The Little Book of Fungi
Bunyard, Britt A.,
The Little Book of Fungi Britt A. Bunyard, Britt A. Bunyard. - 1 online resource
Frontmatter -- CONTENTS -- Introduction -- 1. What is a Fungus? -- 2. Form and Function -- 3. Habitat and Ecology -- 4. Evolution -- 5. Lifestyle and Physiology -- 6. Reproduction -- 7. Mutualism and Competition -- 8. Study and Cultivation -- 9. Fungi and Humans -- 10. Threats and Conservation -- 11. Popular Culture -- 12. Curious Facts -- Glossary -- Further Reading -- Index -- Acknowledgments -- ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world’s fungiPacked with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and original color artwork, The Little Book of Fungi is an accessible and enjoyable mini-reference about the world’s fungi, with examples drawn from across the globe. It fits an astonishing amount of information in a small package, covering a wide range of topics—from morphology, diversity, and reproduction to habitat and conservation. It also includes curious facts and a section on fungi in myths, folklore, and modern culture from around the world. The result is an irresistible guide to the amazing lives of fungi.A beautifully designed pocket-size book with a foil-stamped cloth coverFeatures some 140 color illustrations and photosMakes a perfect gift
Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
Britt A. Bunyard is the author of The Lives of Fungi (Princeton) and The Beginner’s Guide to Mushrooms, among other books. He is the founder, publisher, and editor in chief of Fungi, the widest-circulating mycology magazine in North America, and serves as executive director of the Telluride Mushroom Festival. Tugce Okay is a natural history illustrator who works primarily with watercolors. Her work has appeared in many books and magazines.
In English.
9780691260143
10.1515/9780691260143 doi
SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Botany.
SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Ecology.
ascomycetes basidiomycetes Britt A. Bunyard chytrid field guide foraging forests fungi Fungi molds morels mushrooms mycology mycomedicinals oomycetes plant pathogens psychedelics rust fungi The Little Book of Fungi wild mushrooms Mushrooms Plants Species Spores Fungus Fungal Wood Animals Tree Organisms Cells Bodies Soil Insects Truffle Fruiting bodies Mycorrhizal Pathogens Forest Root Habitats Water Rot Hyphae Death Planet Crop Ascomycetes Matter Fruit Mold Cap Reproduction Cellulose Organic Sexual Human Disease Material Carbon Parasites Growth Worldwide Enzymes Mycorrhizal fungi Organic matter Microbes Agaric Structures Evolution ascomycetes basidiomycetes Britt A. Bunyard chytrid field guide foraging forests fungi Fungi molds morels mushrooms mycology mycomedicinals oomycetes plant pathogens psychedelics rust fungi The Little Book of Fungi wild mushrooms Mushrooms Plants Species Spores Fungus Fungal Wood Animals Tree Organisms Cells Bodies Soil Insects Truffle Fruiting bodies Mycorrhizal Pathogens Forest Root Habitats Water Rot Hyphae Death Planet Crop Ascomycetes Matter Fruit Mold Cap Reproduction Cellulose Organic Sexual Human Disease Material Carbon Parasites Growth Worldwide Enzymes Mycorrhizal fungi Organic matter Microbes Agaric Structures Evolution
The Little Book of Fungi Britt A. Bunyard, Britt A. Bunyard. - 1 online resource
Frontmatter -- CONTENTS -- Introduction -- 1. What is a Fungus? -- 2. Form and Function -- 3. Habitat and Ecology -- 4. Evolution -- 5. Lifestyle and Physiology -- 6. Reproduction -- 7. Mutualism and Competition -- 8. Study and Cultivation -- 9. Fungi and Humans -- 10. Threats and Conservation -- 11. Popular Culture -- 12. Curious Facts -- Glossary -- Further Reading -- Index -- Acknowledgments -- ABOUT THE AUTHOR
restricted access http://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_16ec
A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world’s fungiPacked with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and original color artwork, The Little Book of Fungi is an accessible and enjoyable mini-reference about the world’s fungi, with examples drawn from across the globe. It fits an astonishing amount of information in a small package, covering a wide range of topics—from morphology, diversity, and reproduction to habitat and conservation. It also includes curious facts and a section on fungi in myths, folklore, and modern culture from around the world. The result is an irresistible guide to the amazing lives of fungi.A beautifully designed pocket-size book with a foil-stamped cloth coverFeatures some 140 color illustrations and photosMakes a perfect gift
Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
Britt A. Bunyard is the author of The Lives of Fungi (Princeton) and The Beginner’s Guide to Mushrooms, among other books. He is the founder, publisher, and editor in chief of Fungi, the widest-circulating mycology magazine in North America, and serves as executive director of the Telluride Mushroom Festival. Tugce Okay is a natural history illustrator who works primarily with watercolors. Her work has appeared in many books and magazines.
In English.
9780691260143
10.1515/9780691260143 doi
SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Botany.
SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Ecology.
ascomycetes basidiomycetes Britt A. Bunyard chytrid field guide foraging forests fungi Fungi molds morels mushrooms mycology mycomedicinals oomycetes plant pathogens psychedelics rust fungi The Little Book of Fungi wild mushrooms Mushrooms Plants Species Spores Fungus Fungal Wood Animals Tree Organisms Cells Bodies Soil Insects Truffle Fruiting bodies Mycorrhizal Pathogens Forest Root Habitats Water Rot Hyphae Death Planet Crop Ascomycetes Matter Fruit Mold Cap Reproduction Cellulose Organic Sexual Human Disease Material Carbon Parasites Growth Worldwide Enzymes Mycorrhizal fungi Organic matter Microbes Agaric Structures Evolution ascomycetes basidiomycetes Britt A. Bunyard chytrid field guide foraging forests fungi Fungi molds morels mushrooms mycology mycomedicinals oomycetes plant pathogens psychedelics rust fungi The Little Book of Fungi wild mushrooms Mushrooms Plants Species Spores Fungus Fungal Wood Animals Tree Organisms Cells Bodies Soil Insects Truffle Fruiting bodies Mycorrhizal Pathogens Forest Root Habitats Water Rot Hyphae Death Planet Crop Ascomycetes Matter Fruit Mold Cap Reproduction Cellulose Organic Sexual Human Disease Material Carbon Parasites Growth Worldwide Enzymes Mycorrhizal fungi Organic matter Microbes Agaric Structures Evolution