INTRODUCTION

Mycological Society of India is a scientific body constituted for the advancement of subject of mycology, the study of fungi including mushrooms, molds, truffles, yeasts, lichens, plant pathogens, and medically important fungi. The Society was founded in January 1973 by a team of mycologists lead by Professor C.V. Subramanian, former Director, C.A.S. in Botany, University of Madras, Chennai, India, with a view to bring together mycologists of the country and with the broad objectives of promoting development of Mycology in India in all its aspects and in the widest perspective.

There are more than 400 members, including professional and upcoming mycologists with varied interests including taxonomy, ecology, pathology, genetics, molecular biology and physiology. The international members are also encouraged to join in the Society. All the members receive a subscription copy of the Journal of KAVAKA published under the aegis of Mycological Society of India.
Membership is open to all interested in mycology. The annual subscription for members is Rs. 200/- in India and £10.00 or US $ 20.00 in the soft and hard currency areas respectively. Subscriptions are to be sent to the Treasurer, Dr. Dr.M. Sudhakara Reddy, Department of Biotechnology, Thapar University, Patiala-147004, Punjab, India

All general correspondence should be addressed to Prof. J. Muthumary, Secretary, MSI, C.A.S. in Botany, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai-600 025. Manuscripts for publication and books for review may be sent to Prof. D. Jayarama Bhat, Department of Botany, Goa University, Goa-403 206, India, bhatdj@rediffmail.com