MycoNews 2021: President’s Message, IMA Statutes, News, Reports, Awards, Personalia, and Book News
- Author: mycolabadmin
- 2021-12-31
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Summary
This article provides an annual overview of major developments in the field of mycology during 2021. It covers important organizational changes in the International Mycological Association, the launch of new initiatives like World Fungus Day, and updates on major conferences and publications. The impact on everyday life includes:
• Establishment of World Fungus Day to increase public awareness of fungi’s importance in ecosystems and human life
• Progress in understanding fungal diseases affecting human health, like Candida auris infections
• Development of new approaches to fungal conservation and recognition of fungi alongside plants and animals
• Advances in mycological knowledge through new publications and research
• Changes in international mycological organization governance affecting research coordination worldwide
Background
This is the third annual edition of MycoNews covering major developments in international mycology during 2021. It includes updates on IMA governance, events, awards, and notable mycologists.
Objective
To provide a comprehensive overview of key mycological news, events, and developments in 2021, including organizational updates from the International Mycological Association (IMA), reports from major meetings, tributes to notable mycologists, and reviews of new mycological publications.
Results
The article covers adoption of new IMA statutes, postponement of IMC12 to 2024, appointment of Marc Stadler as President-elect, launch of World Fungus Day, acceptance of the term ‘Funga’ by IUCN, reports from major mycological meetings, birthday tributes to distinguished mycologists, obituaries of deceased mycologists, and reviews of seven new mycological books.
Conclusion
2021 saw significant organizational developments for the IMA including new statutes and leadership changes. Major initiatives like World Fungus Day were launched, while the field lost several distinguished researchers. The mycological literature continued to expand with important new publications.
- Published in:IMA Fungus,
- Study Type:News Report,
- Source: 10.1186/s43008-021-00085-9