The variety of the mycological world is far greater than most people
imagine. Tens of thousands of fungal species have been described and
many more are known only from the abundance of their genes in soil and
water. Fungi are hugely important as agents of wood decay in forests,
and, as parasites, they have caused the deaths of millions of people
by ravaging crops and reshaping natural ecosystems. Fungi perform a
variety of essential functions in ecosystems, and are important to
both agriculture and biotechnology. Their importance is now becoming
better appreciated among scientists, though there is much still to be
understood concerning their taxonomy and evolution. This Very Short
Introduction highlights the variety and extraordinary natures of
fungi, revealing the remarkable facts of fungal biology and the global
significance of these enchanting organisms. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very
Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains
hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized
books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our
expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and
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ISBN
9780191002595
Publisert
2019
Utgiver
Vendor
OUP Oxford
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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