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 …

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 …

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 …

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

Plant-derived biomass is the most abundant biogenic carbon source on Earth. Despite this,
only a small clade of organisms known as white-rot fungi (WRF) can efficiently break down …