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IUCN SSC Cup-fungi, Truffles and Allies Specialist Group
Overview and description
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This Specialist Group of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature's Specialized Services (IUCN SSC) promotes the conservation of ascomycete fungi by educating people about their ...
Group leadership
Dr David MINTER
Red List Authority Coordinator
MISSION
Promote the conservation of ascomycete fungi by raising awareness that they have vital roles as nutrient recyclers, mutualistic symbionts of animals and plants, and as checks and balances in freshwater, marine and terrestrial ecosystems, and that like animals, plants and other fungi, they are endangered by climate change, habitat destruction, persecution and pollution.
We plan to have the basic infrastructure within IUCN to enable the conservation of ascomycete fungi to be promoted, with global Red List evaluations for at least 150 species.
Conservation Assessments
Evaluate non-lichen-forming ascomycetes for the IUCN Red List, particularly those with human food value.
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At a glance
Official name:
IUCN SSC Cup-fungi, Truffles and Allies Specialist Group
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