2025 May - 73 articles
Trichosporon austroamericanum is a recently described yeast species related to Trichosporon inkin and exclusively isolated from clinical specimens. However, its genomic features and pathogenic potential remain poorly understood. In this study, we per...
Invasive candidiasis represents a major global health concern, with incidence and mortality rates expected to rise due to medical advancements and unavoidable risk factors. This retrospective, multicentric study was conducted in eight hospitals in a...
Larch shoot blight, caused by the fungus Neofusicoccum laricinum, threatens larch (Larix spp.) forests across northeastern China, jeopardizing both timber productivity and ecological stability. This study aimed to investigate the genomic diversity, p...
Increasing antifungal resistance and side effects of existing drugs demand alternative approaches for treating Candida (C.) infections. This study aimed to comprehensively evaluate the antifungal efficacy of myricetin (MYR), a natural flavonoid, agai...
Fungal phytopathogens employ effector proteins and secondary metabolites to subvert host immunity. Effector proteins have attracted widespread interest in infection, especially for unknown, unreported genes. However, the type of protein remains much...
Trichoderma reesei is a well-established industrial enzyme producer and has been the subject of extensive research for various applications. The basis of many research studies is the analysis of gene expression, specifically with RT-qPCR, which requi...
Auricularia mushrooms, common bulk edible fungi, have considerable culinary and medicinal value. The Qinling region, represented by Zhashui County, is the main production area of Auricularia mushrooms in China. In this study, two wild Auricularia str...
This study included 24 isolates of the Candidozyma haemuli species complex from patients in the Brazilian Amazon between 2021 and 2024. These isolates were identified by sequencing as C. duobushaemuli (54.2%), C. haemuli sensu stricto (29.2%), C. hae...
Forest plantations in the Neotropics aim to alleviate pressure on primary forests. This study synthesizes knowledge on pine species used in these plantations, emphasizing the challenges and potential of ectomycorrhizal fungi and bacteria as inoculant...
Rhododendron hybridum Ker Gawl, a widely cultivated horticultural species in China, is highly valued for its ornamental and medicinal properties. However, with the expansion of its cultivation, leaf spot disease has become more prevalent, significant...
Sclerotinia sclerotiorum is a devastating fungal pathogen that can colonize numerous crops. Despite its economic importance, the regulation of its development and pathogenicity remains poorly understood. From a forward genetic screen in S. sclerotior...
Taxonomic and phylogenetic studies of Cotylidia (Hymenochaetales, Basidiomycota) were performed. A phylogenetic estimate based on six genetic markers revealed that Cotylidia in the current sense includes species belonging to three distantly related c...
Despite substantial research on how environmental factors affect fungal diversity, the mechanisms shaping regional-scale diversity patterns remain poorly understood. This study employed ITS high-throughput sequencing to evaluate soil fungal diversity...
Candida auris is a multidrug-resistant pathogen with a high mortality rate and widespread distribution. Additionally, it can persist on inert surfaces for extended periods, facilitating its transmissibility in hospital settings. Autophagy is a crucia...
With the increasing scarcity of traditional hardwood sawdust resources, developing sustainable substrates for edible fungi cultivation has become an urgent industrial priority. This study systematically evaluated the effects of bamboo sawdust substit...
Post-harvest decay of Carica papaya L. is the primary cause of deterioration in papaya quality and the low economic impact of this sector in Cameroon. Field surveys conducted by teams from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MINADER) i...
Protoplast-based transformation is a vital tool for genetic studies in fungi, yet no protoplast method existed for P. sclerotiorum-scaumcx01 before this study. Here, we optimized protoplast isolation, regeneration, and transformation efficiency. The...
Botryosphaeriaceae species were recently found to be responsible for heavy mango crop losses worldwide. In 2020, mango fruit samples showing fruit decay symptoms were collected from Glenn, Kent, Irwin, Palmer, Brokaw 2, and Gomera 3 accessions in 4 o...
Amylostereum areolatum (Chaillet ex Fr.) Boidin (Russulales: Amylostereaceae) is a symbiotic fungus of Sirex noctilio Fabricius that has ecological significance. Terpenoids are key mediators in fungal–insect interactions, yet the biosynthetic m...
Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi are root symbionts that play an important role in the growth of vascular plants. Four AM fungi, including three new species, Acaulospora citrusnsis, A. guangxiensis, A. jiangxiensis, and a new country recor...
Foshou yam (Dioscorea esculenta) is a tuber food crop in China. It is a rare species of the yam family and known for its high nutritional value. From 2019 to 2021, tuber rot was observed in Foshou yam in Wuxue, Hubei Province, China. Fungal strains w...
Plant-parasitic nematodes and insect pests critically threaten agricultural productivity, but chemical pesticides face limitations due to resistance and environmental concerns, necessitating eco-friendly biopesticides targeting both pests and nematod...
Banana wilt disease is an important disease in banana production, causing significant losses. Herein, we investigated the mechanism by which Bacillus velezensis isolate X5 enhances the resistance of different resistant banana cultivars to Fusarium ox...
Plastic, a ubiquitous part of our daily lives, has become a global necessity, with annual production exceeding 300 million tons. However, the accumulation of synthetic polymers in our environment poses a pressing global challenge. To address this urg...
Background: Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) represents a progressively adopted life-sustaining intervention worldwide, particularly in the management of acute respiratory distress syndrome. Nevertheless, data concerning the...
A botybirnavirus, Alternaria alternata botybirnavirus 1 (AaBRV1), had been identified from Alternaria alternata strain SD-BZF-19 isolated from diseased watermelon leaves in our previous study. In the current study, AaBRV1 was eliminated from its host...
With the continuous change of climate, drought stress has emerged as the primary constraint on crop growth, posing a significant threat to the stability of global grain reserves. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), as a kind of widely distributed roo...
This study aims to evaluate the tolerance of an endophytic fungus isolated from the fibrous roots of Gentiana yunnanensis Franch. to arsenic (As) and elucidate the underlying physiological and molecular mechanisms. The filamentous fungus is identifie...
Contamination of agricultural products by Fusarium species is a significant concern and is commonly found in various agricultural products. They cause severe economic losses in the products, and contaminate and threaten human and animal health due to...
Copper (Cu) is an essential metal micronutrient, and a fungal pathogen’s ability to thrive in diverse niches across a broad range of bioavailable copper levels is vital for host colonization and fungal propagation. Recent transcriptomic studies...
Three new species of Collybia in China, Collybia clavipes, C. carnea and C. violea, are originally reported and described based on morphological characteristics and molecular data. This study provides detailed morphological descriptions of these thre...
With rising multidrug-resistant yeast pathogens, conventional antifungals are becoming less effective, urging the need for adjuvants that enhance their activity at lower doses. This study evaluated the synergistic activity of antimicrobial peptidomim...
Lichenized fungi, recognized as an ecologically vital and pharmaceutically promising resource, hold substantial value in both environmental conservation and medicinal applications. As the second largest subclass within the lichen-forming fungi of Lec...
Introduction: Orbitocerebral mucormycosis, caused by Apophysomyces, is a rare infection, usually occurring in tropical and subtropical climates, with a high mortality rate. We report a case of orbitocerebral mucormycosis caused by A. elegans in a per...
Fresh wet vermicelli is highly susceptible to microbial contamination during storage as a result of its high moisture content and rich nutrients, which leads to spoilage and deterioration. In addition to exerting a great impact on the quality of the...
Tannase, a highly adaptive biocatalyst, plays a pivotal role in diverse bioconversion reactions in nature. This enzyme exhibits numerous applications across various industrial sectors, including food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and beverages. This s...
To explore the differences in protein quality among classic medicinal entomopathogenic fungi and to evaluate their metabolic adaptability, we analyzed the amino acid composition and proteomic characteristics of Cordyceps sinensis (CS), Cordyceps mili...
To investigate the correlation between soil fungal communities and the growth and development of Morchella sextelata, this study utilized high-throughput sequencing technology to analyze the structure and diversity of soil fungal communities at vario...
The aim of this study was to analyze the spectrum of Candida manifestations in the orofacial region to address the lack of comprehensive data in the diverse pediatric population. This retrospective study included all positive Candida findings in pati...
Intra-abdominal candidiasis (IAC), with or without candidemia, is a common condition in patients in intensive care units (ICUs). Early diagnosis of IAC remains a challenge for clinicians despite new biomarkers. Early and appropriate antifungal treatm...
We report a case of spondylodiscitis caused by Aspergillus nidulans (SCAN). A. nidulans is a saprophytic fungus and emerging pathogen responsible for a variety of infections, although it is rarely implicated in osteoarticular infections. The patient...
Cave environments represent extreme and underexplored ecosystems wherein fungi play a crucial role in nutrient cycling and ecological dynamics. This study provides the first comprehensive assessment of fungal diversity in air samples from caves acros...
Magnaporthe oryzae serves as a model organism for studying the molecular biology of filamentous fungi and the pathogenic mechanisms of fungal pathogens. It also poses a significant threat to rice production in China. Bax inhibitor-1 (Bi-1), a protein...
Ectomycorrhizal fungi of the genus Tuber (Ascomycota) produce hypogeous ascomata commonly known as truffles. Despite their high ecological and economic importance, a considerable gap of knowledge exists concerning the diversity of Tuber species in th...
Recurrent vulvovaginal candidosis (RVVC), defined as three or more episodes of vulvovaginal candidosis (VVC) within a 12-month period, is a common and debilitating condition that affects a significant percentage of reproductive-aged women, negatively...
The identification of filamentous fungi by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization–time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI–TOF MS) represents a challenge due to their complex taxonomy and the lack of comprehensive databases. The aim o...
Background: Invasive aspergillosis (IA) is a life-threatening fungal infection that primarily affects immunocompromised individuals and has high morbidity and mortality rates, necessitating timely diagnosis and treatment. This study aimed to evaluate...
Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is an opportunistic mycosis that affects women of reproductive age. The most frequent etiological agent is Candida albicans. The development of VVC depends on factors related to the host and the fungus. Among the factor...
Hongqujiu, one of the three principal varieties of yellow wine, is a traditional fermented beverage originating from China that employs Hongqu as the fermentation agent. In this study, an untargeted metabolomics approach based on gas chromatography&n...
Sporothrix schenckii is a pathogenic fungus of worldwide distribution and one of the etiological agents of sporotrichosis. The cell wall is the first point of contact with host cells; therefore, its composition has been widely studied. It has a cell...
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