European Mycological Association
Mycological association in Europe
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The European Mycological Association (EMA) is an organization with a broad scope encompassing all aspects of mycology within Europe, this includes lichens as well as fungus-like organisms such as oomycetes and slime moulds.[1][2] The Association was formed in September 2003 at the 14th Congress of European Mycologists.[3][2] More than 110 delegates from around 30 countries were present and the idea of establishing a European Mycological Association received universal support.[4] Since then the EMA has taken on the patronage of all meetings of the Congress of European Mycologists.[5][2] It has also adopted the European Council for the Conservation of Fungi as its conservation body.[6][7]
| Abbreviation | EMA |
|---|---|
| Formation | September 2003 |
| Founded at | XIV Congress of European Mycologists, Katsiveli, Crimea, Ukraine |
| Type | Nonprofit |
| Origins | Congress of European Mycologists |
Region served | Europe |
President | Dr. Izabela Kałucka |
Vice President | Dr. Irmgard Greilhuber |
| Website | http://www.euromould.org/ |
The EMA is recognized by the International Mycological Association, and the Governing Committee of the EMA serves as the Committee for Fungi in Europe within the International Mycological Association.[8][9] The association currently has members in 37 different European countries.[10]
The first Congress organised by the EMA was the 15th to be held since 1956 when they began. It took place in St. Petersburg, Russia in 2007.[9]