The Gardener's Nightmare

Why these fungi aren't your friends

Just about every plant in the garden has a fungus associated with it. Many are beneficial mycorrhizas, others break down plant waste. But with over 70 per cent of plant diseases caused by fungi, they aren’t always a gardener’s friend.

From the not-so-sweet Honey Fungus to the many varieties of mildrew and rots, these are some of the species to watch out for...

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About the book

Fungi is everywhere we look: in a forest, under the sea, and in the kitchen. In this beautiful book, leading fungal biologists Professor Lynne Boddy and Dr Ali Ashby bring you closer to 300 species of mushrooms and lichens through fascinating facts, mushroom datasets, and detailed illustrations. Discover some of the fastest speeds in nature, specimens that glow in the dark, and fungi that clean up oil spills.

Fungi

Discover the fascinating stories behind some 300 species of fungi and understand the world of mushrooms like never befor...

£25.00