Mushrooms: A Natural and Cultural History
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| Rating | : | 4.71 (851 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 178023743X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Because these colonies decompose organic matter, they are of extraordinary ecological value and have a huge effect on the health of the environment. Money tells the stories of the eccentric pioneers of mycology, delights in culinary powerhouses like porcini and morels, and considers the value of medicinal mushrooms. Mushrooms hold a peculiar place in our culture: we love them and despise them, fear them and misunderstand them. In this book, Nicholas P. As Money explains, mushrooms are not self-contained organisms like animals and plants. Rather, they are the fruiting bodies of large—sometimes extremely large—colonies of mycelial threads that spread underground and permeate rotting vegetation. This book takes us on a tour of the cultural and scientific importance of mushrooms, from the enchanted forests of folklore to the role of these fungi in sustaining life on earth. . These strange organisms hold great symbolism in our myths and legends. From sustaining plant growth and spinning the carbon cycle to causing hay fever and affecting the weather, mushrooms affect just about everything we do. Whether they have populated the landscapes of fairytales, lent splendid umami to our dishes, or steered us into deep
“Money has done it again! Mushrooms is a masterful overview of mycology, written with clarity, wit, and affection. I know I do.”. There simply is no better review of the subject out there. Mycophiles and gardeners–really, anyone who seeks to understand nature in a deeper way—will appreciate this excellent book