【Mumbling Story Lecture Series】Beautiful Fungus World

Introduction

The miniature world of fungi actually contains quite a wealth of biological science knowledge. Ordinary people's stereotype is nothing more than a variety of edible mushrooms such as shiitake mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, fungus or the precious Cordyceps sinensis. However, what exactly are fungi? It looks like a plant but is not a plant. Fungi have nothing to do with animals? The truth is hidden in it. And how can fungi be distinguished from bacteria that smell discolored? It is difficult for humans to distinguish whether fungi are friends or foes. They have a decomposition function that is conducive to natural ecological cycles, but they may also be the source of plant diseases, thus causing great trouble for humans. In addition to the specialized researchers of microorganisms, we often seem to understand and do not understand, and we are indifferent.

In addition to their strange appearance, fungi are actually quite mysterious. They can exist underground and coexist with tree roots, and can also parasitize in animals and plants. They can also decompose biological remains to regain energy. Fungi have their own ancient life histories. We may not believe it if fungi know how to set traps to catch their prey, but it is true.

Starting from the fungal specimens in the exhibition, this lecture will lead us to explore their beautiful and profound world.

Speaker introduction

Lin Zichao

Ph.D., Institute of Forestry, National Chung Hsing University, is currently an associate researcher at the Endemic Organism Research and Conservation Center of the Agricultural Committee of Nantou Executive Yuan. His research fields include fungal taxonomy and its life history, mycorrhizal and symbiotic ecology and inoculation experiments, and flora ecology. The research results are scattered in the "Natural Conservation Quarterly" and "Taiwan Biodiversity Research" published by the Special Health Center, "Forestry Research Quarterly", "Scientist Monthly" and "Chinese Forestry Quarterly" published by Chung Hsing University's experimental forest.