A key component of biodiversity is the number and abundance of individuals (ie genotypes),
and yet such intraspecific diversity is rarely considered when investigating the effects of …

Key message Several aspects of the life cycle of the Périgord black truffle have been
elucidated only recently, while others remain either controversial or unstudied. In this paper …

Linking community composition to ecosystem function is a challenge in complex microbial
communities. We tested the hypothesis that key biological features of fungi-evolutionary …

Genome analyses revealed in various basidiomycetes the existence of multiple genes for
blue multi-copper oxidases (MCOs). Whole genomes are now available from saprotrophs …

Ectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungi obtain both mineral and simple organic nutrients from soil and
transport these to plant roots. Natural abundance of stable isotopes (15N and 13C) in fruit …

Gene networks involved in inorganic phosphate (Pi) acquisition and homeostasis in woody
perennial species able to form mycorrhizal symbioses are poorly known. Here, we describe …

Fungi play a major role in all ecosystems as decomposers, symbionts, and pathogens. Their
morphological, physiological, and reproductive strategies make them especially suited for …

Plant roots interact with a bewilderingly complex community of microbes, including root-
associated fungi that are essential for maintaining plant health. To improve understanding of …

Microorganisms play a crucial role in biogeochemical cycles and ecosystem processes, but
the key factors driving microbial community structure are poorly understood, particularly in …

Fungi provide relevant ecosystem services contributing to primary productivity and the
cycling of nutrients in forests. These fungal inputs can be decisive for the resilience of …