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MycoNews 2023: Editorial, news, reports, awards, personalia, and book news

Summary

This report highlights major developments in mycology during 2023, featuring updates from international fungal research conferences held around the world. It covers new awards recognizing fungal research including innovative uses of fungi for environmental cleanup and sustainable energy storage. The report also discusses emerging therapeutic uses of psilocybin-containing mushrooms for treating depression and anxiety, and emphasizes the importance of international gatherings for mycologists to share discoveries and collaborate.

Background

MycoNews is an annual publication reporting on mycological activities, achievements, and developments in the field of mycology. This fifth annual edition provides comprehensive coverage of international mycological congresses, research progress, and community events from 2023.

Objective

To document and disseminate information about mycological research, conferences, awards, and community activities during 2023, including reports from major international mycological congresses and progress in fungal taxonomy and nomenclature.

Results

Reports from eight major mycological meetings in 2023 are provided, including the Asian Mycological Congress, XIX Congress of European Mycologists, XI Latin American Mycological Congress, and the Iranian Mycological Congress. Updates on nomenclatural stability in medically important fungi, IMA awards, and the new Future is Fungi Award are documented.

Conclusion

The mycology community remains active and engaged globally with increasing interest in fungi for environmental solutions, medical applications, and biodiversity conservation. The upcoming IMC12 in Maastricht in August 2024 is positioned as a critical gathering for the discipline.
  • Published in:IMA Fungus,
  • Study Type:Editorial/News Report,
  • Source: 10.1186/s43008-024-00139-8
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