Completely rewritten and updated in accordance with modern taxonomic proposals, providing a well documented, logical, and clear explanation of the structure and classification of fungi and their importance in human affairs . . . with an introduction to physiological, biochemical, genetic, and ecological data. Reviews all major groups of fungi (including slime molds), with a summary characterization of all major taxa. Discusses the Fungi Imperfecti (Deuteromycetes)--correlating the Saccardoan and conidiogenesis systems and ...
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Completely rewritten and updated in accordance with modern taxonomic proposals, providing a well documented, logical, and clear explanation of the structure and classification of fungi and their importance in human affairs . . . with an introduction to physiological, biochemical, genetic, and ecological data. Reviews all major groups of fungi (including slime molds), with a summary characterization of all major taxa. Discusses the Fungi Imperfecti (Deuteromycetes)--correlating the Saccardoan and conidiogenesis systems and clarifying the dual system of nomenclature of the Ascomycetes and their imperfect stages; expands discussions of human pathogens, Laboulbeniomycetes, Lichens, and the Pyrenomycetes (on the basis of centrum structure). Also includes short discussions of such topics as truffle orchards, '' the mushroom industry, and edible, poisonous, and hallucinogenic mushrooms. Life-cycle diagrams have been revised and updated, with a number of scanning and transmission electron micrographs now contained. References are increased, and derivations of technical terms are provided.
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