Resources

Pubblications

Canteiro, C., Fernandes, I., Ferrari, E., Kisand, V., Retter, A., Romero Mujalli, D., & Anderson, J. L. (2024). FUNACTION Data Management Plan. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11073579

Fernandes, I., Anderson, J. L., Bruder, A., Garzoli, L., Kisand, V., Grossart, H.-P., Retter, A., & Böhm, M. (2025). FUNACTION Engagement Communication Plan. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14768667

Jansson Klintberg, U., WANG, Z., Davies, L., & Anderson, J. L. (2025). Aquatic Fungi in Nature - Memory Game (1.0). Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14727817

Wang, Z., Davies, L., & Anderson, J. (2025). Matching Game: Nutrient recycling in aquatic environment vs. daily life recycling (1.0). Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14730774

Outputs

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Explore the FUNACTION Zenodo community: open-access datasets, code, and papers on fungal functions and ecosystem processes, curated by researchers and updated regularly.

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Data Management Plan sets shared rules for data use, sharing, storage, and access; aligns with FAIR and EU standards; guides deposition in repositories; and remains a living document updated as needed.

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Engagement Communication Plan sets shared expectations for internal/external comms, meets consortium goals, guides planning and review, and remains a living document updated as needed.

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Aquatic Fungi in Nature—Memory Game: printable cards for outreach/teaching (ages 3+). Shows ecosystem roles and conservation links. Includes 15 graphics and an intro with tips and instructions.

Videos

International Day of Biological Diversity 2025: discover aquatic fungi—their diversity, roles, and why conserving them matters.

Masterclass on Key Biodiversity Areas for fungi: methods, criteria, and how fungal data guides site-based conservation.

“Red Listing for Fungi”: concepts, criteria, and workflows to assess extinction risk and inform conservation action.

Aquatic Fungi Diversity: expert talks on diversity, ecology, and significance of aquatic fungi, plus Q&A.

Systematic conservation planning for freshwater—tools, challenges, and opportunities to protect rivers and lakes.

Other resources

Other important websites to know about:

Only aquatics
IUCN SSC Aquatic Fungi SG: https://iucn.org/our-union/commissions/group/iucn-ssc-aquatic-fungi-specialist-group
Freshwater Ascomycete Database: https://fungi.life.illinois.edu/
Freshwater Fungi: https://www.freshwaterfungi.org/
Marine Fungi: https://www.marinefungi.org/

Mixed - with great aquatics!
Asco France: http://www.ascofrance.com/
Systematics Collections Data, New Zealand: https://scd.landcareresearch.co.nz/