Fungal Diversity

Dear Colleagues,

Fungi are a group of organisms with a high level of diversity, and are well known as the second most speciose group after insects; hence, it is challenging to complete the global fungal diversity estimates compared to other organisms. In various ecosystems, fungi are found as pathogens, decomposers, and mutualists, and are of significant ecological value as they impact nearly every component of ecosystem services, while in most cases the role of an individual fungus in nature is still unknown. Despite the fungal diversity that science has revealed and their innumerable roles in ecology, health, and industry, much about these unique organisms remains a mystery.

This topic will cover all fungi-related subjects: taxonomy, phylogeny, pathology, toxicology, ecology, and biotechnology. Both original and review articles are welcome.

Prof. Dr. Samantha C. Karunarathna
Dr. Benjarong Karbowy-Thongbai
Prof. Dr. Saowaluck Tibpromma
Dr. Asha Janadaree Dissanayake
Dr. Arun Kumar Dutta
Guest Editors

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• applications of fungi
• ascomycota
• basidiomycota
• biodegradation
• biocontrol agents
• biotechnology
• fungal taxonomy
• fungal phylogeny
• next-generation sequencing
• fungal toxins
• fungal pathogens
• fungal ecology