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Fungi for Dummies - by Rene Fester Kratz (Paperback)

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  • Discover the fundamentals of fungi with this engaging and easy-to-follow book Fungi For Dummies gives you an in-depth view of the wide world of mycology.
  • About the Author: René Fester Kratz, PhD, is a biology instructor at Everett Community College and a member of the North Cascades and Olympic Science Partnership.
  • 288 Pages
  • Nature, Plants

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Discover the fundamentals of fungi with this engaging and easy-to-follow book

Fungi For Dummies gives you an in-depth view of the wide world of mycology. With this science-focused yet clear and readable book, you'll dig deep into the science of the fascinating organisms that help this planet thrive. Learn about fungi classifications and structures, their uses in and beyond medicine, their importance to environmental sustainability, and how they have shaped human cultures around the world. Go beyond the typical mushroom field guide and get a thorough introduction to the study of mycology that tracks a typical undergraduate course in the field.

  • Grasp the basics of mycology, including how fungi grow and how they differ from plants
  • Discover the role fungi play in ecosystems around the world
  • Learn to classify the different biological structures that appear in fungi
  • Know the various fungal groups and their roles in nature and in human endeavors

Perfect for those who want or need to get a grasp on mycology, Fungi For Dummies is an approachable introduction to this essential organism group.



From the Back Cover



An accessible, in-depth discussion of mycology

Looking for a science-focused and approachable new take on the world of fungi? Fungi For Dummies, by experienced botanist Rene Kratz, walks you through the details of these fascinating organisms, from fungi classifications and structures to their uses in medicine and other industries. You'll learn about how important they are for environmental sustainability and how they're used in a variety of cultures around the world. The book tracks a typical undergraduate course, offering easy-to-read introductions to key mycology concepts.

Inside...

  • Explore mycology basics
  • Understand how fungi grow
  • Examine plant and fungi differences
  • Classify different types of fungi
  • Review a variety of fungal groups
  • Learn about medicinal fungi
  • Discover spiritual uses of fungi
  • Review fungal supplements



About the Author



René Fester Kratz, PhD, is a biology instructor at Everett Community College and a member of the North Cascades and Olympic Science Partnership. She's also the author of Botany For Dummies and Molecular & Cell Biology For Dummies.

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 288
Genre: Nature
Sub-Genre: Plants
Publisher: For Dummies
Theme: Mushrooms
Format: Paperback
Author: Rene Fester Kratz
Language: English
Street Date: October 28, 2025
TCIN: 94500507
UPC: 9781394344833
Item Number (DPCI): 247-33-5521
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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