Language: Chinese with English summary and Latin name
ISBN/ISSN: 7530412639/S.099
Published on: 1993-01
Hardcover
This book presents detailed account of economic macrofungi of Tibet. It contains 588 species distributed among 175 genera in 45 families. Distinguished features of 145 edible species, including 45 species that have been cultivated and considered as having cultural value, and 132 poisonous ones are carefully presented. 238 species traditionally used as Chinese medicine, and 168 species reported to have antitumor activities on animals and in clinical applications are also incorporated. In addition, 188 species of ectomycorrhizal fungi and 123 species of wood-attacking fungi are included. Diagnostic descriptions are based on Tibetan collections, and the correct nomenclature, relevant synonyms, Chinese and local names are quoted for each species. Line illustrations and color pictures makes this book an asset for mycologists, mushroom cultivators, pharmacologists, native product purchaser, students in Mycology, etc.
