Fungal diversity notes 1919–2016: taxonomic and phylogenetic contributions to fungal taxa
2025-05-29
Fungal diversity
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Bin Cao, D. Phurbu, Anna Ralaiveloarisoa, K. Liimatainen, T. Niskanen, Virginia Ramírez-Cruz, Alexander James Bradshaw, B. Dentinger, Florencia Ramírez-Guillén, A. Cortés-Pérez, L. Guzmán-Dávalos, Alma Rosa Villalobos-Arámbula, Oscar Castro-Jauregui, Paula Santos da Silva, Rory Day, N. Davoodian, Teresa Lebel, Michael Castellano, Tom W. May, M. Toome, Jack Vasey, Katharina Hofer, Rajaram Thangavel, Mark Braithwaite, Lewis Braithwaite, A. Dutta, Pinaki Chattopadhyay, Niranjan Roy, B. Tanti, Pinky Rani Biswas, Elangovan Arumugam, K. Kezo, M. Kaliyaperumal, R. Murugadoss, Jing-Xin Ji, M. Kakishima, Jerry Cooper, J. Nuytinck, Zonglong Luo, Wen-Peng Wang, Xian Zhang, T. Wen, Ao-Li Jia, Xin-Lei Fan, Ning Jiang, Ning Jiao, Ying Zhang, I. Manawasinghe, Hua Li, Yin-Ru Xiong, Tao Zhou, Qing-Ling Tan, Tamotsu Hoshino, Phaedra Lagaet, R. De Lange, A. Verbeken, Lowie Tondeleir, C. Manz, F. Hampe, Chang-Lin Zhao, Yang Yang, Gui-Qing Zhang, D. Dai, Michal Tomšovský, T. Denchev, C. Denchev, Étienne Léveillé-Bourret, M. Kemler, Yan-Peng Chen, S. Maharachchikumbura, Zi-Xuan Feng, Long Wang, Qi-Ming Wang, Shan-Ping Wan, Fuqiang Yu, Jiankui Liu, Hong-Zhi Du, Na Wu, Hong-Li Hu, Ji-Yu Su, Zong-Hua Wang, Yan-Ping Hu, Hao Yu, Jing Wang, Yi-Hua Yang, Wei Dong, Yong-Xin Shu, Hai-Jun Zhao, Chao-Qun Wang, Wen-Xiao Xia, Chunfang Liao, M. Doilom, Guo-Jie Li, N. Suwannarach, Chanokned Senwanna, Yusufjon Gafforov, A. Flakus, Tomasz Suchan, Oscar Plata, P. Rodriguez-Flakus, Juna Tamang, Krishnendu Acharya, Hongde Yang, R. Jayawardena, Assiata Tiendrebeogo, C. Decock, I. Somda, A. Legrève, Yu Yang, Yuan-Pin Xiao, Xiangming Zhou, Jia‐Xin Li, Naritsada Thongklang, Xi-Xi Han, Wen-Qiang Yang, Shi-Hui Wang, M. He, Kevin D Hyde, R. Zhao
The research paper 'Fungal Diversity Notes 1919–2016' details taxonomic and phylogenetic contributions by defining taxonomy (classification of organisms) and phylogeny (evolutionary history). It introduces one new fungal genus, 59 new species, 13 new combinations, and 24 new records, spanning 98 taxa, reflecting diverse phylogenetic advancements across two phyla and multiple classes and families.
Exploring criteria for constructing suprageneric classifications of fungi in the genomic era: a case study of suborders Agaricineae, Pluteineae, and Tricholomatineae (Agaricales)
2025-05-26
Fungal diversity
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Hua Qu, Qing Cai, S. Redhead, Xuan Chen, Z. Ge, Zhu L. Yang
This study introduces the extended quadripartition internode certainty (EQP-IC) value, a novel metric for structuring suprageneric fungal classifications, focused on the Agaricales groups Agaricineae, Pluteineae, and Tricholomatineae. By analyzing genomic data from the Subkingdom Dikarya, a recommended EQP-IC threshold of 0.1 is proposed for defining taxonomic ranks.
Stable hypermutators revealed by the genomic landscape of genes involved in genome stability among yeast species.
2025-11-03
Molecular biology and evolution
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Carla Gonçalves, J. Steenwyk, D. Rinker, D. A. Opulente, A. Labella, Marie-Claire Harrison, John F. Wolters, Xiaofan Zhou, Xingxing Shen, S. Covo, M. Groenewald, C. T. Hittinger, A. Rokas
The study of hypermutators—organisms with an elevated mutation rate—sheds light on their long-term persistence among yeast species, attributed to the loss of genes crucial for genome stability. Surprisingly, horizontal gene transfer may mitigate these genomic deficiencies, offering partial functional compensation and suggesting an evolutionary strategy for maintaining genetic diversity.
Revealing how fungi build planet-altering 'road' networks.
2025-02-26
Nature
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Neo D Martinez, G. Marschmann
This study examines the construction of fungal networks, the intricate structures formed by mycelial filaments. These networks release nutrients from primordial rock and enhance nutrient transfer to plant roots. Findings highlight the critical role these 'road' networks play in nutrient cycling, suggesting a profound impact on both historical and current ecological systems.