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This is a monographic attempt on the coprophilous mushrooms of Punjab State in which information on their diversity and ecological aspects has been provided. The compilation brings out an incredible diversity of these mushrooms growing on various natural dung habitats of Punjab and gives us an insight about their growth pattern and relevance in human welfare and sustenance of our ecosphere.

The book is an in-depth, user-friendly treatise of dung mushrooms, featuring 06 families of order Agaricales covering common and some rare and endangered species, some of which are described and illustrated for the first time. It is a compilation of the taxonomically useful information gathered by the authors through field survey and macroscopic and microscopic observations. During compilation of the book main emphasis has been to make it user-friendly for the students, researchers and others interested in the study of taxonomy and ecological diversity of these mushrooms. Using easily identifiable characteristics and keys, the authors provide the amateur mushroom enthusiasts and professional mycologists ample information about their ecological aspects, dung type on which they grow and all other taxonomically relevant features so as to distinguish these from other closely allied mushrooms. In the book the description of each taxon is accompanied by a detailed illustrated account and field photographs highlighting the important features.

In this monograph the taxa are arranged as per their segregation in the keys and at the end subject index has been provided, which makes the book quite handy for the users because of which the beginners as well as the experienced mushroom mycologists will find it highly informative and useful.