The fifth kingdom : an introduction to mycology

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 and baking to health and disease. Introduction -- Kingdoms, Classification, Nomenclature, And Biodiversity -- A Mixed Bag : Protozoan 'pseudofungi'--kingdom Protozoa (the So-called Slime Moulds--phyla Myxostelida, Dictyostelida, Labyrinthulida, Plasmodiophorida); Pseudofungi--kingdom Chromista : Phyla Hyphochytriomycota And Oomycota; True Fungi--kingdom Eumycota : Phylum 1 Chytridiomycota, Phylum 2 Blastocladiomycota, Phylum 3 Neocallimastigomycota -- Eumycotan Fungi--the Mainstream And Others : Phylum 4 Zygomycota, Phylum 5 Glomeromycota, Phylum 6 Microsporidia -- Kingdom Eumycota (true Fungi), Subkingdom Dikarya : Phylum 7 Ascomycota--the Ascomycetes -- Kingdom Eumycota (true Fungi) : Subkingdom Dikarya (fungi With A Dikaryophase); Phylum 8 Basidiomycota : The Basidiomycetes; Subphyla : Agaricomycotina, Pucciniomycotina, Ustilaginomycotina -- Yeasts--compact Polyphyletic Extremophile Fungi -- Lichens--dual (or Even Triple) Extremophile Organisms -- Spore Dispersal In Fungi--airborne Spores And Allergy -- Fungal Physiology And Metabolism -- Fungal Genetics--mendelian And Molecular -- Fungal Ecology -- Fungal Diseases Of Crops And Trees -- Fungicides--several Generations--more Needed -- Fungi As Agents Of Biological Control -- Fungi Exploiting Microscopic Animals -- Mutualistic Symbioses Between Animals And Fungi -- Mycorrhizas--mutualistic Plant-fungus Symbioses -- Fungi As Food--mycophagy -- Fungi In Food Processing -- Food Spoilage By Fungi And How To Prevent It -- Mycotoxins In Food And Feed -- Poisonous And Hallucinogenic Mushrooms -- Medical Mycology -- Commercial Exploitation Of Fungal Metabolites And Mycelia -- But How Do You Actually Do Mycology? And How Can You Earn A Living Doing It? Bryce Kendrick. A Focus Book--title Page Verso. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. This new edition of The Fifth Kingdom has been updated to reflect the most recent developments in mycology, including the field's adoption of a new taxonomical framework for fungi as a whole, and the latest advances in molecular genetics. The chapter on fungicides has been updated to include new discoveries. The discussion of poisonous mushrooms has been revised to include newly recognized types (and treatments) of mushroom poisoning. Chapters on medical aspects of mycology and practical uses for fungi have been expanded. Entirely new chapters—on applications of mycological training, among other topics—are all written with Kendrick's characteristic clarity, warmth, and humor—the qualities that have helped establish The Fifth Kingdom as one of the best, and most engaging, introductions to mycology. Now in full color , and offering a wealth of new illustrations, this edition also provides readers with access to Bryce Kendrick's extensive online collection of photographs, charts, and other visual resources. "Now in full color and offering a wealth of new illustrations, the 4th edition of The Fifth Kingdom has been updated to reflect the most recent developments in mycology, including the field's adoption of a new taxonomical framework for fungi as a whole, and the latest advances in molecular genetics. The chapter on fungicides has been updated to include new discoveries. The discussion of poisonous mushrooms has been revised to include newly recognized types (and treatments) of mushroom poisoning. Chapters on medical aspects of mycology and practical uses for fungi have been expanded. Entirely new chapters—on applications of mycological training, among other topics—are all written with Kendrick’s characteristic clarity, warmth, and humor—the qualities that have helped establish The Fifth Kingdom as one of the best, and most engaging, introductions to mycology."-- Provided by publisher