Resilience in the Mycelial Network

Abstract

The concept of resilience in the mycelial network highlights the remarkable ability of fungi to adapt, persist, and flourish under fluctuating and often adverse environmental conditions. This thematic focus underpins the fifth special issue of the International Symposium on Fungal Stress (ISFUS), titled “Resilience in the Mycelial Network”, which features seventeen peer-reviewed articles. Most contributions address agricultural and environmental aspects of fungal stress biology, while three explore clinically relevant fungal stress responses. In this editorial, we examine the key insights emerging from this collection, emphasising the diverse strategies employed by fungi to cope with biotic and abiotic challenges.