Question

Who is the father of mycology?

Answer 1

Mycology:

It is a branch of biology that deals with fungi and their genetic and biochemical property.

Father of Fungi and Father of mycology:

1. Heinrich Anton de Bary is the father of Mycology.
2. The word ‘myco’ is derived from the Greek word mýkēs meaning “mushroom, fungus”.
3. He discovered the life history of fungi and studied their role in disease.
4. Heinrich was a botanist, mycologist and microbiologist.
5. He is also known as the Father of Plant Pathology.