Late Prof. J. G. Vaidya was a distinguished professor in Department of Botany at the University of Pune. His deep engagement and perseverance in Mycology, as an area of study, achieved him wide recognition, both at National and International levels. Heparticipated in about 80 National conferences, 14 International Conferences, 56 University Refresher courses. Through his lifetime, he was invited to serve as a resource person in different institutions and had opportunities to work with esteemed mycologists as Dr. Stapler. It would be significant to highlight his specific contribution as the only expert in Aphyllophorales identification from the State of Maharashtra.