Your Daily Dispatch from the Fungal Frontier.
— 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. The study suggests heat-induced stress responses may determine success in fungal competition scenarios.
— Researchers genotyped a historic potato blight specimen collected by Belgian mycologist Marie-Anne Libert, according to a study published in Fungal Biology. The work, conducted by Jean B. Ristaino and Amanda C. Saville, analyzed one of the oldest known samples of the pathogen responsible for the Irish Potato Famine.
— Researchers compared microsclerotia-derived and aerial conidia of *Metarhizium brunneum*, an entomopathogenic fungus, across morphological, physiological, biochemical, and virulence characteristics.
— Researchers synthesized silver nanoparticles modified with tannic acid and tested their antifungal effectiveness against different *Aspergillus niger* mutant strains.
— Researchers identified phytotoxic volatile compounds in resin from *Pinus halepensis* trees associated with *Lophodermium* sp. fungus. The study, published in Fungal Biology, provides chemical and biological analysis of these compounds and their effects on plant tissues.
— Research on two strains of *Rhizopogon roseolus* found that salt-tolerant and salt-sensitive varieties display different vacuolar responses when exposed to salinity stress. The study, published in Fungal Biology, examined how these hyphal cells manage osmotic pressure differently, suggesting that vacuolar behavior may underlie salt tolerance mechanisms in this ectomycorrhizal fungus.
— Researchers rediscovered a fungal species not documented in 84 years, finding it represents an independent lineage of ascomycetes living within gelatinous algal biofilms.
— Researchers studied the yeast *Candida boidinii* XM02G for its ability to produce xylitol, a sugar alcohol with industrial applications.
— Researchers analyzed how gene expression related to polysaccharide production changes in shiitake mushrooms during liquid fermentation. The study tracked transcriptomic shifts across the fermentation process, providing insight into the metabolic pathways involved in polysaccharide biosynthesis in this species.
— Researchers successfully inoculated *Bromus valdivianus*, a native grass species, with endophytic fungi including *Epichloë*. The inoculated fungi established themselves in the plant tissue and promoted growth. The study appears in *Fungal Biology*.
— A study examined cellular dynamics in stationary liquid cultures of *Aureobasidium pullulans*, a yeast-like fungus.
— Researchers examined Diaporthe fungi causing leaf blight on Japanese maple trees in China.
— I don't have article content to summarize—only an editorial board listing from Fungal Biology's May 2026 issue. An editorial board page typically names journal editors and board members rather than presenting substantive research or news. A summary would require actual article text with reportable content.
— Research published in Fungal Biology found that mannitol concentration influences the mycorrhizal infectivity of *Laccaria trichodermophora* mycelium grown in liquid culture. The study examined how varying levels of this sugar alcohol affect the fungus's ability to form symbiotic relationships with plant roots during laboratory cultivation.
— Researchers optimized solid-state fermentation conditions for *Monascus purpureus* H164 to increase monacolin K yield.
— Researchers in New Zealand used genetic analysis and morphological examination to identify a new variety of *Pleurotus pulmonarius* within the oyster mushroom genus.
— Researchers identified a new species of *Gibellula*, an entomopathogenic fungus that parasitizes spiders, in Brazil's Atlantic forest. The discovery was published in Fungal Biology in May 2026. The fungus belongs to the Cordycipitaceae family, a group known for infecting arthropods.
— Researchers used Raman spectroscopy in microfluidic devices to study metabolic responses in filamentous soil fungi under stress conditions at the hyphal scale. The study, published in Fungal Biology, examined how these fungi respond metabolically when exposed to various stressors within the controlled microfluidic environment. This approach enabled measurement of stress-associated changes in fungal metabolism at microscopic resolution.
— Researchers identified key genes involved in ergothioneine biosynthesis and stress adaptation in the fungus Schizophyllum commune.
— A study examined how plant species, evolutionary relationships, and functional characteristics shape fungal communities living on tree twigs.
— 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.
— Researchers found that cytoplasmic flow patterns in arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi are controlled by the fungi themselves rather than determined by their plant partners. The study examined how these fungi transport resources internally and concluded that the mechanisms governing this flow are intrinsic to the fungal physiology. The findings suggest that host plant identity does not significantly influence how these fungi manage their internal dynamics.
— Researchers used heavy ion beam irradiation combined with adaptive evolution to enhance osmotolerance in baker's yeast (*Saccharomyces cerevisiae*).
— The U.S. Department of Commerce has imposed countervailing duties on fresh Canadian mushrooms after investigating what it describes as unfair government subsidies to Canadian growers.
— UW-Madison researchers working with psychedelics are addressing challenging questions in their field. The article does not specify what those questions are based on the excerpt provided.
— A food writer highlights ten Trader Joe's products suitable for grilling occasions. The article recommends items from the retailer for summer cookouts and backyard barbecuing, though specific products are not detailed in the excerpt provided.
— Mushrooms vary widely in vitamin D content depending on type and growing conditions, with levels ranging from minimal to substantial.
— Compass Pathways stock rose Monday as investor interest in the company's psilocybin therapy program grew. The shares briefly moved past a previous resistance level before consolidating.
— A Pacific Northwest farm produces thousands of mushrooms for regional restaurants and markets.
— Adam's Mushrooms has expanded from wild foraging in the Olympic Mountains to cultivate mushrooms on the Key Peninsula.
— Grilling remains useful for preparing vegetables and fruits despite reduced meat consumption. The article offers twelve tips for grilling produce effectively.
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— A Perth Hills man entered a plea regarding charges related to crude explosives discovered at his residence. Karl Davey allegedly possessed guns and prohibited weapons alongside the explosives and is contesting the charges.
