Michael J. Carlile, Sarah C. Watkinson, Graham W. Gooday
Second edition
xix, 588 pages :
illustrations (some color) ;
26 cm
Previous edition: 1994
Includes bibliographical references and index
The fungi as a major group of organisms -- Fungal diversity -- Fungal cells and vegetative growth -- Spores, dormancy and dispersal -- Genetic variation and evolution -- Saprotrophs and ecosystems -- Parasites and mutualistic symbionts -- Fungi and biotechnology -- Glossary of common mycological terms -- Classification of fungi
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The fungi are one of the great groups of living organisms, comparable in numbers of species, diversity, and ecological significance with animals, plants, protists, and bacteria. This textbook deals with all fundamental and applied aspects of mycology, illustrated by reference to well studied species from major fungal groups