Fungal Species: Epichloë

Descriptions of 19 Unrecorded Species Belonging to Sordariomycetes in Korea

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Scientists in Korea discovered and documented 19 species of fungi that were previously unrecorded in the country. These fungi were found in soil and freshwater environments across Korea. Using microscopy and DNA analysis, the researchers confirmed the identity of each species and provided detailed descriptions and illustrations. This discovery helps us better understand the fungal diversity present in Korean ecosystems.

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Plant–Fungi Mutualism, Alternative Splicing, and Defense Responses: Balancing Symbiosis and Immunity

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Fungi form beneficial partnerships with plant roots, helping plants absorb nutrients and resist stress. A key process called alternative splicing allows cells to make different versions of proteins from the same genes, fine-tuning how plants and fungi cooperate. This review explains how alternative splicing acts like a molecular switch that balances the plant’s immune system with accepting the beneficial fungus, and how understanding this could help farmers grow healthier crops with less chemical fertilizers.

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New entomopathogenic species in the Clavicipitaceae family (Hypocreales, Ascomycota) from the subtropical forests of Fujian, China

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Scientists discovered four new or newly recorded fungal species in the forests of Fujian, China that infect insects and could potentially be used for natural pest control. These fungi belong to a family called Clavicipitaceae and were identified using advanced genetic analysis combined with microscopic examination. The findings demonstrate that there is still much to discover about fungal diversity in Chinese subtropical forests, which could help develop more environmentally friendly pest management strategies.

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