10.1
The flesh of a puffball is called the gleba, and when immature (and edible) it is pure white and has the texture of marshmallow. Once mature the gleba’s color changes to yellow and brown and should not be eaten at this stage because of its poor taste and possible toxicity. In addition to a change in color the gleba becomes powdery at maturity due to the spores and capillitium (sterile threads that hold the spores).

10.2
The flesh of a puffball is called the gleba, and when immature (and edible) it is pure white and has the texture of marshmallow. Once mature the gleba’s color changes to yellow and brown and should not be eaten at this stage because of its poor taste and possible toxicity. In addition to a change in color the gleba becomes powdery at maturity due to the spores and capillitium (sterile threads that hold the spores).

20.1
Many fungi are hyperaccumulators, meaning they are able to concentrate toxins in their fruiting bodies for later removal. This is usually true for populations that have been exposed to contaminants for a long time, and have developed a high tolerance. Hyperaccumulation occurs via biosorption on the cellular surface, where the metals enter the mycelium passively with very little intracellular uptake.

9.1
Attempts to grow edible mycorrhizal mushrooms (EMMs) commenced on the Périgord black truffle (Tuber melanosporum) in France and in Italy by transplanting truffle-colonised seedlings raised in forest nurseries. This technique has been extensively used in the establishment of truffière in European countries and also in Asian and Oceanic countries. Mycorrhizal seedlings of Pinus yunnanensis and P. armandii colonised by matsutake (Tricholoma matsutake) are outplanted into the matsutake-producing forests in southwest China aiming to increase mushroom production.

9.2
Attempts to grow edible mycorrhizal mushrooms (EMMs) commenced on the Périgord black truffle (Tuber melanosporum) in France and in Italy by transplanting truffle-colonised seedlings raised in forest nurseries. This technique has been extensively used in the establishment of truffière in European countries and also in Asian and Oceanic countries. Mycorrhizal seedlings of Pinus yunnanensis and P. armandii colonised by matsutake (Tricholoma matsutake) are outplanted into the matsutake-producing forests in southwest China aiming to increase mushroom production.

12.1
Many slime molds, mainly the "cellular" slime molds, do not spend most of their time in this state. When food is abundant, these slime molds exist as single-celled organisms. When food is in short supply, many of these single-celled organisms will congregate and start moving as a single body. In this state they are sensitive to airborne chemicals and can detect food sources. They can readily change the shape and function of parts, and may form stalks that produce fruiting bodies, releasing countless spores, light enough to be carried on the wind or hitch a ride on passing animals.

12.2
Many slime molds, mainly the "cellular" slime molds, do not spend most of their time in this state. When food is abundant, these slime molds exist as single-celled organisms. When food is in short supply, many of these single-celled organisms will congregate and start moving as a single body. In this state they are sensitive to airborne chemicals and can detect food sources. They can readily change the shape and function of parts, and may form stalks that produce fruiting bodies, releasing countless spores, light enough to be carried on the wind or hitch a ride on passing animals.

12.3
Many slime molds, mainly the "cellular" slime molds, do not spend most of their time in this state. When food is abundant, these slime molds exist as single-celled organisms. When food is in short supply, many of these single-celled organisms will congregate and start moving as a single body. In this state they are sensitive to airborne chemicals and can detect food sources. They can readily change the shape and function of parts, and may form stalks that produce fruiting bodies, releasing countless spores, light enough to be carried on the wind or hitch a ride on passing animals.