Author: Lin Xiaomin
Language: Chinese with English summary
ISBN/ISSN: 7109092496
2005; Paperback;185x260mm;295 pages with 833 color photos

The diversity of Chinese macrofungi has been dealt with in three aspects, genes, species and ecology in this academic book. Taxonomic units containing macrofungi in Fungi Kingdom, system, principles and methods of taxonomy in macrofungi have also been introduced in dealing with species diversity of macrofungi. Some major species representing various units of taxonomy are provided with colored photographs of gross morphology and niche, the most diagnostic features, inhabitation, the known geographic distribution and economic value. In addition, the values of diversity of macrofungi are discussed in four aspects, direct use values indirect use values, option values and extensive values. A total of 538 colored photographs and black-and white microphotographs were included in this book. All of these pictures were taken by one of authors, Linxiaomin. There are firstly published in this book.

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2.Ecological diversity of macrofungi in China
3.Species diversity of macrofungi in China
4.Genetic diversity of macrofungi
5.The values of macrofungus diversity