Mycorrhizal Symbiosis, Third Edition [Hardcover]

Sally E. Smith (Author), David J. Read (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0123705266 | ISBN-13: 978-0123705266 | Publication Date: May 7, 2008 | Edition: 3

The roots of most plants are colonized by symbiotic fungi to form mycorrhiza, which play a critical role in the capture of nutrients from the soil and therefore in plant nutrition. Mycorrhizal Symbiosis is recognized as the definitive work in this area. Since the last edition was published there have been major advances in the field, particularly in the area of molecular biology, and the new edition has been fully revised and updated to incorporate these exciting new developments.

. Over 50% new material
. Includes expanded colour plate section
. Covers all aspects of mycorrhiza
. Presents new taxonomy
. Discusses the impact of proteomics and genomics on research in this area

Editorial Reviews

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Reviews of the First Edtion

Society of General Microbiology Quarterly
"It is difficult to see how this book could be bettered."
The Biologist
"Lucid writing, together with obvious enthusiasm for the subject, make this book pleasurable and stimulating to read. There is no doubt that it will indeed be essential reading for the increasing number of people studying mycorrhizals in many parts of the world."

New Phytologist
"Of value to students and researchers alike...An immensely scholarly work. The book will be essential reading for all students in the mycorrhizal discipline."

Journal of Ecology
"A classic in its field. A most comprehensive and up-to-date review...Compulsive reading..."

Product Details

• Hardcover: 800 pages
• Publisher: Academic Press; 3 edition (May 7, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0123705266
• ISBN-13: 978-0123705266
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.6 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #605,889 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yowzers! Amazing! Fantastic!, November 1, 2008

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Jesse Taylor (North Idaho) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Mycorrhizal Symbiosis, Third Edition (Hardcover)

Comprehensive, readable, up to date, packed with amazing useful information, typesetting/layout is beautiful -- I really loved this book. You probably will too!

I will warn you though that you will definitely want to read at least one good introductory book about each of the following subjects: fungi, chemistry (and preferably organic chemistry), microbiology ... before you take a shot at this one.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars comprehensive, October 26, 2010

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ghostray - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mycorrhizal Symbiosis, Third Edition (Hardcover)

Not written for the lay person but readable.
detailed and well researhed.
a must for horticulturists.