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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for the First Edition:"The style of The Fungi shows that the authors are all experienced teachers, with skills of how to present material in a readable and attractive way...In summary, start using this in your courses if you are not already doing so - it is one of the best two tools around at this time" --David L. Hawksworth for Mycological Research, March 2003"...fills a gap between many textbooks of microbiology, biochemistry, genetics and ecology through covering topics specific to mycology that they often omit." --Meriel Jones for Microbiology Today, May 2002
Table of Contents1. Diversity2. Cell biology and development3. Spore production, discharge and dispersal4. Genetics – variation, sexuality and evolution 5. Physiology and adaptation6. Molecular ecology7. Interactions with autotrophs – mutualisms8. Interactions with autotrophs – pathogens 9. Interactions with humans and other animals10. Interactions between fungi and other microbes11. Global change12. Biotechnology