Fungi: A Very Short Introduction
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Very Short Introductions;
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Date of Publication: 28 January 2016
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Product details:
| ISBN13: | 9780199688784 |
| ISBN10: | 0199688788 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| No. of pages: | 160 pages |
| Size: | 174x114x8 mm |
| Language: | English |
| Illustrations: | 26 black and white halftones |
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Short description:
Fungi form an entire biological kingdom, and represent a great diversity of organisms. They are found in the soil, in the air, and on the surfaces of plants and animals. In this Very Short Introduction, Nicholas P. Money highlights the various effects of fungi on living organisms and considers their broader significance on our planet.
Long description:
The variety of the mycological world is far greater than most people imagine. Tens of thousands of fungal species have been described and many more are known only from the abundance of their genes in soil and water. Fungi are hugely important as agents of wood decay in forests, and, as parasites, they have caused the deaths of millions of people by ravaging crops and reshaping natural ecosystems.
Fungi perform a variety of essential functions in ecosystems, and are important to both agriculture and biotechnology. Their importance is now becoming better appreciated among scientists, though there is much still to be understood concerning their taxonomy and evolution. This Very Short Introduction highlights the variety and extraordinary natures of fungi, revealing the remarkable facts of fungal biology and the global significance of these enchanting organisms.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Witty and highly readable... When it comes to writing about fungi, Nik Money truly is the ultimate fun guide!
Fungi perform a variety of essential functions in ecosystems, and are important to both agriculture and biotechnology. Their importance is now becoming better appreciated among scientists, though there is much still to be understood concerning their taxonomy and evolution. This Very Short Introduction highlights the variety and extraordinary natures of fungi, revealing the remarkable facts of fungal biology and the global significance of these enchanting organisms.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Witty and highly readable... When it comes to writing about fungi, Nik Money truly is the ultimate fun guide!
Table of Contents:
What is a fungus?
Fungal diversity
Fungal genetics and life cycles
Fungal mutualisms (supportive relationships)
Fungi as parasites of plants
Fungi and decomposition
Fungi in animal health and disease
Mushroom picking, mushroom cultivation, and fungal biotechnology
Fungal diversity
Fungal genetics and life cycles
Fungal mutualisms (supportive relationships)
Fungi as parasites of plants
Fungi and decomposition
Fungi in animal health and disease
Mushroom picking, mushroom cultivation, and fungal biotechnology
