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The Kingdom fungi : the biology of mushrooms, molds, and lichens
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The Kingdom fungi : the biology of mushrooms, molds, and lichens

Author: Steven L Stephenson
Publisher: Portland, Or. : Timber Press, 2010.
Edition/Format:   Book : EnglishView all editions and formats
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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  Read more...
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Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Steven L Stephenson
ISBN: 9780881928914 0881928917
OCLC Number: 436623354
Description: 272 p., [56] p. of plates : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Contents: 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.
Responsibility: Steven L. Stephenson.
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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  Read more...
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