Language: English
This book is meant for researchers and amateurs who wish to understand the fungi or acquaint themselves with the micro fungi in general and black mildews in particular. This book introduces fungi, deals with their occurrence, explains how to study them, provides a vivid picture of the types of microscopes being used for the purpose, collection methodologies employed, laboratory techniques used in the preparation of permanent slides, mode and method of identification of black mildews, different taxonomic groups of black mildews, identification methodology, techniques involved in confirming the identity of individual fungi, etc. Herbariurn techniques, importance of herbarium, ICN, how to frame the new names, method of preparing, keys, etc. are dealt with shortly. A mycological glossary is provided at the end. In short, it is a guide and the manual for beginners to expert mycologists, pathologists, foresters, researchers, teachers, professors and students.