The Kingdom fungi : the biology of mushrooms, molds, and lichens / Steven L. Stephenson.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780881928914
- ISBN: 0881928917
- Physical Description: 272 p., [56] p. of plates : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
- Publisher: Portland, Or. : Timber Press, 2010.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 244-251) and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | 1. What are fungi? -- 2. Fungi that live in water -- 3. The most ubiquitous of all fungi -- 4. A diversity of form and function -- 5. Morels, truffles, cup fungi, and flask fungi -- 6. Mushrooms and other larger fungi -- 7. Lichens: more than just fungi -- 8. Slime molds -- 9. The role of fungi in nature -- 10. Interactions of fungi and animals -- 11. Fungi and humans -- 12. Fossil fungi. |
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Subject: | Fungi. Fungal molecular biology. Fungi > Biotechnology. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Kirtland Community College Library | QK 603 .S74 2010 | 30540244 | General Collection | Available | - |
The Kingdom Fungi : The Biology of Mushrooms, Molds, and Lichens
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The Kingdom Fungi : The Biology of Mushrooms, Molds, and Lichens
The ubiquitous fungi are little known and vastly underappreciated. Yet, without them we wouldn't have bread, alcohol, cheese, tofu, or the unique flavors of mushrooms, morels, and truffles. We can't survive without fungi. The Kingdom Fungi provides a comprehensive look at the biology, structure, and morphological diversity of these necessary organisms. It sheds light on their ecologically important roles in nature, their fascinating relationships with people, plants, and animals, and their practical applications in the manufacture of food, beverages, and pharmaceuticals. The book includes information about "true" fungi, fungus-like creatures (slime molds and water molds), and a group of "composite" organisms (lichens) that are more than just fungi. Particular attention is given to examples of fungi that might be found in the home and encountered in nature. The Kingdom Fungi is a useful introductory text for naturalists, mycologists, and anyone who wants to become more familiar with, and more appreciative of, the fascinating world of fungi.