Illustrated genera of smut fungi In Illustrated Genera of Smut Fungi Third Edition the worlds top authority on the topic Dr. Kálmán Vánky uses molecular phylogenetic analyses and extensive collecting activity to bring you a better and expanded classification of smut fungi. In this third edition 104 recognized genera of smut fungi are identified described and illustrated compared to the second edition in which 77 genera are identified. While Illustrated Genera presents many theoretical aspects in connection with smut fungi it particularly helps readers recognize and identify in which genus it belongs. It also discusses problems with smut fungi classification stimulating researchers to solve them. Identification is made easier in this edition through 116 black and white illustrations amended descriptions and a new key to the smut fungus genera one based on host plant families. And with the help of the recently published Smut Fungi of the World Dr. Vánkys complementary book on this important topic the nearly 1 700 known species of smut fungi can be identified. This reference source provides stimulation and utility for all interested in mycology phytopathology taxonomy and botany including students teachers researchers government scientists and even amateurs. Every diagnostic lab and agricultural library should have access to the new update of this classic manual. With more than 60 years of research and experience in the field of smut fungi resulting in the description of more than 400 new species 46 new genera and 12 new families published in more than 225 papers and several books Dr. Kálmán Vánky world authority on the smut fungi presents highly scientific work in an easily understandable form. Preface to the 1st edition Preface to the 2nd edition Preface to the 3rd edition Contents Introduction The classification of smut fungi The number of smut fungi Results and problems of the classification of smut fungi Host plants of the smut fungi Septal pore and host parasite interaction in smut fungi Cellular host parasite interaction types of smut fungi Classification of smut fungi and allied taxa Synonyms excluded genera anamorphs ascomycetous smuts Key to the genera of smut fungi based on host plant families Glossary Descriptions and illustrations of genera Regional floras References Index to fungus names