Blog posts of '2026' 'January'

Mycology, the science that studies fungi in all their forms and applications, is experiencing a period of extraordinary evolution thanks to European funding dedicated to research and innovation. Projects funded under Horizon Europe are opening new frontiers in the understanding of fungi, cultivation techniques, and biotechnological applications. This article provides a detailed analysis of the major European projects dedicated to fungi, examining their objectives, methodologies, expected results, and practical implications for mycologists, mycologists, and enthusiasts. Through detailed data, statistics, and tables, we will explore how EU-funded research is transforming our approach to the fungal kingdom, with important implications for sectors ranging from sustainable agriculture to medicine, from the food industry to bioremediation.