Henry Carter Hull

The kingdom of fungi has survived all five major extinction events. They are the architects of the natural world, integral to all life. They sustain critical ecosystems, recycling nutrients and connecting plants across vast areas, and help to produce many staples of modern life, such as wine, chocolate, bread, detergent and penicillin. Today, in the face of urgent ecological, societal and spiritual crises, fungi are being engineered to grow meat alternatives,...

Mushrooms and their extensive and profitable culture should concern everyone. For home consumption they are a healthy and delicious food, and for the marketplace, when grown properly, they become a very lucrative crop. Contained herein is a comprehensive handbook on all matter of mushroom culture, written with the layperson in mind. Accessible and informative, this book is the perfect guide for budding amateurs and constitutes a great addition to...

This book is specifically designed to help those who diagnose diseases of trees to determine if the specific fungal disease found is known to lead to failures of limbs or trunks. Falling limbs and trunks can lead to injury of people or property, or can disrupt services. This book was written by several forest pathology experts at the University of Florida. It offers easy to understand text and clear full-color photographs and descriptions of 89 of...

PSILOCYBIN MUSHROOMS Psilocybin mushrooms have been used under therapeutic conditions to treat a wide range of ailments, including obsessive-compulsive disorder, cluster headaches, anxiety, addiction, and depression. They also happen to be one of the world's most popular psychedelics. Inside, you will learn all about these fascinating mushrooms, their history, effects, and many uses. On top of that, you'll also discover how they are cultivated,...

Las setas constituyen un alimento con un valor nutritivo excepcional, biológicamente equilibrado y dotado de un sinfín de cualidades gastronómicas que las convierten en un plato exquisito para las mesas más exigentes. Cada otoño, los bosques de Europa reciben millares de visitantes que, con gran pasión, buscan el «oro vegetal». Todos los aficionados a la recogida de setas, así como los gastrónomos curiosos y amantes de la botánica, encontrarán...

The art of mushroom-growing in England had been passed on from generation to generation without the development of very exact methods, and there is still considerable ignorance of some of the most important factors. This fascinating guide on mushroom-growing seeks to elucidate the most important of these factors, making it a wonderful handbook for beginners and also proving a useful reference for seasoned growers. Chapters contained within this text...

The study of the wild mushrooms of the woods and fields will appeal to the amateur collector and the lover of nature, as well as to the scientist with an interest in the field. The beautiful colors and textures displayed by these fungi provide an immense attraction to the artistic, while the more practical minded are interested in their culinary applications; to the more advanced student, the variety in form and detail of microscopic investigation...

Venture into the woods alongside a pioneering female mycologist. This one-of-a-kind, keepsake volume celebrates the timeless fascination of fungi. Very little is known about M. F. Lewis-not even her first name. Mysterious, prolific, and deeply enamored with the world of mushrooms, she left us a treasure trove of mycological illustrations. For over forty years, from 1860 to 1902, Lewis rambled across England and Wales, recording an astonishing biodiversity...

This rare antiquarian text constitutes the perfect handbook for those interested in mushroom-hunting. Complete with a variety of detailed diagrams and a wealth of comprehensive information on the most common mushrooms, this fascinating book is a must-have for beginners looking to start a hobby in the exciting world of mycology. As well as detailing the myriad edible and useful mushrooms commonly found in the wild, this book provides all the information...