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TPO1-based polyamines transport contributes to pathogenicity of sugarcane smut fungus
Diversity of macrofungi in southeast Xizang, China 2
Endophytic fungi as a source of antimicrobial compounds against emerging methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Interplay between Shiraia and its fruiting body-associated Rhodococcus sp. No. 3 via hypocrellin A and carotenoid biosynthesis
Pyruvate decarboxylase and its lysine succinylation contribute to the development and metabolite biosynthesis in pathogenic fungus Aspergillus flavus
Functionally redundant Rho GTPases Cdc42 and RacA regulate aflatoxin synthesis and pathogenicity in Aspergillus flavus by controlling morphogenesis, oxidative balance and energy metabolism
Discovery of new bianthrones and chlorinated bianthrones with cytotoxic activity against cancer cells from Penicillium hispanicum guided by HSQC-based DeepSAT
Biogeography and species diversity of freshwater Savoryellomycetidae (Sordariomycetes) fungi
MtfA, a C2H2 transcriptional regulator, negatively regulates PRPS2-mediated biosynthesis of the adenosine analogue acadesine in Fusarium solani
Minutellins E-I and daldinone L, new secondary metabolites from different species of the Hypoxylaceae (Xylariales, Ascomycota)
Redox engineering of thermophilic fungus Myceliophthora thermophila enhances production of L‑malic acid by consolidated bioprocessing
Oxymatrine ameliorates Malassezia overgrowth-induced psoriasis in vivo and in vitro by inhibiting the biofilm formation and inflammation
Catalogue of fungi in China 7. New taxa of lichen-forming fungi
Taxonomic contributions to Pleosporales and Kirschsteiniotheliales from the Xizang Autonomous Region, China
Morels in the Ramp Patch
— A forager heading to the foothills to gather ramps for an upcoming event brings along a fly rod in case morels appear in the ramp patch.
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Humbled by Hen of the Woods
— A forager describes returning to a maitake tree that failed to fruit the previous year, hoping for better results in the current season.
From Snowmelt to Shiitake
— The article describes a spring morning at what appears to be a mushroom farm or foraging location, where the author experiences the seasonal transition along…
Mountain Mushroom Treasure Trove
— A forager describes harvesting yellow foot chanterelles and hedgehog mushrooms during an alpine expedition. Despite physical strain from the climb, the abundance of pristine specimens found at elevation provided a season-defining haul.
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Black Trumpets in a Turbulent Time
— Heavy flooding in Vermont damaged homes, roads, and infrastructure across multiple communities, including the state capital.
Chanterelles After the Solstice
— A forager revisits a logging road patch expecting early chanterelles after finding a small flush there the previous year at the same season.
Returning to the Ramp Patch
— A forager returns to a patch of ramps after rain clears, finding the wild leeks thriving under hardwood canopy. The author describes the distinctive pungent flavor of raw ramp leaves and their role in seasonal foraging practices.
Streamside Porcini
— A forager in Vermont finds porcini mushrooms along a streambank beneath hemlock, ash, and birch after several unsuccessful attempts earlier in the season. The search is guided by older, deteriorating specimens nearby, which indicate the presence of prime mushrooms hidden under leaf litter.
Black Trumpets are Back
— Black trumpet mushrooms have returned to a forested area, appearing among boulders and beech trees.
Golden Chanterelles Arrive Early
— Golden chanterelles have appeared earlier than usual in Vermont this year.
Just in Time for Morels
— Spring weather has arrived with clear skies and warming temperatures, bringing outdoor recreation back into focus. The conditions are typical of morel mushroom season, when foragers traditionally begin searching for the prized fungi in forests and fields.
Unexpected Lion’s Mane
— A forager pursuing a single porcini mushroom veered off-trail into steep, coniferous terrain. The search yielded sparse fungi on drier, higher ground, leaving the author with only the initial sighting.
Black Trumpets Beneath the Beech Trees
— Black trumpets fruit beneath beech trees on mossy, rocky slopes with rich organic matter.
Of Ramps and Ripeness
— A family foraging for ramps in a hardwood forest finds the patch at peak ripeness with dense clumps of large leaves.
Epic Fall Find of Yellowfoot Chanterelles
— A forager found yellowfoot chanterelles during a fall outing on a Vermont trail. The family expedition included young children and a grandparent, with the finds described as a notable seasonal discovery.
For the Love of Lobster
— Lobster mushrooms are fruiting prolifically in certain forest areas, with their distinctive flame-orange coloring often hidden beneath leaf litter despite their size. A forager describes discovering a dense patch along a stream in coniferous forest that extends uphill into hardwood areas, where some specimens had begun to decay.
Hedgehogs and a Chanterelle For Halloween
— Late October wet and mild weather in northern Vermont has triggered unexpected mushroom activity past typical season, with wood blewits, elm oysters, late fall oysters, shaggy manes, and velvet foot mushrooms fruiting robustly near Halloween when such abundance would normally have ended.