A biographical sketch of Gustav Niessl von Mayendorf (1839–1919), founder of Moravian mycology, is presented. It outlines his early life, education, scientific interests, and contributions to mycology, botany, astronomy, and mathematics. He was involved in the founding of naturalist societies and published extensively on microscopic fungi.
Nožička J. (1964): The life and basic works of the Moravian mycologists Gustav Niessl. – Česká Mykologie 18(3): 185–188.
