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 Life 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 Life Member subscription is Rs.2000/- in India and £100 or US $ 200 for those in abroad. The annual member subscription is Rs. 200/- in India and £10.00 or US $ 20.00 for those in abroad. Subscriptions are to be sent to the Treasurer, Prof. M. Sudhakara Reddy, Department of Biotechnology, Thapar University, Patiala-147004, Punjab, India. msreddy@thapar.edu

All general correspondence should be addressed to Prof. N. Raaman, Secretary, MSI, C.A.S. in Botany, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai-600 025, India.raaman55@gmail.com  Manuscripts for publication and books for review may be sent to Editor, Dr. S. Raghu Kumar, 313, Vainguinim Valley, Dona Paula, Goa -403 004, India. sraghu865@yahoo.co.in