Diversity, Distribution, Ecology and Applied Potential of Ascomycetes

Dear Colleagues,

Ascomycetes, the largest and most ecologically diverse group in the kingdom of fungi, play significant roles in ecosystems, agriculture, and industry. Recent advances in phylogenetic genomics, metabolomics, and molecular biology have progressively unveiled new lineages, hidden diversity, and novel functional traits within this group. However, further in-depth investigations are essential to elucidate their diversity, ecological distribution, evolutionary history, and application potential to consolidate cutting-edge research that enhances our understanding of Ascomycetes and promotes integrative approaches in fungal biology and applied mycology.

This Special Issue will focus on the systematics, ecology, genomics, evolution, and applied aspects of ascomycetes. Topic of interest include, but not limited to, the following:

(1) Taxonomy, phylogeny and phylogenomics of Ascomycetes;

(2) Environmental and host-associated diversity across various habitats (e.g., soil, plants, insects, and symbiotic, or pathogenic systems);

(3) Applied research in biotechnology, bio-control, natural products, and bioremediation.

Dr. Jinfeng Zhang
Dr. Yuanpin Xiao
Guest Editors

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