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The genome sequence of the Oak Polypore, Buglossoporus quercinus (Schrad.) Kotl. & Pouzar

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Scientists have completed a full genetic map of the oak polypore, a rare and threatened mushroom that only grows on ancient oak trees. This mushroom is protected by law in the UK because it is becoming increasingly rare due to habitat loss and isolation. The detailed genetic blueprint will help scientists develop better strategies to protect and restore populations of this important forest fungus, potentially through carefully planned translocation programs.

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Four new species of Trichoderma (Hypocreaceae, Hypocreales) discovered in the staple food bamboo of pandas

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Scientists discovered four new species of beneficial fungi living in the bamboo forests where giant pandas feed. These fungi were found in decomposing bamboo litter and were identified using DNA analysis and microscopic examination. The discovery highlights the rich fungal diversity in panda habitats and suggests these fungi play important roles in maintaining healthy bamboo forests that giant pandas depend on.

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Reintroducing threatened pine-associated fungal species in boreal forests

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Researchers successfully used inoculation to introduce five rare fungal species back into protected forests in Finland. By injecting fungal cultures into pine logs, the fungi established successfully in 28-60% of logs within one year. The study shows that inoculation can be an effective tool for restoring threatened fungal species to forests, though long-term monitoring is needed to confirm these fungi will continue growing and producing fruiting bodies.

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Trachemys scripta Eggs as Part of a Potential In Vivo Model for Studying Sea Turtle Egg Fusariosis

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Sea turtles around the world face a serious threat from a fungal disease called fusariosis that destroys their eggs before they hatch. Scientists wanted to study how this fungus causes disease, but working with endangered sea turtles in tropical regions is difficult and heavily regulated. They discovered they could use eggs from red-eared slider turtles, an invasive species, as a substitute model to understand how the fungus infects eggs. The research showed that the fungus is highly virulent and modifies the acidity of egg surfaces to help it grow, providing valuable insights that could help protect endangered sea turtles.

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Telomere-to-telomere genome assembly of matsutake (Tricholoma matsutake)

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Scientists have successfully sequenced the complete genome of matsutake mushrooms for the first time. Using advanced DNA sequencing technology, they created a map of all 13 matsutake chromosomes containing about 22,000 genes. This achievement provides crucial information to help understand, preserve, and possibly improve this highly valued but increasingly rare mushroom that has been prized in Japanese cuisine for over a thousand years.

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