The fungal world By Ren
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New Fungal Genus Found in Cornell Plantations' Decaying Litter
Scientists have described a novel genus, Drechslerosporium cornellii, revealing unique reproductive features that reshape the taxonomy of Basidiobolaceae.
Read storyMushrooms Abound in White Mountain Forests This Season
Foragers note abundant wild mushrooms in White Mountain National Forest this season.
Read storyNew Chinese Absidia Species Expand Early-Diverging Fungal Diversity
Five new *Absidia* species and a new *Gongronella* species were identified across six Chinese provinces, broadening knowledge of early‑diverging fungi.
Read storyHow these articles are written
Mycology is a field where a confident guess can be genuinely dangerous. Here's the honest version of how each article is researched, checked, and kept accurate.
Read storyWelcome to My Mushroom News
A twice-daily, plain-English rundown of the fungal world — foraging finds, newly described species, mycology research, and cultivation news, all in a couple of minutes.
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