Introduction to the Study of Fungi, their Organography, Classification, and Distribution; for the use of Collectors

Abstract

AS a terminal group, the Fungi possess but little interest for those whose aim is to gain an insight into the general scheme of evolution of the plant-world. On the other hand, it may safely be asserted, without fear of contradiction, that no group of plants has better repaid the investigations of the specialist, as illustrated by the brilliant discoveries of De Bary, Brefeld, Ward, and others. The important part played by parasitic fungi in connection with numerous plant and animal diseases has of late years also attracted considerable attention, and with the exception of Great Britain, almost every civilised country in the world has one or more institutions specially devoted to the investigation of this branch of the subject.

Introduction to the Study of Fungi, their Organography, Classification, and Distribution; for the use of Collectors.

By M. C. Cooke Pp. iv. + 360. (London: Adam and Charles Black, 1895.)