| Title:
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SLAYERS, SAVIORS, SERVANTS AND SEX
AN EXPOSE OF KINGDOM FUNGI |
| By: |
David Moore |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£57.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0387951016 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780387951010 |
| Publisher: |
SPRINGER-VERLAG NEW YORK INC. |
| Pub. date: |
21 December, 2000 |
| Edition: |
2001 ed. |
| Pages: |
175 |
| Description: |
A guide to the fungal kingdom. It explores their role in food and agriculture and their dual role as infectious agents and providers of the most potent antibiotics. It also explores their evolutionary origins and shows us how life would not be possible without them. It is suitable for those who are interested in biology and the natural world. |
| Synopsis: |
In this highly entertaining book, mycologist David Moore presents a fascinating and lively 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. |
| Illustrations: |
biography |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. |
| Returns: |
Returnable |