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Mycosphaera is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting mycology and the critical role of fungi in biodiversity and ecosystems. Based in Quebec, Canada, our mission focuses on education, scientific outreach, networking, and fungal conservation.
๐ Mycology selected ! Franรงois Guay & Pauline Hessenauer selected for @acfas.ca as contest with "Fungal Horizon" photo - new species discovered for science !
Voting open until Sept 21 ๐ tr.ee/n-dGz-1Ztf
#mycology #fungi #science #biodiversity #photography
๐ International Recognition for Mycosphaera!
Franรงois Guay has had his stunning photo of Omphalotus illudens, a luminescent mushroom, featured in the prestigious Royal Botanic Kew Gardens magazine in London! ๐โจ
๐ See the photo in the Fall/Winter 2024 edition of Kew Magazine.
Ophiocordyceps variabilis
Did you know about Cordyceps? ๐
We study and cultivate indigenous Cordyceps fungi found in the wild. These entomopathogenic fungi hold incredible potential for biotechnology and medicine
We are dedicated to exploring their biodiversity and advancing scientific knowledge.
#fungifriends #mycology
๐ฒ๐ Inspiring day at the Montagnes & Nature Gathering!
On Dec 4, Mycosphaera shared how mycology reconnects people to nature.
๐ Preserving forests & their heritage
๐ Educating to reconnect with nature
Thanks to Destination Quรฉbec citรฉ & partners! ๐
#Tourism #Sustainability #Nature
We are proud to be among the instigators of this initiative.
#fungalconservation #fungifriends
๐ Exciting Discovery Alert!
Weโre thrilled to announce the first recorded mention of Moserella sp. in Quebec, Canada, and possibly the worldโa groundbreaking scientific discovery! ๐
๐ One of many remarkable findings in 2024 by Franรงois Guay, microscopist and photographer at Mycosphaera.
