Molecular-Based Diversity Studies and Field Surveys Are Not Mutually Exclusive: On the Importance of Integrated Methodologies in Mycological Research

Understanding and describing the diversity of living organisms is a great challenge. Fungi have for long time been, unfortunately still are, underestimated when it comes to taxonomic research. The foundations were laid by first mycologists through field observations. These important fundamental works been remain vital reference works. Nevertheless, non-negligible part studied funga escaped their attention. Thanks modern developments in molecular techniques, study fungal has revolutionized terms tools knowledge. Despite number disadvantages inherent these traditional field-based inventory work increasingly superseded neglected. This perspective aims demonstrate central importance research studies, encourages researchers not be blinded sole use methods.