Morels - Tapa blanda

"This beautiful book would be a treasure to add to the bookshelf of anyone who loves mushrooms, but it is of particular interest to mycologists and mushroom hunters everywhere." --seniorwomen.com -- (09/26/2006) "Kuo's comprehensive monograph on a foolproof fungus of outstanding flavor should bring more pickers into the fields (alas). . . . His book will stand alone for years as the authority on natural history and gathering. He covers false morels, habitats, hunting and feasting, the addicts--theory-wise & looney--including speculation on culture of this mysterious delight. . . . A book of wide appeal." --SciTech Book News -- (01/16/2006) ." . . Michael Kuo brings years of morel-hunting experience to his Morels. . . . Details go beyond most competing identification guides to cover how to look for them, the latest scientific research on how they grow and DNA-based classification of species, habitats from apple orchards to burn sites, and morel festivals and cooking competitions. Add color photos and first-person insights throughout and you have a pairing of research and field guide unparalleled in depth and accessibility." --Midwest Book Review -- (01/09/2006) "Michael Kuo offers an engaging survey of a diverse group of fungi whose fruiting bodies are among the most prized edible mushrooms. Morels is a lavishly illustrated poem that will be relished by amateur and professional mycologists alike." --Nicholas P. Money, author of Mr. Bloomfield's Orchard: The Mysterious World of Mushrooms, Molds, and Mycologists -- (05/02/2005)

A comprehensive, accessible book for both amateur morel hunters and mushroom scientists about one of North America's most popular outdoor activities Michael Kuo brings years of morel-hunting experience to Morels, providing thorough information in an engaging, readable style to seasoned morel hunters and beginners alike. The book includes extensive information on the art of hunting morels, and on current scientific knowledge regarding these delectable delicacies. In addition, Kuo compiles easy-to-understand information on the latest scientific research into morels, from studies into how they grow to DNA-based classification of species. Morels features 200 color photographs. Chapters include, among others - What Are Morels? - Where and When to Find Morels - Hunting Morels - Eating Morels - The Science of Morels