{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/61f9b731e619e20012dedf17/6a4cec70c4772b27e89aeb83?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#190 The Great Aussie Fungi Hunt with Dr. Michael Priest","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61f9b731e619e20012dedf17/1783426683369-90a28fb4-1744-4ac8-99ae-418f1ebe2c40.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This July, Australia goes on a fungi hunt. In this episode, Dani sits down with Dr Michael Priest, president of Fungimap, to explore the hidden kingdom beneath our feet.</p><p><br></p><p>With an estimated 50,000 fungal species across Australia, and only 10% of them named. Michael explains why the Great Aussie Fungi Hunt needs citizen scientists more than ever.</p><p><br></p><p>From mycorrhizal partnerships and the \"wood wide web\" to introduced species threatening native fungi and the truffle-dependent diet of the potoroo, this conversation is a crash course in why fungi matter and how anyone with a phone camera can help map them.</p><p><br></p><p>Tune in to learn how to get involved, what to photograph, and why you really shouldn't eat what you find.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>More Information</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://fungimap.org.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://fungimap.org.au/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/fungimap\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/fungimap</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoy this podcast, please like and subscribe to our show wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p>Leave us a review and share this show with your friends.</p><p><br></p><p>It really helps us to reach more citizen scientists, like you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact the Show</strong></p><p>We are always looking for more guests to tell us about interesting citizen science projects, research and events.</p><p>You can email us at: <a href=\"mailto:info@citizenscienceshow.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">info@citizenscienceshow.com</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Citizen Science Show"}