This comprehensive color atlas and manual serves as an invaluable resource for identifying fungal spores. With descriptions of over 500 species and nearly 1,000 color images, it stands as one of the most extensive illustrated manuals in its field to be published in recent years. Its primary purpose is to aid in the identification of fungal allergens, allowing for the analysis of their daily and seasonal variations, as well as the composition of fungal spores present in the air.
The authors have meticulously collected these images through their microscopic examinations spanning two decades, and among them are several unique and groundbreaking visuals. Furthermore, the book incorporates revised and updated scientific nomenclature for these spores, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
Designed as a laboratory manual for fungal spore identification, this publication is an essential tool for professionals in environmental microbiology laboratories, aeromycologists, aerobiologists, bioaerosol scientists, indoor air quality experts, as well as graduate students conducting lab work or research.
About the Authors
Dr. DeWei Li, the Chief Scientist and mycologist at The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, specializes in studying indoor and airborne fungi as well as fungal systematics.
Dr. Donát Magyar (PhD), an aerobiologist at the National Center for Public Health and Pharmacy with a diverse background in mycology and environmental management.
Dr. Bryce Kendrick, a mycologist with a 30-year teaching career, published over 300 scientific articles, described about 250 new taxa of microfungi, and authored several mycological books, including four editions of The Fifth Kingdom, a widely used university text.
