MKU hosts 53rd annual Mycological Society meeting
Madurai Kamaraj University hosted the 53rd annual meeting of the Mycological Society of India, focusing on the potential of fungi in agriculture, biotechnology, and health. Experts discussed the economic impact of industrial mycology and the need for further research into fungal biodiversity.
Why it matters
The conference highlights the growing economic and scientific importance of mycology in addressing global challenges like food security and sustainable industry.
MKU hosts 53rd annual Mycological Society meeting left A souvenir being released at the 53rd annual meeting of Mycological Society of India at Madurai Kamaraj University on Wednesday. R. ASHOK The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/yofcwq/article71608137.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/9871_21_10_2026_17_48_5_1_MKUNATIONALCOFERENCE__01.JPG ASHOK R Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 21/10/2026: R. Selvarajan, centre, Director, ICAR-Natinoal Research Centre for Banana, releasing the souvenir at the 53rd annual meeting of the Mycological Society of India, at Madurai Kamaraj University on Wednesday. Photo: Ashok R / The Hindu MADURAI Madurai Kamaraj University’s Department of Microbial Technology-School of Biological Sciences on Wednesday held the 53rd annual meeting of Mycological Society of India alongside a national conference on ‘Harnessing fungal diversity for Agriculture, Biotechnology, Industry and One Health.’ The event spotlighted the vast, untapped potential of fungi — numbering an estimated 13.2 million species globally — in addressing modern agricultural challenges, environmental protection, and human health. In his inaugural address, the chief guest, R.
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