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The Fungi Kingdom

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What is mycology?

Mycology is the branch of biology concerned with the study of fungi, including their genetic and biochemical properties, their taxonomy, and their use to humans.

What are some uses of fungi to humans?

Some uses of fungi to humans include as a source for tinder, traditional medicine, food, and entheogens.

What is a mycologist?

A mycologist is a biologist specializing in the study of fungi.

What is the relationship between mycology and phytopathology?

<p>Mycology branches into the field of phytopathology, the study of plant diseases, and the two disciplines remain closely related because the vast majority of plant pathogens are fungi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were some pioneer mycologists?

<p>Some pioneer mycologists include Elias Magnus Fries, Christian Hendrik Persoon, Anton de Bary, Elizabeth Eaton Morse, and Lewis David von Schweinitz.</p> Signup and view all the answers