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In the July issue of Field Mycology…
The unmistakable Phallus impudicus (Stinkhorn), one of “the 40 commonest woodland fungi in Bucks”. From an article on ‘Foundations in Field Mycology — Help at hand for the less experienced / beginner mycologist' by Penny Cullington and Sarah-Jayne Ebdon of Buckinghamshire Fungus Group. Available to read online, open access.
(Cover photo by Barry Webb, FRPS)
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Irene Teixido-Orries, University of Lleida wins this year's BMS & ISM Naresh Magan Lecture Award
Irene specialises in mycotoxin contamination, food safety and mitigation strategies in cereal systems, integrating advanced analytical chemistry, non-destructive spectroscopic technologies, food processing and emerging decontamination approaches. Irene’s award presentation “Targeting the few to protect the whole: grain-level strategies for controlling Fusarium mycotoxins in oats” takes place on Wednesday 15th July, at the BMS Annual Scientific Meeting.
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Latest news from the BMS
Irene Teixido-Orries, University of Lleida, wins 2026 BMS & ISM Naresh Magan Lecture Award
Irene specialises in mycotoxin contamination, food safety and mitigation strategies in cereal systems, integrating advanced analytical chemistry, non-destructive spectroscopic technologies, food processing and emerging decontamination approaches. Irene’s award presentation “Targeting the few to protect the whole: grain-level strategies for controlling Fusarium mycotoxins in oats” takes place on Wednesday 15th July, at the BMS Annual Scientific Meeting.
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Fungus-focused arts projects awarded BMS grants
Two projects have been selected to receive BMS Massee Arts Grants: a lichen-focused sensory installation by Baum & Leahy, and an animation of fungal poetry by Paper Rhino. Outputs from both projects will be showcased for this year's UK Fungus Day, 10 October.
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Tony Trinci Award winners announced
The Microbiology Society and British Mycological Society announce Stephen Dolan and Shafi Mondal of Clemson University, USA, as joint winners of the 2026 Tony Trinci Award.
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Mycological organisations in Europe — a shared goal
BMS International Advisor, Dr Jane Usher, comments on a paper published in Biodiversity and Conservation that presents the history, status and activities of mycological societies in Europe — March 2026
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List of English names for fungi updated
An updated list of the recommended English names for fungi is now available. The list comprises 3,146 accepted names — from Abortiporus biennis, Blushing Rosette, to Zhuliangomyces ochraceoluteus, Ochre Slimecap. (Photo: An Elf Cup fungus, by Ruth Revell) . February 2026
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My mission as BMS President
Prof Sarah Gurr explains what attracted her to mycology, and shares her aims as she begins her role as the society's president — February 2026
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