Fungi represent a large proportion of the genetic diversity on Earth and fungal activity
influences the structure of plant and animal communities, as well as rates of ecosystem …

Fungi are often inconspicuous in nature and this means it is all too easy to overlook their
importance. Often referred to as the “Forgotten Kingdom”, fungi are key components of life …

Ectomycorrhizal fungi are thought to have a key role in mobilizing organic nitrogen that is
trapped in soil organic matter (SOM). However, the extent to which ectomycorrhizal fungi …

Lentinula edodes, one of the most popular, edible mushroom species with a high content of
proteins and polysaccharides as well as unique aroma, is widely cultivated in many Asian …

Background Pleurotus ostreatus is the second edible mushroom worldwide, and a model
fungus for delignification applications, with the advantage of growing on woody and …

Abstract Background The white-rot Agaricomycetes species Phlebia radiata is an efficient
wood-decaying fungus degrading all wood components, including cellulose, hemicellulose …

Fungi secrete a set of glycoside hydrolases and lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases
(LPMOs) to degrade plant polysaccharides. Brown-rot fungi, such as Gloeophyllum trabeum …

The enormity of the breadth and depth of specimens held within the world's biological
collections offers unparalleled opportunities to capture genomic data from across the entire …

Fungi interact with their environment by secreting proteins to obtain nutrients, elicit
responses and modify their surroundings. Because the set of proteins secreted by a fungus …

Highlights•Lifestyles and ecologies of Basidiomycota are reflected in distinct biocatalytic
activities.•Basidiomycota are masters of oxidative biocatalysis involving different types of …