Events

We'll discuss how fungi respond to repeated wildfires in Southern California's chaparral ecosystems. Drawing on field research, we'll explore how fungal diversity and community composition change in soils that have […]

Learn how restoration projects are trying to bring mycorrhizal fungi back to damaged land, why the most popular approach, of-the-shelf commercial products, often falls short, and what works better. Fungal […]

The genus Gymnopilus, sometimes called the “laughing gyms,” includes some of North America’s most colorful and chemically intriguing mushrooms. Despite their familiarity to mushroom enthusiasts, many species remain difficult to […]

Biocrusts are soil surface communities of microbes that cover a large proportion of the Earth’s dryland ecosystems. These communities prevent the erosion of soils, increase water infiltration and fix nitrogen […]

While plants and animals have long received dedicated conservation attention in North America, fungi are only now stepping into the spotlight. How does conservation work for fungi, and how does […]