Anthony M. Young

Anthony M. Young
Born1943 (age 82–83)
Scientific career
FieldsMycology
WorkplacesUniversity of Queensland
A.M.Young

Anthony "Tony" M. Young (born 1943) is an Australian mycologist based in Queensland, affiliated with the University of Queensland. He has published several books on fungi as well as a monograph on Australian Hygrophoraceae, resulting from his research on Hygrocybe and related genera. In 2007, he was a co-author of a review of the genus Ramaria in Australia, a work in progress which will see the likely description of 15 new Australian species and increase the total number to 50.

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  1. ↑ Lepp, Heino (9 July 2007). "The study of Australian fungi: What is the state of knowledge today?". Australian Fungi Website, Australian National Herbarium. Canberra, ACT: Australian National Botanic Gardens, Australian Government. Retrieved 23 January 2010.
  2. ↑ Young AM, Fechner N (2007). "ABRS National Taxonomy Research Grants Programme: Ramaria in Australia". ABRS website. Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, Australian Government. Retrieved 23 January 2010.