Australasian Mycological Society
Our mission is to promote research, education, conservation and networking about fungi in the Australasian region.
Posting all things #fungi #Funga #mycology
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www.australasianmycologicalsociety.com/blog
- Reposted by Australasian Mycological SocietyOver 20 years of scat analyses reveal how truffle-like fungi respond to climate change. First paper of PHD student Emily McIntyre from @unimelb.edu.au 🦘🍄🟫🌱 @ausmycsoc.bsky.social @esaplantsoilecol.bsky.social
- Come to Cairn next July for #ICOM2026 Registration is now open!! @mycorrhizaims.bsky.social @icom2026.bsky.social icom2026.org/register/
- Reposted by Australasian Mycological SocietyReminder: Abstract submission for #ICOM2026 is now OPEN! Deadline is 28th February, 2026 Submissions here 👇 icom2026.org/abstract/ @mycorrhizaims.bsky.social #mycorrhiza
- Save the date! 🗓️ Thu 27 Nov, 1pm AEDT/3pm NZDT Our November seminar will feature Prof Sajeewa Maharachchikumbura from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China on pathogen taxonomy! @plant-pathogens.bsky.social www.australasianmycologicalsociety.com/post/novembe...
- Reposted by Australasian Mycological Society🚨 Early Career Researcher Travel Award! 🚨 Open to grad students & postdocs presenting at #ICOM2026 @ICOM2026 Apply now! All info👉 url-shortener.me/6QQF 🗓️ Deadline: Nov 14, 2025 📢 Decisions: Jan 30, 2026
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- Save the date! 🗓️ Thu 30 Oct, 12pm AEDT/2pm NZDT Our October seminar will feature Dr. Yi Ding from the University of Sydney on plant-fungal interactions in crops! Free registration (donations welcome) @plant-pathogens.bsky.social www.australasianmycologicalsociety.com/post/october...
- RBGV is offering three 8-weeks paid studentships to work in the fungi collections with our trained mycologists. A great opportunity to gain experience in taxonomy and fungal diversity in Australia! www.rbg.vic.gov.au/science/rese...
- Save the date! 🗓️ Thu 25 Sep, 12pm AEST/2pm NZST Our September seminar will feature Eric Asare from @EdithCowanUni on fungal pathogens of peppermint! Free registration (donations welcome) @ecolsocaus.bsky.social @plant-pathogens.bsky.social www.australasianmycologicalsociety.com/post/septemb...
- We are excited to launch "My Fungal Passion", a new short video series celebrating the diversity of fungal research and the people behind it. Share your own fungus story at the link below! www.australasianmycologicalsociety.com/post/tell-yo...
- Reposted by Australasian Mycological SocietyCall for symposia at @ICOM2026 is open until 15 October. The 13 conference of @mycorrhiza_ims #Mycorrhiza will take place in Cairns, Australia, 12-17 July 2026! @southmycorrhiza @karst_justine @fmartin1954 @1pantunes #soil #fungi icom2026.org/symposia/
- Save the date! 🗓️ Thu 28 August, 4pm AEST/6pm NZST Our July seminar will feature Dr Tarquin Netherway from Aarhus University in Denmark on root associated fungi! Free registration (donations welcome) @ecolsocaus.bsky.social www.australasianmycologicalsociety.com/post/august-...
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- Save the date! 🗓️ Thu 31 July, 12pm AEST/2pm NZST Our July seminar will feature Nicholas Chong from the University of Melbourne on pathogen genomics! Free registration (donations welcome) @plant-pathogens.bsky.social www.australasianmycologicalsociety.com/post/july-20...
- Congratulations Ellie Fajer and Adam Taranto @adamtaranto.bsky.social, the 2025 awardees of the AMS research grant! Have a look at their inspiring PhD research at the link below: www.australasianmycologicalsociety.com/post/congrat...
- Save the date! 🗓️ Thu 29 May 12pm AEST/2pm NZST Our May seminar will feature Aviya Naccarella from @deakinuniversity.bsky.social on the fungal diet of native mammals Free registration (donations welcome) @ecolsocaus.bsky.social www.australasianmycologicalsociety.com/post/may-202...
- Interested in improving soil biodiversity and promote sustainable forestry? Think about applying for a PhD to work with @fungidownunder.bsky.social and @westsyduhie.bsky.social industrial partner Rhizocore, seeking to improve mycorrhizal diversity in plantation forestry tinyurl.com/jxcdhp3p
- Applications for AMS Research Grants 2025 close on Monday 31 March!
- Save the date! 🗓️ Thu 27 March 12pm AEDT/2pm NZDT Our March seminar will feature Dr Alistair McTaggart on Psilocybe biodiversity in Australia! @plant-pathogens.bsky.social Free registration (donations welcome) www.australasianmycologicalsociety.com/post/march-2...
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- Reposted by Australasian Mycological SocietyHow do you study invisible organisms, such as fungi, from the environment? We provide a benchmarked meta-barcoding dataset for soil fungi in Australia and Antarctica, combined with +100 predictor variables to fast-track data exploration, research and conservation. rdcu.be/ebCeu
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