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Book SynopsisPeople love mushrooms. They want to pick them and eat them. but when they get home and try to check them, the fears crowd in. The reference books are vague. Too many dangerous look-alikes. Is the colour in that photograph exaggerated? A field mushroom suddenly seems worryingly like a Destroying Angel....the mushrooms are all discarded. Here is a mushrooming guide with a totally new, positive approach. Forget all the other 500 species. You only need to know these twelve. And you need to know them fully, without a shadow of a doubt. Alex Schwab's mushrooming rules are few but they are fixed rules. His key identification points leave no room for uncertainty. And he promises you these mushrooms will all taste delicious. Mushrooming without fear for the first time.

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Book SynopsisFinally, a stand-alone, all-inclusive textbook on yeast biology. Based on the feedback resulting from his highly successful monograph, Horst Feldmann has totally rewritten he contents to produce a comprehensive, student-friendly textbook on the topic. The scope has been widened, with almost double the content so as to include all aspects of yeast biology, from genetics via cell biology right up to biotechnology applications. The cell and molecular biology sections have been vastly expanded, while information on other yeast species has been added, with contributions from additional authors. Naturally, the illustrations are in full color throughout, and the book is backed by a complimentary website. The resulting textbook caters to the needs of an increasing number of students in biomedical research, cell and molecular biology, microbiology and biotechnology who end up using yeast as an important tool or model organism.Trade Review“The book is an example of writing with the minimum of redundancy and maximum information, organised into a versatile illustrated review on modern yeast biology.” (British Journal of Biomedical Science, 1 October 2012) “In summary, this well-written work is a significant achievement that will reward both casual reading and more detailed study - recommended!.” (Society for General Microbiology, 25 February 2013)Table of ContentsIntroduction Yeast Cell Architecture and Functions Yeast Metabolism Yeast Molecular Techniques Yeast Genetic Structures and Functions Gene Families Involved in Yeast Cellular Dynamics Yeast Growth and the Yeast Cell Cycle Yeast Transport Yeast Gene Expression Molecular Signalling Cascades and Gene Regulation Function and Biogenesis of Mitochondria and Peroxisomes The Yeast Genome and Post-Genomic Projects Disease Genes in Yeast Yeasts in Biotechnology Hemascomycetous Yeasts Yeast Evolutionary Genomics Epilogue: The Future of Yeast Research Appendices Index

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Book SynopsisPocket Guide to Mushrooms covers 158 of the most common mushrooms found in the UK and also in northern and central Europe, each mushroom is identified and presented with expert photography in this informative yet highly portable book. It is as visually impressive as it is easy to use, with many stunning full-page images to support the authoritative text.Table of ContentsIntroduction BASIDIOMYCETES (Mushrooms with Gills) Russulas Milkcaps Waxcaps Bonnets Funnels Knights Tricholoma Allies Honey Fungi Deceivers Parachutes Toughshanks False Chanterelle Parasols Dapperlings Amanitas Pinkgills Blewits Pinkgills Shields Webcaps Fibrecaps Rustgills Scalycaps Poisonpies Fibrecaps and similar species Tufts and Woodtufts Fieldcaps Mushrooms Fieldcaps Roundheads Psilocybe Brittlestems Weeping Widow Inkcaps Mottlegills Oysters Oysterlings Spikes Chanterelles Boletes Bracket Fungi Toothed Fungi Puffballs Earthballs Earthstars Bird’s Nest Fungi Stinkhorns Club Fungi Cauliflower Fungi Coral Fungi Jelly Fungi and similar species ASCOMYCETES (Spore Shooters) Morels Saddles Cup Fungi Jelly Discs Xylariaceae Truffles Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Nominee for the James Beard Media Award in Reference, History, and Scholarship""Winner of the Jim Deva Prize for Writing that Provokes, BC and Yukon Book Prizes""Few readers, I suspect, have ever considered fungi to be sentient, but Michael Hathaway . . . argues that mushrooms (as well as plants and other organisms widely considered as passive automatons), though not exactly conscious, nevertheless 'engage their surroundings in a dynamic way.' . . . The takeaway, Hathaway advises, should at least be a renewed appreciation of the interconnectedness of all forms of life, flora, fauna, and 'funga,' and a realization that the world is 'made and remade through relationships.'"---Laurence A. Marschall, Natural History"This book will be valuable to social scientists and ecologists, and essential to philosophers of human-fungi relationships." * Choice *

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Book SynopsisA practical field guide to the common lichens found in the northeastern megalopolis, including New York City, Toronto, Boston/New Haven, Philadelphia, Baltimore/Washington, D.C., and as far west as ChicagoTrade Review“A must-read for all who seek the wonders and diversity of nature in the city. Accessible, clear, and packed with invitations to curiosity.”—David George Haskell, author and winner of The John Burroughs Medal for The Songs of Trees “This book will be a boon for general naturalists in and around New York City, and will serve well as a sourcebook introducing natural history students to the total biological diversity of the urban parks and natural areas in the city.”—Irwin M. Brodo, co-author of Lichens of North America“An invaluable resource. Easy to use and well-illustrated, this guide will substantially change the perception that lichens, like many other organisms, can only be fully admired in pristine environments. Anyone would be delighted to read it!”—Manuela Dal Forno, Botanical Research Institute of Texas“This excellent guide—a first—will help everyone, especially those in New York City, recognize and understand the fascinating and diverse organisms that are urban lichens.”—Peter H. Raven, Missouri Botanical Garden “It’s hard not to like a lichen. They are paragons of cooperation, agents of erosion, and bellwethers of ecosystem health. And it’s hard not to like this book by Jessica Allen and James Lendemer, which, with good grace and deep knowledge, introduces these exemplars hiding in plain sight. Take a moment to say hello. You’ll be glad you did.”—Eric W. Sanderson, author of Mannahatta: A Natural History of New York City

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Book SynopsisThis fully revised third edition includes up-to-date topics and developments in the field, which has made tremendous strides since the publication of the second edition in 2004. Many novel techniques based on Next Generation Sequencing have sped up the analysis of fungi and major advances have been made in genome editing, leading to a deeper understanding of the genetics underlying cellular processes as well as their applicability. At the same time, the relevance of fungi is unbroken, both due to the serious threats to human health and welfare posed by fungal pests and pathogens, and to the many benefits that fungal biotechnology can offer for diverse emerging markets and processes that form the basis of the modern bioeconomy. With regard to these advances, the first section of this volume, Genetics, illustrates the basic genetic processes underlying inheritance, cell biology, metabolism and “lifestyles” of fungi. The second section, Biotechnology, addresses the applied side of fungal genetics, ranging from new tools for synthetic biology to the biotechnological potential of fungi from diverse environments. Gathering chapters written by reputed scientists, the book represents an invaluable reference guide for fungal biologists, geneticists and biotechnologists alike.Trade Review“In such a rapidly moving area of mycology, it is not surprising that there is much new to report 16 years on. While badged as a third edition, it is more a collection of in-depth review articles, many on topics which have largely emerged in the years since the second. … a particularly valuable synopsis of the current state of fungal genomics. … and an especially exciting overview of the potential of anaerobic gut fungi.” (IMA Fungus, December 31, 2021)Table of ContentsMolecular Genetics 1 Chromatin Structure and Function in Neurospora crassa A.J. Courtney, A.R. Ferraro, A.D. Klocko, Z. LEWIS (U. of Georgia, USA) zlewis@uga.edu 2 Origin, function and transmission of accessory chromosomes M. HABIG and E. HOLTGREWE STUKENBROCK (MPI für Evolutionsbiologie, D) estukenbrock@bot.uni-kiel.de 3 Genetics of the unfolded protein response in fungi R. Harting and K. HEIMEL (Uni Göttingen, D) kheimel@gwdg.de 4 From genetics to molecular oscillations: the circadian clock in Neurospora crassa M.S. JANKOWSKI, Z.A. CHASE and J.M. HURLEY (Rensselaer Polytech, USA) hurlej2@rpi.edu 5 small RNAs in fungi F.E. Nicolás, L. Murcia, E. Navarro, J.T. Cánovas-Márquez, V. Garre (Univ. de Murcia, Spain) vgarre@um.es 6 NLR function in fungi as revealed by the study of self/non-self recognition systems A. DASKALOV, W. DYRKA and S. SAUPE (CNRS, Bordeaux, F) sven.saupe@ibgc.cnrs.fr 7 Genetics and genomics decipher partner biology in arbuscular mycorrhizas L. Lanfranco, G. Carotenuto, A. Genre, P. Bonfante (Torino, Italy) paola.bonfante@unito.it 8 Coordination of fungal secondary metabolism and development J. GERKE, A.M. KÖHLER, C. MEISTER, K.G. THIEME, H. AMOEDO, G.H. BRAUS (Göttingen, D) gbraus@gwdg.de 9 Fungal Genomics R. OHM (Utrecht, NL) r.a.ohm@uu.nl Biotechnology 10 Filamentous fungi as hosts for heterologous production of proteins and secondary metabolites in the post-genomic era J.K. Rendsvig, M.E. Futyma, Z.D. Jarczynska, U. H. MORTENSEN (DTU, Denmark) um@bio.dtu.dk 11 New Avenues towards drug discovery in fungi M. Flak, M.K.C. Krespach, A.J. Pschibul, V. Schroeckh, A.A. Brakhage (Jena, D) axel.brakhage@uni-jena.de 12 Exploiting fungal photobiology as a source of novel bio-blocks for optogenetic systems V. Rojas, F. Salinas, L. Guzman-Zamora, A. Romero, V. Delgado and L.F. LARRONDO (PUC, Chile) llarrondo@bio.puc.cl 13 Yeast cell factories B. Schmelzer, M. Altvater, B. Gasser, M. Sauer, D. MATTANOVICH (BOKU, Vienna, AUT) diethard.mattanovich@boku.ac.at 14 Engineering Saccharomyces cerevisiae for production of fatty acids and their derivatives L. Baumann, F. Wernig, S. Henritzi, M. OREB (Frankfurt) M.Oreb@bio.uni-frankfurt.de 15 Fungi Involved in the Biodeterioration and Bioconversion of Lignocellulose Substrates B. GOODELL (UMass) bgoodell@umass.edu 16 Biotechnology of marine fungi: New workhorses and new uses - using marine fungal diversity as a source for biotechnology A. Kramer, A. LABES (HS Flensburg, D) antje.labes@hs-flensburg.de 17 The biotechnological potential of anaerobic gut fungi V. Dollhofer, D. Young, S. Seppälä, C. Hooker, N. Youssef, S.M. Podmirseg, M. Nagler, M. Reilly, Y. Li, K. Fliegerová, Y. Cheng, G. W. Griffith, M. Elshahed, K.V. Solomon, M.A. O’Malley, M.K. Theodorou (LFL Bayern) Veronika.Dollhofer@lfl.bayern.de

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Book SynopsisThis book covers the latest data available to understand the mechanisms causing the formation of single species fungal biofilms or polymicrobial biofilms involving fungal species; specific chapters present hot topics such as resistance mechanisms and composition and role of the matrix. Moreover, it reviews updated data on biofilms that contain yeasts or filamentous fungi and develop in the human body or in water and may cause infections. The latest available data for both diagnostic and treatment of infections associated to fungi growing in biofilms is also presented. The activity of antifungal and disinfectant agents against fungal biofilms is discussed in specific chapters and future treatments on natural sources are suggested. This book bridges the gap between basic and applied research. It is the result of many years of research work done by laboratories worldwide, all known for their expertise on fungal biofilms.Table of ContentsPart I Understanding the mechanisms that govern the development of biofilms involving fungal species.- 1. Aspergillus biofilms in human disease (C Williams).- 2. Candida albicans in multispecies oral communities; a keystone commensal ? (MM Janus, H ME Willems, B P Krom).- 3. The extracellular matrix of fungal biofilms (KF Mitchell, R Zarnowski, D Andes).- 4. Fungal biofilms: update on resistance (E Borghi, F Borgo, G Morace).- 5. Fungi, water supply and biofilms (Catherine Kauffmann – Lacroix, Damien Costa and Christine Imbert).- Part II Diagnostic, current and future treatment of biofilms involving fungi.- 6. Diagnostic of fungal infections related to biofilms (M Sanguinetti, B Posteraro).- 7. Disinfectants to fight oral Candida biofilms (ME Rodrigues, M Henriques, S Silva,).- 8. Updates on therapeutic strategies against Candida (and Aspergillus) biofilms related infections (FK Muakkassa, M Ghannoum ).- 9. Natural sources as innovative solutions against fungal biofilms (M Girardot and C Imbert).

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Book SynopsisGrow delicious edible mushrooms indoors or outdoors, and enjoy them fresh throughout the year.In Grow Your Own Mushrooms, horticulturalist Folko Kullmann explains how to grow fungi, with easy-to-understand instructions on methods and growing-media. Beautifully designed with colour photos throughout, Grow Your Own Mushrooms includes all you need to know to raise, harvest, store and preserve your mushrooms all year round. There are also in-depth descriptions of the most popular mushroom varieties.The mushrooms described in detail in the book are ideal for beginners, as they are low-maintenance, grow quickly and are suitable for cooking in a variety of ways. Most mushrooms are completely at home on balconies, where you can grow them in the shade in pots or containers and many are also in their element indoors, where they can be grown all year round in the kitchen or bathroom, on a windowsill, in a dark corner, or in the basement.This practical book explains what fungTrade ReviewAll the information you will ever need from spores to storage. A great book for all levels of gardeners. * Mary Jasch, DIG IT! Magazine *I have wanted to grow my own mushrooms for ages but didn't know enough to try. This book with its clear instructions and great photos has inspired me to give it a go. * Sally Morgan, author, and editor of Organic Farming Magazine *I like the book. Clear step-by-step instructions plus scientific explanations and descriptions of different fungi - plenty of tables, checklist, photos and recipes. * Charles Dowding, no-dig gardener and author *...just the ticket for anyone wanting to try the fun and interesting art of mushroom growing. * Chris Beytes, editor of GrowerTalks & Green Profit Magazine *An interesting, informative and inspiring read, everything you want to know. * Bob Flowerdew, author, BBC Radio & TV gardener *All the information you could ever need to grow your own delicious mushrooms in one super book. An essential reference for beginners and experienced growers alike. * Steve Ott, editor of Kitchen Garden magazine *This fascinating book takes Grow Your Own to a whole new level. Straightforward, interesting and rather fun, it is packed with possibilities and opens up fresh landscapes of taste to the home gardener. * Naomi Slade, gardening author & journalist *Table of ContentsTHE BASICS What are mushrooms and how do they grow? Wild, cultivated and medicinal mushrooms Mushroom cultivation through the ages Growing mushrooms at home HOW TO GROW MUSHROOMS AT HOME Which mushrooms are best for growing at home? Tools and equipment The growing medium or substrate Where to grow your mushrooms A step-by-step guide to growing mushrooms Tips for healthy mushroom growth Harvesting, storing and preserving mushrooms 12-month plan THE BEST MUSHROOMS FOR GROWING AT HOME Pearl oyster Indian oyster Golden oyster Pink oyster King oyster Shiitake Poplar / velvet pioppino Wine cap / garden giant / king stropharia Sheathed woodtuft Nameko Enoki / velvet shank / winter mushroom Lion’s mane / monkey head Beech mushroom / shimeji Button mushroom Parasol Wood ear / jelly ear Shaggy ink cap Reishi / linghzi RESOURCES Growing kits, supplies and further information Index

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Book SynopsisThe 4th edition of this book provides laboratory staff and clinicians with a quick benchtop reference on the identification and antifungal susceptibility of human and animal fungal infections. It contains descriptions of all the major medical fungal pathogens, 179 species from 109 genera. This updated edition includes new and revised descriptions and he authors have reconciled current morphological descriptions and name changes with more recent genetic data. The most common fungal species are described, including members of the yeasts, mucoromycetes, conidial moulds, dimorphic pathogens, and dermatophytes. The book features:updates to taxonomy and fungal names.more than 350 colour photographs. antifungal susceptibility profiles, including for new drugs where available.methods of identification including molecular and/or MALDI-ToF mass spectroscopy.This handy reference is essential for laboratory staff and clinicians dealing with the identification and management of human and animal fungal infections, researchers in medical microbiology and mycology laboratories.

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Book SynopsisMolecular mycology has been playing a pivotal role in 21st century. It is emerging with full impact. It is multi-disciplinary and includes molecular markers, recombinant DNA techniques, cloning, phylogeny and bioinformatics. Varying in application of concepts, practice, scale, style and substance, molecular mycology is amongst the latest globalising frontiers of the corporate world. This branch is being regarded as a core subject in many colleges and universities. In the book, various topics on molecular mycology are uniquely combined to provide a complete overview of the subject. The book addresses the role of molecular and bioinformatics tools in solving the problems of identification of fungi and discusses current trends in Molecular Mycology.

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Book SynopsisStinkhorns, puffballs, the corpse finder, deadly Galerina, Satan''s bolete, birch conks, black mold, the old man of the woods - the world of fungi is infinitely varied and not a little weird. Now, in Mr. Bloomfield''s Orchard, Nicholas Money introduces readers to a dazzling array of fungi, from brewer''s yeast and Penicillium to the highly lethal death cap. We learn of Madurella, which can erode bones until they look moth-eaten; Cordyceps, which wracks insects with convulsions, kills them, then sends a stalk out of the insect''s head to release more infectious spores; and Claviceps, the poisonous ergot fungus, which causes hallucinations. Money also showcases the lives of famed mycologists - including Reginald Buller who wore horse blinders as he walked to work, the better to study luminescent fungi in his dark lab, and Charles Tulasne, the Audubon of fungi, whose illustrations of specimens border on art. And he recounts his own childhood introduction to fungi in Mr. Bloomfield''s orchTrade ReviewA companionable foray into the realm of stinkhorns, black mold, yeast, and even Malassezia, the dandruff-related fungus that Head & Shoulders shampoo is designed to combat. Money is an English-born mycologist who has spent his life uncovering the secrets and lore of fungi, including varieties that thrive in solid granite, feed on human flesh, assist in crime-scene investigations, and, as in the case of a particular armillaria covering twenty-two hundred acres in Oregon, grow to become the largest organisms on earth. * The New Yorker *A forest carpeted with mushrooms; dandruff; athlete's foot; and killer diseases that attack the lungs and nervous system all come under Money's expert scrutiny as he reveals the realm of fungi in all its amazing diversity. Assuredly fascinating and highly entertaining, Money's chronicle boasts an inimitable style that mixes up factbased information and creative analogies. Stories of scientists such as A. H. R. Bullet, who recorded his discoveries in countless volumes, together with Money's curious observations * such as his attentive look at black mold growing on window frames and contemplation of the realities of flesh-penetrating organisms that do great bodily harmkeep things lively.... Definitely for science devotees who appreciate rollicking good humor.Booklist *Money's writing is accommodating and personal, with occasional chummy asides. Mr. Bloomfield's Orchard can be recommended to all nature lovers, regardless of background, who want to know more about fungi. * Nature *Mr. Bloomfield's Orchard drives home the fundamental lesson of biology: life is weird. Fungi and animals are kissing cousins on the tree of life, and yet it would be hard to imagine creatures more alien and bizarre than the mushrooms and molds that Nicholas Money introduces us to. Best of all, he introduces them with wit and insight, making his book a pleasure. * Carl Zimmer, author of Parasite Rex and Evolution: The Triumph of an Idea *A book for anyone who has ever marveled at a mushroom in the lawn, or shuddered at a tale of intractable fungal infection. Fungi are Nik Moneys passion, and he presents them with the empathy of the naturalist and the erudition of the scholar. At once informative and entertaining, he has produced a splendid read. * Franklin M. Harold, author of The Way of the Cell *Every major group of living organisms has its own fascination and enticement, although some of us reckon this to be particularly true for the fungi. Money's book substantiates this point with clarity, wisdom, and elegance. To be savored by beginners and experts alike, this book is a safe-conduct to the world of fungal biology and the manifold roles that fungi play in human affairs. * Elio Schaechter, Author, In the Company of Mushrooms *A witty and wonderful book. In lively prose, Nik Money tells of tramping through the woods in search of mold hermaphrodites, or to stick thermometers into wild mushrooms so as to measure their internal temperature. He also presents lurid descriptions of fungal diseases. The enzymatic vomit of one species can make your hair fall out; the cells of another species cement scalp grease into dandruff. Spores of a fungus that loves bird droppings can get into your lungs and turn your body into soup. I've never read better descriptions of the complicated sex lives and life cycles of fungal pathogens. This book should be required reading for anyone fascinated by the natural world. * Joan W. Bennett, Editor-in-Chief of Mycologia *Table of Contents1: Offensive Phalli and Frigid Caps 2: Insidious Killers 3: What Lies Beneath 4: Metamorphosis 5: The Odd Couple 6: Ingold's Jewels 7: Siren Songs 8: Angels of Death 9: Mr. Bloomfield's Orchard Notes Index

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Book SynopsisA practical reference on the physical and chemical factors and processes behind the functioning of fungi. This revised edition summarizes the field of fungal physiology from a dynamic, experimental viewpoint.Table of ContentsChemistry of the Fungal Cell. Molecular Architecture. Growth. Chemical Requirements for Growth. Nutrient Acquisition: Digestion and Transport. The Physical Environment and Growth. Primary Metabolism. Secondary (Special) Metabolism. Regulation of Metabolism. Mating and Meiosis. Spore Development. Spore Dormancy and Germination. Fungicides. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book identifies all the species one is likely to encounter, with extensive information on their structural features, distribution, and ecological associations. Superbly illustrated, including keys, it is an introduction to their biology as well as a field guide. This book is only available through print on demand. All interior art is black and white.

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