The Hidden Kingdom of Fungi

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An eye-opening, singularly authoritative book about the fascinating, hidden kingdom of "invisible" fungi, whose existence is necessary for our survival, and whose secrets could change our world forever.Keith Seifert has always been on the frontlines of the most exciting fungi research. An esteemed and passionate mycologist, he has studied fungi across five continents and researched microscopic fungi that are hidden away in homes, farms, forests, and even our food. In The Hidden Kingdom, Seifert invites us to see the secret world of "invisible" fungi with our own eyes. And the intricate connections between them and all life on Earth is nothing short of spectacular.The Hidden Kingdom reveals how fungi live, invisible to the naked eye, all around us: from the air we breathe, to the dust beneath our feet, to our own bodies. Each section of this vivid book explores a different type of fungi, including yeast, lichen, mold, and more. Many are essential to all life on Earth: they help carry information between trees, make nitrogen in plants available to all organisms, and help humans digest food and ward off disease. Fungi are even human relatives, sharing parts of our DNA. We may have more in common with yeast, lichens, and molds than we think.But not all fungi are good for us. In fact, their toxins lead to over 1 million deaths each year. How can we strike a better balance with our microbial cousins, both for their sake and ours? The Hidden Kingdom urges us to better understand our complex relationship with fungi-and to plan our future with them in mind--while revealing this secret world in all its beautiful complexity.