A class of their own: Fungi

Book Language : English ISBN : 9780778753759, 9780778753896 Author : Judy Wearing Publisher : Crabtree Publishing Publication date :  2010 Pages : 48

This interesting book features an examination of the four major groups of fungi: yeasts, toadstools, chytrids, and bread molds. Special sections explore varieties that feed on dead and decaying matter, parasites, and species that form relationships with other species. Case histories involving fungi include penicillin and the fight against disease, and genetically modified (GM) products in food technology.