Blight

"A . . . warning about the mysterious and deadly world of fungi--and how to avert further loss across species, including our own. Fungi are everywhere. Most are harmless; some are helpful. A few are killers. Collectively, infectious fungi are the most devastating agents of disease on earth, and a fungus that can persist in the environment without its host is here to stay. In 'Blight,' Emily Monosson documents how trade, travel, and a changing climate are making us all more vulnerable to invasion . . ."--Provided by publisher.