Fungal Diversity in Forests
A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Forest Ecology and Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 July 2024) | Viewed by 3159
Special Issue Editors
Interests: mycology; agaricales; fungi; fungal ecology; conservation; physiology; cultivation; fungal taxonomy; fungal diversity; fungal biology
Interests: trees; fungi plant interactions; mycorrhiza; fungal diversity; fungal ecology; fungal conservation
Interests: polypores; wood-inhabiting fungi; old-growth forest fungi; systematics and taxonomy; molecular phylogeny
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The study of fungal diversity in forests has significantly evolved, with such changes being driven by a growing recognition of fungi's crucial ecological roles and impacts on forest ecosystems. Fungi, once overshadowed by plants and animals, have now gained prominence in ecological research. They play essential roles in nutrient cycling, decomposition, and mycorrhizal associations with trees and are highly sensitive to environmental changes.
Historically, research into fungal diversity in forests focused on taxonomic classification, with early taxonomists identifying and categorizing species based on their morphological characteristics. Later advancements, such as molecular techniques, DNA sequencing, and environmental DNA analysis, enabled us to unveil the hidden diversity within fungal communities.
This Special Issue will provide a comprehensive overview of current research into fungal diversity in forests and its broader ecological implications. It highlights various aspects of this field, including taxonomy, community ecology, functional roles, conservation, and responses to environmental changes.
The scope of this Special Issue includes exploring novel fungal species, investigating fungal communities’ composition and dynamics, understanding their roles in nutrient cycling and symbiotic interactions, assessing the impacts of environmental stressors, and exploring biotechnological applications. By compiling diverse research into these topics, this Special Issue seeks to deepen our understanding of fungi's vital roles in maintaining forest ecosystem health and sustainability. Researchers worldwide are invited to contribute their insights in this evolving field.
Dr. Bernardo Ernesto Lechner
Dr. Izabela Kałucka
Dr. Viktor Papp
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- fungal diversity
- fugal taxonomy
- fungal biology
- forests
- biodiversity
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