Researches on Fungi, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint): Further Investigations Upon the Production and Liberation of Spores in Hymenomycetes - Couverture souple

Buller, A. H. Reginald

9781330331767: Researches on Fungi, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint): Further Investigations Upon the Production and Liberation of Spores in Hymenomycetes

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ISBN 10 : 1330331761 ISBN 13 : 9781330331767

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Discover how fungi produce and release their spores, with clear explanations and vivid illustrations.

This volume presents a focused, evidence-based look at how basidia, paraphyses, and other hymenial elements come together to generate and discharge spores in Hymenomycetes. Drawing on extensive laboratory work and observations from multiple laboratories, it explains the mechanics behind spore release, spore development, and the factors that influence the spore-fall period. The text highlights hundreds of illustrations and photographs, many published here for the first time, to illuminate complex processes in a accessible way.

Readers will find detailed chapters that cover the anatomy of the hymenium, the rate and pattern of spore development, and the varying spore-discharge mechanisms across different fungi. The work also presents method notes, camera-lucida studies, and comparative discussions that help connect theory with observable phenomena in the field and lab. It is a substantial resource for anyone studying fungal reproduction or the biology of sporulation.

Clear explanations of basidia, sterigmata, and spore formation

Step-by-step discussion of the spore-discharge mechanism and related phenomena

Photography and illustrations (157 total; most published here for the first time)

Method-focused observations across multiple genera and spore types

Ideal for readers of mycology, researchers, and students seeking a rigorous, observation-based look at fungal sporulation and the life of the hymenium.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1330331761
ISBN 13: 9781330331767
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Nombre de pages: 506
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Researches on Fungi, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)

A. H. Reginald Buller

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ISBN 10 : 1330331761 ISBN 13 : 9781330331767

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book studies the mechanisms and functions of fungal basidia, offering new insights into their roles in spore production and dispersal. Basidia are microscopic, club-shaped cells responsible for producing and releasing spores in fungi, primarily focusing on Hymenomycetes, a group that includes familiar types such as mushrooms and puffballs. The author's detailed observations and experiments advance our understanding of the behavior of these essential fungal structures. By examining the dynamics of spore discharge, the book reveals the existence of a tiny water drop that forms on each spore before it is violently expelled. This discovery sheds light on the mechanism of spore projection and the strategies fungi have evolved to achieve effective spore dispersal. The author presents compelling evidence that the four spores of each basidium are discharged in succession rather than simultaneously, revealing the complexity of the discharge process. The discovery of precisely timed spore release and the presence of a water drop during discharge provide valuable insights into the ingenious mechanisms employed by fungi for reproduction and survival. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781330331767_0

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