The Development and Expanding Role of Fungal Biotechnology
A special issue of Journal of Fungi (ISSN 2309-608X). This special issue belongs to the section "Fungal Genomics, Genetics and Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 120
Special Issue Editors
Interests: natural colorants; filamentous fungi; stirred-tank bioreactor; biodegradable films; antioxidant; food package
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Fungal biotechnology is a rapidly evolving field that supports a wide range of scientific and technological advances. Fungi constitute highly adaptable biological systems due to their ecological diversity, metabolic versatility, and genetic complexity. This Special Issue aims to present recent progress in fungal biotechnology, encompassing both fundamental and applied research.
Topics of interest include fungal biology, physiology, metabolism, genetics, and ecology, as well as advances in enzyme discovery and production, lignocellulose degradation, biomass valorization, and high-value product biosynthesis. Methodological and technological developments related to strain improvement, cultivation strategies, and bioprocess optimization are also within the scope of this issue. Studies employing modern analytical and systems-level approaches, including omics technologies and data-driven methodologies, are particularly encouraged. By bringing together interdisciplinary contributions,
This Special Issue seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of current research directions and emerging concepts in fungal biotechnology, highlighting its relevance to basic science and its potential to support future biotechnological innovation across academic, industrial, and environmental research contexts globally.
Dr. Fernanda De Oliveira
Dr. Salvador Sánchez-Muñoz
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- fungal biotechnology
- enzymes
- lignocellulose
- biomass valorization
- fungal metabolism
- omics technologies
- bioprocess optimization
- strain development
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