The Dark Side of Ascomycetes
A special issue of Journal of Fungi (ISSN 2309-608X).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 25
Special Issue Editor
Interests: fungal diversity; fungal evolution; plant pathology; genomics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce a Special Issue focused on pathogenic ascomycetes, lineages that cause devastating diseases in plants, animals, and humans, posing threats to food security, ecosystems, and public health.
This Special Issue aims to explore the biology, evolution, and impact of pathogenic ascomycetes from both basic and applied perspectives. We welcome submissions that provide new insights into their diversity, host associations, infection strategies, and control measures.
We invite original research articles, reviews, and perspectives on topics including, but not limited to, the following:
- Taxonomy, phylogeny, and systematics of pathogenic ascomycetes.
- Comparative and functional genomics.
- Evolutionary dynamics and the emergence of pathogenicity.
- Host–pathogen interactions and co-evolution.
- Mechanisms of infection and virulence.
- Invasive and emerging fungal pathogens.
- Ecology, distribution, and disease epidemiology.
- Diagnostic tools and control strategies.
We look forward to your contributions that will deepen our understanding of the “dark side” of ascomycete fungi and their global impact.
Prof. Dr. Sajeewa Maharachchikumbura
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- ascomycota
- phytopathogens
- emerging strains
- host–fungus interaction
- fungal lifestyles
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