Aspergillus and Penicillium in the Post-Genomic Era

Genome sequencing has affected studies into the biology of all classes of organisms and this is certainly true for filamentous fungi. The level with which biological systems can be studied since the availability of genomes and post-genomic technologies is beyond what most people could have imagined previously. The fungal genera Aspergillus and Penicillium contain some species that are amongst the most widely used industrial microorganisms, and others that are serious pathogens of plants, animals, and humans. These genera are also at the forefront of fungal genomics, with many genome sequences available and a whole genus genome sequencing project in progress for Aspergillus. This book highlights some of the changes in the studies into these fungi since the availability of genome sequences. It will be an essential reference for everyone working with Aspergillus and Penicillium and other filamentous fungi. This book is also recommended reading for everyone with an interest in fungal genomics. [Subject: Microbiology, Fungal Genomics]