Fungal Metagenome of Tropical Soils
A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Forest Soil".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 250
Special Issue Editors
Interests: arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi; ecosystem ecology; fungal biodiversity; soil ecology; soil microbiology; tropical ecosystems
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Interests: plant metagenomics; plant–fungi interactions; microbial inoculants; soil ecology; fungal metagenomics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue on the “Fungal Metagenome of Tropical Soils” delves into the rich and diverse fungal communities found in tropical ecosystems. Fungi play essential roles in nutrient cycling, soil structure formation, and plant health in tropical soils, but much of their diversity and ecological functions remain unexplored. This Special Issue focuses on recent advances in metagenomics, which allow for the comprehensive study of fungal communities through high-throughput sequencing techniques. Key topics include the characterization of fungal biodiversity across different tropical biomes; the influence of environmental factors such as soil pH, organic matter content, and moisture levels on fungal community composition; and the interactions between soil fungi and plant roots. Additionally, this Special issue addresses how fungi contribute to ecosystem services like carbon sequestration, nutrient turnover, and pathogen suppression. This research is critical for improving sustainable land management, particularly in the face of deforestation, climate change, and agricultural expansion in tropical regions. The findings highlight the potential of fungal communities as bioindicators for soil health and as a resource for biotechnological applications. This Special Issue serves as a valuable resource for ecologists, microbiologists, and soil scientists interested in the complex roles of fungi in tropical ecosystems.
Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- The characterization of fungal biodiversity across different tropical biomes;
- The influence of environmental factors on fungal community composition;
- The interactions between soil fungi and plant roots;
- Future perspectives on the fungal metagenome.
Dr. Tancredo Augusto Souza
Dr. Diego S. Batista
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- fungal metagenomics
- ecosystem services
- soil fungi biodiversity
- soil–plant interactions
- sustainable land management
- tropical soils
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