ATLAS OF WOOD-DECAYING FUNGI AND BRACKET FUNGI

Discover the fascinating world of wood-decaying fungi with this comprehensive atlas! Ideal for both beginners and experienced mycologists, this guide takes you on a journey through the realm of fungi that play a key role in forest ecosystems. Learn the secrets of their lives, identify species, and understand their importance to nature.

• Descriptions of 200 species of wood-decaying fungi that cause wood decay.
• Division into two groups: bracket fungi and other wood-decaying fungi.
• Detailed characteristics of the appearance of fruiting bodies and the type of sporulation.
• Information on the occurrence and importance of individual species.
• Information on the type of rot caused by fungi.
• Information on species protection and threat status.
• Over 900 photographs showing various stages of fungal development.

The Atlas of Wood-Decaying Fungi is an indispensable tool for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge of these fascinating organisms. The book contains descriptions of 200 species of wood-decaying fungi that cause wood decay. The descriptions are presented in alphabetical order of the Polish names of fungi, divided into two groups. The first part presents species that produce more or less durable fruiting bodies in the form of bracket fungi, belonging to the phylum Basidiomycota. The second part presents other wood-decaying fungi that produce fruiting bodies visible to the naked eye, sometimes small and usually not durable, systematically belonging to both Basidiomycota and Ascomycota.

The characteristics of the species include the appearance of fruiting bodies, as well as the type of sporulation, information on the occurrence and importance of the species, with particular emphasis on the type of rot they cause. It also contains information on the species protection of fungi and their status, the threat category according to the Red List of Plants and Fungi of Poland. Attention is also paid to poisonous species. The descriptions are accompanied by photos of the most common forms of fruiting bodies of individual species in various stages of development, taking into account their intraspecific variability. In total, the book contains over 900 photographs. This atlas is intended for people interested in nature, and especially all aspects of fungi.

Multico Publishing House is a renowned publisher of popular science literature, specializing in publications in the fields of nature, biology and ecology. Their books are characterized by high substantive quality, rich graphics and accessible language, which makes them appreciated by both specialists and amateurs. The Atlas of Wood-Decaying Fungi is another proof of the publisher's commitment to popularizing knowledge about the natural world.