42nd edition of the Autumn Mushroom and Plant Fair

On October 22 and 23, the Mushroom and Autumn Plant Fair was held, organized by the Hérault Society of Horticulture and Natural History (SHHNH). Throughout the weekend, more than 200 fresh mushrooms and 200 fresh plants were on display. Visitors were able to benefit from advice and identification services provided by mycologists and botanists from the SHHNH, the CEFE, and the Faculty of Pharmacy. A collection of insects and minerals was also presented to the public.

Two lectures ("Blobs-trotteurs" – The Metamorphosis of Myxomycetes" by Ms. Anne-Marie RANTET-POUX and "Initial Assessment of the Introduction of Exotic Plants in France: Between Floristic Enrichment and Threat to Biodiversity" by Dr. Guillaume FRIED) attracted many enthusiasts.

The inauguration took place in the presence of the President of the University of Montpellier, Professor Philippe Augé, and the Director of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences, Professor Vincent Lisowski. The city of Montpellier was represented by Mr. Boris Bellanger, Deputy Mayor, responsible for the Center district and historical heritage.

Lecture by Dr. Fried

Dr. Guillaume Fried is a research project manager at the Plant Health Laboratory (ANSES, Montpellier). Below is a slideshow of his presentation: