Deacon, J. W.

Modern mycology / J.W. Deacon. - Third edition. - vi, 303 pages, illustrations, color plates, tables ; 25 cm

Rev. ed. of: Introduction to modern mycology. 2nd ed. 1984.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Structure and ultrastructure -- Fungal growth -- Differentiation -- Nutrition -- Metabolism -- Environmental conditions for growth and tolerance of extremes -- Genetics -- Spores, spore dormancy and spore dispersal -- Fungal decomposer communities -- Fungal interactions: mechanisms, relevance and practical exploitation -- Fungi as plant parasites -- Fungal parasites of humans, insects and nematodes -- Prevention and control of fungal growth.

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