Ananet
The taxonomy of anamorphic fungi is the topic of this discussion forum/electronic newsletter maintained by Keith Seifert of Agriculture Canada.
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Basidiomycete phylogeny
Researchers interested in the phylogeny of basidiomycetes now have a home on the WWW that includes a list of meetings and workshops, an address book of like-minded mycologists, and a bibliography of relevant references.
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BIOSCI Electronic Newsgroup Network
An international newsgroup network covering many different areas of biology. Groups are devoted to discussion of specific topics in biology; here are some that might pique a mycologist's interest:
Archives of the BIOSCI/bionet newsgroups and an alternative posting method for those with older web browsers can be found through the BIOSCI Web page. You can also search the archives of all bionet groups.
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British Columbia Ectomycorrhizal Research Network
BCERN presents an online version of the 1996 book, Manual of Concise Descriptions of North American Ectomycorrhizae. The descriptions are augmented with photomicrographs to aid identification. The BCERN newsletter is also available.
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Candida News
An electronic discussion list for researchers studying the molecular biology of Candida species.
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Caribbean Mycorrhizal Research Net (CARIVAM)
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Deep Hypha website
An ambitious project aimed at refining our understanding of the phylogeny of all fungi. The Deep Hypha webpage includes the original proposal to the National Science Foundation (USA), a discussion group, list of participants, schedule of proposed symposia, and links to offsite resources.
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FUNGUS home page
FUNGUS was an electronic newsletter devoted mushroom growing. Sadly, it was discontinued in 1997. Although the searchable archives are no longer updated, they're worth a look for answers to all kinds of questions on mushroom cultivation.
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LICHENS-L
An electronic discussion group devoted to lichens. To subscribe, send the message "subscribe LICHENS-L Your Name" (e.g. subscribe LICHENS-L Kathie Hodge) to listproc@hawaii.edu.
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MICO-IT
An Italian electronic discussion group devoted to fungi. To subscribe, send a message with a blank subject line and the words "subscribe MICO-IT" in the body of the message to majordomo@fastnet.it. Or for more information, send the command "info MICO-IT".
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Morels.com
This site provides access to many different morel-hunting bulletin boards in the US. If you're seeking morels in your area, visit here first to pick up tips.
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MSA Bulletin Board (MSAPOST)
The electronic bulletin board of the Mycological Society of America is a moderated (spam-free!) web-based forum for information exchange. Membership in MSA is not required to access thees mycological announcements.
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Mushrooms.com
A discussion board for discussion of mushrooms, plus a collection of mushroom links.
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MycoInfo
This interesting e-journal devoted to fungi provides synopses of fungus-related news, articles, as well as interesting editorials and book reviews. Although previously highly recommended, it is sadly being discontinued.
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Mycological Society of America
The web page of the Mycological Society of America includes information on activities and officers of the society, searchable abstracts of annual meetings, and membership information. Links are provided to the official MSA journal, Mycologia; the MSA newsletter, Inoculum; a directory of MSA members; and the MSA Bulletin board, MSAPOST.
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Mycology Net
Mycology Net is a launching place for studies in systematic mycology, and includes a discussion forum, links to searchable literature databases and other resources.
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Mycomania
Mycomania is a really nice French e-zine of mycology. It also includes a glossary of French mycological terms.
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Mycorrhizae Mailing List (Micronet)
A mailing list dedicated to discussion of mycorrhizae and fungus-root interactions. To join, send the message "subscribe micronet Your Name" (e.g. subscribe micronet Kathie Hodge) to listserv@listserv.uoguelph.ca
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PERMIT-L
PERMIT-L is a moderated electronic mailing list for discussions on permits for biological collecting, import/export, and site access. It covers all kinds of organisms and is hosted by the Smithsonian Institution. To subscribe, send an email message to LISTSERV@SIVM.SI.EDU (leave subject line blank and omit signature): "Subscribe PERMIT-L Firstname Surname" (e.g. Subscribe PERMIT-L Kathie Hodge).
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TAXACOM
A dynamic electronic mailing list for discussions on biosystematics, biogeography and collection curation. To subscribe, send a message to LISTSERV@listserv@usobi.org (leave subject line blank and omit signature): "signup taxacom your name" (e.g. signup taxacom Kathie Hodge)
TAXACOM archives are available for browsing and searching
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The Edible Mycorrhizal Mushroom Research Group
The research group of Eric Dannell at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences will be of interest to those studying Cantharellus (chanterelles), and other edibles.
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The+mycoculture-list
The+mycoculture-list is a private discussion group for cultivators of gourmet (non-psychoactive) mushrooms. It is not intended for beginners. To subscribe, send an email to the+mycoculture-request@teleport.com with the word SUB in the message/subject field.
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Truffle.org
An organization promoting research on truffles. The site includes images, molecular methodologies, a directory and bulletin board, and Tuberkey, a Delta-based key to Tuber species. Neat!
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USENET Newsgroups
A large global network of newsgroups covering every topic you can imagine. USENET groups are accessed through a Newsserver (maintained by one's institution or service provider) using Newsreader software (incorporated in most web browsers). Some USENET groups of interest to mycologists are listed below. See also various BIOSCI groups (q.v.), or try the Dejanews website, which provides a useful keyword search across hundreds of USENET newsgroups.
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