The Fungus Among Us: What Fungi Are And Why They Are Important
What do puffballs, dead man's fingers, fairy rings, soft drinks, destroying angels, powdery mildews, ringworm, corn smut, Beano, stink horns, morels, truffles, dandruff, beer, shiitakes, chestnut trees, bread, stone-washed jeans, and Roqueffort cheese all have in common? They all involve a fungus! Fungi are everywhere and affect us everyday. We eat and enjoy some. Others will kill us if eaten. Some fungi cause diseases. Some cure diseases. Many plants cannot live without fungi. Some plants cannot live because of them.
