The Mycological Society of China (MSC), formerly a division of the Botanical Society of China (BSC) (1980-1992), was founded in May 1993. MSC is a non-profit scientific society with the aim to promote mycological studies in China. Mycological Society of China (MSC) devoted to the research and development of fungal sciences, industries and biotechnologies in China. Currently, there are nearly 4,000 members in the society. MSC is a sustainable member of the International Mycological Association and Asian Mycological Association. MSC is devoted to contribute to the advances of fungal sciences in China and international communities, and to provide a platform for knowledge sharing and communication, and to serve and engage dialogues between the Chinese mycologists and international communities. To publish journals and organize international conferences, national meetings, various symposia, industry forum and workshops related to fungi are also the essential tasks of the Society.

The missions of MSC are

•    to promote the contributions and develop mycological science in China;

•    to recognize achievement and distinction among its members;

•    to publish journals; convene meetings, field excursions, and introductory courses;

•    to support programs of public information;

•    to set standards of ethical and professional behavior.