Encyclopaedia of Fungi/edited by A.M. Bagulia. New
Delhi, Anmol Pub., 2008, 4 Vols., xxxvi, 1216 p., (set).
ISBN 81-261-3526-4.
Encyclopaedia of Fungi/edited by A.M. Bagulia. New
Delhi, Anmol Pub., 2008, 4 Vols., xxxvi, 1216 p., (set).
ISBN 81-261-3526-4.
Contents: Vol. I: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Study of fungi. 3. Structure and organisation. 4. Qualitative features. 5. The Pathogens. Bibliography. Index.
Vol. II: Preface. 1. The Phenomena. 2. Different phases. 3. Respiration and fermentation. 4. Various contents. 5. Impact on human-beings and plants. Bibliography. Index.
Vol. III: Preface. 1. Diseases caused by fungi. 2. Diseases affecting human-beings. 3. Diseases affecting plants. 4. Morphology and anatomy of fungi. Bibliography. Index.
Vol. IV: Preface. 1. Control by fungi. 2. Various facets. 3. Biological features. 4. Medicinal utility. Bibliography. Index.
"Fungi are a kingdom of Eukaryotic Organisms. The fungi are heterotrophic organisms characterised by a chintinous cell wall, and in majority of species, filamentous growth as multicellular hyphae forming a mycelium; while some fungal species grow as single cell. Sexual and asexual reproduction is via pores, often produced on specialised structures or in fruiting bodies. For example, yeasts, moulds, and mushrooms are fungi. Fungi are found all over the world, and grow in a wide range of habitats, including desert. Most fungi grow in terrestrial environments, but several species occur only in aquatic habitats. Fungi along with bacteria are the primary decomposers of organic matter in almost all terrestrial ecosystems, worldwide.
This eminent work covers all perfect and realistic features of fungi in an interesting manner. This work is bound to create new waves in the discipline." (jacket)