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View article: Phenology of rust fungi (Pucciniales) during mild winters – high temporal flexibility of spore generations
Phenology of rust fungi (Pucciniales) during mild winters – high temporal flexibility of spore generations Open
View article: Twenty-nine new host records of powdery mildew fungi (Erysiphaceae) in Taiwan with an updated checklist
Twenty-nine new host records of powdery mildew fungi (Erysiphaceae) in Taiwan with an updated checklist Open
View article: Recent taxonomic discoveries suggest a host-symbiont co-migration of <i>Russula</i> subsect. <i>Castanopsidum</i> with <i>Fagaceae</i> in the Americas
Recent taxonomic discoveries suggest a host-symbiont co-migration of <i>Russula</i> subsect. <i>Castanopsidum</i> with <i>Fagaceae</i> in the Americas Open
Three members of ectomycorrhizal fungi belonging to Russula subsection Castanopsidum are described from neotropical montane forests dominated by species of Fagaceae in Panama and Colombia. Russula esperanzae sp. nov . from Colombia differs…
View article: Orders of Ascomycota
Orders of Ascomycota Open
Ascomycota, the most speciose phylum of fungi, is a complex entity, comprising three diverse subphyla: Pezizomycotina, Saccharomycotina, and Taphrinomycotina. The largest and most diverse subphylum, Pezizomycotina, is a rich tapestry of 16…
View article: Phylogenetic and taxonomic re-assessment of the genera <i>Echinoderma</i> and <i>Lepiota</i>
Phylogenetic and taxonomic re-assessment of the genera <i>Echinoderma</i> and <i>Lepiota</i> Open
The infrageneric classification of the genus Lepiota has a long history of continuous refinement. Nevertheless, recent studies demonstrated that some of the widely used sections are not monophyletic in their current circumscription. In add…
View article: Just the tip of the iceberg: uncovering a hyperdiverse clade of African Russula (Basidiomycota, Russulales, Russulaceae) species with signs of evolutionary habitat adaptations
Just the tip of the iceberg: uncovering a hyperdiverse clade of African Russula (Basidiomycota, Russulales, Russulaceae) species with signs of evolutionary habitat adaptations Open
The diversity within the ectomycorrhizal genus Russula (Basidiomycota) in West Africa is largely unexplored. The study area was Benin, where only ten out of the 159 species endemic to tropical Africa have been previously reported. We focus…
View article: Just the tip of the iceberg: uncovering a hyperdiverse clade of African Russula (Basidiomycota, Russulales, Russulaceae) species with signs of evolutionary habitat adaptations
Just the tip of the iceberg: uncovering a hyperdiverse clade of African Russula (Basidiomycota, Russulales, Russulaceae) species with signs of evolutionary habitat adaptations Open
The diversity within the ectomycorrhizal genus Russula (Basidiomycota) in West Africa is largely unexplored. The study area was Benin, where only ten out of the 159 species endemic to tropical Africa have been previously reported. We focus…
View article: Exploring the diversity of culturable fungi on corpses for forensic applications
Exploring the diversity of culturable fungi on corpses for forensic applications Open
Fungi form part of saprotrophic communities that are responsible for the decomposition of carrion and corpses. While necrophagous insects are known in detail and can be therefore used for forensic investigation, information provided by fun…
View article: Comparative Analysis of Naming Criteria for Wild Edible Mushrooms across Linguistic Families in Benin
Comparative Analysis of Naming Criteria for Wild Edible Mushrooms across Linguistic Families in Benin Open
View article: Toward harnessing biodiversity–ecosystem function relationships in fungi
Toward harnessing biodiversity–ecosystem function relationships in fungi Open
Fungi are crucial for terrestrial ecosystems, yet the role of fungal diversity in ecosystem functions remains unclear. We synthesize fungal biodiversity and ecosystem function (BEF) relationships, focusing on plant biomass production, carb…
View article: Mushroom cultivation in tropical Africa: Successes, challenges, and opportunities
Mushroom cultivation in tropical Africa: Successes, challenges, and opportunities Open
Highlights • Many species of mushrooms are available for mushroom cultivation in tropical Africa. • Molecular identification of species is essential before any attempt of cultivation. • Spawn production technology must be developed and fit…
View article: Morphology and molecular phylogeny of four new species of Entoloma (Entolomataceae, Agaricales) from Europe and Western Eurasia
Morphology and molecular phylogeny of four new species of Entoloma (Entolomataceae, Agaricales) from Europe and Western Eurasia Open
Entoloma is one of the largest genera of Agaricales in terms of species diversity and is widespread throughout the world. In the present study, four new species, namely Entoloma brunneofibrillosum , E . humidiphilum , E . ochraceodiscum , …
View article: Redefining Ellisembia sensu stricto with a reassessment of related taxa in Sordariomycetes
Redefining Ellisembia sensu stricto with a reassessment of related taxa in Sordariomycetes Open
View article: Systematic revision of species of Atractilina and Spiropes hyperparasitic on Meliolales (Ascomycota) in the tropics
Systematic revision of species of Atractilina and Spiropes hyperparasitic on Meliolales (Ascomycota) in the tropics Open
Atractilina Dearn. & Barthol. and Spiropes Cif. are genera of asexual fungi that comprise species mainly hyperparasitic on black mildews (Meliolales, Ascomycota). Although a common group of anamorphic fungi, they have been described up to …
View article: Five new species of Pseudosperma (Inocybaceae, Agaricales) from Benin and Turkey based on morphological characteristics and phylogenetic evidence
Five new species of Pseudosperma (Inocybaceae, Agaricales) from Benin and Turkey based on morphological characteristics and phylogenetic evidence Open
Species of Pseudosperma ( Inocybaceae ) are widely distributed from temperate to tropical regions. In this study, we describe and illustrate five new species of Pseudosperma : P . beninense , P . cremeo-ochraceum , P . squarrosofulvum , P …
View article: Soil Horizons Harbor Differing Fungal Communities
Soil Horizons Harbor Differing Fungal Communities Open
In the present study, the mycobiomes of two soils with different ecological conditions located in Benin (West Africa) were investigated by environmental sequencing (Illumina MiSeq) of the ITS2-region of ribosomal DNA to gain information ab…
View article: Hyperdiverse Rhytismatales on twigs of Rhododendron spp.
Hyperdiverse Rhytismatales on twigs of Rhododendron spp. Open
View article: Genetic diversity and population differentiation in Earliella scabrosa, a pantropical species of Polyporales
Genetic diversity and population differentiation in Earliella scabrosa, a pantropical species of Polyporales Open
Earliella scabrosa is a pantropical species of Polyporales (Basidiomycota) and well-studied concerning its morphology and taxonomy. However, its pantropical intraspecific genetic diversity and population differentiation is unknown. We init…
View article: Redefining Ellisembia sensu stricto with a reassessment of related taxa in Sordariomycetes
Redefining Ellisembia sensu stricto with a reassessment of related taxa in Sordariomycetes Open
The generic limits of the large and polyphyletic genus Ellisembia are redefined in a strict sense based on a recent collection of its type species, E. coronata , on the original host at the type locality in Germany. Multigene phylogenetic …
View article: Connecting the multiple dimensions of global soil fungal diversity
Connecting the multiple dimensions of global soil fungal diversity Open
How the multiple facets of soil fungal diversity vary worldwide remains virtually unknown, hindering the management of this essential species-rich group. By sequencing high-resolution DNA markers in over 4000 topsoil samples from natural a…
View article: Hyperparasitic fungi—definitions, diversity, ecology, and research
Hyperparasitic fungi—definitions, diversity, ecology, and research Open
Even parasites have parasites. By definition, a hyperparasite is an organism capable of parasitizing another parasite. Hyperparasitism caused by fungi is a common phenomenon in nature, but it has been poorly studied. This life history stra…
View article: Diversity of hyperparasitic fungi on Meliolales (Sordariomycetes, Ascomycota): new species, records, and molecular data from Benin and Panama
Diversity of hyperparasitic fungi on Meliolales (Sordariomycetes, Ascomycota): new species, records, and molecular data from Benin and Panama Open
View article: <i>Phylloporia mutabilis</i> <i> sp. nov.</i> from Benin, West Africa
<i>Phylloporia mutabilis</i> <i> sp. nov.</i> from Benin, West Africa Open
Phylloporia is a widespread genus of Hymenochaetales ( Basidiomycota ) with polyporoid basidiomata found mainly in the tropics. Species of Phylloporia are predominantly parasitic of woody plant hosts, while some species grow as saprotrophs…
View article: Connecting the multiple dimensions of global soil fungal diversity
Connecting the multiple dimensions of global soil fungal diversity Open
How the multiple facets of soil fungal diversity vary worldwide remains virtually unknown, hindering the management of this essential species-rich group. By sequencing high-resolution DNA markers in over 4000 topsoil samples from natural a…
View article: Connecting the multiple dimensions of global soil fungal diversity
Connecting the multiple dimensions of global soil fungal diversity Open
How the multiple facets of soil fungal diversity vary worldwide remains virtually unknown, hindering the management of this essential species-rich group. By sequencing high-resolution DNA markers in over 4000 topsoil samples from natural a…
View article: New records and barcode sequence data of wood-inhabiting polypores in Benin with notes on their phylogenetic placements and distribution
New records and barcode sequence data of wood-inhabiting polypores in Benin with notes on their phylogenetic placements and distribution Open
Wood-inhabiting fungi (WIF), such as polypores, are extremely species-rich and play vital roles in the functioning of forest ecosystems as decomposers. Despite the importance of polypores, our knowledge of the diversity and distribution of…
View article: A new study of Nagrajomyces: with two new species proposed and taxonomic status inferred by phylogenetic methods
A new study of Nagrajomyces: with two new species proposed and taxonomic status inferred by phylogenetic methods Open
Nagrajomyces ( incertae sedis , Ascomycota ) is a monotypic genus with a previously unknown systematic position. In this report, two new species are proposed, Nagrajomyces fusiformis and Nagrajomyces laojunshanensis. These new taxa are pro…
View article: Phylogeny, taxonomy, and character evolution in <i> Entoloma</i> subgenus <i> Nolanea</i>
Phylogeny, taxonomy, and character evolution in <i> Entoloma</i> subgenus <i> Nolanea</i> Open
Nolanea is a well-known and long-established subgenus of the genus Entoloma traditionally defined mainly by the mycenoid basidiocarps of the included species. Until now, revisions of this subgenus including molecular data exist only on a r…
View article: Global patterns in endemicity and vulnerability of soil fungi - superecoregions and endemicity
Global patterns in endemicity and vulnerability of soil fungi - superecoregions and endemicity Open
This repository contains additional data associated to Tedersoo et al. (2022) (https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.16398).This repository contains those data necessary to rerun the superecoregion design and the endemicity analyses as well as vecto…
View article: Global patterns in endemicity and vulnerability of soil fungi
Global patterns in endemicity and vulnerability of soil fungi Open
Fungi are highly diverse organisms, which provide multiple ecosystem services. However, compared with charismatic animals and plants, the distribution patterns and conservation needs of fungi have been little explored. Here, we examined en…