NZ Fungarium (PDD)

Infrastructure Details
Back to Search Infrastructure Enquiry
The New Zealand Fungarium holds important collections dating back to the 1850s. PDD has over 100,000 fully accessioned specimens with an emphasis on NZ mycoflora and specimens documenting most plant diseases present in NZ. The fungarium is utilized by taxonomists for reference collections, to deposit voucher specimens, and conduct research into the distribution, composition, and evolution of NZ fungi.
Placeholder image
Infrastructure Name
NZ Fungarium (PDD)
Public Summary
The New Zealand Fungarium holds important collections dating back to the 1850s. PDD has over 100,000 fully accessioned specimens with an emphasis on NZ mycoflora and specimens documenting most plant diseases present in NZ. The fungarium is utilized by taxonomists for reference collections, to deposit voucher specimens, and conduct research into the distribution, composition, and evolution of NZ fungi.
Standards
MPI Standard: 154.03.02 ‘Facilities for microorganisms and cell cultures 2007a and MPI standard:155.04.09 “Containment Facilities for Plants: 2007” and ERMA/EPA and HSNO (New Organism) requirements. MWLR Risk management and HSE plan.
Location / Region
Auckland
Location Type
Land based
Operation Type
Fixed location
Access Requirements
Open Access: This item is open to external users
Access Description
The Fungarium hosts visits for university students, MPI, media, and commercial organisation t oinform and educate.Database access is public.