Photogrammetry: A New Tool for Fungi?

Representation of fungal sporocarps is a vital part of field mycology, fungal ecology, and fungal taxonomy. This technical focus article discusses the recent developments in photogrammetry-a technique for building three-dimensional models of objects. We present the results of their initial tests in photogrammetry using dried fungal material, highlighting improvements in the methodology that increase the utility and accessibility of the technique-principally the ability to build the models using only a mobile phone-and discuss the application of photogrammetry to various field in mycology including fungal taxonomy and ecology.

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This article discusses the application of photogrammetry in the field of mycology, highlighting the initial tests using dried fungal material and the improvements in methodology.