: Definitions of mycological terms and short accounts of higher taxa.
The dictionary provides a comprehensive list of all fungal and lichen generic names. For every accepted genus, it details: Dictionary of the Fungi
The (officially Ainsworth & Bisby's Dictionary of the Fungi ) is widely considered the "Bible" of mycology. Since its first publication in 1943, it has served as the essential reference for the classification, nomenclature, and terminology of the fungal kingdom. Core Purpose & Scope : Definitions of mycological terms and short accounts
For researchers and students, the book is a standard requirement because it summarizes vast amounts of literature into a single, workable system. It is often used alongside digital databases like Index Fungorum and Species Fungorum , which continue to update fungal names and classifications in real-time following the retirement of the book's long-term editors. Since its first publication in 1943, it has