AGRICULTURAL

UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS
Department of Forestry
& Natural Environment
Management

4622. Mycology – Macromycetes

Course Content

Introduction to fungi, morphology, anatomy, reproduction, physiology, and classification, with emphasis on macromycetes in forest and grassland ecosystems. Ecological and economic importance, conservation aspects, and an overview of mushroom species found in Greece.

Learning Results

Upon successful completion of the course the undergraduate student will be able to:
· Understand how fungi spread and dominate in forested ecosystems.
· Understand the relationships between fungi and different fauna groups/divisions.
· Understand how fungi contribute to the preservation of forest ecology.
· Identify key species of fungi found in forests and other areas.
· Understand how fungi are associated and cause pathological conditions in forest
fauna species.

Teachers

+302237030033
palaiologou@aua.gr

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DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY 

The Department of Forestry and Natural Environment Management joined the Faculty of Plant Sciences of the AUA. The Department operates from the academic year 2019-2020 and is based in Tthe city of Karpenisi. Housed in the building facilities of the Department of Forestry and Natural Environment Management of the former Technical Scool (TEI)  of Central Greece.
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