Uniquely modern textbook providing a broad, all-round understanding of fungal biology and the biological systems to which fungi contribute.

The rhythm of life on Earth includes several strong themes contributed by Kingdom Fungi. So why are fungi ignored when theorists ponder the origin of life? Cast

A thoroughly updated second edition, providing aspiring mycologists with an all-embracing view of the kingdom fungi.

A systematic and mathematically accessible introductory text explaining cell functions through the engineering principles of robust devices.

"This new edition of the universally acclaimed and widely used textbook on fungal biology has been completely rewritten, drawing directly on the authors' resear