Peter Buchanan – Learning then sharing the fungi knowledge

In the second part of this Scigest conversation, host Dr Hilary Ireland continues her discussion with recently retired mycologist Dr Peter Buchanan, exploring the legacy of a career that spanned five decades of fungal research, collaboration and science communication.   Peter reflects on the scientists whose work laid the foundations for today's advances in mycology and discusses the importance of fungal conservation, including the traditional Māori uses of fungi. He also shares his commitment to engaging New Zealanders with fungal science through books, Fungal Forays, Bioblitz events, the NZ's Favourite Fungus public vote, and Ngā Hekaheka o Aotearoa, a bilingual teaching resource. Together, these initiatives demonstrate how research, collaboration and public engagement can deepen understanding of New Zealand's remarkable fungal diversity. See link to the video on the vegetable caterpillar fungus:https://bit.ly/4zhgaKp. Also the $50 bank note:https://bit.ly/4ztiLB1.