Taught by Bruce Filacroft of Mendham Mushroom!

• By the end of this lecture and field workshop, you will be able to:

• Identify several edible and ecologically beneficial wild fungi species in the field

• Distinguish among parasitic, saprophytic, and mycorrhizal fungal behaviors

• Explain the role of fungi in tree health, soil systems, and agroforestry design

• Describe fungal microbiomes and their relationship to plant host systems

• Understand how environmental conditions influence fungal secondary metabolite production

• Understand primary and secondary metabolite nutrients and their effects on mammalian digestion, immune systems, and hormonal balance