We mark the changes of seasons with them. We adorn our public and private spaces with them. We cultivate them for food, building material and clothing. We derive vital medicines from them. They are the basis of our food chain and the source of oxygen that we breathe.
Fungi are cryptic organisms that affect our lives in very important ways.
We use them for the making of bread and the fermentation of beer and wine. They provide us with unique asortments of mushrooms and puffballs, some of which are delectable while others are deadly poisonous. They provide us with antibiotics and some of them are terrible pathogens of plants and animals. Welcome to the world of plants and fungi. Learn more about these diverse and enthralling kingdoms.