Slayers, Saviors, Servants and Sex: An Exposé of Kingdom Fungi

In this highly entertaining book, mycologist David Moore presents in a fascinating and lively way a guide to the fungal kingdom. He explores their role in food and agriculture and their dual role as infectious agents and providers of the most potent antibiotics. He also explores their fascinating evolutionary origins and shows us how life would not be possible without them. Throughout, the book relates interesting stories such as the Irish Potato famine and the discovery of penicillin. Anyone interested in biology and the natural world will find this an enjoyable and informative read.

Author: David Moore
Publisher: Springer
Published: 12/21/2000
Pages: 175
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9780387950983
ISBN10: 0387950982
BISAC Categories:
- Science | Life Sciences | Botany
- Science | Life Sciences | Microbiology
- Nature | Plants | Flowers

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