Mahesh C. A. Galappaththi
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View article: The Australian truffle industry: History, challenges and opportunities
The Australian truffle industry: History, challenges and opportunities Open
Tuber melanosporum was first harvested in Australia in 1999, and exports began in 2007. Australia is now the world's fourth-largest truffle producer. The main challenges Australian producers face are climate change, obtaining well-mycorrhi…
View article: A review of wild edible and medicinal mushrooms in Sri Lanka: Systematic exploration and industrial applications
A review of wild edible and medicinal mushrooms in Sri Lanka: Systematic exploration and industrial applications Open
Sri Lanka’s varied ecosystems, climate, geography, and soils support a rich fungal diversity. Despite the recording of ≈ 53 species of edible wild mushrooms, only a few are popular among the local populace. The global significance of wild …
View article: Classes and phyla of the kingdom Fungi
Classes and phyla of the kingdom Fungi Open
Fungi are one of the most diverse groups of organisms with an estimated number of species in the range of 2–3 million. The higher-level ranking of fungi has been discussed in the framework of molecular phylogenetics since Hibbett et al., a…
View article: Fungal Bioluminescence: Past, Present, and Future
Fungal Bioluminescence: Past, Present, and Future Open
The complex and diverse phenomenon of fungal bioluminescence has captured human curiosity. Nevertheless, in the field of studies, there are not many attempts made particularly to reveal the new species of these interesting fungi. This stud…
View article: Phylogenomics, divergence times and notes of orders in Basidiomycota
Phylogenomics, divergence times and notes of orders in Basidiomycota Open
View article: Fungal Bioluminescence: Past, Present and Future
Fungal Bioluminescence: Past, Present and Future Open
The mystery phenomenon of fungal bioluminescence has always captivated human curiosity, although more attempts need to be made, particularly to bring the new species to the surface. In this study, we devoted considerable space to the taxon…
View article: Checklist, typification details, and nomenclature status of Basidiomycota, originally described from Sri Lanka
Checklist, typification details, and nomenclature status of Basidiomycota, originally described from Sri Lanka Open
Sri Lanka is considered a mega-biodiversity hotspot, with a rich collection of flora and fauna. Basidiomycota is the second largest and most diverse phylum of fungi, comprising over 31,000 species. The present paper is intended to bring to…
View article: A Review of Ganoderma Triterpenoids and Their Bioactivities
A Review of Ganoderma Triterpenoids and Their Bioactivities Open
For centuries, Ganoderma has been used as a traditional medicine in Asian countries to prevent and treat various diseases. Numerous publications are stating that Ganoderma species have a variety of beneficial medicinal properties, and inve…
View article: Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi in Sustainable Agriculture
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi in Sustainable Agriculture Open
The coevolution of mycorrhizae with plants represents a major evolutionary adaptation to the land environment. As a bioinoculant, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) play a beneficial role in sustainable agriculture by symbiotically associa…
View article: The Impact of Drying Temperature on Basidiospore Size
The Impact of Drying Temperature on Basidiospore Size Open
Fungal taxonomy research, and specifically the study of macro and micro morphological characteristics, requires precise temperature control. This is because variation in temperature can affect macrofungal microstructures. Understanding the…
View article: The case of the missing mushroom: a novel bioluminescent species discovered within Favolaschia in southwestern China
The case of the missing mushroom: a novel bioluminescent species discovered within Favolaschia in southwestern China Open
Seven species of bioluminescent mushrooms belonging to seven genera have been described in the tropical rainforests of China. This study contributes the eighth species, found growing on decaying bamboo in Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical G…
View article: The case of the missing mushroom: a novel bioluminescent species discovered within Favolaschia in southwestern China
The case of the missing mushroom: a novel bioluminescent species discovered within Favolaschia in southwestern China Open
This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Nimalrathna, Thilina S., Tibpromma, Saowaluck, Nakamura, Akihiro, Galappaththi, Mahesh C. A., Xu, Jianchu, Mortimer, Peter E., Karunarathna, Sama…
View article: First successful cultivation and nutritional composition of Macrocybe gigantea inSri Lanka
First successful cultivation and nutritional composition of Macrocybe gigantea inSri Lanka Open
The wild edible mushroom Macrocybe gigantea is widely consumed as one of the prime seasonal delicacies in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. In this study, M. gigantea was identified through morphological and phylogenetic a…
View article: Cochineal Scale <em>Dactylopius opuntiae</em> controls <em>Opuntia dillenii</em> in Bundala National Park, Sri Lanka
Cochineal Scale <em>Dactylopius opuntiae</em> controls <em>Opuntia dillenii</em> in Bundala National Park, Sri Lanka Open
Opuntia dillenii (Ker Gawler) is an invasive plant species in Bundala National Park. The outstanding success of the cochineal insect, Dactylopius spp. in bio-control of the prickly pear, Opuntia spp. has been inv…