Journal of Fungi, Volume 11, Issue 6

Candidiasis is a major fungal infection worldwide, with invasive forms linked to high morbidity and mortality. The emergence of azole resistance in Candida parapsilosis causing candidemia led us to examine the epidemiology and antifungal susceptibili...

Malaria remains a public health issue across the world. Different methods have been analyzed to achieve this disease’s elimination, such as the vector control of Anopheles spp. Control strategies include the use of different classes of insectic...

Cordyceps militaris, a model species in the genus Cordyceps, is widely distributed globally and is known for its significant medicinal value. It has been traditionally used in Chinese medicine to enhance immunity, alleviate fatigue, and treat tumors,...

Fusariosis is an infection caused by the fungus Fusarium spp., which is pathogenic to both plants and humans. The disease presents several clinical manifestations and epidemiological patterns. Current treatment relies on azoles and polyenes, but incr...

Background: Histoplasma capsulatum is an environmentally acquired dimorphic fungus. Infection results in histoplasmosis, a clinical syndrome often underdiagnosed and that may progress to life-threatening disseminated infection not only in immuno...

Mycelium-based composites (MBCs) have emerged as eco-friendly alternatives, utilizing fungal mycelium as a natural binder for agro-industrial residues. This study focuses on developing an MBC based on abundant waste in Colombia, pith Arboloco (A) (Mo...

Mangrove-associated fungi represent a diverse but understudied group of eukaryotic organisms, especially in the Neotropics. The Colombian Pacific region, with approximately 1300 km of coastline covered with 194,880 ha of mangrove forests that remain...

Microbial decomposition of persistent natural compounds such as phenolic lignin and polysaccharides in plant cell walls plays a crucial role in the global carbon cycle and underpins diverse biotechnological applications. Among microbial decomposers,...

Trichoderma spp. produce diverse secondary metabolites with biological activity. This study explored the antimicrobial, antibiofilm, antioxidant, and cytotoxic properties of metabolites from two native Trichoderma strains, 10BR1 and UEPA AR12, isolat...

(1) Background: Invasive aspergillosis is a life-threatening fungal infection, particularly in patients with hematologic malignancies. Isavuconazole, a broad-spectrum triazole, has emerged as a key treatment option, but real-world data in high-risk p...

Understanding species-specific mechanisms governing symbiotic fungal responses to plant traits and soil factors is critical for optimizing urban tree “plant-soil-fungus” systems under pollution stress. To address this gap, we combined &de...

Dermatophytosis is a fungal infection that affects the skin, hair, and nails, impacting approximately 25% of the global population. Nannizzia gypsea is a geophilic fungus that can cause infections in humans and animals. Several studies have been cond...

The development of yeast cell factories for efficient xylose utilization and xylitol production is crucial for advancing sustainable biotechnological processes. Xylose, a major component of lignocellulosic biomass, presents challenges for microbial c...

The A mating-type locus in Schizophyllum commune, which encodes homeodomain (HD) transcription factors, is essential for regulating sexual compatibility and development. While the role of the Aα sublocus and its Y-Z HD protein complex is adequa...

In recent years, there has been extensive documentation of pathogenic fungi infecting Morchella sextelata. However, investigations of microorganisms with antagonistic properties against these pathogens are limited. This study successfully isolated tw...

The resurgence of interest in the therapeutic potential of psilocybin-producing mushrooms has recently led to numerous research and commercialization efforts. Due to its ease of cultivation and high potency, Psilocybe is the primary genus of interest...

The Aspergillus genus is an important group of filamentous fungi, and the various biological activities of its secondary metabolites (SMs) have great biosynthetic potential. Despite over 4200 SMs having been isolated from Aspergillus spp., their meta...

Diagnosis of histoplasmosis is challenging. A rapid, sensitive, and specific method is essential. Serum is a non-invasive and easy sample to obtain in any hospital. The diagnostic accuracy of different techniques that use serum has been evaluated. Fo...

Wheat stripe (yellow) rust, caused by the fungus Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici (Pst), is one of the most threatening wheat diseases worldwide. Monitoring the virulence of Pst population is essential for managing wheat stripe rust. In this study...

The fungus Alternaria alternata, which causes tobacco brown spot disease, poses a serious threat to the tobacco industry. Beneficial microorganisms and their secondary metabolites have emerged as a promising green strategy for disease management. Thi...

Candida auris is an emerging fungal pathogen characterized by high levels of antifungal drug resistance and hospital outbreaks in a global distribution. Since introduction to the United States, it has been identified most frequently in New York, Illi...

Invasive fungal disease (IFD) is a recognised and potentially life-threatening complication of chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) and its treatment. Invasive aspergillosis (IA), most often due to the species Aspergillus fumigatus, is the leadi...

Tar spot, caused by Phyllachora maydis, is an established maize disease in the Midwest of the United States but remains an emerging concern in Florida. While this pathogen can overwinter on plant residue, its survival in Florida’s subtropical e...

We report a case of a triazole and echinocandin-resistant C. glabrata right shoulder prosthetic joint infection in a 60-year-old woman. The patient underwent surgery and received the novel triterpenoid antifungal agent ibrexafungerp. She initially im...

Fusarium verticillioides is one of the pathogenic fungi causing maize ear rot, and its secreted fumonisins accumulated in plants pose significant threats to human health. To reduce the incidence of maize ear rot and fumonisin contamination, this stud...

Oxidative stress is key in immune defense against fungal infections, such as those caused by Sporothrix schenckii, the dimorphic fungus responsible for sporotrichosis. Phagocytic cells utilize oxidative stress as a crucial mechanism to control pathog...

Ultraviolet (UV)-induced mutagenesis is a cost-effective and straightforward technique for introducing random genetic variations without the use of chemical reagents or genetic engineering. It is commonly employed to enhance enzyme activity in indust...

Lactarius hatsudake is an economically important wild edible fungus in sub-tropical and temperate Asia. At present, little is known about its genetic diversity, mode of reproduction, and population structure in natural environments. In this study, we...

The EORTC/MSGERC definition lacks sufficient sensitivity for diagnosing invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) in patients with autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases (AIIRDs). We hypothesized that the partial fulfillment of the EORTC/MSGERC defi...

The World Health Organization included Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii in its priority fungal pathogen list due to their high mortality rates and frequent treatment failures. These facts have driven research toward the discovery of ne...

Writing with the perspective of a mentor, friend, and colleague, I am elated to contribute to this commemorative issue of the Journal of Fungi, which is dedicated to the landmark contributions of Dr. Dimitrios P. Kontoyiannis, who has greatly advance...

Talaromycosis (TM) is an invasive fungal infection caused by Talaromyces marneffei (T. marneffei). It has high morbidity and mortality rates, particularly among immunocompromised people. Globally, approximately 17,300 cases and 4900 deaths are report...

Peanut Root Rot (PRR) is a devastating disease that significantly limits peanut production worldwide. Although PRR has been frequently reported in Henan Province of China, the predominant Fusarium species and their sensitivity to different fungicides...

Stillage is an acidic residue from ethanol production that has a high carbon load. Here, Ganoderma isolates were assessed for the treatment of rum stillage while producing biomass and associated metabolites. Isolates grew in 25% raw stillage, removin...

Hydnum, a well-defined genus in the family Hydnaceae (order Cantharellales), is characterized by its distinctive spine-bearing hymenophores. In this study, we performed a multi-locus phylogenetic analysis (ITS-nrLSU-tef1) of Hydnum species. Integrati...

Cryptococcus neoformans (C. neoformans) is a capsulated yeast that enters the body through inhalation and migrates via the bloodstream to the central nervous system, causing cryptococcal meningitis. Diagnosis methods are culture, serology, and I...

The cap-binding protein complex (CBC), comprising Cbp20 and Cbp80, is crucial for gene expression, yet its role in the notorious crop pathogen Botrytis cinerea remains unclear. Immunoprecipitation coupled with LC-MS/MS demonstrated that BcCbp20 inter...

Understanding the interplay between antifungal resistance, stress adaptation, and virulence in Aspergillus fumigatus is critical for more effective treatment outcomes. In this study, we investigate six clinical isolates of A. fumigatus from the hospi...

The incidence of fungal infections is significantly rising, posing a challenge due to the limited class of antifungal drugs. There is a necessity to combat emerging resistant fungal infections by developing novel antifungal agents. This study aimed t...

Rice false smut (RFS), caused by Ustilaginoidea virens (teleomorph: Villosiclava virens), is a devastating fungal disease that severely impacts global rice production by reducing both yield and grain quality. While the mating-type gene UvMAT1-1-3 is...

Cryptococcosis is a serious fungal infection mainly caused by two Cryptococcus species, Cryptococcus gattii and Cryptococcus neoformans species complexes. Even though it is considered a dangerous disease, this infection is also neglected worldwide an...

Fusarium verticillioides is a globally prevalent phytopathogenic fungus responsible for multiple diseases in maize and a major producer of the mycotoxin fumonisin B1 (FB1), a highly toxic fungal secondary metabolite (FSM). The histone code, which inc...

Edible fungi, a group of globally significant macrofungi, are highly valued for their unique flavors and substantial nutritional and medicinal properties. Understanding the molecular mechanisms governing their growth, development, gene function, bios...

The use of entomopathogenic fungi (EPF), such as Cordyceps javanica, to reduce insect pest populations is gaining traction since it is an environmentally safe approach that can control many pests at different life stages. Here, we focus on the histop...

Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) causes Fusarium wilt, a devastating epidemic disease that has caused widespread damage to banana crops worldwide. We report the draft genomes of Foc race 1 (16117) and Foc tropical race 4 (Fusarium odoratissimu...

This study investigated Morchella importuna strain degeneration during repeated subculturing and employed metabolomics, transcriptomics, and other techniques to explore its molecular mechanisms. Significant metabolic and transcriptional differences w...

It’s crucial to emphasize a universal conservation of all life on the earth, including not only plants and animals but also fungi [...]

Biological control of plant diseases is important for crop production. Botrytis cinerea and Fusarium graminearum are two common pathogenic fungi which result in great harm to crop production, processing, and storage of foodstuffs. Yeasts have unique...

The fungal genus Cunninghamella, ubiquitously distributed as saprotrophic organisms with occasional endophytic and phytopathogenic manifestations, holds significant biomedical and biochemical importance. During systematic investigations of fungal bio...

Background: Maize, one of the world’s most important food and feed crops, is often threatened by fungal infections that not only reduce yields but also contaminate grains with harmful mycotoxins. Methods: This study evaluated the biocontrol pot...