The German Mycological Society (DGfM)
is a representation of interests of German professional and amateur
mycologists, mushroom pickers and nature conservationists. DGfM
supports the investigation of fungal relationships
and ecology, the conservation of nature and of biotopes, promotes
national and international exchange of knowledge and scientific
discussion by the publication of the German-language journal Zeitschrift
für Mykologie and the English-language journal Mycological
Progress. The German Mycological Society trains PilzsachverständigeDGfM ('Specialists in Fungi') and is responsible for the education of Fachberater
für Mykologie ('Consultants for Mycology').
International Congress of the German Mycological Society
University Kassel Oct. 2nd Oct. 9th 2008 Information and Registration
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