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Arthur Grupe II is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. His research focuses on fungal biodiversity, mycology, and symbiotic relationships between fungi and plants. He teaches courses including Mycology, Medical Mycology, and Organismal Biology.
Education: Ph.D. in Plant Pathology (University of Florida), M.S. and B.S. in Botany (Cal Poly Humboldt).
Research interests include fungal taxonomy, truffle cultivation, ectomycorrhizal symbiosis, and applied mycology. Recent work involves discovering new truffle species and analyzing fungal diversity in extreme environments through metagenomics.
Notable contributions include presentations like 'The Fungal Kingdom: Truth is Stranger Than Fiction' and co-authoring studies published in Mycologia and Fungal Ecology.
