Marieka Gryzenhout – författare

Forest Fungi: Biodiversity, Conservation, Mycoforestry and Biotechnology explores sustainable option aspects of forest fungal research, from the selection of hosting plants, isolation, identification, fermentation, identification of secondary metabolites, omics-tools for better understanding the plant-fungus Interactions. Forests are the world’s greatest repository of terrestrial biomass, soil carbon and biodiversity. They provide a variety of provisioning, supporting, regulatory and cultural ecosystem services, which are crucial for the survival of human beings. Fungi play key roles in forest ecosystems as mutualists, saprobes and pathogens.Focuses on the biodiversity of forest fungi and their potential biotechnological application for sustainable developmentIncludes high quality illustrations and figures for enhanced ease of understanding the process mechanism

Forest Fungi: Biodiversity, Conservation, Mycoforestry and Biotechnology explores sustainable option aspects of forest fungal research, from the selection of hosting plants, isolation, identification, fermentation, identification of secondary metabolites, omics-tools for better understanding the plant–fungus Interactions. Forests are the world''s greatest repository of terrestrial biomass, soil carbon and biodiversity. They provide a variety of provisioning, supporting, regulatory and cultural ecosystem services, which are crucial for the survival of human beings. Fungi play key roles in forest ecosystems as mutualists, saprobes and pathogens.- Focuses on the biodiversity of forest fungi and their potential biotechnological application for sustainable development- Includes high quality illustrations and figures for enhanced ease of understanding the process mechanism

Mushrooms are mysterious, beautiful organisms that appear in a variety of colours, shapes and sizes – from microscopic to over a metre wide. They are abundant worldwide, and South Africa alone has an estimated minimum of 171 500 species. This new edition of Pocket Guide: Mushrooms of South Africa features a selection of the species more commonly found in the region, and will enable enthusiasts to identify these mushrooms in the field. Each entry includes: full-colour photographs; informative accounts with distinguishing characteristics highlighted; edibility at a glance. Easy to use and compact, this guide will prove invaluable to foragers and nature lovers. Sales points: over 125 mushroom species; clear, full-colour photographs; concise information on habitat, distribution, size and characteristic features; edibility at a glance; handy, pocket-sized introduction to mushrooms.

Building on the success of the original book, this new edition of the Field Guide to Mushrooms & other Fungi of South Africa now covers 420 species – more than any mushroom book in the region. The revised edition has been fully updated and expanded, with 220 new entries added and more than 1,000 new photographs.Neither plant nor animal, mushrooms constitute a unique group of organisms. They appear in a staggering variety of shapes, sizes and colours, and identifying them can be difficult. Featuring the most distinctive and commonly found species in South Africa, this guide is the perfect tool for quick and accurate identification in the field. The text for each species covers diagnostic features, distribution (both regionally and worldwide), typical habitat, edibility and toxicity. Magnificent photographs accompany each description, making this both a practical guide and a beautiful book.A brief introduction outlines the basic anatomy and biology of mushrooms, their use for humans, and the vital role they play in sustaining all life. Guidelines for foraging and photographing mushrooms are also included.Packed with information, this guide will be welcomed by all mushroom enthusiasts, and by nature lovers in general.