Research Topic: fungal cell biology

Lomasomes and Other Fungal Plasma Membrane Macroinvaginations Have a Tubular and Lamellar Genesis

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Scientists studied mushroom cells to understand structures called lomasomes that form at the cell membrane surface. Using advanced microscopy techniques, they discovered these structures are made of tiny tubes and layers that can fold and swell into different shapes. These findings help explain how fungal cells that decompose wood organize their membranes and may be involved in how cells take in materials from their surroundings.

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Cellular anatomy of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi

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Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi are special underground fungi that form partnerships with plant roots to help plants grow. Unlike most cells, these fungi form long, tube-like structures without walls dividing them into sections, allowing nutrients and other materials to flow freely throughout their networks. This review explains how these fungi are built at the cellular level, including their walls, membranes, and internal structures, helping scientists better understand how they exchange nutrients with plants and contribute to healthy ecosystems.

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Cellular anatomy of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi

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This comprehensive review explains the unique cellular structure of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which form vast underground networks connecting plants to soil nutrients. These fungi are remarkable because their hyphae lack internal walls, allowing nutrients and organelles to flow freely throughout their continuous cytoplasm. By synthesizing current knowledge about how these fungi are organized and function at the cellular level, the authors highlight how this organization enables the complex nutrient exchange that supports plant growth and ecosystem health worldwide.

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