Fungi Books and Trees

[Secdean]

Hi guys,
Im after a book, which is up todate, on Fungi identification, which grow on trees? Iv already got Diagnosis of Ill-health in Trees ,by Transport & the Regions, Dept.of the Environment , R.G. Strouts ,T.G. Winter & The Principles of Tree Hazard Assessment and Management

Both are very good but miss out some fungi, And dont provide pictures of growth i.e what that fungi looks like all year around ( some die off what do they look like when dead?).

Also is their a publication listing all the fungi and dieases which have came over here, i.e Sudden oak death in New forest from Holland.

Thanks in advance, Im studying a HND Arb.

[solus]

The Arboricultural Association has the "Manual of Wood Decays in Trees" by
Claus Mattheck & Karlheinz Weber - "A brief description of the most important decay fungi to be found on street and park trees.
Twenty-nine fungi are described in detail with a specific arboricultural reference.
A must have for responsible arborists!"
From Publications & Merchandise
But I expect you already know about that one!

I believe the Forestry Commission also have some publications about tree diseases/fungi?

Sorry, can't really help much on this - I have enough problems identifiying fungi full stop, whatever they're growing on!

Edit: I found this on the AIE (Arboricultural Information Exchange, apparently!) website:

"Fungal Strategies of Wood Decay in Trees" by F Schwarze, J Engels & C Mattheck

"Based upon new and original research, 'Fungal Strategies of Wood Decay in Trees' offers the reader detailed information on the examination and effects of the most important species of fungi associated with failure of infected urban trees.
Section 1. Introduction.
Section 2. Fundamental Aspects. Wood Anatomy, Cell structure, mechanical model for wood, types of wood decay, rots.
Section 3. Examination, Importance and Mechanical Effects of Wood-Decay Fungi in the Living Trees. Fungus identification, reproduction, classification of fungi, colonisation strategies, fungal species, symptoms of damage, individual sections for each principle wood decay fungus.
Section 4. Host-Fungus Interactions: Development and Prognosis of Wood Decay in the Sapwood. CODIT, host response mechanisms, response mechanisms in heartwood, Importance of the CODIT walls, reaction zones, examples of strong & weak compartmentalisation, Xylem rays, importance of the barrier zone.
Fungal Strategies of Wood Decay in Trees. 186 pages. Colour photographs and diagrams. ISBN 3-540-67205-2. Published in 2000 by Springer."

Good luck!

[hamadryad]

All the books mentioned are in my collection and all good books, some conflicts from the txt though after studying the books intently as in a lot of fungi books some errors. youll find them too as you progress through your diploma and experiance these fungi first hand.

a most important one missed by most and lacking in the arboricultural txts pereniporia fraxinea, a "nasty rotter" has been overlooked as a rarity, not so and is a dangerous one and more research needed.

Unfortunatley there is nowhere near as much info on arboricultural related mycology as is needed, we are ALL still in the dark about the mysterious relationship between trees and fungi.

Why is this so? because funding in research goes elswhere, simple as that but were all working on it and the next two decades will see a massive rise in information and group knowledge as more of us arborists dare to ask the questions that have no answers.

this is an area of great interest to me personaly and it is open to massive development if your that way inclined, some food for thought on your career path through the hnd, and good luck with it.

try micheal jordans encylopedia of fungi, britain and ireland too, tis the one i turn too when in doubt.

[Chris Yeates]

Originally Posted by hamadryad

try micheal jordans encylopedia of fungi, britain and ireland too, tis the one i turn too when in doubt.

really?

[NickCantle]

Originally Posted by chris yeates

really?

Chris

[hamadryad]

Am i to understand one of you is the author then?

or is it a private joke?

[NickCantle]

Originally Posted by hamadryad

Am i to understand one of you is the author then?

or is it a private joke?

Michael Jordan is the Author

No private joke either, Chris was just making me giggle! (he has fancy literature unlike me )

[hamadryad]

i have a few fungi books myself, though predominantly Wood decay as this is my area of interest so i have no idea about many of the mushrooms moulds etc. Brackets on wood however, well lets just say if your in contact with trees 7 days a week and have a mad keen passion for the fungi that live on and in them you get pretty capable at judging the subtle differences they display from season to season and substrate to substrate.

On the subject of books i havent come across any that are REALLY detailed or comprehensive on the Ganadermataceas or Tree Mycorrhizal fungi does anyone have any idea of any?

[hamadryad]

The best dedicated tree mycology book i have read to date is Shwarzes new one the prognosis and diagnosis of wood decay in trees a hefty volume, but there is a considerable amount of fungi catered for in another large book of tree diseases by sinclair and lyon.

contact Jo Ryan at Treesource.co.uk for great books on arboricultural subjects. Jo's a big help and provides a first class service I get 99% of my books from her.

the newer schwarze book is 105 quid if memory serves me well, and i think the diseases book was 70 or thereabouts, really good books are never cheap im afraid, but what price for knowledge eh?

[hamadryad]

Wood and Tree Fungi: Biology, Damage, Protection, and Use. £50.00

by Olaf Schmidt Arboriculture and Trees > Arboriculture


Provides an up-to-date overview of the various fungi which cause damage to trees, lumber and timber, with special focus on identification, prevention, and remediation techniques. A section on the fundamentals of morphology, biology and caustaive factors is followed by a practical examination of virus and bacteria damage, wood discoloration, decay by wood rot fungi and methods of prevention and tree care. The final section focuses on the positive effects of wood-inhabiting microorganisms, covering past and classical themes such as myco-wood, mushroom cultivation and biological pulping as well as recent bio technological processes.

334pp. Hardback. Figs and photos in col. and b&w.
ISBN 3540321381