13 May 2006
Learn the basics of macrofungal (mushrooms, coral fungi and the like) identification. Topics will cover the basics of names and identification, tools of field mycologists, Fungimap and helping in fungal conservation, what fungi do in the environment. There will also be a book display of useful fungal books.
Cost: Financial Members (THECA &/or QMS) $5, Non-financial Members $8
Location: The Hut Environmental & Community Associations Inc, 89 Fleming Road Chapel Hill 4069
Workshop: 8:40 am to 1 pm, 13 May 2006.
Bookings are essential contact Ray Baxter.
Programme:
- Fungi in the environment – Sapphire McMullan-Fisher
- What fungi do in terrestrial ecosystems
- Define fungi by their roles saprotrophic, symbiotic etc.
- Overview of major macrofungal groups – Sapphire McMullan-Fisher
- Basic difference between Ascomycetes, Basidiomycetes and Slime moulds
- Agarics, cup fungi, puffballs, coral fungi, club fungi and jelly fungi
- Tools of the Trade – Ray Baxter
- Show & tell of things used for fungi
- Mirrors, GPS etc.
- Parts of Agarics – Sapphire McMullan-Fisher
- Naming the parts of Agarics
- Getting names to fungi – Nigel Fechner
- Scientific names and why they change
- Getting an identification to genus is good
- Photographs and field notes that will aid identification
- Fungimap and fungi conservation – Sapphire McMullan-Fisher
- What is Fungimap and how you can help
Suggested References for the Basic Course were:
A. M. Young 2005. A Field Guide to the Fungi of Australia. UNSW Press, Sydney.
Bruce Fuhrer 2005. A Field Guide to Australian Fungi. Bloomings Books, Melbourne.
Pat & Ed Grey 2005. Fungi Down Under: the Fungimap Guide to Australian Fungi. Fungimap, South Yarra.
Ian McCann 2003. Australian Fungi Illustrated. Macdown Productions, Vermont.