Illustrated Genera of Imperfect Fungi, 4th Edition is the first update in 12 years of the classic reference
that mycologists and others interested in imperfect fungi have relied upon for decades. It provides comprehensive
information for recognizing, identifying, and learning various aspects of the reproductive and somatic morphologies
of imperfect fungi. Its practical use in the identification of imperfect fungi makes it an essential tool.
Changes in the 4th Edition include:
-- the inclusion of general introduction to the imperfect fungi. It provides basic information about the use of
the Saccardoan System as the basis for identifying imperfect fungi and studying their nature and diversity.
-- the deletion of 52 genera that are infrequently isolated and have little economic impact.
-- the addition of a simplified key of selected common genera-- a valuable reference tool. It includes fungi generally
found in air, soil, and decaying vegetation. It can also be used to verify identifications made from the extended
keys in the book.
-- updated and modified keys to make them more useful and error-free.
-- publication of scanning electron micrographs illustrating each method of conidial formation in the Hughes-Tubaki-Barron
System.
-- an expanded reference section that includes literature related to the new narrative section.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Major Groupings of Imperfect Fungi and Their Importance in the Biosphere
Cytological and Morphological Features of Imperfect Fungi
Factors Affecting Growth and Sporulation of Imperfect Fungi
References Cited
Physiology
Isolation
Culture Media
Maintenance of Stock Cultures
Physiology: Nutrition and Environment
Use of Imperfect Fungi to Illustrate Biological Principles
Taxonomy and Identification
The Saccardo system of Classification
Families of Moniliales
Key to Genera
Mucorales
Moniliales
Helicospores
Not Helicospores
Moniliaceae
Dematiaceae
Tuberculariaceae
Stilbaceae
Sphaeropsidales
Melanconiales
Mycelia Sterilia
Simplified Key to Some Selected Common Genera
The Hughes-Tubaki-Barron System of Classification
Alternate Key to Series and Genera
Arthrosporae
Meristem Arthrosporae
Aleuriosporae
Annellosporae
Blastosporae
Botryoblastosporae
Porosporae
Sympodulosporae
Phialosporae
Description and Illustrations of Genera
References
Glossary
Index to Genera
