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 ground-breaking text from mushroom expert Paul statements, you'll find out how. The basic science goes like this: microscopic cells called "mycelium"--the fruit of which are mushrooms-recyclee carbon, Nitrogen, and other essential elements as they break down plant and animal debris in the creation of rich new soil. What statements 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 watershed (mycofiltration), control insect populations (mycopesticides), and generally enhance the health of our forests and gardens (Forestry and gardening). in this comprehensive guide, you'll find chapters detailing each of these four exciting branches of what statements has coined "My Co rest or at I on," 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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