Mycology is the study of the biochemical properties and genetics of fungi. It also includes their taxonomy(Scientific classification ), their use to humans as well as their dangers, such as poisoning. We hope our quality products and links to the best related sites and articles will make this site a popular choice with both novice and master mycologists.

Mushrooms are low in fat and high in fiber. They contain relatively high levels of protein, averaging about 20% of their dried mass and they contain several groups of vitamins and a wide range of essential amino acids.


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My mushroom season is just about over. I went out the other day and found myself a sack full and declared that the outing would probably be my last. The weeds were horrible, as I spent most of the time with a stick swishing the weeds back and forth in order to spot the mushrooms. Yes, I did find some real moist beauties, but it was too much work for me. I am the only one in the family who will ...
Sat, 17 May 2008 18:39:49 GMT
On a patio overlooking the Barton Creek Resort & Spa's golf course, about 100 lawyers from the law firm Vinson and Elkins sipped drinks and nibbled on crabmeat-stuffed mushrooms, pecan-crusted brie and other delicacies as a string quintet played softly. Lawyers flew in from around the globe for the annual partners party last month, but the firm turned to a local source for the cocktail-hour ...
Sun, 18 May 2008 02:57:59 GMT
PhD Fungal Taxonomist GenBank Taxonomy Group National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) Bethesda, MD (submitted by Joe Bischoff)

PhD Fungal Taxonomist
GenBank Taxonomy Group
National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
Bethesda, MD

(submitted by Joe Bischoff)

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:08:15 +0000
Postdoc, population genetics of ectomycorrhizal fungi Montpellier, France Duration: 15 months, starting in Aug. / Sept. 2008 Application deadline: May 15 (submitted by R. Vilgalys)

Postdoc, population genetics of ectomycorrhizal fungi
Montpellier, France

Duration: 15 months, starting in Aug. / Sept. 2008
Application deadline: May 15

(submitted by R. Vilgalys)

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:07:50 +0000
Mushrooms are popping up, and so is a new magazine all about them.
Fri, 16 May 2008 02:20:23 GMT
ATCC (American Type Culture Collection) today announced the accreditation of its biological material production and testing processes for ISO Guide 34:2000 -- an international multi-industry standard specifically designed for producers of reference materials.
Tue, 13 May 2008 15:18:48 GMT
Tue May 13 23:38:19 2008
Hunting for wild mushrooms involves a lot of common sense (never eat anything unless approved by an expert) but very little equipment.
Fort Bragg, Calif., might use a novel ?bioremediation? approach to clean up the lingering pollutant that infests the site of a former lumber mill in the town.







It's not about the BBQ ... and mind the mushrooms
Ottawa Citizen,  Canada - 17 hours ago
While strolling the woods, contemplating what to do about the woodpecker, I came upon a cluster of delicious morel mushrooms growing on the loamy floor of a ...
Sat, 17 May 2008 09:09:38 GMT

Mushrooms, gnats, DEET, and Sandpipers
Canton Daily Ledger, IL - 9 hours ago
The weeds were horrible, as I spent most of the time with a stick swishing the weeds back and forth in order to spot the mushrooms. ...
Sat, 17 May 2008 17:31:51 GMT

Learn about morels on Wed.
Cheboygan Daily Tribune (subscription), MI - May 13, 2008
During her presentation Smith will also describe mushrooms found in the fall, when the number of edible varieties peaks. Shaggy manes, puffballs, icicle ...
Wed, 14 May 2008 05:15:17 GMT

Four Seasons of Foraging
Washington Post, United States - May 13, 2008
SOURCES: "The Complete Guide to Edible Wild Plants, Mushrooms, Fruits, and Nuts," by Katie Letcher Lyle; field guide author Bill Russell.
Wed, 14 May 2008 02:34:11 GMT