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FUNGI (NN 96)

by Brian Spooner; Peter Roberts

Published by Collins. 1st. 2005

Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. New Naturalist series 96. Examining the often surprising roles fungi play in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and the impact of fungi on the human world, from forestry and agriculture to foods and pharmaceuticals. Green cloth boards, gilt title to spine. Colour photos. xi and 594 pages including index.

Very minor grubbiness to text block (barely visible) else a lovely copy! Pictorial dustwrapper is slightly grubby at edges (scuffing) and is NOT faded to spine (as is often the case).

ISBN: 0002201526
Stock no. 1829997

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Contents

  • 1. Neither Animals nor Plants
  • 2. Evolution and Diversity
  • 3. Agents of Decay
  • 4. Mycorrhizas: Promoters of Growth
  • 5. Partners and Providers
  • 6. Parasites and Predators
  • 7. Dispersal
  • 8. Grass and Grassland
  • 9. Trees and Woodland
  • 10. Dunes and Heathland
  • 11. Freshwater
  • 12. Marine and Salt Marsh
  • 13. Specialised Natural Habitats
  • 14. Manmade Habitats
  • 15. Fungi and Health
  • 16. Folklore and Traditional Use
  • 17. Food and Technology
  • 18. Conservation

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