Stanley Hughes

For the United States Marine Corps officer, see Stanley S. Hughes.

Stanley John Hughes (1918–2019) was a Canadian scientist who is known throughout the global field of mycology for developing and introducing a precise and meticulous system for classifying fungi that is still used today. A naturalized Canadian, he was a federal research scientist for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada at what is today the Ottawa Research and Development Centre.

Throughout his professional career he made contributions to the field of fungal taxonomy which significantly advanced this science around the world. His contributions not only benefited his chosen field, but benefited global society by introducing a more scientific method of classifying fungi to enable more in-depth research on moulds. His mentorship of young scientists throughout his career also helped create a new generation of mycology taxonomists dedicated to their research.

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