Extensive research efforts have been dedicated to describing degradation of wood, which is
a complex process; hence, microorganisms have evolved different enzymatic and non …

During the diversification of Fungi and the rise of conifer-dominated and angiosperm-
dominated forests, mutualistic symbioses developed between certain trees and …

Mycorrhizal fungi are mutualists that play crucial roles in nutrient acquisition in terrestrial
ecosystems. Mycorrhizal symbioses arose repeatedly across multiple lineages of …

The Basidiomycota constitutes a major phylum of the kingdom Fungi and is second in
species numbers to the Ascomycota. The present work provides an overview of all validly …

Mushroom-forming fungi (Agaricomycetes) have the greatest morphological diversity and
complexity of any group of fungi. They have radiated into most niches and fulfil diverse roles …

Highlights•Lignocellulosic biomass utilization is crucial for sustainable development.•Lignin
has two characteristics, a useful biomass component and an inhibitor of wall …

Fungi play many essential roles in ecosystems. They facilitate plant access to nutrients and
water, serve as decay agents that cycle carbon and nutrients through the soil, water and …

Humans have dramatically increased atmospheric nitrogen (N) deposition globally. At the
coarsest resolution, N deposition is correlated with shifts from ectomycorrhizal (EcM) to …

With∼ 36,000 described species, Agaricomycetes are among the most successful groups of
Fungi. Agaricomycetes display great diversity in fruiting body forms and nutritional modes …

Mushroom fruiting bodies have been used as food and food-flavouring materials for
centuries for their unique and subtle flavour. However, the whole cycle from mycelium …