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Fungal Diversity in Various Environments, 3rd Edition

A special issue of Journal of Fungi (ISSN 2309-608X). This special issue belongs to the section "Fungal Evolution, Biodiversity and Systematics".

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Interests: fungal diversity; fungal taxonomy and phylogenetics evolution bioinformatics
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Dear Colleagues,

In various environments, fungi are important members of ecosystems as symbionts, saprophytes, and pathogens. we can find fungi everywhere, but their diversity and role in the environments are largely unexplored. In this Special Issue of the Journal of Fungi, we invite contributions that expand our knowledge on the fungal diversity in various environments. The topics of special interest and focus are:

Novel species, taxonomy, and systematics;
Biodiversity, community composition, and distribution;
Ecology, symbiosis, and interaction with other organisms;
Bioactivity (e.g., antibiotic effect, plant-growth promotion, enzyme activity, etc) and secondary metabolites.

Thank you for your contributions.

Dr. Seung-Yoon Oh
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Keywords

  • fungal biodiversity
  • fungal taxonomy
  • fungal systematics
  • fungal eology
  • fungal symbiosis

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Exploring the Biodiversity and Antibacterial Potential of the Culturable Soil Fungi in Nyingchi, Tibet
by Shan-Shan Huang, Haishan Liu, Xia-Fei Li, Chun-Ying Wang, Xiujun Zhang, Juan-Juan Wang, Fuhang Song, Jie Bao and Hua Zhang
J. Fungi 2025, 11(4), 276; https://doi.org/10.3390/jof11040276 - 1 Apr 2025
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The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, known as “the third pole” of the Earth, boasts unique climatic conditions with abundant sunlight, low temperature, and significant annual temperature variations, nurturing a diverse array of soil microorganisms with rich metabolic products. In this study, 132 fungal isolates were [...] Read more.
The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, known as “the third pole” of the Earth, boasts unique climatic conditions with abundant sunlight, low temperature, and significant annual temperature variations, nurturing a diverse array of soil microorganisms with rich metabolic products. In this study, 132 fungal isolates were isolated and identified from the soil samples collected in Nyingchi, Tibet, belonging to 32 genera and 59 species, while Ascomycota, Mucoromycota, and Basidiomycota accounted for 91.7%, 7.5%, and 0.8%, respectively. The evolutionary relationships among 59 representative strains were revealed by constructing a phylogenetic tree, while Penicillium, Fusarium, and Aspergillus were the most widespread fungal genera here, and the antibacterial activity of these strains was evaluated by the agar diffusion assay, leading to 27 active strains. Notably, six of them demonstrated significant activities against two or more tested bacteria. The antibacterial efficacy of the extracts of these six fungi, which were derived from four distinct media, was further evaluated at a concentration of 500 μg/mL. This study provides a valuable supplement to the investigations of cultivable soil fungi in Nyingchi, Tibet, laying a foundation for the development of soil fungi and antibacterial lead compounds in the area. Full article
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Assembly Mechanisms and Functional Adaptations of Soil Fungal Communities of Different Plant Rhizospheres in Ilmenite Mining Area
by Sumin Chen, Bingliang Liu, Yunfeng Zhang, Lianxin Peng, Liang Zou, Jie Cheng and Qiang Li
J. Fungi 2025, 11(3), 165; https://doi.org/10.3390/jof11030165 - 20 Feb 2025
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This study investigated the mechanisms of structural assembly and functional adaptations of fungal communities in the rhizosphere soils of seven different plants grown in the ilmenite zone. We analyzed changes in the rhizosphere soil fungal communities using ITS sequencing. The results revealed that [...] Read more.
This study investigated the mechanisms of structural assembly and functional adaptations of fungal communities in the rhizosphere soils of seven different plants grown in the ilmenite zone. We analyzed changes in the rhizosphere soil fungal communities using ITS sequencing. The results revealed that different plants affected the properties of the rhizosphere soil. The contents of organic matter, total nitrogen, and total potassium in the rhizosphere soil exhibited significant variations compared to the soil that was not occupied by plants. Soil fungal composition analysis revealed that Ascomycota and Basidiomycota were the dominant phyla in the soil of this mining area. At the genus level, compared to the mineral soil without plants, the proportion of Epicoccum increased in the rhizosphere soils of different plants, while the proportion of Fusarium decreased. Alpha diversity studies revealed that fungal diversity in the rhizospheres of different plants changed significantly. Beta diversity studies showed a significant differentiation in the fungal community structure of different plant rhizosphere soils compared to the KB group. The FunGuild predictions indicated that different plant rhizosphere soils are enriched with different guilds and trophic patterns of fungi. In addition, we found that soil physical and chemical properties were significantly correlated with the abundance and diversity of fungal communities. The above results indicate that plant species and soil physicochemical properties are important factors influencing the assembly of soil fungal communities in the rhizosphere. This research provides insights into the assembly mechanisms and functional adaptations of fungal community structures in the rhizosphere soils of seven plant species in ilmenite iron mining areas. This helps us to screen plant and fungal community assemblages that can promote soil restoration in ilmenite mining areas and provide a theoretical basis for future ecological restoration in ilmenite areas. Full article
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New Contributions on Species Diversity of Genus Hydnum and Lentaria s.l. in China
by Linjie Su, Taijie Yu, Rou Xue, Wenhao Zhang, Chang Xu, Xing Xia, Jia Li, Hanchi Lei, Yang Dong, Guoli Zhang and Liping Tang
J. Fungi 2024, 10(12), 824; https://doi.org/10.3390/jof10120824 - 27 Nov 2024
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Southwest China is extremely rich in fungal resources, and a large number of new taxa have been discovered in recent years. In the present study, we examined 26 specimens of the genera Hydnum and Lentaria sensu lato, most of which were obtained in [...] Read more.
Southwest China is extremely rich in fungal resources, and a large number of new taxa have been discovered in recent years. In the present study, we examined 26 specimens of the genera Hydnum and Lentaria sensu lato, most of which were obtained in Yunnan Province. Through ITS-nrLSU-tef1 phylogenetic analysis, combined with morphological studies and geographic analyses, five new species were described, viz. H. cremeum (奶油齿菌), H. flavoquamosum (黄鳞齿菌), H. roseoalbum (粉白齿菌), H. roseotangerinum (粉橙齿菌), and L. subalpina (亚高山木瑚菌). Furthermore, we also supplied new information on some known species, including host plants and new distribution records. We re-examined the holotype sequences of two known taxa, H. flabellatum and H. pallidomarginatum, treating H. flabellatum as a synonym of H. pallidomarginatum. Additionally, a key to Lentaria s.l. in China was provided. Full article
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Fungal Diversity in an Undisturbed Andean Páramo Soil in Quimsacocha (Ecuador)
by Ernesto Delgado-Fernández, Lidia Nicola, Sergio A. Covarrubias, Carolina Elena Girometta and Adrián Valdez-Tenezaca
J. Fungi 2024, 10(9), 623; https://doi.org/10.3390/jof10090623 - 31 Aug 2024
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The Andean Páramo is an environment known for its high biodiversity; however, due to its remote location and difficult access, it is still relatively poorly studied. The aim of this work was to explore the fungal biodiversity of Ecuadorian Páramo soils in the [...] Read more.
The Andean Páramo is an environment known for its high biodiversity; however, due to its remote location and difficult access, it is still relatively poorly studied. The aim of this work was to explore the fungal biodiversity of Ecuadorian Páramo soils in the undisturbed natural reserve of Quimsacocha through ITS metabarconding with an MiSeq platform. This analysis revealed the presence of 370 fungal Amplicon Sequence Variants (ASVs), mainly composed by Ascomycota, Mortierellomycota and Basidiomycota. The biodiversity had a great variability among the 19 samples, but the soil humidity proved to be a significant driver of diversity in the relatively dry environment of Páramo. Some of most abundant fungal genera have important relationships with plant roots. This work represents the first glimpse into the complex biodiversity of soil fungi in this understudied area, and further studies will be needed to better understand the fungal biodiversity in this region, together with the development of necessary measures of environmental protection. Full article
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Diversity and New Species of Ascomycota from Bamboo in China
by Zhiying Zhao, Taichang Mu, Nemat O. Keyhani, Huili Pu, Yongsheng Lin, Ziying Lv, Jinming Xiong, Xiaohao Chen, Xinyang Zhan, Huajun Lv, Motunrayo Yemisi Jibola-Shittu, Peisong Jia, Jianlong Wu, Shuaishuai Huang, Junzhi Qiu and Xiayu Guan
J. Fungi 2024, 10(7), 454; https://doi.org/10.3390/jof10070454 - 28 Jun 2024
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Bamboo is an economically important crop that has gained prominence as an alternative to wood to reduce deforestation and ecosystem destruction. Diseases of bamboo that typically occur on leaves and stems can cause significant loss, reducing the quality and yield of the bamboo. [...] Read more.
Bamboo is an economically important crop that has gained prominence as an alternative to wood to reduce deforestation and ecosystem destruction. Diseases of bamboo that typically occur on leaves and stems can cause significant loss, reducing the quality and yield of the bamboo. However, there are few reports identifying the fungal species diversity and potential pathogens of bamboo. Here, we describe four new species of plant fungi from the leaves of bamboo within Fujian provinces, China. Fungi were isolated from diseased leaves collected within Fujian province and identified based on their morphological characteristics and multilocus phylogenies using nucleotide sequences derived from combined datasets of the intervening 5.8S nrRNA gene (ITS), the 28S large subunit of nuclear ribosomal RNA gene (LSU), the large subunit of RNA polymerase I (rpb1), the translation elongation factor 1-α gene (tef1-α), and the partial beta-tubulin gene (tub2). These analyses helped reveal and clarify taxonomic relationships in the family Magnaporthaceae. The new species of bambusicolous fungi identified include two species of Bifusisporella, described as B. fujianensis sp. nov. and B. bambooensis sp. nov., and two species of Apiospora, described as A. fujianensis sp. nov. and A. fuzhouensis sp. nov. This study further expands the characterization and distribution of fungi associated with bamboo. Full article
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Phylogenetic and Morphological Evidence for Three New Species of Diaporthales (Ascomycota) from Fujian Province, China
by Taichang Mu, Yongsheng Lin, Nemat O. Keyhani, Huili Pu, Ziying Lv, Chenhui Lan, Jinming Xiong, Xiaohao Chen, Xinyang Zhan, Zhiying Zhao, Huajun Lv, Motunrayo Yemisi Jibola-Shittu, Jianlong Wu, Peisong Jia, Shuaishuai Huang, Junzhi Qiu and Xiayu Guan
J. Fungi 2024, 10(6), 383; https://doi.org/10.3390/jof10060383 - 27 May 2024
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Members of the fungal order Diaporthales are sac fungi that include plant pathogens (the notorious chestnut blight fungus), as well as saprobes and endophytes, and are capable of colonizing a wide variety of substrates in different ecosystems, habitats, and hosts worldwide. However, many [...] Read more.
Members of the fungal order Diaporthales are sac fungi that include plant pathogens (the notorious chestnut blight fungus), as well as saprobes and endophytes, and are capable of colonizing a wide variety of substrates in different ecosystems, habitats, and hosts worldwide. However, many Diaporthales species remain unidentified, and various inconsistencies within its taxonomic category remain to be resolved. Here, we aimed to identify and classify new species of Diaporthales by using combined morphological and molecular characterization and coupling this information to expand our current phylogenetic understanding of this order. Fungal samples were obtained from dead branches and diseasedleaves of Camellia (Theaceae) and Castanopsis (Fagaceae) in Fujian Province, China. Based on morphological characteristics and molecular phylogenetic analyses derived from the combined nucleotide sequences of loci of the internal transcribed spacer regions with the intervening 5.8S nrRNA gene (ITS), the 28S large subunit of nuclear ribosomal RNA gene (LSU), the translation elongation factor 1-α gene (tef1), the partial beta-tubulin gene (tub2), and partial RNA polymerase II second-largest subunit gene (rpb2), three new species of Diaporthales were identified and characterized. They are as follows: Chrysofolia camelliae sp. nov., Dendrostoma castanopsidis sp. nov., and Pseudoplagiostoma wuyishanense sp. nov. They are described and illustrated. This study extends our understanding of species diversity within the Diaporthales. Full article
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