CourseEstablished
Microscopy for Mushroom Identification
Use a microscope to examine spores, basidia, cystidia and tissues, the features needed to separate many difficult species.
Level
Course
Modules
6
Duration
2–3 months
Format
Live online
School
Culinary Mycology
What you will study
6 modules, one growing line of knowledge.
Hover or tap a module to follow the path from the first session to the final project.
At a glance
How the programme grows, phase by phase.
PHASE 1
Foundations
- Choosing and Setting Up a Microscope
- Preparing Mounts and Sections
PHASE 2
Practice
- Reagents and Stains
- Measuring Spores
PHASE 3
Application & project
- Hymenial and Cuticle Structures
- Using Microscopic Data in Keys
What you will be able to do
Microscopy for Mushroom Identification
By the end you will have worked through:
- Choosing and Setting Up a Microscope
- Preparing Mounts and Sections
- Reagents and Stains
- Measuring Spores
- Hymenial and Cuticle Structures
Your learning path
Where this programme sits in the school.
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FAQ
Questions about this programme
Do I need experience to study Microscopy for Mushroom Identification?
No previous experience is needed. The course starts from the foundations.
How is Microscopy for Mushroom Identification taught?
Live online, in 6 modules with a working professional, a small group and a final project.
What certificate do I get?
Fungaris issues a course certificate on completion. Accreditations are assessed according to the training completed and the local regulations of each country.
What can I study after Microscopy for Mushroom Identification?
The natural next step is Diploma in Culinary Mycology.
How it is taught
Live, in a small group, with a real project.
i.A live professorMycologists, biologists, engineers and chefs who work in the field.
ii.A small groupQuestions in every session, and classmates from many countries.
iii.A real projectEach programme closes with applied work, reviewed by your professor.
iv.A certificateIssued by Fungaris on completion of the programme.
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Admissions & Fees
Join the next intake.
Pay in full with a 20% reduction, or reserve your place with 40% and pay the rest in monthly instalments.