Mycorrhizal Mushroom Literature

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	Mycorrhizal Symbiosis	S. E. Smith & D. J. Read	Mycorrhizal fungi exist in symbiosis with the root systems of plants and trees, increasing their water and nutrient uptake and protecting them from disease. This second edition of the definitive scholarly work on the science of mycorrhizal fungi is fully updated and revised. Topics include separate accounts of major mycorrhizal types, in-depth analysis of the evolution and development of mycorrhizae and expanded investigation into diversity of form and function within major mycorrhizal types. This is the book on the role of mycorrhizal fungi in the ecosystem! 605 pages, hardcover.	1800
	Ectomycorrhizal Fungi: Key Genera in Profile	John W. G. Cairney	Mycorrhizae - the symbiosis between plants and fungi - play a key role in plant life. This book reviews for the first time the current knowledge of 15 individual genera of ectomycorrhizal fungi. It is unique in that each chapter is dedicated to a single fungal genus, each written by internationally recognized experts on the respective fungal genera, and it thus is an invaluable reference source for researchers, students and practitioners in the fields of mycorrhizal biology, mycology, forestry, plant sciences and soil biology. 370 pages, hardcover.	4500
	Arbuscular Mycorrhizas: Physiology and Function	Yoram Kapulnik and David D. Douds	This text provides a structured compilation of reviews of what is known about arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis. Topics were selected to cover major steps in the life cycle of AM fungi (germination, signalling/recognition prior to colonization, and host regulation of colonization). Aspects of the physiological interaction within the root (regulation of host defenses, bidirectional transport of nutrients, modification of gene expression, and carbon metabolism) are then discussed. The focus then widens to effects of the mycorrhiza upon the whole plant (nutrition, water relations, reproduction, and resistance to disease), and expands further to essential aspects of the role of AM fungi in soil ecology (soil aggregation, and interactions with other soil microbes). Leaders in the field present critical reviews and point toward areas for future research. This volume should be helpful for both researchers in the field and those interested in a thorough knowledge of this symbiosis. 384 pages, Hardcover.	2800
	Mycorrhizal Technology in Agriculture: From Genes to Bioproducts	S. Gianinazzi, H. Schuepp, K. Hasselwandter, J. M. Barea	Arbuscular Mycorrhiza (AM) is the most common mycorrhizal type involved in agricultural systems. AM is the most widespread plant root symbiosis, and the fungi involved (Glomales) are known to promote plant growth and health by acting as biofertilizers, bioprotectors and bioregulators. The main aim of this book is to provide readers with theoretical and applied knowledge essential for the use of AM fungi in improving plant health and fitness, production of high quality food and in conservation of natural resources. The different chapters target understanding the role of AM fungi in sustainable crop production, discussing ways to improve biological equilibria between microorganisms in the mycorrhizosphere, analysing genetic, physiological, cellular and molecular bases of AM functioning and establishing technologies for inoculum production, according to the regulatory guidelines for application. 368 pages, hardcover.	2500
	The Ecology of Mycorrhizae	Michael F. Allen	A great many terrestrial plants live in close association with fungi. The features of this association, which is known as mycorrhiza, are those of a mutualistic symbiosis. Almost all plants from mycorrhizae whereby the fungus provides soil resources to the plant in exchange for energy provided by the plant. The symbiosis means greater productivity under stress for the plant and a steady energy supply for the fungus. This book addresses the diverse and complex ways in which mycorrhizae affect the mechanism for plant survival as individuals and populations, for community structure and functioning. An evolutionary/ecological approach is used to describe how and under what conditions mycorrhizal symbioses range from managing natural and agricultural lands to biotechnological processes that enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability. The Ecology of Mycorrhizae will be an invaluable book, applicable to all levels of theoretical and applied research in agronomy, botany, ecology, environmental microbiology, and plant pathology. 196 pages, Softcover.	800
	Taming the Truffle: The History, Lore, and Science of the Ultimate Mushroom	Gordan Brown and Ian R. Hall	Whether the world's best truffles are found in Piedmont or Perigord inspires impassioned debate, but the effects of dwindling supply and insatiable demand for the elusive, ultimate mushroom are unquestionable: prices through the roof, intrigue and deception, and ever more intensive efforts to cultivate. The secrets of when, how, and where to collect truffles have benn passed from generation to generation since ancient times, but artificial cultivation remains the holy grail. Here in the most comprehensive practical treatment of the gastronomic treasure to date, the art and science of the high-stakes pursuit come together. Their enthusiasm and expertise leavened with wry humor, the authors explore the newest techniques; they describe the commercial species in detail along with their host plants, natural habitats, cultivation and mintenance, pests and diseases, and harvesting with pigs, dogs, truffle flies, and even the electronic nose. Pursuit of the fungus that costs more than gold is not for the faint of heart nor for those in a hurry, as under ideal conditions, truffle production in artificial truffieres can begin after three years but results may not be seen until a decade after planting, and maximum yields not for another decade still. So there is time to read and prepare, and no better source than this one. 224 pages, Hardcover.	700

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