Michael J. Carlile, Sarah C. Watkinson, Graham W. Gooday
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
Second edition
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xix, 588 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations (some color) ;
Dimensions
26 cm
GENERAL NOTES
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Previous edition: 1994
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and index
CONTENTS NOTE
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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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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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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