Lichens are symbiotic associations resulting from interactions among fungi (primary and
secondary mycobionts), algae and/or cyanobacteria (primary and secondary photobionts) …

Fungi play many roles in different ecosystems. The precise identification of fungi is important
in different aspects. Historically, they were identified based on morphological characteristics …

Yunnan Province, China, is famous for its abundant wild edible mushroom diversity and a
rich source of the world's wild mushroom trade markets. However, much remains unknown …

Volcanism changes the earth's surface building environments where new ecosystems can
be constructed. However, the effects of volcanic environmental conditions (eg soil moisture …

Definition Black fungi are an ecological group of melanized fungi specialized in
extremotolerance and assumed to be among the most stress-resistant eukaryotes on Earth …

Background Fruit bagging is an effective technique for fruit protection in the orchard
management. Bagging can create a micro-environment for fruit growth and affect fruit quality …

Melanin is a heteropolymer formed by the polymerization of phenolic and indolic
compounds. It occurs in organisms across all biological kingdoms and has a range different …

Even though the nutritional and economic values of Solanum lycopersicum (tomato) are
substantially impacted by microbial spoilage, the available data on its microbial community …

Members of the family Trichomeriaceae, belonging to the Chaetothyriales order and the
Ascomycota phylum, are known for their capability to inhabit hostile environments …

Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) bacterial wilt, caused by Ralstonia solanacearum, is indeed
a highly destructive plant disease, leading to substantial damage in tobacco production …