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 and Former President of International Mycological Association, 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 800 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.

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The word Kavaka represents the Sanskrit word for fungus. Kavaka is the official journal of the Mycological Society of India. Kavaka is an international journal and publishes peer-reviewed, original articles and reviews on all aspects of mycology.

SCOPE
Kavaka publishes original articles and reviews on all aspects of mycology, including conventional and molecular taxonomy, phylogeny, diversity, ecology, physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology and biotechnology.

MANUSCRIPTS
Articles should be forwarded by email to the Editor of Kavaka, whose email address is given in the website of the Mycological Society of India (http://www.fungiindia.co.in). Manuscripts should have a high standard of science and should contribute significantly to the progress of the science of mycology. All articles will be critically peer reviewed prior for suitability before being accepted for publication. Submission of an article to Kavaka presupposes that the corresponding author has complied with the following.

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