Fungus experts gather at JCU

800 eminent fungus experts are gathering in Cairns this week from August 18 to the 25th.
The Eighth International Mycological Congress, being held at the Cairns Convention Centre, is aimed at showing the region's rich mycological diversity. This is the first congress of its kind to be held in the southern hemisphere.

"The guided tours will be a chance for our botanists to show off some spectacular lichens and fungi, across a range of habitats from open woodlands to high rainforests", said Professor Paul Gadek, Head of Tropical Plant Sciences at JCU Cairns.

The conference will also examine other less fascinating fungi such as rust and smut which are vital for agriculture.

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By Neil Rao