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Macrofungi Associated with Oaks of Eastern North America, which was
written as a companion to Field Guide to Oak Species of Eastern
North America, represents the first major publication devoted
exclusively to the macrofungi that occur in association with oak
trees in the forests of eastern North America. The macrofungi
covered in this volume include many of the more common examples of
the three groups - mycorrhizal fungi, decomposers, and pathogens -
that are ecologically important to the forest ecosystems in which
oaks occur. More than 200 species of macrofungi are described and
illustrated via vibrantly colored photographs. Information is given
on edibility, medicinal properties, and other novel uses as well.
This publication reflects the combined expertise of six mycologists
on the macrofungi anyone would be likely to encounter in an oak
forest.
Because of Covid-19, people around the globe are looking for
alternatives to allopathic medicines not only for boosting their
immunity, but also to improve their health without compromising on
the quality of the product. Medicinal mushrooms look to fill this
gap as they are not only full of therapeutic values but are also
low in calories, good for both health-conscious people as well as
for those who are interested in boosting immunity. This book is
useful for researchers or scientists working in the fields of
Fungal Science (Mycology) and their interdisciplinary streams. It
will also help pharmaceutical companies those keeping an eye on new
developments in medicinal properties of different biological
organisms including wild mushrooms. International audience and
multidisciplinary – chapter authors belong to different countries
including India, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Philippines, China, USA,
Costa Rica, Ethiopia, and Estonia.
Myxomycetes: Biology, Systematics, Biogeography and Ecology, Second
Edition provides a complete collection of general and technical
information on myxomycetes microorganisms. Its broad scope takes an
integrated approach, considering a number of important aspects
surrounding their genetics and molecular phylogeny. The book treats
myxomycetes as a distinct group from fungi and includes molecular
information that discusses systematics and evolutionary pathways.
Written and developed by an international team of specialists, this
second edition contains updated information on all aspects of
myxomycetes. It incorporates relevant and new material on current
barcoding developments, plasmodial network experimentation, and
non-STEM disciplinary assimilation of myxomycete information. This
book is a unique and authoritative resource for researchers in
organismal biology and ecology disciplines, as well as students and
academics in biology, ecology, microbiology, and similar subject
areas. Cover image used with permission from Steve Young
Photography
Myxomycetes: Biology, Systematics, Biogeography, and Ecology is a
comprehensive overview of the body of accumulated knowledge that
now exists on myxomycetes. Its broad scope takes an integrated
approach to the knowledge of this organismal group, considering a
number of important aspects of their genetics and molecular
phylogeny. It also treats myxomycetes as a distinct group from
fungi, and includes molecular information that discusses the
systematics and evolutionary pathways of the group. Additionally,
biomedical and engineering applicability is discussed, thus
expanding the audience and use of the book in a multidisciplinary
context. The book provides an authoritative resource for students,
researchers and educators interested in the fields of protistology,
microbial ecology, molecular microbiology, biogeography, mycology,
biodiversity, and evolutionary biology, and will also interest the
amateur naturalist and biologist.
Mushrooms are among the most intriguing and striking inhabitants of
the natural world, as highly regarded for their distinctive flavors
and uses in cooking and medicine as for their sometimes strange,
often beautiful shapes and forms. Some are medicinal, others
poisonous or even lethal. "Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms of the
World" is a well-rounded look at mushrooms, including their
cultivation, ethnobotanical uses, and the fascinating roles they
play in nature. The authors provide expert advice on how to
identify and distinguish between edible and poisonous wild
mushrooms and how to record important details, with suggestions for
taking photographs and preparing spore prints. More than 250
stunning photographs accompany the text. Truly international in its
coverage, this engaging introduction to the world of mushrooms will
appeal to naturalists, students, photographers, chefs, hikers, and
potential growers from around the world.
Central Appalachia is the system of linear ridges, intervening
valleys, and deeply dissected plateaus that make up the rugged
terrain found in western and southwestern Virginia, eastern and
central West Virginia, western Maryland, and a portion of south
central and southwestern Pennsylvania. Through its concise and
accessible approach, A Natural History of the Central Appalachians
thoroughly examines the biology and ecology of the plants, animals,
and other organisms of this region of eastern North America.With
over 120 images, this text provides an overview of the landscape of
this region, including the major changes that have taken place over
the past 300 million years; describes the different types of
forests and other plant communities currently present in Central
Appalachia; and examines living systems ranging from microorganisms
and fungi to birds and mammals. Through a consideration of the
history of humans in the region, beginning with the arrival of the
first Native Americans, A Natural History of the Central
Appalachians also discusses the past, present, and future
influences of human activity upon this geographic area.
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