Book reviews

• Published in: Fungal diversity 2014, Vol.69 (1), p.147-170
• Main Authors: Karunarathna, Samantha C, D'souza, Melvina, Deranagama, Anupama, Rizal, Leela Maya, Mungai, Paul G, Sun, Jingzu, Chethana, KWThilini, Goonasekara, Ishani D, Dissanayake, Asha Janadaree, Wanasinghe, WMDN, Thambugala, Kasun M, Manamgoda, Dimuthu S, Li, Huili, Wisitrassameewong, Komsit, Tibpromma, Saowaluck, Perera, Rekhani H, Lau, Sylas, Hyde, Kevin D
• Format: Review
• Language: English
• ISSN: 1560-2745; 1878-9129
• DOI: 10.1007/s13225-014-0311-8

Rating system Biocommunication of Fungi By G. Witzany (Ed.) Springer Dordrecht Heidelberg 2012, XII, 343 pages, 46 illustrations, 10 illustrations in color ISBN 978-94-007-4263-5 Fungi, as all other organisms need energy for their development and metabolic processes. They are very sensitive to and competitive for environmental resources. They assess their surroundings, both below and above ground and estimate how much energy they need for particular tasks, then realize the optimum variant. They have the ability to control certain environmental resources. They perceive themselves and can distinguish between other organisms. They process and evaluate information from surroundings and then modify their behavior accordingly. In order to process these commands fungi need a way of communication via signaling processes. This book provides information about the various patterns of communications. With an introduction to key levels of bio communication of fungi, this book provides information and str ...