The simultaneous symbiosis of leguminous plants with two root mutualists, endophytic fungi
and rhizobia is common in nature, yet how two mutualists interact and co‐exist before …

Chrysogine is a yellow pigment produced by Penicillium chrysogenum and other
filamentous fungi. Although the pigment was first isolated in 1973, its biosynthetic pathway …

Abstract Background Filamentous fungi including Aspergillus niger are cell factories for the
production of organic acids, proteins and bioactive compounds. Traditionally, stirred-tank …

Amomum tsao-ko, as an edible and medicinal variety, has been cultivated for more than 600
years in China. Recently, two cultivars, A. tsao-ko and Amomum paratsao-ko, were found in …

Species in the genus Paecilomyces, a member of the fungal order Eurotiales, are ubiquitous
in nature and impact a variety of human endeavors. Here, the biology of one common …

Plants with certain medicinal values are a good source for isolating function-specific
endophytes. Rosa roxburghii Tratt. has been reported to be a botanical source of …

With the rapid development of DNA synthesis and next-generation sequencing, synthetic
biology that aims to standardize, modularize, and innovate cellular functions, has achieved …

Societal Impact Statement For millennia, humans have used plants and fungi, as foods,
fuels, fibers, and medicines; and have developed techniques for improving their usefulness …

Filamentous fungal cell factories play a pivotal role in biotechnology and circular economy.
Hyphal growth and macroscopic morphology are critical for product titers; however, these …

Emerging fungal pathogens are a threat to forest and agroecosystems, as well as animal
and human health. How pathogens evolve from nonpathogenic ancestors is still poorly …