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or blocking of high-affinity iron acquisition or development of chemical surrogates
for siderophores.
Thus, the challenges in pathogenicity and interpretation role of fungal siderophore are both difficult and interesting. Microbiologists are working on them with
enthusiasm, tenacity, and dedication to develop new methods of analysis and provide new solutions to keep up with the ever-changing threats. In the current era of
global research interconnectivity and interdependence, it is necessary to provide
transparent dataset and knowledge to professionals and students. This book provides the latest information on fungal siderophores from a wide range of domains.
Former Vice-Director
Luiz Antonio de Oliveira
National Institute for Amazonian
Research (INPA/MCTI),
Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
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