A Century of Mycology
Cambridge University Press, 5/2/1996
EAN 9780521570565, ISBN10: 0521570565
Hardcover, 412 pages, 23.2 x 15.6 x 2.4 cm
Language: English
British mycologists have had a major impact worldwide. Commemorating the centenary of the British Mycological Society, founded in 1896, this book gives an account of the British contribution to mycology, both at professional and amateur level. A variety of distinguished British and American authors give an authoritative commentary on the state of mycology, and on potential future developments in fields in which British mycologists made important breakthroughs. The book is introduced by an overview of the British contribution and personal views on pioneering work on aquatic hyphomycetes, tropical mycology and the amateur contribution. Later review articles treat a number of subjects in depth such as physiology, systematics, ecology, chemistry and mapping. This unique book will be of great interest to all professional and amateur mycologists in both research and teaching.
List of contributors
Preface
1. A century of British mycology John Webster
2. My involvement with aquatic hyphomycetes C. T. Ingold
3. Advances in tropical mycology initiated by British mycologists D. N. Pegler
4. The amateur contribution within the Society Roy Watling
5. The hypha
unifying thread of the fungal kingdom Salomon Bartnicki-Garcia
6. Conidiogenesis, classification and correlation B. C. Sutton
7. The flagellated fungal spore Melvin S. Fuller
8. Interconnectedness and individualism in fungal mycelia Alan D. M. Rayner
9. Fungal secondary metabolism
regulation and functions Arnold L. Demain
10. The nature and extent of mutualism in the mycorrhizal symbiosis D. J. Read
11. Lichens and the environment M. R. D. Seaward
12. Recording and mapping fungi D. W. Minter
Index.
'The book succeeds in its aim of forming a permanent record of achievements in mycology in Britain and overseas over the last 100 years, and in setting the scene for the next 100.' Graham Gooday, SGM Quarterly '... most enjoyable and valuable.' Colin Tudge, Biologist '... a valuable addition to every mycological library.' M. Repcak, Thaiszia Journal of Botany