Field mycologists have a deep understanding of the morphological traits of basidiospores
with regard to taxonomical classification. But often the increasing evidence that these traits …

The Agaricales is the largest and most diverse order of mushroom-forming Basidiomycota,
with over 100 natural groups recognized in recent Fungal Tree of Life studies. Most agarics …

The breadth and depth of understanding of many areas concerning basidiomycetes has
increased dramatically since the premier publication of Frankland et al., Decomposer …

Bacteria, play an important role in the functioning of lignocellulose-degrading
basidiomycetes. They can have a negative effect on fungal growth and activity as they are …

Among the first documented studies on the chemistry of fungal natural products were
descriptions of quinoid pigments, ie, the L-tyrosine-and L-phenylalaninederived …

Homobasidiomycetes include the mushroomforming fungi and related taxa. Over 13 000
species of homobasidiomycetes have been described, which is equal to approximately 23 …

Morphological identification of edible mushrooms can sometimes prove troublesome,
because phenotypic variation in fungi can be affected by substrate and environmental …

This is the second, enlarged edition of the book first published in 1995 under the title Edible
mushrooms of Tanzania. The new edition includes more edible fungi and wood-decaying …

Fungi play many roles in different ecosystems. The precise identification of fungi is important
in different aspects. Historically, they were identified based on morphological characteristics …

Besides plants and animals, the Fungi kingdom describes several species characterized by
various forms and applications. They can be found in all habitats and play an essential role …