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View article: Endophytes with mycorrhizal potentials: biological and ecological implications
Endophytes with mycorrhizal potentials: biological and ecological implications Open
Summary Generally, the root mycobiome is dominated by endophytic and mycorrhizal fungi with mutualistic potential to enhance plant fitness. In some cases, however, the distinction between the two biotrophic guilds is challenged by the abil…
View article: Demystifying fungal systematics: A gateway to fungal literacy and societal/ecological relevance through familiar species
Demystifying fungal systematics: A gateway to fungal literacy and societal/ecological relevance through familiar species Open
Societal Impact Statement Fungal systematics can feel overwhelming given the vast species diversity within this kingdom, with numerous subgroups at every taxonomic rank. This often creates a disconnect between the general undertsanding of …
View article: Genetic variation among progeny shapes symbiosis in a basidiomycete with poplar
Genetic variation among progeny shapes symbiosis in a basidiomycete with poplar Open
Summary Forest trees rely on ectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungi for acquiring scarce resources such as water and nutrients. However, the molecular mechanisms governing ECM traits remain inadequately understood, particularly the role of intraspeci…
View article: Les communautés fongiques des sols forestiers face aux changements climatiques
Les communautés fongiques des sols forestiers face aux changements climatiques Open
Les champignons sylvicoles jouent un rôle majeur dans le fonctionnement et la durabilité des écosystèmes forestiers. Cet article se propose de faire une synthèse des connaissances actuelles sur la biologie et l’écologie des deux guildes de…
View article: Comparative transcriptomics uncovers poplar and fungal genetic determinants of ectomycorrhizal compatibility
Comparative transcriptomics uncovers poplar and fungal genetic determinants of ectomycorrhizal compatibility Open
SUMMARY Ectomycorrhizal symbiosis supports tree growth and is crucial for nutrient cycling and temperate and boreal ecosystems functioning. The establishment of functional ectomycorrhiza (ECM) first requires the association of compatible p…
View article: <i>Eucalyptus grandis</i> MYB‐Like and RAN‐Like Zinc Finger Proteins Display Dual Roles in Regulating Plant Immunity and Symbiosis Pathways
<i>Eucalyptus grandis</i> MYB‐Like and RAN‐Like Zinc Finger Proteins Display Dual Roles in Regulating Plant Immunity and Symbiosis Pathways Open
Plant roots live in constant contact with diverse microbes in the soil. Plant fitness, therefore, relies on signaling pathways that mount an effective immune response against pathogens while fostering mutualistic symbioses. Plant pathways,…
View article: Impact of the soil layer on the soil microbial diversity and composition of Pinus yunnanensis at the Ailao Mountains subtropical forest
Impact of the soil layer on the soil microbial diversity and composition of Pinus yunnanensis at the Ailao Mountains subtropical forest Open
Microbial communities residing in forest soils play crucial roles in decomposing organic matter and recycling nutrients, making these ecosystems one of the most diverse habitats on Earth. However, the composition and function of these comp…
View article: Poplar CLE peptides stimulating ectomycorrhizal symbiosis uncovered by genome-wide identification of ectomycorrhizal-responsive small secreted peptides
Poplar CLE peptides stimulating ectomycorrhizal symbiosis uncovered by genome-wide identification of ectomycorrhizal-responsive small secreted peptides Open
Plants small secreted peptides (SSPs) regulate root development, immunity and symbiotic relationships in herbaceous plants. These processes are equally important for establishing functional ectomycorrhizal associations in trees. While fung…
View article: Comparative transcriptomics uncovers plant and fungal genetic determinants of mycorrhizal compatibility
Comparative transcriptomics uncovers plant and fungal genetic determinants of mycorrhizal compatibility Open
Summary Ectomycorrhizal symbiosis supports tree growth and is crucial for nutrient cycling and temperate and boreal ecosystems functioning. The establishment of functional ECM first requires the association of compatible partners. However,…
View article: A fusarioid fungus forms mutualistic interactions with poplar trees that resemble ectomycorrhizal symbiosis
A fusarioid fungus forms mutualistic interactions with poplar trees that resemble ectomycorrhizal symbiosis Open
Fusarium species, recognised as global priority pathogens, frequently induce severe diseases in crops; however, certain species exhibit alternative symbiotic lifestyles and are either non-pathogenic or endophytic. In this study, we charact…
View article: Breaking into nature's secret medicine cabinet: lichens – a biochemical goldmine ready for discovery
Breaking into nature's secret medicine cabinet: lichens – a biochemical goldmine ready for discovery Open
Summary Secondary metabolites are a crucial source of bioactive compounds playing a key role in the development of new pharmaceuticals. Recently, biosynthetic research has benefited significantly from progress on various fronts, including …
View article: Characterisation and comparative analysis of mitochondrial genomes of false, yellow, black and blushing morels provide insights on their structure and evolution
Characterisation and comparative analysis of mitochondrial genomes of false, yellow, black and blushing morels provide insights on their structure and evolution Open
Morchella species have considerable significance in terrestrial ecosystems, exhibiting a range of ecological lifestyles along the saprotrophism-to-symbiosis continuum. However, the mitochondrial genomes of these ascomycetous fungi have not…
View article: Biology, genetics, and ecology of the cosmopolitan ectomycorrhizal ascomycete Cenococcum geophilum
Biology, genetics, and ecology of the cosmopolitan ectomycorrhizal ascomycete Cenococcum geophilum Open
The ascomycete Cenococcum geophilum is a cosmopolitan and ecologically significant ectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungus that forms symbiotic associations with diverse host plants worldwide. As the only known ECM species within the large class Doth…
View article: Understanding Farmers' Use of Improved Maize Seeds in Uganda
Understanding Farmers' Use of Improved Maize Seeds in Uganda Open
While maize is a key crop for national food security and employment, most maize-growing households have small overall average farm sizes and remain highly vulnerable. The overall cultivated area of maize has been increasing, although such …
View article: Phylogenomic insights into the taxonomy, ecology, and mating systems of the lorchel family Discinaceae (Pezizales, Ascomycota)
Phylogenomic insights into the taxonomy, ecology, and mating systems of the lorchel family Discinaceae (Pezizales, Ascomycota) Open
Lorchels, also known as false morels (Gyromitra sensu lato), are iconic due to their brain-shaped mushrooms and production of gyromitrin, a deadly mycotoxin. Molecular phylogenetic studies have hitherto failed to resolve deep-branching rel…
View article: Comparative transcriptomics and metabolomics provide insight into degeneration‐related physiological mechanisms of <i>Morchella importuna</i> after long‐term preservation
Comparative transcriptomics and metabolomics provide insight into degeneration‐related physiological mechanisms of <i>Morchella importuna</i> after long‐term preservation Open
Ascomycetes fungi are often prone to degeneration. Agricultural production of the prized ascomycete mushroom Morchella importuna (black morel) typically suffers from reduced yield and malformed ascocarps owing to culture degeneration. This…
View article: Draft genomes and assemblies of the ectomycorrhizal basidiomycetes <i>Scleroderma citrinum</i> hr and <i>S. yunnanense</i> jo associated with chestnut trees
Draft genomes and assemblies of the ectomycorrhizal basidiomycetes <i>Scleroderma citrinum</i> hr and <i>S. yunnanense</i> jo associated with chestnut trees Open
The earthball Scleroderma, an ectomycorrhizal basidiomycete belonging to the Sclerodermataceae family, serves as a significant mutualistic tree symbiont globally. Originally, two genetically sequenced strains of this genus were obta…
View article: Phyllosticta paracitricarpa is synonymous with the EU quarantine fungus P. citricarpa based on phylogenomic analyses
Phyllosticta paracitricarpa is synonymous with the EU quarantine fungus P. citricarpa based on phylogenomic analyses Open
View article: Intraspecific diploidization of a halophyte root fungus drives heterosis
Intraspecific diploidization of a halophyte root fungus drives heterosis Open
View article: Factors Affecting Parental Intent to Vaccinate Against COVID-19 in the United States
Factors Affecting Parental Intent to Vaccinate Against COVID-19 in the United States Open
Introduction. The topic of childhood vaccinations has become increasingly contentious, sparking debate and challenging decisions for parents, study aimed to explore the factors influencing COVID-19 vaccination plans for parents of unvaccin…
View article: Corrigendum to “Genome sequencing of Porostereum spadiceum to study the degradation of levofloxacin” [Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf. 270 (2024) 115808]
Corrigendum to “Genome sequencing of Porostereum spadiceum to study the degradation of levofloxacin” [Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf. 270 (2024) 115808] Open
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View article: Mycorrhizal research now: from the micro‐ to the macro‐scale
Mycorrhizal research now: from the micro‐ to the macro‐scale Open
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View article: Sesquiterpenes of the ectomycorrhizal fungus Pisolithus microcarpus alter root growth and promote host colonization
Sesquiterpenes of the ectomycorrhizal fungus Pisolithus microcarpus alter root growth and promote host colonization Open
Trees form symbioses with ectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungi, maintained in part through mutual benefit to both organisms. Our understanding of the signaling events leading to the successful interaction between the two partners requires further s…
View article: <i>Populus</i> <scp>MYC2</scp> orchestrates root transcriptional reprogramming of defence pathway to impair <i>Laccaria bicolor</i> ectomycorrhizal development
<i>Populus</i> <span>MYC2</span> orchestrates root transcriptional reprogramming of defence pathway to impair <i>Laccaria bicolor</i> ectomycorrhizal development Open
Summary The jasmonic acid (JA) signalling pathway plays an important role in the establishment of the ectomycorrhizal symbiosis. The Laccaria bicolor effector MiSSP7 stabilizes JA corepressor JAZ6, thereby inhibiting the activity of Populu…
View article: Comparative analyses of Pleurotus pulmonarius mitochondrial genomes reveal two major lineages of mini oyster mushroom cultivars
Comparative analyses of Pleurotus pulmonarius mitochondrial genomes reveal two major lineages of mini oyster mushroom cultivars Open
View article: The mycorrhizal symbiosis: research frontiers in genomics, ecology, and agricultural application
The mycorrhizal symbiosis: research frontiers in genomics, ecology, and agricultural application Open
Summary Mycorrhizal symbioses between plants and fungi are vital for the soil structure, nutrient cycling, plant diversity, and ecosystem sustainability. More than 250 000 plant species are associated with mycorrhizal fungi. Recent advance…
View article: Draft genome sequencing and assembly of<i> Favolaschia claudopus</i> CIRM-BRFM 2984 isolated from oak limbs
Draft genome sequencing and assembly of<i> Favolaschia claudopus</i> CIRM-BRFM 2984 isolated from oak limbs Open
Favolaschia claudopus, a wood-inhabiting basidiomycete of the Mycenaceae family, is considered an invasive species that has recently spread from Oceania to Europe. The CIRM-BRFM 2984 strain of this fungus was originally isolated from a bas…
View article: Phylogenomic Insights into the Taxonomy, Ecology, and Mating Systems of the Lorchel Family Discinaceae (Pezizales, Ascomycota)
Phylogenomic Insights into the Taxonomy, Ecology, and Mating Systems of the Lorchel Family Discinaceae (Pezizales, Ascomycota) Open
View article: Genome sequencing of Porostereum spadiceum to study the degradation of levofloxacin
Genome sequencing of Porostereum spadiceum to study the degradation of levofloxacin Open
Despite various plans to rationalize antibiotic use, antibiotic resistance in environmental bacteria is increasing due to the accumulation of antibiotic residues in the environment. This study aimed to test the ability of basidiomycete fun…
View article: Metatranscriptomics sheds light on the links between the functional traits of fungal guilds and ecological processes in forest soil ecosystems
Metatranscriptomics sheds light on the links between the functional traits of fungal guilds and ecological processes in forest soil ecosystems Open
Summary Soil fungi belonging to different functional guilds, such as saprotrophs, pathogens, and mycorrhizal symbionts, play key roles in forest ecosystems. To date, no study has compared the actual gene expression of these guilds in diffe…