Internationally respected experts provide contributions to this new volume in Springer's Soil Biology series, addressing the known and potential benefits of EEMMs and covering key aspects such as comparative genomics and socio-economic considerations.

Edible ectomycorrhizal mushrooms (EEMMs) comprise more than 1000 species and are an important food and forest resource. In this volume of Soil Biology, internationally recognized scientists offer their most recent research findings on these beguiling fungi. Topics covered include: complex ecological interactions between plants, EEMMs, and soil organisms; comparative genomics, high-throughput sequencing and modern research tools; genetic selection of fungal strains and techniques for inoculating plants; economic and social considerations surrounding wild collected EEMMs; and practical information concerning soil management and EEMM cultivation. The book will be a useful guide for anyone interested in soil ecology, forestry, or the genetics and cultivation of EEMMs, and provides an extensive knowledge base and inspirations for future studies on these ecologically and economically important fungi.

Gives a modern approach to biology, cultivation and ecology of fungi With a focus on the economic and medicinal potential of fungi With contributions by an international board of experts Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt

Biology & Ecology of Edible Ectomycorrhizal Mushrooms.- Cultivation of Edible Etomycorrhizal Mushrooms (with main focus on truffles) and case studies.- Wild Collected Edible Etomycorrhizal Mushrooms: Economics, Conservation, Management.- The Edible Ectomycorrhizal Mushroom industry in the age of -omics.