Tradd Cotter: “Fungal Dynamics in our Ecosystems – The Invisible Threads”
Join us for our upcoming meeting, as we welcome Tradd Cotter, a leading expert in mycology, to share his insights on the incredible relationship between fungi and plants. Underneath every footstep in the forest is an intricate network of fungal mycelium that could span up to 60 miles. There are mushrooms hiding underground that nourish our trees and feed small woodland mammals in the winter. Invisible in all leaves, needles, stems and roots, most fungi are constantly fighting a hidden war, having adapted symbiotic ecological roles that reward, heal and protect living plant tissue while combating pathogenic fungi and problematic insects. A highly visual and thought provoking journey into Kingdom Fungi you won’t want to miss!
BIO:
Tradd Cotter
Microbiologist, Professional Mycologist, and Retired Landscape Designer
Tradd Cotter has over 30 years of experience cultivating mushrooms both commercially and experimentally. He is the author of the best-selling book Organic Mushroom Farming and Mycoremediation (2014) and has earned numerous awards for his work, including the prestigious 2013 Clemson University Entrepreneur of the Year Award, the 2011 EPA GRO-U Fellowship Award, and the 2021 Gary Lincoff Award at the Telluride Mushroom Festival.
His research spans a wide range of topics, including:
- Bacterial interactions with fungi
- Mycopesticides
- Novel antibiotic discovery
- Isolation of native mycorrhizal species for bioregional-specific plant inoculants
In 1996, Tradd founded Mushroom Mountain, a pioneering company in the field of fungi applications. After selling the company in 2022 to pursue his interest in psychedelic-assisted therapy and focus on medical research, he transitioned his efforts toward advancing new mycological innovations.
Today, Tradd is the co-owner of Blue Portal, a mycologically focused company dedicated to innovative approaches in psychedelic therapy, medicinal applications, and industrial uses for fungi.
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