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Arthur Grupe II

Assistant Professor
Biology University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

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Arthur Grupe II

Assistant Professor

Biology

Specialty area(s)

Mycology, fungal biodiversity, truffles, fungal symbiosis, plant-fungal interactions, co-cropping economic nut trees with truffles,  and fungal ecology. Please contact me if you have any interest in undergraduate or graduate research in these or other areas.

Brief biography

I am broadly interested in fungal biodiversity and fungal symbiosis. My research is focused on fungal taxonomy and systematics, fungal ecology, fungal-plant interactions (ectomycorrhizae), and the fungal-human interface through applied mycology.

Current courses at UWL

BIO 203-- Organismal Biology

BIO 412/512-- Mycology

BIO413/513-- Medical Mycology

Education

Ph.D., Department of Plant Pathology, University of Florida

M.S., Biology Department, Cal Poly Humboldt

B.S. Botany, Biology Department, Cal Poly Humboldt

Career

Teaching history

BIO 105-- General Biology

BIO 203-- Organismal Biology

BIO 412/512--Mycology

BIO 413/513-- Medical Mycology

Kudos

presented

Arthur Grupe II, Biology, presented "The Fungal Kingdom: Truth is Stranger Than Fiction," a presentation on how fungi shape the world around us in surprising ways, as part of the Science Cafe series on March 14 in La Crosse. Fungi are an often-overlooked kingdom of life that play a critical role in ecosystems and human society. From the mushrooms we eat to the antibiotics that save lives, fungi have diverse and essential functions. This talk explored the fascinating world of fungi, examining their biology, ecological importance, their ability to decompose organic material, and form symbiotic relationships with plants. 

Submitted on: Mar. 26

published

Arthur Grupe II, Biology, co-authored the article "Tuber cumberlandense and T. canirevelatum, two new edible Tuber species from eastern North America discovered by truffle-hunting dogs" in Mycologia published on Oct. 31 by Taylor & Francis.

Submitted on: Nov. 22, 2024

published

Arthur Grupe II, Biology, co-authored the article "Fungal diversity and function in metagenomes sequenced from extreme environments" in Fungal Ecology published on Thursday, Sept. 5 by British Mycological Society. Fungi are increasingly recognized as key players in various extreme environments. This collaborative effort presents an analysis of publicly-sourced metagenomes from global extreme environments, focusing on fungal taxonomy and function.

Submitted on: Sept. 5, 2024