{"product_id":"the-fungi-sarah-c-watkinson-9780123820341","title":"The Fungi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Fungi\u003c\/i\u003e, Third Edition, offers a comprehensive and thoroughly integrated treatment of the biology of the fungi. This modern synthesis highlights the scientific foundations that continue to inform mycologists today, as well as recent breakthroughs and the formidable challenges in current research. \u003ci\u003eThe Fungi\u003c\/i\u003e combines a wide scope with the depth of inquiry and clarity offered by three leading fungal biologists. The book describes the astonishing diversity of the fungi, their complex life cycles, and intriguing mechanisms of spore release. The distinctive cell biology of the fungi is linked to their development as well as their metabolism and physiology. One of the great advances in mycology in recent decades is the recognition of the vital importance of fungi in the natural environment. Plants are supported by mycorrhizal symbioses with fungi, are attacked by other fungi that cause plant diseases, and are the major decomposers of their dead tissues. Fungi also engage in supportive and harmful interactions with animals, including humans. They are major players in global nutrient cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is written for undergraduates and graduate students, and will also be useful for professional biologists interested in familiarizing themselves with specific topics in fungal biology. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sarah C. Watkinson, Lynne Boddy, Nicholas Money\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0123820340\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780123820341\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Academic Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/24\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 466\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 7.40w x 1.00d","brand":"Sarah C. Watkinson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44566863642879,"sku":"9780123820341","price":90.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f3cc2036-ad38-4139-8053-52cea349359b.jpg?v=1701374778","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-fungi-sarah-c-watkinson-9780123820341","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}