How Fungi Fascination Led This Royal Botanic Gardens Scientist on a Decades-Long Quest

Dr. Tom May, the National Herbarium of Victoria’s chief mycologist, has just wrapped up an extraordinary journey sparked by a century-old fungal specimen. His investigation linked tiny blue packets to an 1805 Latin book, uncovering a key discovery in fungal taxonomy. This groundbreaking work not only advances our understanding of fungi but also plays a crucial role in pharmaceuticals and biosecurity, revealing the hidden complexities of these organisms. Check out the full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-22/fungi-national-herbarium-of-victoria-royal-botanic-gardens/104223092