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Who is the father of mycology?


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Father of mycology:

  1. Heinrich Anton de Bary is known as the Father of mycology and Father of Plant pathology (Phytopathology).
  2. Heinrich was a German botanist, microbiologist, and mycologist and researched for roles of fungi and their role in causing disease.
  3. Mycology is the study of fungi the term myco is derived from Greek mýkēs meaning “mushroom, fungus”.

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