Course Fungal Biodiversity 2026
This yearly course has now been transformed into a 1-week course. The course provides a concise overview of the biodiversity of organisms making up the Kingdoms Fungi. The course focuses on systematics and general ecology of fungi, as well as related topics such as soil mycology and diagnostics of plant pathogens. Both visual and molecular recognition methods will be discussed and practical hands-on experience will be gained in the morphological recognition and cultivation of fungi. The course is intended for (micro)biology students, PhD students, technicians and scientists/students who would like to obtain a fundamental understanding of fungi