Fundamental And Applied Mycology

Fundamental And Applied Mycology

Authors: Dr. Vishal Narayan Shinde, Mr. Anis Mokashi, Dr. Kalpit Ganesh Mhatre,
Publish Date/ Year : June 2026 | Format: Paperback | Genre : Agriculture | Other Book Detail

The book Fundamental and Applied Mycology has been prepared with the objective of providing a comprehensive understanding of fungal biology and its practical applications in modern science and society. This book combines fundamental concepts of mycology with contemporary developments in fungal biotechnology, industrial mycology, environmental applications, mushroom cultivation, medical mycology, and agricultural significance. The contents are organized systematically to help readers understand fungal structure, classification, reproduction, physiology, ecology, genetics, pathogenicity, economic importance, and future prospects in an integrated manner. Special emphasis has been given to both classical and modern aspects of mycology so that students and researchers may appreciate the evolving nature of fungal science. This book has been designed primarily for undergraduate and postgraduate students of life sciences, microbiology, botany, biotechnology, agriculture, forestry, environmental science, and related disciplines. It will also be valuable for researchers, teachers, competitive examination aspirants, and professionals working in fungal biotechnology, mushroom cultivation, plant pathology, industrial microbiology, and pharmaceutical sciences. The language has been kept scientific yet accessible, allowing readers from different academic backgrounds to understand the concepts clearly while maintaining academic depth and technical accuracy.
Pages

136 pages
Language

English
Publication date

June 2026
ISBN-13

978-93-6678-016-0




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Dr. Vishal Narayan Shinde

Dr. Vishal Narayan Shinde

Dr. Vishal Narayan Shinde is currently working as an Associate Professor in the department of Botany at Late Annasaheb Art’s and Science College, Mhasadi Tal. Sakri Dist. Dhule (Maharashtra State) India. He has total teaching experience of 15 years at UG level. He has completed his Ph.D. from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar University, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. He is the author of two books already and has written 04 chapters in various books. To his credit he has 31 research articles published in reputed journals and presented total of 12 research papers in various national and international conference and honored with young scientist award once. He has one minor research project to his credit funded by VCRMS, KBCNMU, Jalgoan. Presently he guiding one research fellow in the field of plant pathology. He has vast experience in the field of Applied Mycology, Plant Taxonomy, Ethnobotany, Molecular Systematics, Ecology and Plant physiology, Microbiology, bacteriology etc. Apart from academic work, he has been engaged in administrative work also. At University level, he is being working as Advisory member of Student Development Department, KBCNMU, Jalgoan. At institute level, he is being working as IQAC member and a Nodal Officer for various schemes such as Research and Development cell (R&D Cell), Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA), All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE), K-IEDC center Co-ordinator for Innovation, Incubation and Linkage (KCIIL).

Mr. Anis Mokashi

Mr. Anis Mokashi

Mr. Anis Mokashi is a teacher, researcher, and scholar working as an Assistant Professor of Botany at Kisan Veer Mahavidyalaya, Wai, Dist. Satara, Maharashtra. He has 10 years of undergraduate teaching experience. His qualifications include M.Sc.(Mycology),B.Ed., and SET. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. on Fruit Rot Disease of Strawberry and Its Integrated Management in Mahabaleshwar Tehsil. In 2025, he was honored with the Students' Favourite Teacher Award by the NSS. Besides regular academics, he promotes agri-entrepreneurship among students by conducting innovative skill-based courses in Mushroom Cultivation and Hydroponic Farming.

Dr. Kalpit Ganesh Mhatre

Dr. Kalpit Ganesh Mhatre

Dr. Kalpit Ganesh Mhatre is currently working as an assistant professor in botany at New Education Society's Shriram Kusumtai Sadashiv Vanjare College, Lanja District Ratnagiri, Maharashtra State. He has total teaching experience of 10 years at UG level. He has completed his Ph.D. from St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Mumbai. He is the author of 26 books and editor of 19 books. To his credit he has 21 research papers in UGC CARE list and has written 60 chapters in various books. He also has 03 patent publications and 01 UK desing to his credit. He has vast experience in the field of Plant Taxonomy, Ethnobotany, Molecular Systematics, Ecology and Anthropology. Apart from academic work, he has been engaged in administrative work also. At institute level, he is being working as a Nodal Officer for various schemes such as Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA), All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE), National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Kalam Program for IP Literacy and Awareness (KAPILA) and Atal Ranking of Institution on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA). Dr. Mhatre is a President of Institutional Innovation Council (IIC). He has been designated as a District Sustainability Mentor (DSM) for Ratnagiri District by Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India, Hyderabad.