Mushrooms, Humans and Nature in a Changing World: Perspectives from Ecological, Agricultural and Social Sciences (1st ed. 2020)

Synopsis

This book focuses on recent advances in our understanding of wild edible mycorrhizal fungi, truffle and mushrooms and their cultivation. In addition to providing fresh insights into various topics, e.g. taxonomy, ecology, cultivation and environmental impact, it also demonstrates the clear but fragile link between wild edible mushrooms and human societies. Comprising 17 chapters written by 41 experts from 13 countries on four continents, it enables readers to grasp the importance of protecting this unique, invaluable, renewable resource in the context of climate change and unprecedented biodiversity loss. The book inspires professionals and encourages young researchers to enter this field to develop the sustainable use of wild edible mushrooms using modern tools and approaches. It also highlights the importance of protecting forested environments, saving species from extinction and generating a significant income for local populations, while keeping alive and renewing the link between humans and wild edible mushrooms so that in the future, the sustainable farming and use of edible mycorrhizal mushrooms will play a predominant role in the management and preservation of forested lands.

Copyright:

2020

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9783030373788

Related ISBNs:

9783030373771

Publisher:

Springer International Publishing

Date of Addition:

05/02/20

Copyrighted By:

Springer

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Science, Outdoors and Nature, Technology, Social Studies, Earth Sciences

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Bookshare Staff

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This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Jesús Pérez-Moreno

Edited by:

Alexis Guerin-Laguette

Edited by:

Roberto Flores Arzú

Edited by:

Fu-Qiang Yu