About Basidium Equilibrium

About – Basidium Equilibrium

A Lifelong Curiosity for Fungi
My name is Brandon, and I’m the founder of Basidium Equilibrium.
My hands on journey into mycology began while working in a laboratory in Austria. During that time, I participated in a range of fungal research projects, including government contract work and research panels for the Mycology Research Group in Vienna.

Those experiences deepened my interest in fungal biology, microscopy, genetics, and the remarkable diversity of mushrooms.
Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work alongside and learn from researchers, independent mycologists, and collectors who helped shape this community. Those relationships and experiences remain a major part of why Basidium Equilibrium exists.

What We Do Today

Basidium Equilibrium is a mycology business specializing in mushroom spore specimens for microscopy, taxonomy, and collection.
Our catalog includes spore syringes, prints, swabs, and prepared microscopy slides. We focus on careful specimen preparation, clear identification, and maintaining a diverse collection of familiar and lesser-known mushroom varieties.

Our goal is simple: provide quality microscopy specimens while encouraging curiosity, education, and a deeper appreciation for fungal diversity.

More Than a Collection

One of the things I value most about mycology is its history.
Many varieties recognized today have stories that began with independent researchers, small communities, online forums, and individuals whose contributions were never formally published.

Some of those records have disappeared over time. Others survive through personal accounts, photographs, and collections maintained by people who were there.
I believe those stories deserve to be preserved.

Our Genetic Vault is an ongoing effort to document mushroom variety histories, origins, morphology, and the people associated with them. It’s both an educational resource and a record of a community that has contributed a great deal to modern mycology.

Education and Community

Mycology has always been about more than the specimens themselves. It’s about asking questions, sharing observations, and learning from one another.
Through Basidium Equilibrium, I hope to make fungal science more approachable while continuing to recognize the individuals and communities who have helped advance our understanding of mushrooms.
Whether you’re new to microscopy or have spent years studying fungi, I appreciate your interest in this remarkable field.

Thank you for being part of Basidium Equilibrium.

Brandon
Founder, Basidium Equilibrium

My involvement in mycology has also taken me beyond the laboratory, including speaking engagements at Entheogen Expo in Southern California and Oklahoma Fungi Fest, along with a feature in High Times Magazine. These experiences have given me opportunities to share knowledge, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and contribute to the broader mycology community.