Advancing Frontiers in Mycology & Mycotechnology

This second edition book builds upon the success of its predecessor by offering expanded and updated insights into fungal biology, biotechnology and environmental applications. It integrates recent advances in nanotechnology, omics-based tools and sustainable biomaterials in the field of mycology. This volume covers fungal interactions with plants, insects, animals and humans, including arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, entomopathogens and pathogenic species. It emphasizes molecular detection of plant and human pathogens, nano-mediated mycotoxin diagnostics, and the role of chitin-modifying enzymes in host-pathogen dynamics. New chapters delve into marine and extremophilic fungi, highlighting their ecological roles and biotechnological potential in aquaculture, bioremediation, and the production of high-value metabolites. This second edition introduces novel applications such as mycelium-based composites and fungal biofilms for environmental sustainability. It is designed for researchers, graduate students and professionals in mycology, microbiology, biotechnology, agriculture, nanotechnology and biomedical sciences. The book also serves as a valuable reference for agricultural and medical practitioners seeking advanced fungal solutions.