The Hidden Kingdom of Fungi
Exploring the microscopic world around us
$31.04
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
2 August 2022
Summary
Fungi are essential to all life on Earth, and yet fungal diseases lead to over one million deaths each year. How can we strike a better balance with our microbial cousins?
These remarkable microbes enrich our lives, from releasing the carbon in plants to producing life-changing medicine and adding umami flavor and B vitamins to our food. But not all fungi are good for us.
This compelling book from esteemed mycologist Keith Seifert ventures into our homes, bodies, farms, and fo…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780702265792 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0702265799 |
| Author: | Keith Seifert |
| Publisher: | University of Queensland Press |
| Imprint: | University of Queensland Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 2 August 2022 |
| Weight: | 370g |
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Keith Seifert
Keith Seifert spent more than forty years studying fungi on five continents. At Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, he did research on microscopic fungi from farms, forests, food, and the built environment, to reduce toxins and diseases affecting plants and animals. He was president of the International Mycological Association, an executive editor of Mycologia, and associate editor of several other scientific journals. He lives near Ottawa, Canada.
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