The Hidden Kingdom of Fungi

Name: The Hidden Kingdom of Fungi
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780702265792
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Exploring the microscopic world around us

By Keith Seifert

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The Hidden Kingdom of Fungi by Keith Seifert offers a fascinating exploration into the world of fungi, highlighting their essential roles in ecosystems, human health, and industry. The book delves into the biology and ecology of fungi, showcasing their diverse functions from soil enrichment to antibiotic production, revealing their often-overlooked importance in the natural world. Through engaging storytelling, Seifert provides a deeper understanding of how fungi impact our everyday lives.
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You might enjoy this fascinating exploration if you're intrigued by the mysterious world of fungi and their impact on ecosystems and human life. This book delves into the essential role fungi play in the environment, offering insights into their ecology and their often-overlooked contributions to biodiversity and technology. It's a captivating read for those with an interest in science, nature, and the hidden wonders of the natural world.

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An enthralling look at our relationship with fungi, from an author who has spent more than forty years studying them on five continents.

Fungi are essential to all life on Earth, yet fungal diseases and toxins 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, to adding umami flavour 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 forests to profile the fungi that inhabit our environments. Drawing from the latest research, he explains where fungi came from and how yeasts, lichens, and moulds have evolved and adapted over millions of years.

The Hidden Kingdom of Fungi urges us to better understand our relationship with fungi, while revealing their world in all its beautiful complexity.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702265792

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 August 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 227.0mm

Weight: 370g

Pages: 288

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Education & Reference Keith Seifert Non-Fiction Penguin Books Science & Nature

About the Author

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.