Fungal Cell Wall

Ruiz-Herrera's classic monograph guided a generation of researchers in both basic and applied science who worked with fungal systems. This second edition is the first up-to-date synthesis of fungal cell wall research since the original publication in 1992. It discusses experimental evidence accumulated over the past 20 years that demonstrates the importance of the cell wall in the growth, morphogenesis, and evolution of fungi. Examining the chemical structure, synthesis, and organization of the cell wall of fungi, this book helps researchers better understand the role of fungi in nature.