Zeilinger, Susanne (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Series: Fungal Biology,
• Subjects: Life sciences.; Plant biochemistry.; Cell biology.; Microbiology.; Plant genetics.; Life Sciences.; Cell Biology.; Plant Genetics & Genomics.; Plant Biochemistry.

This volume describes the more relevant secondary metabolites of different fungi with current information on their biosynthesis and molecular genetics. Bolstered with color illustrations and photographs, the book describes the possible application of molecular genetics to directed strain improvement...

Table of Contents:

• Valuable Secondary Metabolites from Fungi
• Penicillins
• Cephalosporins
• Cyclosporines: Biosynthesis and Beyond
• Aflatoxin Biosynthesis: Regulation and Subcellular Localization
• Roquefortine C and Related Prenylated Indole Alkaloids
• Ochratoxin A and Related Mycotoxins
• Carotenoids
• Astaxanthin and Related Xanthophylls
• Gibberellins and the Red Pigments Bikaverin and Fusarubin
• Fusarins and Fusaric Acid in Fusaria
• Lovastatin, Compactin, and Related Anticholesterolemic Agents
• Meroterpenoids
• Ergot Alkaloids
• Fungal NRPS-dependent Siderophores: from Function to Prediction.