Detection
and Isolation of Soil Fungi
Pierre Davet and Francis Rouxel
ISBN 978-1-57808-125-7; 2000; 188 Pages, pb; US $ 55.40
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Describes the methods needed to obtain a pure
culture of a fungus from a soil sample or from an infected root. The book
also presents the techniques and isolation media for a given fungus.
.
Introduction
. Isolation of Soil Fungi: For What?
.
How to do it?
GENERAL PRINCIPLES
. Extraction and
Preparation of Samples * From Soil * From Roots
. Isolation
Techniques * Isolation from Soil (Direct Isolation Techniques; Baiting
Techniques; Direct Extraction) * Isolation from Roots (Small Root Pieces;
Grinding and Suspension; Baiting) * Selectivity Factors (Treatment of the
Soil Sample; The Technique; Incubation Conditions)
.
Culturing Techniques * Preparation of the Isolation Medium (Base Elements,
Principal Selectivity Factors) * Sterilisation of Media (General Procedure;
Conservation) * Incubation of Petri Dishes * Purification of Isolates
PRACTICAL
APPLICATIONS
. Basal Media
.
Techniques and Selective Media
. Bibliography.
Index of Organic Compounds.
Index of Fungi . Index of
Techniques and Media
