Rust, Smut, Mildew, & Mould: An Introduction to the Study of Microscopic Fungi

"Rust, Smut, Mildew, & Mould: An Introduction to the Study of Microscopic Fungi" by M. C. Cooke is a late 19th-century scientific exploration that acts as a starting point for understanding microscopic fungi, especially those that cause plant diseases, describing their structure, how they work, and different types. Created for both beginners and experienced plant scientists, the book addresses the need for more information about these often-overlooked organisms. It starts by pointing out a lack of easy-to-understand information about microscopic fungi, particularly as new advances in microscopes and ways of classifying fungi were being made. With the introduction of examples such as "Æcidium tragopogonis", Cooke highlights the important relationships between fungi and plants. The purpose of the book is to motivate readers to make their own new discoveries in the essential science of botany.