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“...a superb example of the informative synergy that can be achieved when words and illustrations are combined. Reasonably priced at $99, this dictionary should find a home in the offices, laboratories or departmental/university libraries wherever advanced mycology courses/research exist.”-- Journal of Phytopathology

The Illustrated Dictionary of Mycology contains definitions and etymological derivations of over 3,800 mycology terms. This up-to-date reference book enables users to understand the technical terms used in the field of mycology and effectively communicate with colleagues.

This beautifully bound hardcover dictionary is easy to use and will be helpful to plant scientists and students at all levels. It features abundant illustrations or photographs inserted near appropriate terms. Each entry is accompanied by a reference to one or more fungi species related to the particular term. A taxonomic outline of the taxa is provided to help those unfamiliar with the grouping of any particular genus. This substantial volume also includes several broader biological terms encountered in mycological literature.


 2000; 8 1/2" x 11" hardcover; 448 pages; 1322 black and white illustrations; ISBN 0-89054-257-0; (4 pounds)

“…authoritative, comprehensive and destined to become a classic in mycological literature. What a fortunate fate for professionals and devotees of the fungi! This reference work is highly recommended for plant scientist, academic and research libraries, and institutions studying fungi.”

-- E-STREAMS
 

“…provides an extremely useful key to technical terms used in systematic mycology. It should throw a lifeline to many a student and non-specialist trying to translate descriptive terms into recognizable English.”

-- CABI Bioscience

“The texts are easy to read, exact and rather detailed…will certainly become a standard handbook for all people dealing with fungi.”

-- Czech Mycology

“This book should be accessible to every student and should sit quite comfortable on the shelf of the professional as well.” -- Australian Plant Pathology

Table of Contents
Preface; Preface to the Spanish Edition; Introduction; Abbreviations and symbols; Illustrated dictionary; Outline of classification of included taxa; Bibliography; Credit of photographs and drawings.
Spanish version available.

42570$99.00