Identification of Macrofungi – MMU

Name: Identification of Macrofungi – MMU
Start: 2024-10-18T18:30:00+01:00
End: 2024-10-21T16:00:00+01:00
Location: FSC Preston Montford

Schedule

Fri Oct 18 2024 at 06:30 pm to Mon Oct 21 2024 at 04:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

FSC Preston Montford | Shrewsbury, EN

This course on identification of macrofungi is for those who are interested in fungi, have some basic experience of trying to identify them (e.g. using a pictorial field guide or participating in group recording forays) and would like to take their identification skills further.
This fungi course will equip you with the skills necessary to set out on your fungi identification journey with confidence, be able to classify fungi into the correct major groups, and be able to identify many of the more commonly occurring fungi to at least genus level. You will explore field techniques, fungi structure and function, their ecology and distribution, as well as gain an understanding of the importance of these species for conservation and recording.

What will be covered during this course?
Identification: during this course you will be taking part in excursions and allowed time to practice observing in the field.
Collection and Recording: you will take part in the collection and recording of fungi in the field.
Laboratory Sessions: there will be opportunities to take part in laboratory sessions including use of keys and microscopy with support from our expert tutor
The course will be delivered through a combination of seminars, laboratory identification sessions and practical field work.
Field work will involve visiting a range of habitats where the specimens can be identified within an ecological context.
Defining fungi – how their life cycle differs from other groups and how they fit in with other groups of organisms
Classification of fungi
Study of fungi structure and function
Identification, description, ecology, and distribution, with particular reference to the mushrooms and toadstools
Focus on the more easily identifiable groups i.e. larger Basidiomyctes
Field techniques for the identification of macro features
The role of fungi as saprophytes and parasites; fungal ecology
Fungal distribution with reference to climate, edaphic factors, and host species

Different booking options are available. Please refer to our website for further information and to book.
https://www.field-studies-council.org/courses-and-experiences/static-courses/identification-of-macrofungi-mmu/
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