"The new edition is a 'must' for all major mycology libraries ..." (Mycological Research) From the reviews of the first edition "... an excellent reference book which is well presented and illustrated." (Bibliography of Systematic Mycology) "... this book will be very useful for researchers and teaching staff." (Research in Microbiology) From the reviews of the second edition: "It comprises 21 chapters involving 50 authors ... . The individual chapters are prepared to the highest standards and tackle subjects where authoritative overviews were timely. ... The new edition is a 'must' for all major mycology libraries ... ." (Mycological Research, Vol.108 (10), 2004)