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Journal of Fungi publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Fusarium, Alternaria, and Rhizoctonia: A Spotlight on Fungal Pathogens—3rd Edition submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3277 | Submission Open
Keywords: species identification; molecular mechanism of resistance; pathogenic mechanism; resistance mechanisms in plants; mycoviruses; biocontrol agents
Fungal Biotechnology and Application 3.0
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 36002 | Submission Open
Keywords: biotechnology; utilization; health benefits; secondary metabolites; fermentation; mushroom; practical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fungi in Agriculture and Biotechnology)
Fungal Wonders: Investigating the Diverse Biological Activities of Fungal-Derived Compounds submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13991 | Submission Open
Keywords: fungal extracts; edible fungi; mushrooms; biological activity; medicinal applications; antioxidant properties; antidiabetic effects; polyphenolics; multidisciplinary research; traditional medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fungal Cell Biology, Metabolism and Physiology)
Candidiasis: Changes and Challenges in Its Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention
edited by Guillermo Quindos
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10889 | Submission Open
Keywords: medical mycology; mycoses; candida; candidiasis; mycobiome; biofilms; diagnosis; antifungal agents
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fungal Pathogenesis and Disease Control)
Utilizing Fungal Diversity for Sustainable Biotechnology submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9864 | Submission Open
Keywords: fungal strain characterization; diversity; biotechnology; intraspecific variation; biotechnological potential
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fungi in Agriculture and Biotechnology)
Fungal Growth and Development Based on Functional Genomics and Microbiomics
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7231 | Submission Open
Keywords: growth and development; functional genomics; microbiomics; interaction; fungi
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fungal Genomics, Genetics and Molecular Biology)
Development and Utilization of Yeast Resources, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5352 | Submission Open
Keywords: yeast diversity; metabolic engineering; gene editing; synthetic biology; cell factory; artificial intelligence; lignocellulosic; biomass; biofuels; biorefinery
Current and Future Development of Mycology: The 10th Anniversary of Journal of Fungi
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4861 | Submission Open
Keywords: medical mycology; agricultural mycology; environmental mycology; fungal genomics and bioinformatics; fungal ecology; fungal biotechnology; mycotoxins and fungal toxins; fungal evolution and phylogeny; fungal biodiversity and conservation; fungal signal transduction and metabolites
Innovative Insights and Challenges in Managing Fungal Diseases in Crops: Toward Sustainable Agricultural Practices
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3260 | Submission Open
Keywords: fungal crop diseases; plant pathogenic fungi; food security and agriculture; host– pathogen interactions; plant– microbe– environment dynamics; climate change and disease prevalence; integrated pest and disease management; biocontrol strategies; global agricultural challenges; ecosystem resilience and crop protection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fungi in Agriculture and Biotechnology)
Fungal Pathogens in Postharvest Fruit Diseases: Control and Management
edited by Qiuli Ouyang and Fang Zhang
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2849 | Submission Open
Keywords: postharvest fruit diseases; fungal pathogens; pathogenic mechanisms; control technologies; preservation management; antifungal mechanism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fungal Pathogenesis and Disease Control)
Plant Symbiotic Fungi
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2815 | Submission Open
Keywords: fungal communities; nutrient uptake; abiotic and biotic stress tolerance; signal exchange; gene network; ecosystem functioning; arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental and Ecological Interactions of Fungi)
Yeasts with Probiotic and Postbiotic Potential
edited by Paola Maturano and Graciela Garrote
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2386 | Submission Open
Keywords: yeast; probiotic; postbiotic; health; fermentation; functional foods
Genomics of Fungal Plant Pathogens, 4th Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1514 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant pathogen; genomic sequencing; functional genomics; molecular biology
Fungal Infections and Antifungals
edited by Rejane Pereira Neves
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1320 | Submission Open
Keywords: fungal infections; pathogenesis; antifungal resistance; virulence; diagnosis; epidemiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fungal Pathogenesis and Disease Control)
Morchella: Innovative Mushrooms from Forests to Farms, Then to Our Tables
edited by Qi Zhao, , Hao Tan and Xi-Hui Du
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1314 | Submission Open
Keywords: wild morel germplasm; morphology and cell biology; phylogenetics; mating type; breeding report of morel cultivar; genome and mitogenome; functional gene; transcriptional factor; genetics and epigenetics; gene editing; microbial physiology and biochemistry related to morel cultivation; transcriptome; proteome; and metabolome; soil microbial ecology of morel mycosphere; continuous cropping obstacle; identification of morel pathogens; biocontrol of morel pathogens; metabolites and bioactive compounds in morel fruiting-bodies; processing of morel products; food safety; pesticides; pesticide residues; heavy metals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fungi in Agriculture and Biotechnology)
Mycological Research in the Americas submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 761 | Submission Open
Keywords: mycological research; medical mycology; fungal taxonomy; fungal ecology; fungal biotechnology
Fungal Biofilms, 3rd Edition submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 418 | Submission Open
Keywords: fungi; infection; biofilm; Candida; Aspergillus; Cryptococcus; antifungal; resistance; matrix
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fungal Pathogenesis and Disease Control)
Diagnosis of Human Pathogenic Fungi, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open
Keywords: invasive fungal infections; superficial fungal infections; laboratory diagnosis of human mycosis; fungal biomarkers; candidiasis; aspergillosis; mucomycosis; dermatomycosis
Recent Advances in Oomycete–Plant Interactions submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 210 | Submission Open
Keywords: oomycetes; plant-microbe interactions; pathogenicity; host– pathogen interactions; disease mechanisms; plant immune responses; molecular mechanisms; diagnosis and monitoring; sustainable management strategies; biocontrol; plant diseases; sustainable agroecosystems; emerging pathogens; metabarcoding analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fungi in Agriculture and Biotechnology)
Novel Insights into Pneumocystis Colonizations submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open
Keywords: Pneumocystis; infection; inflammation; lung injury; allergy; COPD; chronic respiratory disease
New Insights into Industrial Yeasts submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open
Keywords: alternative substrates; bioeconomy; biorefinery; evolution; flux analysis; metabolic engineering; product yield; system biology
Advances in Fungal Genomics and Biotechnology: From Codon Optimization to Protein Expression
edited by Mian Zhou and Wei Wang
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open
Keywords: fungal chassis systems; protein expression optimization; genomic biotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fungal Genomics, Genetics and Molecular Biology)
Fungi Activity on Remediation of Polluted Environments, 2nd Edition
edited by and Mario Paniagua-López
submission deadline 1 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8688 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmental pollution; fungus; mycoremediation; organic pollutant; heavy metals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental and Ecological Interactions of Fungi)
Invasive Fungal Infections: Recent Advances in Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2639 | Submission Open
Keywords: invasive yeast infection; invasive mold infection; epidemiology; new IFI diagnostic tools; new IFI treatments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fungal Pathogenesis and Disease Control)
Plant Fungal Diseases and Crop Protection, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7796 | Submission Open
Keywords: biocontrol; crop protection; diagnosis; disease resistance; endophytes; fungicides; integrated disease management; pest control; plant health; host– pathogen interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fungi in Agriculture and Biotechnology)
Biological Control of Fungal Plant Pathogens
edited by Marta Cristina Corsi De Filippi and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 15000 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainability; biological control; disease suppression; integrated pest management; effectors; resistance induction; plant defense; growth promotion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fungi in Agriculture and Biotechnology)
Stress Research in Filamentous Fungi and Yeasts
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 26151 | Submission Open
Keywords: fungal stress biology; environmental stress; stress sensing; signaling and adaptation; stress defense system; new-type antimycotics; industrial strain development; food chain safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fungal Genomics, Genetics and Molecular Biology)
Biodiversity, Systematics, and Evolution of Plant Pathogenic Fungi submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6048 | Submission Open
Keywords: diversity; ecology; evolution; fungal pathogens; novel taxa; phylogeny; systematics; taxonomy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fungal Evolution, Biodiversity and Systematics)
Research Progress on Edible Fungi
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5486 | Submission Open
Keywords: genetic diversity; signal transduction regulation; genetic manipulation; breeding; physiology
Ascomycota: Diversity, Taxonomy and Phylogeny, 3rd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5027 | Submission Open
Keywords: asexual/sexual morph; classification; fungal ecology; molecular data; morphology; novel taxa; phylogeny
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fungal Evolution, Biodiversity and Systematics)
Clinical and Epidemiological Study of Mycoses
edited by , and Héctor Raúl Pérez-Gómez
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4571 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinical; fungal diseases; epidemiology; mycoses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fungal Pathogenesis and Disease Control)
Mycological Research in Cultural Heritage Protection
edited by Jiao Pan
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1461 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic and inorganic cultural relics; fungal corrosion; microbiology; biochemistry; molecular biology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental and Ecological Interactions of Fungi)
Chitinase and Chitin Synthase Activity in Fungi
edited by Everardo López-Romero and J. Felix Gutiérrez Corona
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 379 | Submission Open
Keywords: chitin; chitinase; fungi; cell wall; membrane; chitosomes; fungal tip
Advances in the Control of Plant Fungal Pathogens submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 241 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant diseases; fungicides; plant pathogenic fungi; control; biocontrol; antifungals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fungi in Agriculture and Biotechnology)
Innovations in Diagnosis and Management of Wood-Rotting Fungal Diseases submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open
Keywords: fungal pathogens; wood-rotting; mycology; diagnosis; novel strategies; biocontrol
Monitoring, Management and Ecotoxicological Implications of Plant Fungal Disease Control submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open
Keywords: diagnosis; epidemiology; biorational control; phytopathogens; integrated management; plant health practices; agricultural sustainability; ecotoxicology; non-target organisms
Molecular Mechanisms of Plant Fungal Disease and Control
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open
Keywords: fungal plant diseases; molecular fungal phyto-pathogenesis; fungal-plant interactions; fungal pathogen growth and development; effectors and R genes; phyto-beneficial microbes; biotechnological applications; omics; RNAi; transformation in fungi
Biocontrol Fungi Against Arthropod Pests: Mechanisms and Field Applications
edited by Walter O Beys-da-Silva and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open
Keywords: fungal biocontrol; arthropod pests; sustainable agriculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fungi in Agriculture and Biotechnology)
Fusarium in Crops Under Climate Change Scenarios submission deadline 1 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1617 | Submission Open
Keywords: fusarium; crops; climate change; plant– pathogen interactions
Fungal Diversity in the Americas submission deadline 1 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 524 | Submission Open
Keywords: fungi; diversity; Americas; phylogeny; taxonomy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fungal Evolution, Biodiversity and Systematics)
Fungal-Related Proteomics in Biotechnology and Health submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10495 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fungal Genomics, Genetics and Molecular Biology)
Recent Advances in Systemic and Emerging Mycoses
edited by and Gabriel Davi Marena
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6013 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccines and nanovaccines; antifungal therapy; diagnosis; fungal resistance; endemic and emerging systemic infections; immune response; alternative in vivo infection models
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fungal Pathogenesis and Disease Control)
Fusarium spp.: A Trans-Kingdom Fungus, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4958 | Submission Open
Keywords: biology; host interactions; the microbiome; virulence; molecular pathogenicity; clinical observations; azole resistance
Plant Pathogenic Fungi: Taxonomy, Phylogeny and Morphology,2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4428 | Submission Open
Keywords: molecular phylogeny; fungal taxonomy; biodiversity; fungal genetics; molecular biology; interactions of microbes; filamentous fungi; oomycetes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fungal Evolution, Biodiversity and Systematics)
Pathogenic Fungal–Plant Interactions
edited by Sebastián Alberto Stenglein
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4184 | Submission Open
Keywords: fungal– plant interaction; control; management; fungal disease; resistance; pathogenesis; mycotoxins; diagnosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fungal Pathogenesis and Disease Control)
Medical Mycology: Antifungal Resistance, Diagnosis, and Infection Control submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4057 | Submission Open
Keywords: medical mycology; fungal diseases; antifungal resistance; diagnosis; infection control
Fungal Cell Biology
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2950 | Submission Open
Keywords: fungal cell biology; fungal cell wall; host– pathogen interactions; antifungal targets; morphogenesis; immune evasion
Recent Advances in Clinical Mycology
edited by Christopher P. Eades
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2412 | Submission Open
Keywords: fungal disease; mycoses; clinical science; laboratory; diagnostics; antifungals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fungal Pathogenesis and Disease Control)
Mycoviruses: Emerging Investigations on Virus-Fungal Host Interaction, 2nd Edition submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2344 | Submission Open
Keywords: mycoviruses; mycovirus infection; mycovirus-mediated phenotypes; mycovirus– fungal host interactions; mycovirus RNA silencing
Advances in Fungal Taxonomy: Novel Approaches to Species Identification and Diversity Assessment
edited by , Jaturong Kumla and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1958 | Submission Open
Keywords: fungal taxonomy; fungal diversity; identification techniques; metagenomic; molecular techniques; novel fungal taxa; omics techniques; taxonomic classification
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