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{"title":"Identification and fungicide sensitivity of <i>Brunneomyces pennisetum</i>, a new species causing wilt disease of <i>Pennisetum purpureum × P. americanum</i> in southern China.","authors":"Min Shi, Yan-Zhong Li","doi":"10.1080/00275514.2025.2470793","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00275514.2025.2470793","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Pennisetum purpureum</i> × <i>P. americanum</i> is an important forage in southwest China. In recent years, a considerable number of wilting plants have occurred in forage-growing regions located in Yunnan Province. The typical symptoms were that the surface of the wilted stems turned brown with a covering of white powder. Six isolates were identified as a new <i>Brunneomyces</i> species based on morphological characteristics and combined phylogenetic analysis of partial 28S nuc rDNA region (28S), internal transcribed spacer (ITS), translation elongation factor 1-alpha (<i>TEF1-α</i>), and the RNA polymerase II second largest subunit (<i>RPB2</i>) sequence data. The Koch's postulates test confirmed <i>Brunneomyces pennisetum</i>, sp. nov. as a pathogen causing wilt disease in <i>Pennisetum purpureum</i> × <i>P. americanum</i>. The colony diameter of <i>B. pennisetum</i>, sp. nov. exhibited different sensitivity to the six fungicides. Carbendazol (50%) was demonstrated to be the most effective in slowing the growth rate of the pathogen. The pathogen exhibited a higher growth rate at pH 7.0 but could not grow when the pH was greater than 9. The pathogen growth peaked at 25 C, but it could not grow at 5, 10, and 35 C.</p>","PeriodicalId":18779,"journal":{"name":"Mycologia","volume":" ","pages":"1-18"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143720566","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Genetic diversity of true morels (<i>Morchella</i>) in Pakistan inferred from multilocus DNA sequence data augmented by a retrospective analysis of Pakistani and Indian morel sequences in GenBank.","authors":"Surat Un Nisa, Kerry O'Donnell, Hussain Badshah, Sayed Afzal Shah, Abdul Samad Mumtaz","doi":"10.1080/00275514.2025.2465094","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00275514.2025.2465094","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The current study was conducted to obtain the first detailed assessment of true morel (<i>Morchella</i>) species diversity in Pakistan. A collection of 179 morels was obtained by conducting field surveys in 13 districts during spring and autumn of 2014 through 2020. Species were identified phylogenetically by analyzing portions of two (<i>RPB1, RPB2</i>) or four (<i>RPB1, RPB2, TEF1</i>, ITS rDNA) marker loci together with authentic reference sequences of known species and by conducting BLASTn queries of National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) GenBank. A retrospective analysis of morel sequences from Pakistani (N = 52) and Indian (N = 69) collections accessioned in GenBank was also conducted to expand and compare our knowledge of <i>Morchella</i> species diversity in both countries. Analyses of our 179-morel collection and the 52 Pakistani sequences deposited in GenBank indicated that at least 20 species are present in Pakistan, including five putatively novel taxa within the Elata subclade here informally distinguished as <i>Morchella</i> spp. (<i>Mel</i>-43 to <i>Mel</i>-47). Phylospecies <i>Mel</i>-45 and <i>Mel</i>-46 were described formally as <i>M. pycnogranulata</i> and <i>M. waziristanica</i>, respectively. By comparison, analyses of the 69 Indian sequences deposited in GenBank indicated that at least 12 species are extant in India. However, only 4/9 Pakistani and 3/12 Indian species were correctly identified in GenBank. Two collections of the steppe morel, <i>M. steppicola</i> (<i>Mes</i>-1), from Afghanistan were also included in the present study, which extends the southeasternmost range of this morphologically distinct species.</p>","PeriodicalId":18779,"journal":{"name":"Mycologia","volume":" ","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143699592","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cultivation technology optimization and identification of secondary metabolites from elm oyster mushroom <i>Hypsizygus ulmarius</i> (Bull.) Redhead (Agaricomycetes) through GC-MS metabolomic profiling from India.","authors":"Aditya, Neeraj, J N Bhatia, R S Jarial, K Jarial","doi":"10.1080/00275514.2025.2452307","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00275514.2025.2452307","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Hypsizygus ulmarius</i>, a novel oyster mushroom species, offers potential scope due to its low-cost production, high biological efficiency, and notable nutritional, medicinal, and therapeutic properties. The present study standardized commercial cultivation technology for <i>H. ulmarius</i> in the Trans-Gangetic Plains of India. The mycelium grew well on potato dextrose agar and carrot extract broth at pH 8.0 and temperature 25 C. Wheat straw supplemented with the cotton seed hull at the rate of 10.0% dose, spawned with pearl millet grain spawn at the rate of 5.0% spawn dose, gave the highest mushroom yield (953.66 g/0.4 kg dry substrate) with biological efficiency (238.41%). The first flush sporocarps were freeze-dried for physicochemical characterization, revealing 16 strong peaks and 8 functional groups via Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) analysis. Particle size averaged 45.97 µm of mushroom powder, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis showed diverse surface textures. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry metabolic profiling identified 20 key secondary metabolites each from hexane and methanolic extracts, with therapeutic uses that are valuable for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and food industry applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":18779,"journal":{"name":"Mycologia","volume":" ","pages":"1-27"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143663471","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Multilocus phylogeny contributes to fungal taxonomy with three novel species of <i>Conocybe</i> (Bolbitiaceae) from southern Punjab, Pakistan.","authors":"Muhammad Asif, Malka Saba, Fazli Maula, Wajahat Akram, Asif Kamal, Mubashar Raza","doi":"10.1080/00275514.2025.2463279","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00275514.2025.2463279","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Advancements in fungal taxonomy have been significantly enhanced by multilocus phylogenetic analyses, which improve the precision of species identification. This study also employs such methods to investigate the genus <i>Conocybe</i>, resulting in the description of three novel species, viz. <i>C. hasiluprensis</i> and <i>C. sultanii</i> belonging to the section <i>Pilosellae</i> and <i>C. ferruginae</i> of section <i>Conocybe</i>, from southern Punjab, Pakistan. Field collections yielded specimens that were examined morphologically and genetically, using a multilocus phylogenetic analysis utilizing sequences from the ITS, 28S, and <i>TEF1-α</i> regions. A combined phylogenetic tree was constructed through maximum likelihood and Bayesian inference methods, revealing three novel taxa occupying their respective distinct branches. Further, morphological analysis complemented the genetic data, with each species displaying unique characteristics. This study not only adds to the fungal biodiversity of Pakistan but also provides a robust framework for future taxonomic and ecological research in the region. In addition, we provide a key to the known species of <i>Conocybe</i> in Pakistan.</p>","PeriodicalId":18779,"journal":{"name":"Mycologia","volume":" ","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143605338","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A new species of <i>Entyloma</i> (Entylomatales, Exobasidiomycetes) on the ornamental plant <i>Eryngium planum</i> expands the <i>En. eryngii</i> species complex.","authors":"Priscila Chaverri, Natasha Goldson, Megan K Romberg, Abolfazl Dadkhahtehrani, Lisa A Castlebury","doi":"10.1080/00275514.2025.2460002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00275514.2025.2460002","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The plant genus <i>Eryngium</i> (Apiaceae) includes various species used as condiments, ornamentals in gardens, or as elements in floral arrangements. In recent years, there has been a surge in interceptions from South America at U.S. ports of entry, leading to the subsequent destruction of these plants due to the presence of an unidentified species of <i>Entyloma</i> (Entylomatales, Exobasidiomycetes). The combination of morphology, host, and geographic origin did not align with any reported species on <i>Eryngium</i>. This study aimed to identify and characterize this unknown <i>Entyloma</i> sp. ascertain its phylogenetic relationship with other <i>Entyloma</i> species, and verify the identity of the host plant. Morphological and phylogenetic (nuc rDNA internal transcribed spacer [ITS] regions) analyses were performed, in context with available sequences and species of <i>Entyloma</i>. Nuc rDNA ITS was also used to attempt the identification of the host. Findings reveal that the unidentified <i>Entyloma</i> sp. forms a distinct and well-supported clade separate from other species on <i>Eryngium</i>. Its closest relatives include <i>En. carmeli, En. eryngii, En. eryngii-cretici, En. eryngii-plani, En. lagoeciae</i>, and <i>En. scandicis</i>. Morphologically, it resembles <i>En. argentinense, En. eryngii-alpini, En. eryngii-cretici, En. eryngii-maritimi</i>, and <i>En. eryngii-plani</i>; however, a combination of host affiliation, geography, and morphology distinguishes the new <i>Entyloma</i> sp. from these five species. Therefore, the new species <i>Entyloma meridionale</i> is described herein. The host plant was confirmed as <i>Eryngium planum</i>. This research increases knowledge of <i>Entyloma</i> diversity and contributes to understanding the dynamics of pathogen movement and potential invasion into new territories.</p>","PeriodicalId":18779,"journal":{"name":"Mycologia","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143597268","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The <i>Pluteus leoninus</i> clade in the Holarctic region: existing names evaluated and seven new species described.","authors":"Alfredo Justo, Ekaterina Malysheva, Tatiana Bulyonkova, Guillermo Muñoz, Giuliano Ferisin, Francesco Dovana, Oğuzhan Kaygusuz, Irja Saar, Vladimír Antonín, Else C Vellinga, Renée Lebeuf, Andrew M Minnis, Django Grootmyers, Jacob Kalichman, Andrew D Parker, Danny Miller, Stephen D Russell, Mary L Berbee, Sophie Hoye Pacholek, Oldriska Ceska, C K Pradeep, V Keerthi, Hana Ševčíková","doi":"10.1080/00275514.2025.2460237","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00275514.2025.2460237","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Pluteus leoninus</i> is a commonly reported species, characterized by a yellow pileus, yellow colors on the stipe, pleurocystidia provided with digitiform excrescences, and a pileipellis composed of long, fusiform elements. Several species related to <i>P. leoninus</i> have been described from the temperate and boreal areas of the Northern Hemisphere, and previous phylogenetic studies have shown that more than one species can be recognized around <i>P. leoninus</i>, but it was unclear how many, or which names, would be correct for them. We studied 141 holarctic collections in the /leoninus clade and available type collections of species in this group. Taking into account the morphological, molecular (ITS, <i>tef1</i>), ecological, and geographic variation in our data set, we recognize 12 holarctic species, six in Eurasia (<i>P. favrei, P. leoninus, P. roseipes, P. ochraceoleoninus</i>, sp. nov. <i>P. ussuriensis</i>, sp. nov. <i>P. variabilicolor</i>) and six in North America (<i>P. aureus</i>, sp. nov. <i>P. croceus</i>, sp. nov. <i>P. flavofuligineus, P. hesperius</i>, sp. nov. <i>P. insularis</i>, sp. nov. <i>P. pumae</i>, sp. nov.). Tropical species included by Singer in stirps <i>Leoninus</i> are briefly discussed: <i>P. chrysaegis</i>, originally described from Srik Lanka, is confirmed to occur in North America (Florida, Puerto Rico); we provide the first modern description and molecular data for <i>P. conizatus</i>, originally described from Sri Lanka, which is confirmed to be part of <i>Pluteus</i> sect. <i>Hispidoderma</i> but does not belong in the /leoninus clade.</p>","PeriodicalId":18779,"journal":{"name":"Mycologia","volume":" ","pages":"1-44"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143597271","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Aquatic <i>Xylaria</i>: an exotic fungus introduced into the United States on aquarium decorative wood.","authors":"Robert A Blanchette, Nickolas N Rajtar, Henry Yandrasits, Kira Cassidy Stephens, Benjamin W Held","doi":"10.1080/00275514.2025.2451522","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00275514.2025.2451522","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examined fungi with <i>Xylaria</i>-like morphology on submerged decorative wood in freshwater aquariums in Minnesota and Colorado. The wood was sold in retail stores in the United States but originated from Asia. The submerged wood had black stromatic melanized structures with white tips that grew out from the wood. As colonization progressed, the fungus produced more melanized structures along the entire length of the wood and moved to new wood placed in the aquariums. Cut segments from the fungal structures and from the colonized wood were cultured in malt extract agar supplemented with antibiotics. Pure cultures obtained were used for DNA extraction, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification was performed using ITS1F-ITS4. Sequences were compared against the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) nucleotide database using BLASTn. Isolates from the fungal structures and wood obtained from the Minnesota and Colorado aquariums were all found to be <i>Xylaria apoda</i>, a fungus not previously reported from the United States. Phylogenetic analysis shows that the aquarium isolates of <i>Xylaria</i> cluster within a well-supported clade of <i>Xylaria apoda</i>. These <i>Xylaria</i> had grown in a completely aquatic habitat, producing fruiting body-like structures for several years in the freshwater aquariums. Asexual spores were not observed but may have been disseminated into the water as they are formed. Asci and ascospores were also not observed. <i>Xylaria apoda</i> has been reported only from Asia, and it is usually found in terrestrial habitats. This report adds to our knowledge of <i>Xylaria</i> that can grow in a completely underwater environment and focuses attention on an avenue for exotic fungi to be brought into new countries where they are not native. These results also contribute to the growing body of evidence that <i>X. apoda</i> is an ecologically versatile species, capable of thriving in diverse environments, including artificial habitats such as freshwater aquariums.</p>","PeriodicalId":18779,"journal":{"name":"Mycologia","volume":" ","pages":"213-221"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143414480","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) profiling for species-specific characterization and detection of fungal pathogens that cause tree and grapevine trunk diseases.","authors":"Christopher M Wallis, Kendra Baumgartner","doi":"10.1080/00275514.2024.2439753","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00275514.2024.2439753","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Fungal trunk diseases are of major concern for tree fruit, nut, and grape growers throughout the world. These diseases include Eutypa dieback of grape, caused by <i>Eutypa lata</i>, band canker of almond, caused by <i>Neofusicoccum mediterraneum</i> and <i>Neofusicoccum parvum</i>, and twig and branch dieback of walnut, caused by <i>N. mediterraneum</i>, Botryosphaeria dieback of grape, caused by <i>Diplodia mutila, Diplodia seriata, N. mediterraneum</i>, and <i>N. parvum</i>, and esca of grape, caused by <i>Phaeomoniella chlamydospora</i> and <i>Phaeoacremonium minimum</i>. Given the common occurrence of mixed infections, and the similar wood symptoms at the macroscopic level, species-specific detection tools are needed. Fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) profiling can be an effective and inexpensive diagnostic tool. FAME analyses were conducted on pure cultures of multiple isolates per species to characterize profiles and assess whether this technique could result in consistent identification. FAME profiles were dominated by oleic acid (18:1 ω9c) and palmitic acid (16:0), with less abundant FAMEs in different ratios for each species and isolates within species. Canonical discriminant analyses revealed which minor FAMEs were most variable, with a total of 20 different FAMEs that can explain 69.01% of profile variance in the first two canonicals. Using these analyses, samples were self-tested and correctly sorted 97.18% of the time. Within species, canonical discriminant analyses were able to separate isolates further, often by original geographic location or by host plant species. These results further suggest that potential novel species, subspecies, or races may be present among the isolates analyzed, demonstrating the capacity of FAME profiling to have a role in discovering cryptic species and accurately identifying fungal pathogens in conjunction with other molecular techniques and genomic analyses.</p>","PeriodicalId":18779,"journal":{"name":"Mycologia","volume":" ","pages":"319-330"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143024054","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ubiquity and diversity of <i>Basidiobolus</i> across amphibian species inhabiting an urbanization gradient.","authors":"Madison R Hincher, Jasper P Carleton, Sara J Wheeler, Manning DelCogliano, Kaitlyn Mathis, Javier F Tabima","doi":"10.1080/00275514.2025.2455909","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00275514.2025.2455909","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The role of microfungal species in the environment is wide and well documented, especially in terms of symbiosis. Nonetheless, microfungal species are usually overseen and vastly understudied. One example of these understudied microfungal groups is the genus <i>Basidiobolus</i>, an ecologically diverse zoopagomycete genus found within vertebrate gastrointestinal systems, a saprobe across leaf litter, or as an opportunistic pathogen of immunocompromised humans. Studies of <i>Basidiobolus</i> diversity and distribution have been focused mostly on non-urbanized areas of subtropical regions, but there is a recent paucity of studies on this genus in temperate and densely human populated areas. Here, we present insights into the ubiquity and diversity of <i>Basidiobolus</i> species associated with amphibian species that live in the Worcester waterway system, a system of connecting streams and ponds that originate in pristine, protected wild management areas, and the highly urbanized downtown area of Worcester, Massachusetts. Our results show the ubiquitous presence of <i>Basidiobolus</i> across the gastrointestinal tract samples of amphibians spanning diverse species and habitats, including conservation areas, urban watersheds, and rural ecosystems. Our study reveals that multiple individuals and species of <i>Basidiobolus</i> coexist within a single host, suggesting complex interactions within amphibian gut microbiomes. Finally, we present possible novel diversity in the genus, indicating that further studies should be focused on understanding the species richness, genetic diversity, and ecological roles and associations of this interesting fungal group.</p>","PeriodicalId":18779,"journal":{"name":"Mycologia","volume":" ","pages":"222-234"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143527875","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Use their names: there are no basal, lower, or early diverging fungi.","authors":"Timothy Y James, Antonis Rokas","doi":"10.1080/00275514.2025.2460003","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00275514.2025.2460003","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Fungal biologists have embraced phylogenies for understanding the biology of this diverse group in an evolutionary framework. In an attempt to highlight lineages of fungi that are distinct from the most speciose subphylum Dikarya (Ascomycota + Basidiomycota), the terms \"early diverging fungi [lineages]\" and \"basal fungi\" have been introduced, typically to refer to any phylum of fungi outside Dikarya. However, these terms are problematic, because they implicitly assume that the traits and taxa outside of Dikarya are ancestral by invoking a \"ladder of progress.\" A simple rearrangement of the tree to deemphasize the species-rich Dikarya shows that the logic that these taxa are \"early branching\" or \"basal\" is a fallacy, because it ignores two facts: (i) that all extant lineages of fungi have evolved an equivalent amount of time since a last common fungal ancestor, and (ii) that the \"early diverging lineages\" are no more related to each other than they are to Dikarya. To support the many mycologists who want to celebrate the understudied lineages outside of Dikarya while ensuring that these lineages are not mistakenly perceived as \"less evolved,\" \"more ancient,\" or of \"lower complexity,\" we propose that the community abandon these terms and simply use formal taxonomic names, e.g. Mucoromycota. Doing so will promote knowledge of these often overlooked branches of the tree of fungal life.</p>","PeriodicalId":18779,"journal":{"name":"Mycologia","volume":" ","pages":"246-254"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11903137/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143527876","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}