An up-to-date survey of the development, anatomy, physiology and ecology of the lichens. Each chapter and appendix has bibliography.
An up-to-date survey of the development, anatomy, physiology and ecology of the lichens. Each chapter and appendix has bibliography.
"The book starts by looking at how lichens have been used throughout history in medicines, dyes, food and perfumes. It then goes on to describe what lichens are, and how they grow and reproduce. A detailed survey is then given of the range of habitats in which lichens can be fou…
The ubiquitous fungi are little known and vastly underappreciated. Yet, without them we wouldn't have bread, alcohol, cheese, tofu, or the unique flavors of mushrooms, morels, and truffles. We can't survive without fungi. Furthermore, cows and other ruminants would be rendered u…
First published in 1988: This easy-to-read handbook provides a comprehensive review of the current knowledge on lichens. The structure of lichens and their dual nature is explained, as well as the physiology of interaction of the symbionts. The way lichens reproduce and their ec…