Rust, Smut, Mildew,& Mould: An Introduction to the Study of Microscopic Fungi (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

M. C. Cooke

9780266535522: Rust, Smut, Mildew,& Mould: An Introduction to the Study of Microscopic Fungi (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266535526 ISBN 13: 9780266535522

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Explore the hidden world of microscopic fungi and how they shape plant health.

This comprehensive, illustrated guide surveys a wide range of fungi that affect common plants, detailing their appearances, life cycles, and how they spread. Ideal for readers curious about mycology, plant pathology, and the science behind crop disease.

This edition compiles careful observations and descriptions of many species, including the fungi that cause potato blight and other plant diseases. It combines practical detail with careful scientific context, supported by plates and plates figures that illuminate the tiny organisms at work.

Learn how different fungi look on leaves, stems, and seeds, with clear, itemized descriptions.
See how germination and spore production relate to real-world plant diseases.
Understand how pathogens like potato mould have shaped agricultural history.
Access a structured overview of many rusts, mildews, and related forms, organized for quick reference.

Ideal for gardeners, students, and anyone seeking a grounded, hands-on view of plant-fungi interactions and their impact on crops and ecosystems.

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