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A survey of xerophilic Aspergillus from indoor environment, including descriptions of two new section Aspergillus speci…
Xerophilic fungi grow at low water activity or low equilibrium relative humidity and are an important part of the indoor fungal community, of which Aspergillus is one of the domin…
Annotating public fungal ITS sequences from the built environment according to the MIxS-Built Environment standard – a …
Recent molecular studies have identified substantial fungal diversity in indoor environments. Fungi and fungal particles have been linked to a range of potentially unwanted effect…
The Flora Mycologica Iberica Project fungi occurrence dataset
The dataset contains detailed distribution information on several fungal groups. The information has been revised, and in many times compiled, by expert mycologist(s) working on t…
New reports, phylogenetic analysis, and a key to Lactarius Pers. in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem informed by molec…
The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE), located in the Central Rocky Mountains of western North America, is one of the largest nearly intact temperate-zone ecosystems on Earth. H…
Characterization of microsatellite markers in the cosmopolitan lichen-forming fungus Rhizoplaca melanophthalma (Lecanor…
Rhizoplaca melanophthalma s.l. is a group of morphologically distinct and chemically diverse species that commonly occur in desert, steppe and montane habitats worldwide. In this …
Genomics and metagenomics technologies to recover ribosomal DNA and single-copy genes from old fruit-body and ectomycor…
High-throughput sequencing (HTS) has become a standard technique for genomics, metagenomics and taxonomy, but these analyses typically require large amounts of high-quality DNA th…
Detection of signal recognition particle (SRP) RNAs in the nuclear ribosomal internal transcribed spacer 1 (ITS1) of th…
During a routine scan for Signal Recognition Particle (SRP) RNAs in eukaryotic sequences, we surprisingly found in silico evidence in GenBank for a 265-base long SRP RNA sequence …
A key to the species of Hyphodontia sensu lato
A dichotomous key to all currently accepted species of Hyphodontia in the broad sense is presented. It consists of a key to genera (Alutaceodontia, Botryodontia, Chaetoporellus, D…
Top 50 most wanted fungi
Environmental sequencing regularly recovers fungi that cannot be classified to any meaningful taxonomic level beyond “Fungi”. There are several examples where evidence of such lin…
Distributional records of Antarctic fungi based on strains preserved in the Culture Collection of Fungi from Extreme En…
This dataset includes information regarding fungal strains collected during several Antarctic expeditions: the Italian National Antarctic Research program (PNRA) expeditions “X” (…
Cloning of ribosomal ITS PCR products creates frequent, non-random chimeric sequences – a test involving heterozygotes …
Gymnopus dichrous exists in the southern Appalachians (USA) as two distinct entities with essentially identical nuclear ribosomal ITS1 sequences but differing ITS2 and LSU sequenc…
Shotgun metagenomes and multiple primer pair-barcode combinations of amplicons reveal biases in metabarcoding analyses …
Rapid development of high-throughput (HTS) molecular identification methods has revolutionized our knowledge about taxonomic diversity and ecology of fungi. However, PCR-based met…
LIAS light – Towards the ten thousand species milestone
Over the past 12 years, the lichen trait database LIAS light as a component of the LIAS information system, has grown to a considerable pool of descriptive data based on 71 differ…
Revised scientific names of the genus Hemileia (Pucciniales) based on the new ICN
Based on the new International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants, specifically the effective deletion of Article 59, we provide a list of the revised scientific na…
Three new species of foetid Gymnopus in New Zealand
We describe three new species, Gymnopus imbricatus, G. ceraceicola and G. hakaroa, from New Zealand that are similar to G. foetidus (= Micromphale foetidum), growing on wood, with…
Carbon-Water-Nitrogen relationships between lichens and the atmosphere: Tools to understand metabolism and ecosystem ch…
Due to the close linking between the biosphere and atmosphere, there are clear impacts of changes in climate, atmospheric deposition of nutrients/pollutants and land use (Global C…
A molecular phylogeny of Graphidaceae (Ascomycota, Lecanoromycetes, Ostropales) including 428 species
We present a comprehensive molecular phylogeny of the lichen family Graphidaceae (subfamilies Graphidoideae and Fissurinoideae) based on partial sequences of the mtSSU, nuLSU rDNA…
Biogeography and ecology of Cetraria aculeata, a widely distributed lichen with a bipolar distribution
Ecological and historical biogeography of lichens have rarely been studied in a concerted effort, but both aspects have to be taken into consideration when explaining the distribu…
Molecular studies on cyanobacterial diversity in lichen symbioses
Symbioses between cyanobacteria and lichen-forming fungi occur worldwide in a wide range of terrestrial environments, ranging from tropical rainforests to hot and cold deserts. Th…
An appraisal of megascience platforms for biodiversity information
The megascience platforms Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL), Catalogue of Life (CoL), Encyclopedia of Life (EOL), Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), International …
Molecular data support placement of Cameronia in Ostropomycetidae (Lecanoromycetes, Ascomycota)
The phylogenetic position of the Tasmanian endemic genus Cameronia Kantvilas is studied using partial sequences of nuclear LSU and mitochondrial SSU ribosomal DNA. Monophyly of th…
Five simple guidelines for establishing basic authenticity and reliability of newly generated fungal ITS sequences
Molecular data form an important research tool in most branches of mycology. A non-trivial proportion of the public fungal DNA sequences are, however, compromised in terms of qual…
A new circumscription of the genus Varicellaria (Pertusariales, Ascomycota)
The lichen-forming genus Pertusaria under its current circumscription is polyphyletic and its phylogenetic affiliations are uncertain. Here we study the species of the genera Pert…
Cylindrocladiella hahajimaensis, a new species of Cylindrocladiella transferred from Verticillium
We used phylogenetic analyses based on ribosomal internal transcribed spacer (ITS) and beta-tubulin (TUB) sequences and determined that the correct name of ‘Verticillium hahajimae…
Lectera, a new genus of the Plectosphaerellaceae for the legume pathogen Volutella colletotrichoides
Volutella colletotrichoides is shown to belong to the Plectosphaerellaceae rather than the Hypocreales where other species of that genus reside. The new genus Lectera is described…
Boletopsis nothofagi sp. nov. associated with Nothofagus in the Southern Hemisphere
Boletopsis nothofagi sp. nov., an ectomycorrhizal taxon is described from Nothofagus forests in New Zealand. A comparison of available molecular ITS sequences, and morphological d…
Translation into Arabic of: “Changes to publication requirements made at the XVIII International Botanical Congress in …
Changes to the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature are decided on every 6 years at Nomenclature Sections associated with International Botanical Congresses (IBC). The…
Translation into Turkish of: “Changes to publication requirements made at the XVIII International Botanical Congress in…
Changes to the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature are decided on every 6 years at Nomenclature Sections associated with International Botanical Congresses (IBC). T…
Translation into French of: “Changes to publication requirements made at the XVIII International Botanical Congress in …
Changes to the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature are decided on every 6 years at Nomenclature Sections associated with International Botanical Congresses (IBC). T…
Testing the phylogenetic utility of MCM7 in the Ascomycota
The Ascomycota are a group of filamentous fungi that occur as saprobes, pathogens and symbionts of immense industrial, medical, ecological, and economical importance. The search f…
Translation into Spanish of: “Changes to publication requirements made at the XVIII International Botanical Congress in…
Changes to the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature are decided on every 6 years at Nomenclature Sections associated with International Botanical Congresses (IBC). The…
Translation into Russian of: “Changes to publication requirements made at the XVIII International Botanical Congress in…
Changes to the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature are decided on every 6 years at Nomenclature Sections associated with International Botanical Congresses (IBC). The…
Translation into Portuguese of: "Changes to publication requirements made at the XVIII International Botanical Congress…
Changes to the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature are decided on every 6 years at Nomenclature Sections associated with International Botanical Congresses (IBC). The X…
Translation into Chinese of: "Changes to publication requirements made at the XVIII International Botanical Congress in…
Changes to the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature are decided on every 6 years at Nomenclature Sections associated with International Botanical Congresses (IBC). The…
Changes to publication requirements made at the XVIII International Botanical Congress in Melbourne - what does e-publi…
Changes to the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature are decided on every 6 years at Nomenclature Sections associated with International Botanical Congresses (IBC). The XVI…
A new dawn for the naming of fungi: impacts of decisions made in Melbourne in July 2011 on the future publication and r…
A personal synopsis of the decisions made at the Nomenclature Section meeting of the International Botanical Congress in Melbourne in July 2011 is provided, with an emphasis on th…
MycoKeys, or why we need a new journal in mycology?
The launch of MycoKeys coincided with several revolutionary changes to the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature (ICBN) (Knapp et al. 2011 and Hawksworth 2011, in this volu…
Developing lists of alien taxa in the Global South
Lists of alien taxa facilitate the link between evidence and action and are thus essential for integrated governance. However, the recent IPBES IAS Assessment identified significa…
Regional impact risk classification (RIRC): A predictive framework for plant invasion impacts
Regional prediction of impact risk is essential for prioritizing targeted management of invasive alien plants. This study presents the Regional Impact Risk Classification (RIRC) f…
Striking diversity and distribution of non-native chelonians in Germany
The introduction of non-native species has created significant global biodiversity challenges, both directly and indirectly, affecting native ecosystems and biodiversity. Since th…
Distribution and invasion risk of non-native amphibians and aquatic reptiles in the Pannonian Biogeographical Region of…
Global declines in amphibians and reptiles have been well documented for decades, with invasive species being one of the major threats. In the Pannonian Biogeographical Region (PB…
Biosecurity responses to fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in Ghana and Australia: Comparative analysis and practic…
Fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda, is a highly invasive pest that threatens crop production and rural livelihoods, particularly in maize-based systems. Using a two-way le…
Temporal genomics unravels demographic and selective invasion dynamics of Drosophila suzukii at a European range edge
Drosophila suzukii is a globally invasive fruit fly that causes significant economic impacts on soft-skinned fruit crops. While its invasion history has been studied on a global s…
Invasion impact of two goldenrods (Solidago canadensis and S. gigantea) on species diversity of plant guilds and soil e…
Two perennial goldenrods, Solidago canadensis and S. gigantea (Asteraceae), are considered successful plant invaders with an exceptional ability to affect the biodiversity and env…
Community assembly shapes the performance of Solanum nitidibaccatum, an emerging ruderal non-native
A growing number of emerging non-native species are expanding within their introduced ranges and may become increasingly problematic in the future. Among them, several Solanum tax…
Twenty-five years of Neobiota: building a community for invasion science in Europe and beyond
While the influential role of scientific associations in shaping research fields is well recognized, their impact within the domain of invasion science remains underexplored. This…
qPCR validation and field application of a rapid RPA-LFD assay for monitoring the invasive alligator gar (Atractosteus …
Understanding species’ distributions beyond their native ranges is essential for monitoring non-native species occurrences. The alligator gar (Atractosteus spatula), native to Nor…
Cataloguing the alien spermatophyte flora of a remote tropical island: Methods and insights from Isla del Coco, Costa R…
Invasive alien species are one of the most severe threats to island biodiversity. An essential first step in addressing this issue is producing comprehensive inventories of alien …
Leveraging spatial scale and temporal variation to track the spread rate of invasive spotted lanternflies (Lycorma deli…
Estimating the extent and speed of invasive species’ spread is crucial for optimising surveys and management, but this estimation is challenging due to the scale-dependent nature …
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