Conservazione della biodiversità fungina nell’area mediterranea: l’esperienza senese

The concept of biodiversity has recently acquired widespread credibility and the importance of studies of the natural heritage with a view to its conservation have been emphasized. The ecological importance of macrofungi has led to their recent inclusion, with the same status as plants and animals, in many projects. Progress in conservation depends on information and understanding of the natural world; this is particularly true in mycology and the contribute of the staff of the University of Siena for the safeguard of fungi is here reported. © 2018 Società Botanica Italiana onlus.