Tropical Fungal Diversity and Phylogenetics
A special issue of Microbiology Research (ISSN 2036-7481).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 15
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Interests: fungal diversity; molecular systematics; taxonomy and phylogenetics; mushroom cultivation
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Interests: microfungal taxonomy; fungal phylogeny; fungal systems; secondary metabolites of fungi
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Fungi represent a vast, ancient, and indispensable kingdom of life. As essential decomposers, mutualists, and pathogens, they are the unseen architects of ecosystems, driving nutrient cycles and shaping plant communities. Their influence extends deeply into human life, from the origins of fermented foods and antibiotics to their roles in biotechnology and ecological restoration. Yet, their immense potential is paralleled by their threat, as fungal pathogens increasingly impact global health, agriculture, and food security.
Astonishingly, scientists estimate that less than 10% of all fungal species—of an estimated 2.2–3.8 million—have been formally described, leaving a significant gap in our comprehension of the Tree of Life. The greatest share of this undiscovered diversity lies in the tropics. Within these complex ecosystems, from rainforests to mangroves, fungal diversity remains largely underexplored.
This Special Issue, "Tropical Fungal Diversity and Phylogenetics", aims to highlight current phylogenetic and diversity studies across all groups of tropical fungi. We welcome both comprehensive reviews and original research articles that illuminate the novel species, evolutionary histories, ecological roles, and biogeographical patterns of tropical fungi, contributing to our better understanding of these underexplored groups and guiding future conservation and discovery.
Dr. Jie Chen
Dr. Dong-Qin Dai
Dr. Iván Oros Ortega
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- tropics
- fungal taxonomy
- phylogeny
- systematics
- ecology
- biogeography
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