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The Lives of Fungi
A Natural History of Our Planet's Decomposers
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English
Published/Copyright:
2022
About this book
A fascinating and richly illustrated exploration of the natural history of fungi
We know fungi are important, for us as well as the environment. But how they live, and what they can do, remains mysterious and surprising. Filled with stunning photographs, The Lives of Fungi presents an inside look into their hidden and extraordinary world.
The wonders of fungi are myriad: a mushroom poking up through leaf litter literally overnight, or the sensational hit of umami from truffle shavings. Alexander Fleming cured infections with mold and spiritual guides have long used psychedelic mushrooms to enhance understanding. Then there are the tiny threads of fungi, called hyphae, that create a communications network for the natural world while decomposing organic matter. Combining engaging and accessible text with beautiful images, The Lives of Fungi lays out all the essential facts about fungi for the mycologically curious.
Author / Editor information
Britt A. Bunyard is the founder, publisher, and editor-in-chief of Fungi, the widest circulating mycology magazine in North America. He also serves as executive director of the Telluride Mushroom Festival. His many books include Amanitas of North America, Mushrooms and Macrofungi of Ohio and Midwestern States, and The Beginner's Guide to Mushrooms.
Reviews
"[A] joy to peruse."---Lynne Boddy, The Quarterly Review of Biology
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"Detailed, yet accessible . . . a fascinating exploration of the mysterious and often hidden world of fungi."---Carol Gridley, ABC Gardening Australia
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"[General] readers will find much to learn about these environmentally critical organisms. ... Highly recommended."---D.H. Pfister, CHOICE
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"[This book] will serve as a great introduction to many naturalists wanting to know more about this unique and bizarre kingdom and hopefully will then lead onto reading more academic texts. The future is fungi."---Roy Stewart, British Naturalists Association
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"A wide range of fascinating examples and enlightening facts."---Andy Overall, Field Mycology
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"It is hard to imagine that there has ever been a more comprehensive book written on fungi, or one with such stunning photography, that enables the reader to see these mysterious life forms in a totally different light. No walk in the countryside will ever be the same again."
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"A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year"
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Frontmatter
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CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
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WHAT ARE FUNGI?
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REPRODUCTION
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CHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY
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SAPROBES AND PARASITES
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PATHOGENS, PANDEMICS, AND SCOURGES
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MUTUALISTIC SYMBIONTS
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FUNGI AND HUMANS
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FUNGI AND THE FUTURE
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Glossary
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Useful resources
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Index
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Acknowledgments
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eBook published on:
May 9, 2022
eBook ISBN:
9780691230351
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eBook ISBN:
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Keywords for this book
Fungus; Fungiculture; Basidiomycota; Microbiota; Coprophilous fungi; Gasteroid fungi; Mushroom; Fungi imperfecti; Ascomycota; Pest (organism); Mycorrhiza; Pathogenic fungus; Schizophyllum commune; Biome; Tricholomataceae; Microsporidia; Vineyard; Phallaceae; Rust (fungus); Biotechnology; Microsporum; Mycology; Glomeromycota; Spore print; Mold; Agriculture; Jelly fungus; Bracket fungus; Botany; Mycotoxin; Food web; Botrytis cinerea; Microorganism; Phytophthora; Ecosystem engineer; Plant cell; Plant; Plant nutrition; Biofuel; Cellular respiration; Peronosporaceae; Microbiological culture; Cultivar; Phytophthora ramorum; Ophiocordycipitaceae; Pathogen; Tremella mesenterica; Green algae; Endophyte; Chytridiomycota; Smut (fungus); Polypore; Root-knot nematode; Pollination; Spore; Epidermophyton; Food chain; Zygomycota; Canopy (biology); Plant community; Brassicaceae; Fertilisation; Ovary (botany); Marasmiaceae; Plant reproductive morphology; Edible mushroom; Saprotrophic nutrition; Pancreas; Aspergillus sydowii; Fungicide
Audience(s) for this book
For a non-specialist adult audience
