IUCN COMMISSION GROUP
IUCN SSC Rusts and Smuts Specialist Group

Overview and description
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The IUCN SSC Rust and Smut Specialist Group (RSSG) is dedicated to improving our knowledge of the taxonomy of the species, identifying and documenting threats to their survival, and monitoring their ...
Group leadership
Prof Cvetomir DENCHEV
Chair
Professor of Mycology at Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research
Head of Mycology Section at Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research
Curator of Mycological Collection (SOMF) ...
Dr Teodor T. DENCHEV
Red List Authority Coordinator
More about the Specialist Group
The mission of the Rust and Smut Specialist Group (RSSG) is to promote the study and conservation of the rust and smut fungi by increasing current knowledge on the taxonomy of the species, identifying and documenting threats to the survival of the species, and assessing and monitoring their conservation status.
Specialist Group work
Rust and Smut Specialist Group (RSSG) of the IUCN works to conserve rust and smut fungi by increasing the current knowledge of their taxonomy, identifying threats to their existence, and monitoring their conservation.
Conservation Assessments
Complete assessment of 50 species of smut fungi and rust fungi.
RSSG Annual Report
Learn about the IUCN SSC Rusts and Smuts Specialist Group work and results in 2021.
At a glance
Official name:
IUCN SSC Rusts and Smuts Specialist Group
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