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Metabolic fingerprinting to elucidate the biodegradation of phosphonoacetic acid and its impact on Penicillium metabolism

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Scientists studied how three types of mold fungi break down and use a phosphorus-containing compound called phosphonoacetic acid. Using advanced chemical analysis, they identified unique metabolic patterns in each fungal strain depending on whether they were given regular phosphorus or the more challenging phosphonoacetic acid. These findings reveal how fungi adapt their internal chemistry to handle different phosphorus sources and could help identify which fungi are best at breaking down harmful phosphorus-containing chemicals in the environment.

Ambrosia gall midges (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) and their microbial symbionts as a neglected model of fungus-farming evolution

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Ambrosia gall midges are tiny insects that grow plants into special structures called galls where they farm fungi as food. These midges and their fungal partners have evolved a remarkable relationship where the fungi provide nutrition and protection while the midges help the fungi spread to new plants. This system offers scientists an excellent opportunity to study how insects and fungi can evolve together and influence each other’s evolution, with potential implications for understanding how new insect species form.

Morphological and molecular identification of Schizophyllum commune causing storage bulb rot disease of Lanzhou edible lily in China and its biological characteristics

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Researchers in China identified Schizophyllum commune as a fungal pathogen causing rot in stored edible lily bulbs, marking the first report of this disease. The fungus was identified using microscopic examination and genetic sequencing, and was shown to cause 100% infection on lily bulbs. The study found that the fungus grows best at 30°C with high humidity and darkness, providing important information for controlling this storage disease that causes significant crop losses.

Fungal diversity notes 1512–1610: taxonomic and phylogenetic contributions on genera and species of fungal taxa

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Scientists have identified and described 59 new fungal species from specimens collected around the world, from Australia to Brazil to China. They also documented 39 new places where previously known fungi were found and one new naming classification. All these discoveries were confirmed using both traditional microscopic examination and modern genetic analysis, contributing to our understanding of fungal diversity.

Fungal Planet description sheets: 1781–1866

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Scientists have formally identified and described 86 new fungal species from around the world, collected from diverse environments ranging from soil and forest litter to plant leaves. Each species was carefully examined under the microscope and had its genetic code analyzed to confirm it was truly new to science. This research helps us better understand the incredible diversity of fungi on Earth and provides a reference guide for scientists studying these organisms in the future.

Eight Fungal Species Associated with Ambrosia Beetles in Korea

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This research identifies eight types of fungi that live in partnership with ambrosia beetles in Korea. These fungi are food sources for beetle larvae and adults. The study found that some fungi have specific relationships with particular beetle species, while others can associate with multiple beetle types. This work helps scientists understand how beetles spread fungi and potentially cause tree diseases like oak wilt.

Gapless near Telomer-to-Telomer Assembly of Neurospora intermedia, Aspergillus oryzae, and Trichoderma asperellum from Nanopore Simplex Reads

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Researchers developed a new method to create complete, high-quality genetic maps of fungi using a single affordable sequencing technology from Oxford Nanopore. They created an automated computer program that processes the sequencing data without human intervention and successfully assembled complete genomes for three industrially important fungal species. This breakthrough could make it much easier and cheaper for scientists to study and use fungi for producing medicines, food ingredients, and other useful compounds.

Genome sequences of three genetic lineages of the fungus Nothophaeocryptopus gaeumannii, the causal agent of Swiss needle cast on Douglas-fir trees

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Researchers sequenced the complete genomes of three different genetic strains of a fungus that causes Swiss needle cast, a disease affecting Douglas-fir trees in the Pacific Northwest. These fungal strains differ in their ability to adapt to different environmental conditions. The high-quality genome information will help scientists understand why these strains are different and how they might spread under changing climate conditions.

Three novel species of Cladosporium and Sarocladium isolated from palm trees

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Researchers in China discovered three new species of fungi growing on palm tree leaves. These fungi, belonging to the genera Cladosporium and Sarocladium, were identified using genetic testing and microscopic examination. The findings help scientists better understand fungal diversity on ornamental plants and may assist in managing fungal diseases that affect palm trees cultivated in gardens and landscapes.

Diversity and Pathogenicity of Colletotrichum Species Causing Coffee Anthracnose in China

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Researchers identified seven different fungal species causing anthracnose disease on coffee plants in China. Two of these species, Colletotrichum nupharicola and C. cliviicola, were reported for the first time as coffee pathogens. All seven species were capable of infecting coffee leaves, though with varying degrees of severity. These findings will help coffee farmers develop better strategies to control this major disease.

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