Fungi in the Ancient World
Author | : Frank M. Dugan |
Publisher | : American Phytopathological Society |
Total Pages | : 160 |
Release | : 2008 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015079152917 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (17 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Fungi in the Ancient World is a comprehensive review on the impact of fungi in helping to shape ancient civilizations. Mushrooms, mildews, molds, and yeast had a surprisingly profound impact on: diet, custom, politics, religion; human, animal, plant health; art, folklore, and the beginnings of science. This insightful book is a gateway to current methodologies for investigation of the co-evolution of plants, fungi, and humans from the Neolithic to the Middle Ages. The book includes a historical perspective on co-evolution of fungi with early agriculture that provides documented summaries of contemporary research in this area, from archaeology to molecular-genetics.