The founder of Mycology was—

✅ Explanation: P.A. Micheli (Pier Antonio Micheli) is widely considered the founder of mycology. His groundbreaking work "Nova Plantarum Genera" (1729) included detailed descriptions and illustrations of fungi, establishing him as a pioneer in the systematic study of fungi.

📌Other Options Explanations:
-Option A: Linnaeus: Linnaeus was a renowned botanist and zoologist who developed the binomial nomenclature system for classifying organisms. While his work was crucial for the organization of biological knowledge.
-Option B: Anton de Bary: Anton de Bary made significant contributions to the understanding of plant diseases and the life cycles of fungi.
Option D: E. J. Butler: E.J. Butler was a prominent mycologist and plant pathologist known for his work in India and also known as the father of plant pathology in India, particularly on fungal diseases of crops. However, he came much later in the history of mycology.