Psilocybe Mushrooms of California + Global Research with Alan Rockefeller

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What You'll Learn
Do psilocybe mushrooms grow wild in California? Yes, they do! Learn where and when they grow and how to find them. This lecture also explores groundbreaking research on recently identified psilocybin-producing fungi. Alan Rockefeller shares exciting updates on new species discoveries across North America, South America, Africa, and New Zealand, highlighting their unique characteristics and ecological niches. Attendees will learn about species found in unexpected places, from urban landscapes to remote mountain regions, and the implications of new chemical analyses on psychoactive compounds. The presentation also covers evolving fungal chemistry, including newly identified alkaloids and terpenes.

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Presenter
Alan Rockefeller is an acclaimed mycologist renowned for his expertise in DNA barcoding, field photography, and microscopy. With over 20 years of experience, he has documented and photographed more than 2,500 fungal species. Alan has dedicated the past 15 years to studying fungal diversity in Mexico, regularly leading forays and sharing his knowledge with mycology enthusiasts worldwide.
Alan is passionate about education and has taught thousands of people how to extract and sequence the DNA of their mushrooms. His contributions include uploading over 700 DNA sequences to GenBank and co-authoring several scientific papers, notably on new species of bioluminescent Mycena and Psilocybe. He has also identified over 400,000 fungal observations on platforms like iNaturalist and Mushroom Observer, contributing significantly to the understanding of global fungal diversity.