mycology

Noun

Meaning

That branch of botanical science which relates to the musgrooms and other fungi.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

biology flora botany bacteriology dendrology phytochemistry ecology hydroponics phytology pomology algology aquiculture microbiology phytopathology phytography

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Hypernyms

botany phytology

Related terms

mycologist mycological mycologic mycologically

Examples

Ainsworth, p. 13. The start of the modern age of mycology begins with Pier Antonio Micheli 's 1737 publication of Nova plantarum genera. Source: Internet

He is considered a founding father of plant pathology ( phytopathology ) as well as the founder of modern mycology. Source: Internet

Potter's work as a scientific illustrator and her work in mycology is highlighted in several chapters in Linda Lear, Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature, 2007; Beatrix Potter: The Extraordinary Life of a Victorian Genius. 2008, UK. Source: Internet

He carefully studied the morphology of molds, yeasts, and fungi and basically established mycology as an independent science. Source: Internet

Scientific illustrations and work in mycology Beatrix Potter's parents did not discourage higher education. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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