Illustrated Dictionary of Mycology [Hardcover]

Miguel Ulloa (Author), Richard T. Hanlin (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0890542570 | ISBN-13: 978-0890542576 | Publication Date: June 15, 2000

The Illustrated Dictionary of Mycology contains definitions and etymological derivations of over 3,800 mycology terms. This up-to-date reference book enables users to understand the technical terms used in the field of mycology and effectively communicate with colleagues.

This beautifully bound hardcover dictionary is easy to use and will be helpful to plant scientists and students at all levels. It features abundant illustrations or photographs inserted near appropriate terms. Each entry is accompanied by a reference to one or more fungi species related to the particular term. A taxonomic outline of the taxa is provided to help those unfamiliar with the grouping of any particular genus. This substantial volume also includes several broader biological terms encountered in mycological literature.

Editorial Reviews

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...a superb example of the informative synergy that can be achieved when words and illustrations are combined. Reasonably priced at $99, this dictionary should find a home in the offices, laboratories or departmental/university libraries wherever advanced mycology courses/research exist. --Journal of Phytopathology

...authoritative, comprehensive and destined to become a classic in mycological literature. What a fortunate fate for professionals and devotees of the fungi! This reference work is highly recommended for plant scientist, academic and research libraries, and institutions studying fungi. --E-Streams

...provides an extremely useful key to technical terms used in systematic mycology. It should throw a lifeline to many a student and non-specialist trying to translate descriptive terms into recognizable English. --CABI Bioscience

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Spanish

Product Details

• Hardcover: 448 pages
• Publisher: Amer Phytopathological Society (June 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890542570
• ISBN-13: 978-0890542576
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,641,928 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars IF YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MYCOLOGY, BUY THIS BOOK!, December 15, 2001

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This review is from: Illustrated Dictionary of Mycology (Hardcover)

If you are interested in having in hand a reference book that explains scientific mycological terms as well as the etymology of generic names, this is your book. The illustrations are also extremely helpful, and the book comes in an elegant hardbout format and a reasonable price. It is a good complement to Ainsworth and Bisby's "Dictionary of Fungi". Dr. Ulloa had originally published a Spanish version of this book, and now APS has figured out that it would be a hit in English. This book should be mandatory for undergraduate students taking basic mycology, and for graduate students working in the field.