Mycology is the study of fungi: their genetics, biochemical properties, taxonomy and use to humans as a source of food and traditional medicine; as well as their dangers such as toxicity or infection.

What are Fungi?

Fungi are a group of organisms that produce spores, and are different from plants and animals. They belong to a group of their own known as the Kingdom fungi. However, they are closer to animals than plants because they do not make their own food.