The mycological social network: a way forward for conservation of fungal biodiversity

Irga, PJ; Dominici, L; Torpy, FR

The mycological social network: a way forward for conservation of fungal biodiversity

Irga, PJ Dominici, L Torpy, FR

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Publisher:: Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Environmental Conservation, 2020, pp. 1-8
Issue Date:: 2020-10-19

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dc.contributor.author	Irga, PJ
dc.contributor.author	Dominici, L
dc.contributor.author	Torpy, FR
dc.date.accessioned	2020-11-16T00:11:01Z
dc.date.available	2020-11-16T00:11:01Z
dc.date.issued	2020-10-19
dc.identifier.citation	Environmental Conservation, 2020, pp. 1-8
dc.identifier.issn	0376-8929
dc.identifier.issn	1469-4387
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/144033
dc.description.abstract	<jats:title>Summary</jats:title> <jats:p>Because knowledge of fungal diversity is very incomplete, it is possible that anthropogenic impacts are driving species to extinction before they have been discovered. Fungal inventories are still incomplete and do not reflect the complete diversity of this large taxon. Whilst molecular advancements are leading to an increased rate of species discovery, there is still much to be done to understand the diversity of fungi, identify rare species and establish conservation goals. Citizen science via social media could play an increasingly important role in mycological research, and its continued development should be supported and encouraged. The involvement of non-professionals in data collection helps increase public awareness, as well as extending the scope and efficiency of fungal surveys. Future academic mycological research could benefit from social media interaction and engagement with the amateur mycological community, which may accelerate the achievement of more effective conservation goals.</jats:p>
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	Cambridge University Press (CUP)
dc.relation.ispartof	Environmental Conservation
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1017/s0376892920000363
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject	05 Environmental Sciences, 06 Biological Sciences
dc.subject.classification	Ecology
dc.title	The mycological social network: a way forward for conservation of fungal biodiversity
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.for	05 Environmental Sciences
utslib.for	06 Biological Sciences
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CTWW - Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater Treatment
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
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dc.date.updated	2020-11-16T00:10:59Z
pubs.publication-status	Published online

Abstract:

Summary Because knowledge of fungal diversity is very incomplete, it is possible that anthropogenic impacts are driving species to extinction before they have been discovered. Fungal inventories are still incomplete and do not reflect the complete diversity of this large taxon. Whilst molecular advancements are leading to an increased rate of species discovery, there is still much to be done to understand the diversity of fungi, identify rare species and establish conservation goals. Citizen science via social media could play an increasingly important role in mycological research, and its continued development should be supported and encouraged. The involvement of non-professionals in data collection helps increase public awareness, as well as extending the scope and efficiency of fungal surveys. Future academic mycological research could benefit from social media interaction and engagement with the amateur mycological community, which may accelerate the achievement of more effective conservation goals.

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