Comparative Morphology of Fungi

Presented through this levishly illustrated book is the pioneering and classical work of Dr. Gaumann on comparative morphology. It is the aim of comparative morphology to follow the cytological development of the life cycle; and through this book, the author aims at exposing how the cytological methods of investigation have enabled us to have a much clearer and deeper conception of many of the problems of comparative morphology. While the introductory chapters of the book discuss the basic forms, the remaining part describes the modifications of the basic forms in the different groups. In all, 27 orders of fungi are discussed. A rich bibliography offers references to over 1000 important works on the subject, and also reference hunting has been made easier by including an exhaustive index. Although many advances have taken place in our knowledge about comparative morphology during the last few decades, the present basic work still holds an enduring appeal for the scholars of botany.