The book contains intense research work carried out in order to find an Eco-friendly solution to control post-harvest rot causing fungi. Total 11 important fungal strains were used for the present study and 41 different plants were used to screen their anti-fungal potential. Among 41 selected plants; 22 plants were categorized under Utility and Medicinal plants were extracted in 4 different solvents viz. Water, Methanol, Chloroform, Petroleum ether. While 15 plants were categorized under Aromatic herbs & Spices were extracted in Hexane solvent. Apart 4 ready-made plant Essential oils were...

This book covers the morphology, taxonomy, reproduction cycle and therapeutic importance of Cordyceps mushroom that has been reported by several research studies all over the world. The information collected and compiled in the book will help researchers who are new to the fungal biotechnology and mycology area. Also, the research scholars and scientists will get supplementary information on medicinal mushroom, Cordyceps life history, background, pharmacological studies and assays, artificial cultivation protocol, challenges and future outcomes etc aspects. For Simpler understanding; the...

It is clear that tooth discoloration has a multifactorial etiology, manifested as a result of complex physciochemical interaction between chromogens and tooth substance. In the management of patient with tooth discoloration such information is valuable in the decision-making process when considering whether or not to treat a condition, or refer on to a specialist for an opinion or for treatment.Prevention of avoidable cause of tooth staining is important; the general dental practitioner may be able to offer advice to medical colleagues when alternative therapy is available. A grasp of the...