Fungi in Focus: Fungal Enzyme and Fungal Metabolism
A special issue of Journal of Fungi (ISSN 2309-608X). This special issue belongs to the section "Fungal Cell Biology, Metabolism and Physiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: bioremediation; utilization of renewable resources; carbon and nitrogen metabolism; aromatic compounds; microbial plastic degradation; lignin; pollutants
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Fungi are remarkable organisms with extraordinary metabolic capabilities and powerful enzymatic systems that drive key ecological processes and open exciting opportunities in biotechnology, medicine, and industry. From breaking down complex plant polymers to producing valuable secondary metabolites, fungal enzymes and metabolic networks continue to inspire innovative applications in energy, health, and environmental sustainability. With rapid advances in genomics, metabolomics, and enzyme engineering, the study of fungal metabolism is entering a new era of discovery and application.
This Special Issue, “Fungi in Focus: Fungal Enzyme and Fungal Metabolism”, invites researchers to contribute original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that explore the diversity, mechanisms, and potential of fungal enzymes and metabolic pathways. We welcome submissions spanning fundamental biology, novel enzyme characterization, metabolic regulation, synthetic biology, and applied biotechnology. By sharing cutting-edge findings and forward-looking insights, this collection aims to stimulate collaboration, spark new ideas, and highlight the transformative role of fungi in science and industry. Join us in uncovering the hidden potential of fungal metabolism and shaping future directions in fungal research.
Dr. Ronnie Lubbers
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Journal of Fungi is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- fungal enzymes
- fungal metabolism
- biotechnology
- secondary metabolites
- bioconversion
- enzyme engineering
- metabolomics
- environmental remediation
- drug discovery
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- Reprint: MDPI Books provides the opportunity to republish successful Special Issues in book format, both online and in print.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
