Fungi
A Very Short Introduction
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ISBN:
9780199688784
Publication date:
21/01/2016
Paperback
160 pages
174x111mm
Price: 350.00 INR
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ISBN:
9780199688784
Publication date:
21/01/2016
Paperback
160 pages
Nicholas P. Money
Provides a clear and engaging overview of the entire field of mycology or fungal biology,Offers succinct descriptions of molecular and cell biology as they apply to fungi,Addresses fungal diversity, evolution, genetics, reproduction, spore formation and fungal diseases of plants and animals,Explains the reliance of many plants and animals on fungi,Discusses the importance of fungi in ecology, agriculture, and biotechnology,Part of the bestselling Very Short Introductions series - over seven million copies sold worldwide
Rights: OUP UK (INDIAN TERRITORY)
Nicholas P. Money
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.
About the author
Nicholas P. Money, Professor of Botany and Western Program Director, Miami University, Oxford, OhioNicholas P. Money is Professor of Botany and Western Program Director at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He has studied fungal growth and reproduction for more than 30 years and has authored six books, including Mr. Bloomfield's Orchard: The Mysterious World of Mushrooms, Molds, and Mycologists (OUP, 2002), Mushroom (OUP, 2011) described by Nature magazine as a 'brilliant scientific and cultural exploration', and The Amoeba in the Room: Lives of the Microbes (OUP, 2014).
Nicholas P. Money
Table of contents
1:What is a fungus?
2:Fungal diversity
3:Fungal genetics and life cycles
4:Fungal mutualisms (supportive relationships)
5:Fungi as parasites of plants
6:Fungi and decomposition
7:Fungi in animal health and disease
8:Mushroom picking, mushroom cultivation, and fungal biotechnology
References
Index
Nicholas P. Money
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.
About the author
Nicholas P. Money, Professor of Botany and Western Program Director, Miami University, Oxford, OhioNicholas P. Money is Professor of Botany and Western Program Director at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He has studied fungal growth and reproduction for more than 30 years and has authored six books, including Mr. Bloomfield's Orchard: The Mysterious World of Mushrooms, Molds, and Mycologists (OUP, 2002), Mushroom (OUP, 2011) described by Nature magazine as a 'brilliant scientific and cultural exploration', and The Amoeba in the Room: Lives of the Microbes (OUP, 2014).
Table of contents
1:What is a fungus?
2:Fungal diversity
3:Fungal genetics and life cycles
4:Fungal mutualisms (supportive relationships)
5:Fungi as parasites of plants
6:Fungi and decomposition
7:Fungi in animal health and disease
8:Mushroom picking, mushroom cultivation, and fungal biotechnology
References
Index
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