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The Fifth Kingdom, Third Edition
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Focus Item #: 00226
Author(s): Bryce Kendrick
ISBN: 978-1-58510-022-4
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Description
The Fifth Kingdom,
3rd Edition
is a compact but comprehensive encyclopedia of all things mycological. Bryce
Kendrick, a world-renowned mycologist, explores every aspect of the fungi, from
aflatoxin to zoospores, with an accessible blend of verve and wit.
Personal anecdotes drawn
from a lifetime of involvement with fungi, and a comprehensive glossary, make
this a perfect introduction to the kingdom of the fungi.
Features
The 24 chapters are filled
with up-to-date information on classification, yeasts, lichens, spore
dispersal, allergies, ecology, genetics, plant pathology, predatory fungi,
biological control, mutualistic symbioses with animals and plants, fungi as
food, food spoilage and mycotoxins, poisonous and hallucinogenic fungi, medical
mycology, antibiotics and organ transplants.
Ancillaries
Companion CD-Rom currently
available directly from the author’s web-site here: http://www.mycolog.com/fungicd.htm
Online Ancillaries
Explore the author’s
web-site www.mycolog.com and find over
800 images of fungi online as an introduction to our compact mycological
encyclopedia, The Fifth Kingdom. These online images illustrate
mushrooms, mycorrhizas, medical mycology, yeasts, lichens, food spoilage,
fermented foods, plant diseases, symbioses with animals, and edible, poisonous,
and hallucinogenic fungi.
Appropriate Course
Information
The Fifth Kingdom is a basic text in mycology. It surveys the world of mycology
through classification, physiology and genetics, and discusses applications of
mycology in the modern world, from brewing, baking to health and disease.
About the Author
Bryce Kendrick has studied fungi for more than 50 years, and has
authored over 300 mycological publications, including several books. Read
his complete bio here.
Reviews
Read over 12
Amazon.com reviews here.
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