St. Paul, Minn (June 2015)—APS PRESS announces a new mycology reference and textbook that provides critical information on all major groups of fungi found throughout the world’s tropical regions.
This new and important book, titled Introduction to Mycology in the Tropics, offers thorough coverage of Basidiomycota, Ascomycota, lichens, further groups of true fungi, Straminipila (Heterokonta), and slime molds found in the world’s tropical regions—including their etymology, systematics, geographical distribution, ecology, morphology, life cycles, biochemical aspects, and their importance to humans.
In total, roughly 1,000 fungi and fungus-like organisms are covered in this comprehensive book written by Dr. Meike Piepenbring, an internationally recognized expert who has taught tropical mycology for nearly 20 years, as well as written more than 100 articles and book chapters on the subject. Producing Spanish and English editions simultaneously is a first for APS PRESS and was made possible with the help of multiple financial sponsors.
While the book’s title suggests that those with backgrounds in tropical mycology will find it useful, this book provides basic knowledge on fungal diversity for academics, professionals, and enthusiasts in any branch of mycology. It enables users to recognize fungal groups in the field, analyze cellular structures, and understand the ecological importance of fungi.
Introduction to Mycology in the Tropics provides a range of features that make this book that are both informational and user friendly:
- Chapters are logically organized according to the systematic classification of fungi
- Easy-to-read call-out boxes feature special topics of interest
- More than 500 images, drawings, and diagrams offer stunning visual coverage of tropical fungi, their interactions with insects and other animals, and plant disease symptoms caused by these fungi
- Diagrams of significant fungal species’ life cycles—some presented for the first time in a didactically suitable format—help readers understand the dynamics and complexity fungi’s development
- Tables offer critical details on phytopathologically important fungi
- Added insights on fungi important to humans, including edible and poisonous mushrooms, medicinally important fungi, and other active compounds
- Up-to-date systematic concepts and taxonomic names
Comprehensive reference sections, a detailed glossary, and a comprehensive index to stimulate further reading
This comprehensive book also applies to a wide range of disciplines outside of mycology, including phytopathology, medicine, naturalism, ecology, botany, zoology, chemistry, biotechnology, and food engineering.
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Book Specifications and Data
English Edition: ©2015; 8.5” × 11” hardcover; 366 pages; 211 figures; 4 pounds; ISBN 978-0-89054-459-4
Spanish Edition: ©2015; 8.5” × 11” hardcover; 366 pages; 211 figures; 4 pounds; ISBN 978-0-89054-456-3
This title is published by The American Phytopathological Society (APS) and can be purchased from APS PRESS. The English-language version is $189 plus S&H. The Spanish-language version is $99.
Review copies of Introduction to Mycology in the Tropics are available. If you are interested in reviewing this book for your publication and can forward a copy of the published review within six months of receiving the book, please send your request with details of your publication to Dawn Wuest.
NOTE: Digital artwork of the book’s cover is available by contacting Dawn Wuest using the contact information provided. Please specify if the artwork will be used for print or electronic media.
- The book’s many examples derived from original research, historical accounts, articles, and other sources from himself and his colleagues.
