New book maps the hidden world of fungi
Mycorrhizal Networks
The mushrooms popping up in your mulch and the invisible threads feeding your garden's roots are part of a kingdom this book finally puts in one accessible place.
A mycologist named David Hibbett wrote a big, photo-filled book that pulls together everything researchers know about fungi: how they branched off into so many forms, where they show up across the planet, and how they quietly shape the health of soil, plants, and forests. It's meant as a readable reference for anyone curious about the mushrooms, molds, and underground networks they never usually think about.
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368-page reference book covers fungal evolution, diversity, and ecology in one volume
Published by Princeton University Press (2026), priced at $39.95 with color photographs throughout
Written by mycologist David S. Hibbett as a comprehensive synthesis for a general scientific audience
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A new book from Princeton University Press rounds up what scientists currently know about fungi, covering how they evolved, how many kinds exist, and the roles they play in ecosystems everywhere.
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The complete fungi: evolution, diversity and ecology
David S. Hibbett. 2026. The complete fungi: evolution, diversity and ecology. (ISBN: 9780691265261, hbk). Princeton University Press, 41 William Street, Princeton, New Jersey 08540, U.S.A. (Orders:...
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