A comprehensive account of the natural history of fungi, from their lifestyle, habitats and ecology to their uses for humans. How do we use fungi in medicine? How can we identify edible mushrooms? Brian Spooner and Peter Roberts are both widely respected experts in fungi from the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. In this highly authoritative guide they examine all aspects of fungi, from their lifestyle and habitats to their diverse reproductive strategies. New Naturalist Fungi covers all aspects of the subject including: * The ...
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A comprehensive account of the natural history of fungi, from their lifestyle, habitats and ecology to their uses for humans. How do we use fungi in medicine? How can we identify edible mushrooms? Brian Spooner and Peter Roberts are both widely respected experts in fungi from the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. In this highly authoritative guide they examine all aspects of fungi, from their lifestyle and habitats to their diverse reproductive strategies. New Naturalist Fungi covers all aspects of the subject including: * The biology and evolution of fungi * Fungi as agents of growth and decay * The relation of fungi to man, mammals and parasites * Their natural and man-made habitats Exploring the rich variety of mushrooms and toadstools found living in woodlands, grasslands, coastlines, rivers, and man-made habitats such as compost heaps, this New Naturalist volume is packed with information covering virtually every aspect of fungi. There is even a section on fungi in folklore and how humans have used fungi for medicinal purposes. With practical tips on collecting, preserving and identifying fungi, this is an ideal reference guide for enthusiastic amateurs and professionals alike.
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Good. Shelf wear to softcover. Marked textblock edge. Title page is clipped. Content is in very good, clean condition. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 594 p. Contains: Illustrations. Collins New Naturalist.
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First Edition. Signed. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 8vo. Original publishers green cloth, lettered gilt at the spine. Copiously illustrated in colour and black and white throughout. Signed by both authors on a label attached to the front endpaper, with handmade limitation, this being no. 10 of 50 copies. ISBN: 0002201526 Pages: 596 Fine in fine dust jacket.
