Description
Join the hunt for one of the most sought-after mushroom marvels---the elusive morel Michael Kuo offers an engaging survey of a diverse group of fungi whose fruiting bodies are among the most prized edible mushrooms. Morels is a lavishly illustrated poem that will be relished by amateur and professional mycologists alike.
---Nicholas P. Money, author of Mr. Bloomfield's Orchard: The Mysterious World of Mushrooms, Molds, and Mycologists Filled to the brim with information about the science and sport of finding, identifying, and savoring these world-renowned fungi, Morels is a far-ranging, reader-friendly book about one of America's most popular and passionately pursued outdoor activities. Author Michael Kuo brings years of morel-hunting experience to Morels, delivering detailed information in an engaging, readable style to seasoned morel hunters and beginners alike. Morels includes extensive information on the art of hunting morels and on current scientific knowledge regarding these delectable fungi. In addition, Kuo compiles easy-to-understand information on the latest scientific research into morels, from studies into how they grow to DNA-based classification of species. With over two hundred color photographs.
Author: Michael Kuo
Publisher: University of Michigan Regional
Published: 10/01/2005
Pages: 216
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.46lbs
Size: 10.04h x 7.10w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9780472030361
ISBN10: 0472030361
BISAC Categories:
- Nature | Plants | Mushrooms
---Nicholas P. Money, author of Mr. Bloomfield's Orchard: The Mysterious World of Mushrooms, Molds, and Mycologists Filled to the brim with information about the science and sport of finding, identifying, and savoring these world-renowned fungi, Morels is a far-ranging, reader-friendly book about one of America's most popular and passionately pursued outdoor activities. Author Michael Kuo brings years of morel-hunting experience to Morels, delivering detailed information in an engaging, readable style to seasoned morel hunters and beginners alike. Morels includes extensive information on the art of hunting morels and on current scientific knowledge regarding these delectable fungi. In addition, Kuo compiles easy-to-understand information on the latest scientific research into morels, from studies into how they grow to DNA-based classification of species. With over two hundred color photographs.
Author: Michael Kuo
Publisher: University of Michigan Regional
Published: 10/01/2005
Pages: 216
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.46lbs
Size: 10.04h x 7.10w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9780472030361
ISBN10: 0472030361
BISAC Categories:
- Nature | Plants | Mushrooms
About the Author
Michael Kuo, an English teacher in Illinois, is the developer of mushroomexpert.com, a popular online resource for mushroom identification and morel hunting.