Architecture of the dynamic fungal cell wall
The fungal cell wall is essential for growth and survival, and is a key target for antifungal
drugs and the immune system. The cell wall must be robust but flexible, protective and …
drugs and the immune system. The cell wall must be robust but flexible, protective and …
Leveraging traits for insight into the fungal ecology of burned ecosystems
Fungi play key roles in the fire‐fuel feedbacks that structure~ 40% of the Earth's terrestrial
ecosystems, yet a general understanding of fungal responses to fire is lacking. While fire …
ecosystems, yet a general understanding of fungal responses to fire is lacking. While fire …
[HTML][HTML] Spatial resource arrangement influences both network structures and activity of fungal mycelia: A form of pattern recognition?
Y Fukasawa, K Hamano, K Kaga, D Akai, T Takehi - Fungal Ecology, 2024 - Elsevier
The present study investigated the behavior and wood decay ability of mycelial network of
Phanerochaete velutina, a cord-forming fungus, on multiple wood blocks. We placed well …
Phanerochaete velutina, a cord-forming fungus, on multiple wood blocks. We placed well …
[HTML][HTML] Electrical signal transfer characteristics of mycelium-bound composites and fungal fruiting bodies
Mycelium-bound composites are normally made of discrete lignocellulosic substrate
elements bound together by filamentous fungal hyphae. They can be formed into bespoke …
elements bound together by filamentous fungal hyphae. They can be formed into bespoke …
Mycorrhizal fungal and tree root functional traits: Strategies for integration and future directions
Plant functional traits offer ecologists quantifiable characteristics that may be used to
determine the underlying mechanisms and drivers of processes at scales ranging from …
determine the underlying mechanisms and drivers of processes at scales ranging from …
Diverse mycorrhizal maize inbred lines differentially modulate mycelial traits and the expression of plant and fungal phosphate transporters
Food production is heavily dependent on soil phosphorus (P), a non-renewable mineral
resource essential for plant growth and development. Alas, about 80% is unavailable for …
resource essential for plant growth and development. Alas, about 80% is unavailable for …
Characterization of spatio-temporal dynamics of the constrained network of the filamentous fungus Podospora anserina using a geomatics-based approach
C Ledoux, C Bobée, É Cabet, P David, F Filaine… - Plos one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
In their natural environment, fungi are subjected to a wide variety of environmental stresses
which they must cope with by constantly adapting the architecture of their growing network …
which they must cope with by constantly adapting the architecture of their growing network …
Assemblies of leaf and root mycobiomes in a temperate grassland: Dispersal limitation overpowers selection
R Bai, HW Hu, AH Ge, M Zhou, J Sheng… - Journal of …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The emergence of β‐diversity of plant‐associated fungi across diverse coexisting host plant
species in natural habitats is intricately linked to specific community assembly processes …
species in natural habitats is intricately linked to specific community assembly processes …
Analysis of the emerging physical network in young mycelia
E Martínez-Galicia, AFF Enríquez, A Puga… - Fungal Genetics and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Filamentous fungi develop intricate hyphal networks that support mycelial foraging and
transport of resources. These networks have been analyzed recently using graph theory …
transport of resources. These networks have been analyzed recently using graph theory …
Local calcium signal transmission in mycelial network exhibits decentralized stress responses
A Itani, S Masuo, R Yamamoto, T Serizawa… - PNAS …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Many fungi live as mycelia, which are networks of hyphae. Mycelial networks are suited for
the widespread distribution of nutrients and water. The logistical capabilities are critical for …
the widespread distribution of nutrients and water. The logistical capabilities are critical for …