Jonathan CAZABONNE

My research aims to document the diversity of fungi and their interaction with other kingdoms, understand the mechanisms that shape fungal community assemblages, and determine their implications for ecosystem functioning at multiple spatial scales. I have a particular interest in old-growth forests, as well as ectomycorrhizal symbiosis and arthropod-fungi interactions. I use a variety of approaches to achieve these objectives, including environmental DNA, integrative taxonomy, and community ecology, as well as citizen science, literature and art. The ultimate goals of my research are (1) to provide fundamental data on fungal diversity and ecology to help contribute to the integration of fungi into biodiversity conservation plans, and (2) to raise public awareness of the key issues embodied by fungi.