The Fifth Kingdom
An Introduction to Mycology
Bryce Kendrick
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The Fifth Kingdom is a basic text in mycology. It surveys the world of mycology through classification, physiology and genetics, and discusses applications of mycology in the modern world, from brewing and baking to health and disease.
This new edition has been updated to reflect the most recent developments in mycology, including the field's adoption of a new taxonomical framework for fungi as a whole, and the latest advances in molecular genetics.
Contributor Bio
Bryce Kendrick, Professor Emeritus of Mycology at the University of Waterloo, has studied fungi for more than sixty years. He is the author of over three hundred mycological publications, including several books.
