Fungi comprise approximately 20% of all eukaryotic species and are connected to virtually
all life forms on Earth. Yet, their diversity remains contentious, their distribution elusive, and …

Fungi are an important and diverse component in various ecosystems. The methods to
identify different fungi are an important step in any mycological study. Classical methods of …

True fungi (Fungi) and fungus-like organisms (eg Mycetozoa, Oomycota) constitute the
second largest group of organisms based on global richness estimates, with around 3 …

Fungal species are not immune to the threats facing animals and plants and are thus also
prone to extinction. Yet, until 2015, fungi were nearly absent on the IUCN Red List. Recent …

Estimates of global fungal diversity have varied widely, suggesting a range from fewer than
one million to over 10 million species, with each of the estimates drawing data from various …

Fungal diversity drives key processes in terrestrial ecosystems, but remains challenging to
measure in the field and to monitor over time. In particular, we lack methods capable of …

The tropics were long considered to have few ectomycorrhizal fungi, presumably due to a
paucity of ectomycorrhizal host plants relative to higher-latitude ecosystems. However, an …

Joint species distribution models (JSDMs) explain spatial variation in community
composition by contributions of the environment, biotic associations and possibly spatially …

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 …

The conversion of natural habitats into farmland has been a leading cause of species loss
worldwide. Here, we investigated to what extent less intensive soil disturbance can mitigate …