The fungal kingdom; fungal nutrition; Fungal biogeography and habitats; Asexual propagation; Fruitbodies; Microscopy; Tastes and smells; Working with fruitbodies; General identification wheels; Chanterelles and the like. The authors are both English-speaking Danes, and Laessoe, at least, has worked in Britain and knows British fungi. With the new DNA-based techniques, fungi can be detected from any medium, including wood and soil samples.

Featuring more than 7,000 photographs, this lavish two-volume set treats more than 2,800 species of fungi across the region. the greatest strength of Fungi of Temperate Europe lies in its illustrations, which, I repeat, are simply glorious.

something all field mycologists who see it will want to have on the bench near their microscopes when making identifications. It is a splendid example [ sic] how to present the multitude of forms in a way that makes identification possible and fun, while at the same time showing the beauty and diversity of fungi.

Here the task is facilitated by grouping together look-alikes, and, crucially, describing the differences between them. It is a splendid example [sic] how to present the multitude of forms in a way that makes identification possible and fun, while at the same time showing the beauty and diversity of fungi. But the greatest strength of Fungi of Temperate Europe lies in its illustrations, which, I repeat, are simply glorious. This is a really practical book that will be a boon to field mycologists, especially in temperate regions.Steve Trudell, Mycophile "With its unprecedentedly broad taxonomic coverage, Fungi of Temperate Europe aims to provide a comprehensive overview of fungal species in Europe. Revealing the world of fungi in all its splendour, Fungi of Temperate Europe is a must-have resource for any amateur or professional mycologist.