Ganoderma: Cultivation, Chemistry and Medicinal Applications, Volume 1
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FEATURES
- Provides a comprehensive classification system for Ganoderma species, highlighting their taxonomy and distinguishing characteristics
- Delves into the techniques and practices involved in cultivating Ganoderma, offering detailed guidance for individuals interested in growing this valuable fungus
- Explores the cultural and traditional significance of Ganoderma in various ethnic cultures intertwined with customs, beliefs, rituals, myths, and folklore around the world
- Investigates the secondary metabolites of Ganoderma, highlighting their implications
- Examines diverse bioactivities associated with Ganoderma, including antioxidant, hepatoprotective, antidiabetic, prebiotic, anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritis, anticancer, hypolipidemic, and cholesterol-lowering effects
This book includes relevant illustrations, diagrams, and images to enhance the understanding of concepts associated with Ganoderma.
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Krishnendu Acharya, PhD, earned a master’s in botany at the University of Calcutta and then earned an MTech in biotechnology and a PhD at Jadavpur University. Prof. Acharya joined the University of Calcutta as a Lecturer of botany in 2004 and soon acceded to professorship in 2012. He has 25 years of research and teaching experience.
Somanjana Khatua, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany, University of Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. Earlier, she was appointed by the West Bengal Education Service and posted at Krishnagar Government College, West Bengal, India. She earned a master’s in botany and a PhD at the University of Calcutta. Her areas of interest include drug development, immunology, carbohydrate biology, natural products, medical mycology, and functional food.
