Saprotrophic fungi are the primary decomposers of plant litter in temperate forests, and their
activity is critical for carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) cycling. Simulated atmospheric N …

Lignocellulose composes more than 60% of plant biomass produced on earth. In addition,
municipal and agro-industrial waste generation is fast increasing and causing pollution and …

White-rot fungi are commonly known for their extracellular enzymes playing crucial roles in
nutrient cycling and biotechnological applications. The use of microbial consortia in …

The anaerobic fungus Orpinomyces strain C1A is capable of growth on various types of
lignocellulosic substrates, and harbors an impressive reservoir of carbohydrate active …

Soil-borne beneficial microbes establish symbioses with plant hosts and play key roles
during growth and development therein. In this study, two fungal strains, FLP7 and B9, were …

The ectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungus Hebeloma cylindrosporum is an appropriate model to
study the intraspecific functional diversity of ECM fungi in forest ecosystems. Numerous …

Highlights•The biological significance of ethanol fermentation by saprotrophic white-rot
fungus P. sordida YK-624 was speculated.•P. sordida YK-624 produced ethanol from wood …

Background Fungi are constantly exposed to nitrogen limiting environments, and thus the
efficient regulation of nitrogen metabolism is essential for their survival, growth, development …

The use of metabolic engineering as a tool for production of biochemicals and biofuels
requires profound understanding of cell metabolism. The pathways for the most abundant …

Although the commercially important mushroom Lentinus (= Lentinula) edodes (Berk.) Sing.
can be rapidly cultivated on supplemented wood particles, fruiting is not reliable. This study …