Slayers, Saviors, Servants and Sex

An Exposé of Kingdom Fungi

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Biological Sciences, Microbiology, Technology, Agriculture & Animal Husbandry
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Author: David Moore ISBN: 9781461301356
Publisher: Springer New York Publication: June 27, 2011
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: David Moore
ISBN: 9781461301356
Publisher: Springer New York
Publication: June 27, 2011
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

In this highly entertaining book, mycologist David Moore presents a fascinating and lively guide to the fungal kingdom. He explores their role in food and agriculture and their dual role as infectious agents and providers of the most potent antibiotics. He also explores their fascinating evolutionary origins and shows us how life would not be possible without them. Throughout, the book relates interesting stories such as the Irish Potato famine and the discovery of penicillin. Anyone interested in biology and the natural world will find this an enjoyable and informative read.

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In this highly entertaining book, mycologist David Moore presents a fascinating and lively guide to the fungal kingdom. He explores their role in food and agriculture and their dual role as infectious agents and providers of the most potent antibiotics. He also explores their fascinating evolutionary origins and shows us how life would not be possible without them. Throughout, the book relates interesting stories such as the Irish Potato famine and the discovery of penicillin. Anyone interested in biology and the natural world will find this an enjoyable and informative read.

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