Fungi of Australia [OP] (Plant Science / Horticulture)

Volume 1B presents a collection of thirteen essays providing a review of present knowledge, with references to the wider literature. Together they show just how much is already known of the vital role fungi play in our world. More importantly, they signpost the major gaps in our knowledge, and indicate the necessity of continuing (and accelerating) research in Australian mycology. The essays cover:Freshwater fungiMarine fungiPlant parasitic fungi Associations between arthropods and fungGut-inhabiting fungi of Australian herbivoresMycoses and macrofungal poisoning of domestic and native animalsFungi as a food resource for mammals in AustraliaAboriginal knowledge and use of fungiMacrofungi toxic to humansFungi and mycotoxins in foodsHuman mycoses