Category
Research
Peer-reviewed papers, preprints, and academic mycology.
Native fungal endophytes provide effective biocontrol against Phytophthora plurivora associated with alder decline in northern Spain
Pyrodiversity-biodiversity hypothesis and soil fungi—barking up the wrong tree or only at the wrong time?
First fossil evidence of sooty molds from India and their significance
Molecular detection of Fonsecaea pedrosoi in Rhipicephalus sanguineus and Rhipicephalus microplus ticks from Venezuela
Cosmopolites sordidus G. as a dispersal agent of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 (Foc TR4) in Cavendish banana crops (Musa AAA)
The peroxisome RING-type E3 ubiquitin ligase-mediated peroxisome function is essential for Alternaria alternata pathogenicity: coordinated regulation of lipid metabolism homeostasis and redox balance
— Researchers identified that peroxisome function, specifically through RING-type E3 ubiquitin ligase activity, is critical for the plant pathogen *Alternaria alternata*.
Papiliomyces australis sp. nov. (Clavicipitaceae), infecting lepidopteran hepialid larvae in temperate forests of southern Chile
Antiquity of tritrophic interaction in black mildew: Evidence from the Neogene Siwalik forest of Arunachal Sub-Himalaya
Efficient isolation and proteomic characterization of extracellular vesicles from Arthrobotrys oligospora
Two new genera of Magnaporthaceae (Magnaporthales, Sordariomycetes) associated with switchgrass from the serpentine barrens ecosystem
JoF, Vol. 12, Pages 385: Three New Species and One New Record of Termitomyces from China
— Researchers identified three new Termitomyces species from China—T.
JoF, Vol. 12, Pages 386: Unveiling Species Diversity Within Early-Diverging Fungi from China XIV: Five New Species of Mucorales
— Researchers identified five new Mucorales species from soil samples in China's Guangdong and Anhui provinces. The species—two Cunninghamella and three Mucor—were characterized using morphological traits and molecular phylogenetics across multiple gene sequences. The discoveries bring the total accepted species count to 49 for Cunninghamella and 163 for Mucor.
Biodiversity, phylogeny, thermotolerance and biocontrol traits of novel Trichoderma isolates from Brazil’s Caatinga biome
— Researchers isolated and characterized novel Trichoderma species from Brazil's Caatinga biome, evaluating their biodiversity, phylogenetic relationships, thermotolerance, and potential as biocontrol agents. The study examined traits relevant to agricultural applications in the region's climate conditions.
JoF, Vol. 12, Pages 384: Identification and Characterization of Pathogens Causing Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) Leaf Spot and Screening for Antagonistic Bacteria
— Researchers identified two fungi—Epicoccum latusicollum and Fusarium sacchari—as the causal agents of sugarcane leaf spot disease and characterized their growth preferences.
JoF, Vol. 12, Pages 383: Overview of Risk Factors and Diagnosis of Invasive Candidiasis
JoF, Vol. 12, Pages 381: Investigating the Genetic and Molecular Basis of Melanin and Edible Quality in Auricularia cornea
— Researchers analyzed 138 strains of Auricularia cornea to map genetic and molecular links between melanin content and texture qualities like hardness and chewiness. Genome-wide association analysis identified thousands of SNP loci and 39 genes related to food quality, including lacquer enzyme and tyrosinase genes that regulate melanin synthesis while influencing cell wall structure and eating properties.
JoF, Vol. 12, Pages 382: Non-Target Effects of Trichoderma Spore Suspensions and Secondary Metabolites on Phytoseiid Predatory Mites
— A study of two Trichoderma species found that their spore suspensions and secondary metabolites had minimal impact on egg hatchability in three predatory mite species used for pest control, but caused moderate to elevated adult mortality over six days, with secondary metabolites producing greater effects. Researchers recommend evaluating Trichoderma product compatibility with beneficial mites before integrated pest management use.
Nova species, new records and pathogenicity of Diaporthe species associated with symptomatic citrus in Thailand
— Researchers identified new Diaporthe species and documented additional records of the genus from symptomatic citrus plants in Thailand.
Fungal and algal community structures and their relationships with soluble salts at the Dazu Rock Carvings, China
— Researchers studied fungal and algal communities at the Dazu Rock Carvings in China to understand how soluble salts affect microbial composition.
JoF, Vol. 12, Pages 379: Laboratory Diagnostics of Aspergillosis: Present State and Future Directions
JoF, Vol. 12, Pages 380: Fungal Communities Associated with Wooden Coffins in a Prehistoric Burial Cave
JoF, Vol. 12, Pages 377: Multifunctional Roles of Autophagy in Fungi
JoF, Vol. 12, Pages 378: Establishment of a Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) Method for the Detection of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. momordicae
New species of Cortinariaceae from xeric habitats in California, USA, and adjacent states, 1: Calonarius
Phosphorus availability influences potassium chemistries in the ectomycorrhizal fungi Pisolithus tinctorius and Paxillus ammoniavirescens
— A study found that phosphorus availability affects how two ectomycorrhizal fungi species regulate potassium chemistry. The research examined *Pisolithus tinctorius* and *Paxillus ammoniavirescens*, comparing their potassium-related processes under varying phosphorus conditions. Results suggest nutrient interactions play a role in how these fungi manage mineral chemistry.
Cytoplasmic flow dynamics in arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi are intrinsic and independent of plant hosts
— Researchers found that cytoplasmic flow patterns in arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi are controlled by the fungi themselves rather than determined by their plant partners.
Reshaping the stress-growth balance in Saccharomyces cerevisiae through heavy ion beam irradiation and adaptive evolution to achieve high-efficiency osmotolerance: Phenotypic and mechanistic perspectives
— Researchers used heavy ion beam irradiation combined with adaptive evolution to enhance osmotolerance in baker's yeast (*Saccharomyces cerevisiae*).
DSE-like fungal endophytes of Jurassic gymnosperms from Poland
— Researchers identified dark septate endophyte-like fungi colonizing gymnosperm fossils from the Jurassic period in Poland. The findings, published in Fungal Biology, suggest that fungal endophytism in plant tissues dates back at least to the Jurassic era. The study examined preserved fungal structures within ancient plant material to characterize these early symbiotic relationships.
Analysis of the lignin-degrading mechanism of Acrophialophora curvata and optimization of the conditions for its straw degradation
— Researchers examined how *Acrophialophora curvata* breaks down lignin and identified optimal conditions for the fungus to degrade straw. The study, published in *Fungal Biology* in June 2026, was conducted by Lu, Zhang, Qu, and colleagues. The work characterizes both the mechanism of lignin degradation and practical parameters for enhancing straw decomposition by this fungal species.
Autophagy and pre-apoptosis induced by sublethal heat stress in Dematophora necatrix are factors determining the outcome of competition
— Research on *Dematophora necatrix* found that sublethal heat stress triggers autophagy and pre-apoptosis responses in the fungus, with these cellular processes influencing competitive outcomes.
Genotyping the oldest potato blight specimen from Belgian mycologist Marie-Anne Libert
— Researchers genotyped a historic potato blight specimen collected by Belgian mycologist Marie-Anne Libert, according to a study published in Fungal Biology.
Comparative analysis of morphology, physiology, biochemistry and virulence in microsclerotia-derived and aerial conidia of Metarhizium brunneum
— Researchers compared microsclerotia-derived and aerial conidia of *Metarhizium brunneum*, an entomopathogenic fungus, across morphological, physiological, biochemical, and virulence characteristics. The study was published in Fungal Biology in June 2026 by Romero-Conde and colleagues.
Assessing the antifungal resistance of synthesized tannic acid-modified silver nanoparticles against Aspergillus niger isogenic mutants
— Researchers synthesized silver nanoparticles modified with tannic acid and tested their antifungal effectiveness against different *Aspergillus niger* mutant strains. The study, published in *Fungal Biology*, examined how these nanoparticles perform against fungal resistance mechanisms. Results indicate varying susceptibility across the tested mutant isolates.
Phytotoxic volatile compounds from Pinus halepensis resin associated with Lophodermium sp.: Chemical and biological insights
— Researchers identified phytotoxic volatile compounds in resin from *Pinus halepensis* trees associated with *Lophodermium* sp.
Distinct vacuolar responses to salinity stress in the hyphal cell of salt-tolerant and salt-sensitive strains of Rhizopogon roseolus
— Research on two strains of *Rhizopogon roseolus* found that salt-tolerant and salt-sensitive varieties display different vacuolar responses when exposed to salinity stress.
Rediscovery of “Gloeocystis-Halbflechte” after 84 years revealed an independent lineage of ascomycetes harboured in gelatinous algal biofilms
— Researchers rediscovered a fungal species not documented in 84 years, finding it represents an independent lineage of ascomycetes living within gelatinous algal biofilms. The work was published in Fungal Biology in June 2026 by a Japanese research team led by Takato Moriyama. The findings expand understanding of fungal diversity in algal associations.
Exploring the biotechnological potential of Candida boidinii XM02G: High xylitol production efficiency and high tolerance to inhibitory compounds
— Researchers studied the yeast *Candida boidinii* XM02G for its ability to produce xylitol, a sugar alcohol with industrial applications. The strain demonstrated high xylitol production efficiency and tolerance to inhibitory compounds that typically interfere with fermentation processes. The findings suggest potential biotechnological applications for this organism in xylitol manufacturing.
Transcriptomic analysis of the dynamic changes in polysaccharide biosynthesis metabolism in Lentinula edodes throughout liquid fermentation
— Researchers analyzed how gene expression related to polysaccharide production changes in shiitake mushrooms during liquid fermentation.
Artificial inoculation of native endophytic fungi and Epichloë in Bromus valdivianus Phil.: successful establishment and growth promotion
— Researchers successfully inoculated *Bromus valdivianus*, a native grass species, with endophytic fungi including *Epichloë*.