Overview
Plant Science : Field and laboratory survey of local representatives of the major groups of fungi, including edible and poisonous mushrooms. The role of each group in terrestrial and aquatic ecological niches will be studied with respect to saprophytism, parasitism and symbiosis. Economic importance of fungi in medicine and biotechnology will be introduced.
Terms: Fall 2009
Instructors: Jabaji, Suha (Fall)
- Four 4-hour field labs, given during the second 4 weeks of semester
- Second 4 weeks of term only