Basidiomycota is one of the major phyla in the fungal tree of life. The outline of
Basidiomycota provides essential taxonomic information for researchers and workers in …

Ectomycorrhizal (EcM) symbiosis, a ubiquitous plant–fungus interaction in forests, evolved in
parallel in fungi. Why the evolution of EcM fungi did not necessarily increase ecological …

Fungi exhibit a wide range of sporophore morphologies. Amongst the Agaricomycetes,
sporophores include mushroom, coralloid, bracket and sequestrate forms. A striking …

Lichens are a diverse group of organisms. They are both commonly observed but also
mysterious. It has long been known that lichens are composite symbiotic associations of at …

Although functional ecology is a well-established field, our understanding of the evolutionary
and ecological significance of the reproductive traits in macrofungi is still limited. Here, we …

Current theories on the evolution of sequestrate (enclosed) basidiomes explain the origin of
these forms in a gradualist adaptational process led by selective forces, such as drought and …

The optimal cultivation conditions and chemical components of Poria cocos fruiting bodies
were examined by employing the single factor and response surface methods to screen for …

Mushroom-forming fungi (Agaricomycetes) represent one of the most speciose and
morphologically diverse life forms, which radiated into most niches on Earth and evolved …

30 highly recommended to immediately spit out the pieces of mushrooms or rinse your
mouth several times if needed. In addition, taste is not a good indication of edibility: Amanita …