Microorganisms are known as important sources of natural compounds that have been
studied and applied for different purposes in distinct areas. Specifically, in the …

Genomic analysis has demonstrated that many fungi possess essential gene clusters for the
production of previously unobserved secondary metabolites; however, these genes are …

Secondary metabolites (SMs) are low molecular weight compounds that are usually not
directly involved in growth (except siderophores) or in reproduction of their producing …

Among microorganisms, endophytic fungi are the least studied, but they have attracted
attention due to their high biological diversity and ability to produce novel and bioactive …

The D othideomycetes represents a large and diverse array of fungi in which prominent
plant pathogens are over‐represented. Species within the C ochliobolus, A lternaria, P …

Biocontrol with hypocrealean entomopathogenic fungi (EF) is a key tool to develop
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs for the progressive replacement of synthetic …

Aspergillus fumigatus is a versatile fungus able to successfully exploit diverse environments
from mammalian lungs to agricultural waste products. Among its many fitness attributes are …

Fungi have traditionally been a very rewarding source of biologically active natural products,
while diterpenoids from fungi, such as the cyathane-type diterpenoids from Cyathus and …

The synthesis of secondary metabolites is a constantly functioning metabolic pathway in all
living systems. Secondary metabolites can be broken down into numerous classes …

One of the exciting movements in microbial sciences has been a refocusing and
revitalization of efforts to mine the fungal secondary metabolome. The magnitude of …