Ascomycota
View article: Ochrolechia kuankuoshuiensis Zheng & Meng 2025, sp. nov.
Ochrolechia kuankuoshuiensis Zheng & Meng 2025, sp. nov. Open
Ochrolechia kuankuoshuiensis Zheng & Meng sp. nov. Fig. 3 Remark. Distinctive features of O. kuankuoshuiensis are the large ascospores ((90) 97–116 (123) × (30) 33–35 (36) μm) and chemistry, which is limited to gyrophoric acid and lecanori…
View article: Ochrolechia kuankuoshuiensis Zheng & Meng 2025, sp. nov.
Ochrolechia kuankuoshuiensis Zheng & Meng 2025, sp. nov. Open
Ochrolechia kuankuoshuiensis Zheng & Meng sp. nov. Fig. 3 Remark. Distinctive features of O. kuankuoshuiensis are the large ascospores ((90) 97–116 (123) × (30) 33–35 (36) μm) and chemistry, which is limited to gyrophoric acid and lecanori…
View article: Ascomycota new to Sweden, including species new to Lule lappmark and Padjelanta National Park
Ascomycota new to Sweden, including species new to Lule lappmark and Padjelanta National Park Open
We report twelve species of Ascomycota new to Sweden found during fieldwork 2020–2025. The species are: Dactylospora scapanaria, Gemmina gemmarum, Hypoxylon ticinense, Lomaantha folliculata, Lophiostoma jotunheimenense, Octospora schumache…
View article: Two new Periconia species (Pleosporales, Ascomycota) in China
Two new Periconia species (Pleosporales, Ascomycota) in China Open
During an investigation of fungal diversity in Guangxi and Yunnan provinces, two interesting hyphomycetes were collected and isolated. Based on morphology, these hyphomycetes were similar to Periconia -like taxa. To confirm their classific…
View article: Advancing Yeast Identification Using High‐Throughput <scp>DNA</scp> Barcode Data From a Curated Culture Collection
Advancing Yeast Identification Using High‐Throughput <span>DNA</span> Barcode Data From a Curated Culture Collection Open
Yeast identification is essential in fields ranging from microbiology and biotechnology to food science and medicine. While DNA barcoding has become the standard for identifying cultured strains, environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding has …
View article: Pleurophragmium asiaticum Reblova & Hern. - Restr. 2025, comb. nov.
Pleurophragmium asiaticum Reblova & Hern. - Restr. 2025, comb. nov. Open
Pleurophragmium asiaticum (Crous) Réblová & Hern.-Restr. comb. nov. Basionym. Neomyrmecridium asiaticum Crous, Persoonia 41: 291. 2018. Typus. THAILAND • Ratchaburi Province; on leaves of unidentified vine; 2008; P. W. Crous HPC 2252 (holo…
View article: Status of Dutch Elm Disease Fungus Ophiostoma novo-ulmi and Assessment of Its Temporal Variability in Croatia
Status of Dutch Elm Disease Fungus Ophiostoma novo-ulmi and Assessment of Its Temporal Variability in Croatia Open
Dutch elm disease (DED) was originally caused by the ascomycete Ophiostoma ulmi, which has been replaced by a more virulent species, O. novo-ulmi, divided into subsp. novo-ulmi and subsp. americana. Permeable reproductive barriers, a perio…
View article: Pleurophragmium clavatum L. G. Ma & X. G. Zhang
Pleurophragmium clavatum L. G. Ma & X. G. Zhang Open
Pleurophragmium clavatum L. G. Ma & X. G. Zhang, Mycotaxon 127: 216. 2014. Typus. CHINA • Yunnan Province, the Forbidden Forest of Banna; on dead branches of Beilschmiedia percoriacea (Lauraceae); 31 Oct 2011; L. G. Ma (holotype HSAUP H 20…
View article: Multifunctional Endophytic Fungi from Ginger (Zingiber officinale) with Antimicrobial, Enzymatic, and Antioxidant Potential
Multifunctional Endophytic Fungi from Ginger (Zingiber officinale) with Antimicrobial, Enzymatic, and Antioxidant Potential Open
Endophytic fungi were isolated from ginger (Zingiber officinale) tubers and identified through molecular characterization of ITS and 28S rRNA regions. Nine species were obtained, belonging to the genera Aspergillus, Penicillium, Plectospha…
View article: A survey of bacterial and fungal community structure and functions in two long-term metalliferous soil habitats
A survey of bacterial and fungal community structure and functions in two long-term metalliferous soil habitats Open
Mercury contamination at legacy nuclear sites such as the Savannah River Site and Oak Ridge Reservation poses persistent ecological risks, yet its impact on soil microbiomes remains incompletely understood. This study integrates qPCR, 16S/…
View article: Beyond similarity: Unveiling the distinctive transcriptional regulatory roles of ARA1 in plant biomass utilization by Myceliophthora thermophila and related fungi
Beyond similarity: Unveiling the distinctive transcriptional regulatory roles of ARA1 in plant biomass utilization by Myceliophthora thermophila and related fungi Open
View article: Unraveling the Fungal Community Dynamics in Heat-Tolerant Coral Turbinaria sp. During Bleaching in South China Sea
Unraveling the Fungal Community Dynamics in Heat-Tolerant Coral Turbinaria sp. During Bleaching in South China Sea Open
Coral bleaching is a multifactorial stress response in which the breakdown of symbiosis with algal and bacterial partners has been well characterized, but the role of fungal communities remains largely unexplored. Here, we tracked the temp…
View article: Pleurophragmium asiaticum Reblova & Hern. - Restr. 2025, comb. nov.
Pleurophragmium asiaticum Reblova & Hern. - Restr. 2025, comb. nov. Open
Pleurophragmium asiaticum (Crous) Réblová & Hern.-Restr. comb. nov. Basionym. Neomyrmecridium asiaticum Crous, Persoonia 41: 291. 2018. Typus. THAILAND • Ratchaburi Province; on leaves of unidentified vine; 2008; P. W. Crous HPC 2252 (holo…
View article: Pleurophragmium clavatum L. G. Ma & X. G. Zhang
Pleurophragmium clavatum L. G. Ma & X. G. Zhang Open
Pleurophragmium clavatum L. G. Ma & X. G. Zhang, Mycotaxon 127: 216. 2014. Typus. CHINA • Yunnan Province, the Forbidden Forest of Banna; on dead branches of Beilschmiedia percoriacea (Lauraceae); 31 Oct 2011; L. G. Ma (holotype HSAUP H 20…
View article: Scuticociliate Detection and Microbiome Composition in Museum Collections of <i>Diadema Antillarum</i>
Scuticociliate Detection and Microbiome Composition in Museum Collections of <i>Diadema Antillarum</i> Open
Background The mass mortality of the long-spined sea urchin Diadema antillarum has caused widespread ecological changes across Caribbean reefs, with recent studies identifying the etiological agent as pathogenic ciliate designated as a D. …
View article: Non-Dikarya Fungal Clades Are Everywhere: What 18S rRNA Gene Metabarcoding Reveals About Cross-System Distribution of Fungi
Non-Dikarya Fungal Clades Are Everywhere: What 18S rRNA Gene Metabarcoding Reveals About Cross-System Distribution of Fungi Open
Non-Dikarya fungi remain poorly characterized due to their cryptic morphology, cultivation difficulties, and limited representation in reference databases. To investigate their diversity and environmental distribution at a global scale, we…
View article: Sequential Inoculation with Selected Indigenous Yeasts Enhances the Aroma Profiles and Typicity of White Wines from Yantai, China
Sequential Inoculation with Selected Indigenous Yeasts Enhances the Aroma Profiles and Typicity of White Wines from Yantai, China Open
The Yantai region in China, despite its ideal viticultural conditions, faces a challenge in producing white wines with distinct regional typicity. This study explores the potential of indigenous yeast strains—specifically, the Hanseniaspor…
View article: Susceptibility of durum wheat to Fusarium graminearum, Blumeria graminis f.sp. tritici, and Zymoseptoria tritici in Poland
Susceptibility of durum wheat to Fusarium graminearum, Blumeria graminis f.sp. tritici, and Zymoseptoria tritici in Poland Open
Durum wheat is highly susceptible to fungal pathogens, which poses a significant challenge in its production. The aim of this study was to evaluate the health status of European spring cultivars of durum wheat grown in southern and norther…
View article: Methylotrophic yeast Candida boidinii enhances the colonization of plant growth-promoting yeast Papiliotrema laurentii in the phyllosphere
Methylotrophic yeast Candida boidinii enhances the colonization of plant growth-promoting yeast Papiliotrema laurentii in the phyllosphere Open
Methanol-utilizing microbes are ubiquitous in the phyllosphere, where they assimilate methanol released from pectin, the major component of the plant cell wall. While methylotrophic bacteria Methylobacterium spp. are well studied for their…
View article: Biodeterioration aspects of the 16th century icon “Deesis tier of thirteen figures” by the fungus Iodophanus sp. STG-150: a range of materials for biodegradation and selection of target antiseptics
Biodeterioration aspects of the 16th century icon “Deesis tier of thirteen figures” by the fungus Iodophanus sp. STG-150: a range of materials for biodegradation and selection of target antiseptics Open
View article: Antimicrobial and Herbicidal Secondary Metabolites from Insect-Associated Fungus Leptosphaeria sp. FZN28 in Mecopoda elongata
Antimicrobial and Herbicidal Secondary Metabolites from Insect-Associated Fungus Leptosphaeria sp. FZN28 in Mecopoda elongata Open
The global food security faces significant threats from phytopathogenic microbes and weeds. In this study, seven secondary metabolites (1–7) were isolated from the insect-associated fungus Leptosphaeria sp. FZN28 in Mecopoda elongata. Thei…
View article: Figure 7 from: Zhao J-M, Peng C-X, Zhang Q-Y, Li D-W, Huang L (2025) Five novel species of Curvularia (Pleosporales, Pleosporaceae) isolated from turfgrasses. MycoKeys 125: 279-305. https://doi.org/10.3897/mycokeys.125.168614
Figure 7 from: Zhao J-M, Peng C-X, Zhang Q-Y, Li D-W, Huang L (2025) Five novel species of Curvularia (Pleosporales, Pleosporaceae) isolated from turfgrasses. MycoKeys 125: 279-305. https://doi.org/10.3897/mycokeys.125.168614 Open
Figure 7 Curvularia xuanwuensis (ZS19-14, type). A–C. Colony on PDA (A), OA (B) and CMA (C), respectively in 5 days after incubation at 25 °C; D. Sporulation on PDA; E. Conidiogenous cell and conidiophore; F–K. Conidia, conidiogenous cells…
View article: Unveiling a pervasive DNA adenine methylation regulatory network in the early-diverging fungus Rhizopus microsporus
Unveiling a pervasive DNA adenine methylation regulatory network in the early-diverging fungus Rhizopus microsporus Open
Development of the DNA affinity purification and sequencing (DAP-seq) technique has allowed genome-scale studies of transcription factor (TF)-binding sites with high reproducibility. Here, we apply this technique to the human opportunistic…
View article: Biosynthesis Regulation of Secondary Metabolite Production in Fusarium Fungi
Biosynthesis Regulation of Secondary Metabolite Production in Fusarium Fungi Open
Fusarium fungi are prolific producers of a wide array of structurally and functionally diverse secondary metabolites (SMs), ranging from harmful mycotoxins to beneficial phytohormones and medicines. Many of these compounds show significant…
View article: Draft Genome Sequence of <i>Botrytis fabiopsis</i> , a Causal Agent of Chocolate Spot on Broad Bean ( <i>Vicia faba</i> ) Newly Recorded in Japan
Draft Genome Sequence of <i>Botrytis fabiopsis</i> , a Causal Agent of Chocolate Spot on Broad Bean ( <i>Vicia faba</i> ) Newly Recorded in Japan Open
Whole-genome sequencing was performed to characterize a fungal isolate obtained from chocolate spot lesions on broad bean (Vicia faba) collected in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, in 2023. The assembled draft genome of the isolate (strain VfpI5) …
View article: Differential Impacts of Drought and Esca Expression on Ascomycota Fungi in the Trunks and Young Organs of Mature Grapevines
Differential Impacts of Drought and Esca Expression on Ascomycota Fungi in the Trunks and Young Organs of Mature Grapevines Open
Perennial plant decline is increasingly threatening the profitability and sustainability of agriculture and forestry worldwide. It results from intricate interactions between microbial communities, the plant host, and abiotic stressors. We…
View article: Lifestyles shape genome size and gene content in fungal pathogens
Lifestyles shape genome size and gene content in fungal pathogens Open
Fungi display a wide range of lifestyles and hosts. We still know little about the impact of lifestyles, including pathogenicity, on their genome architecture. Here, we combined and annotated 552 fungal genomes from the class Sordariomycet…
View article: Phenotypic Characterization of Wild-Type and Food-Associated Aspergillus
Phenotypic Characterization of Wild-Type and Food-Associated Aspergillus Open
Aspergillus is a genus of filamentous fungi comprising approximately 250 unique species found in a variety of niches within human food environments, ranging from beneficial fermentation to detrimental mycotoxin production. The genus is wid…
View article: Unravelling the Potential of Fungal Division of Labour in the Laccase Producer <em>Coriolopsis trogii</em> MUT3379
Unravelling the Potential of Fungal Division of Labour in the Laccase Producer <em>Coriolopsis trogii</em> MUT3379 Open
The white-rot fungus Coriolopsis trogii MUT3379 produces laccase Lac3379-1 in high yields due to the previous implementation of a robust fermentation process. Throughout the extended use of this strain, we observed the occurrence of substr…
View article: A Microbial Inoculum (PLC-8) Improves Composting of Spent Mushroom Substrate
A Microbial Inoculum (PLC-8) Improves Composting of Spent Mushroom Substrate Open
Composting is a useful way to reduce and recycle agricultural and forestry waste; however, low-temperature environments can inhibit the microbial processes involved in composting. Spent mushroom substrate has a high lignocellulose content,…