African scientists hail mushrooming global interest in conserving fungi

African scientists highlighted the increasing global focus on fungal conservation at the International Congress on Fungal Conservation in Benin last November. Mycologist Anna Ralaiveloarisoa emphasized the importance of fungi, noting that less than 1% of Madagascar's estimated 100,000 species have been described. This emerging movement aims to integrate fungi into mainstream conservation efforts.

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