Michael Krikorev

Michael Krikorev is a mycologist at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) who specializes in fungi. He is known for his expertise in identifying various mushroom species, particularly the dangerous ones, and emphasizes the importance of recognizing deadly mushrooms such as the death cap and the false death cap to prevent poisoning. His work includes educating the public about the risks associated with mushroom foraging, highlighting that among the over 5,000 mushroom species in Sweden, only about 100 are safe for consumption.