Mycelium Running

Discover the transformative power of fungi with 'Mycelium Running,' an essential guide by mycological expert Paul Stamets. This groundbreaking work reveals how to harness the incredible potential of mycelium, the underground network that connects mushrooms and helps restore the environment. In this practical manual, you’ll learn about mycoremediation, where mycelium breaks down toxic waste, and mycofiltration, which purifies water by reducing silt and pathogens. Additionally, Stamets explores mycopesticides to control harmful insects, mycoforestry to enhance forest health, and myco-gardening to promote robust garden ecosystems. Dive into detailed chapters on medicinal and nutritional properties of various mushroom species, suitable inoculation techniques, log and stump culture, and the best species selection for different ecological goals. Richly illustrated and thoroughly referenced, 'Mycelium Running' serves as both a fascinating read and a classic reference for anyone interested in eco-friendly practices and sustainable agriculture. Whether you are a seasoned mycophile or new to the world of mushrooms, this book will inspire and empower you to contribute to ecological restoration. Get ready to embark on a journey of environmental healing through the world of mycelium. Enjoy the benefits of FREE shipping, and note that combined shipping with other items is not available. Allow up to 10 days for delivery.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781580085793
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2005
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US


Description:
Mycelium Running is a manual for the mycological rescue of the planet. That's right- growing more mushrooms may be the best thing we can do to save the environment, and in this groundbreaking text from mushroom expert Paul Stamets, you'll find out how.

The basic science goes like this- Microscopic cells called "mycelium"-the fruit of which are mushrooms-recycle carbon, nitrogen, and other essential elements as they break down plant and animal debris in the creation of rich new soil. What Stamets has discovered is that we can capitalize on mycelium's digestive power and target it to decompose toxic wastes and pollutants (mycoremediation), catch and reduce silt from streambeds and pathogens from agricultural watersheds (mycofiltration), control insect populations (mycopesticides), and generally enhance the health of our forests and gardens (mycoforestry and myco-gardening).

In this comprehensive guide, you'll find chapters detailing each of these four exciting branches of what Stamets has coined "mycorestoration," as well as chapters on the medicinal and nutritional properties of mushrooms, inoculation methods, log and stump culture, and species selection for various environmental purposes. Heavily referenced and beautifully illustrated, this book is destined to be a classic reference for bemushroomed generations to come.

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