Scientific research conducted on studying fungal diversity in Azerbaijan has yielded significant results in recent years. As a result of the studies, 9 fungal species new to science have been described from the country's territory over the past 20 years, and more than 60 species have been recorded as new to Azerbaijan's mycobiota. According to the expert, these results make an important contribution to expanding scientific knowledge about fungal diversity in the country and enriching the national herbarium fund. 

Azerbaijan has a rich history of mycological research.

 

As a result of research beginning in the 1930s, a fungal herbarium has been formed that currently preserves more than 12,000 specimens. These specimens make it possible to comparatively study newly collected material and identify new species.

 

The scientist noted that although approximately 155,000 fungal species have been described worldwide, it is estimated that millions of fungal species remain unstudied in nature. For this reason, the expeditions and laboratory research conducted in Azerbaijan may lead to new scientific discoveries in the future as well.

 

Currently, research continues in the country on studying fungal biodiversity, identifying new species, and examining their ecological characteristics.