About this Research Topic
Accurate identification and classification of fungi in Ascomycetes and Basidiomycetes are crucial due to their significant roles in ecosystems, ranging from organic matter decomposition to symbiotic relationships with plants. Additionally, some fungi can cause diseases, thus, it is important to provide accurate identification to contribute to developing innovative solutions safeguarding human health and agricultural systems. However, Ascomycetes and Basidiomycetes show considerable diversity in appearance, behavior, and ecological roles, posing challenges for traditional morphology-based identification, especially when dealing with cryptic or morphologically similar species. This misclassification hinders our understanding of fungal diversity and blocks progress in various fields. Molecular techniques utilizing DNA sequences as unique identifiers offer a promising solution, enabling differentiation of closely related fungal species often indistinguishable through microscopy. These molecular approaches not only reveal hidden diversity but also facilitate the exploration of intricate evolutionary relationships within fungal groups. Despite previous research, many questions regarding fungal species' relationships, adaptations, and evolution remain unanswered. Hence, it is crucial to continue discovering new fungal species, resolving ambiguities within specific fungal groups, and studying their interactions with other organisms.
This research topic aims to advance the use of molecular techniques for the taxonomy of Ascomycetes and Basidiomycetes. By leveraging DNA sequencing and other molecular tools, the goal is to address specific questions related to fungal diversity, evolutionary relationships, and species identification. The research will test hypotheses concerning the genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships within these fungal groups, aiming to uncover new species and clarify existing taxonomic ambiguities.
To gather further insights into the molecular taxonomy of Ascomycetes and Basidiomycetes, we welcome effective review and original research articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Molecular identification and classification of fungal species
- Phylogenetic studies revealing evolutionary relationships
- Discovery and description of new fungal taxa
- Genetic diversity and population structure analyses
- Ecological roles and interactions of fungi with other organisms
- Advances in molecular techniques and methodologies for fungal taxonomy
- Revisions and updates to fungal nomenclature and classification systems
This research topic aims to advance the use of molecular techniques for the taxonomy of Ascomycetes and Basidiomycetes. By leveraging DNA sequencing and other molecular tools, the goal is to address specific questions related to fungal diversity, evolutionary relationships, and species identification. The research will test hypotheses concerning the genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships within these fungal groups, aiming to uncover new species and clarify existing taxonomic ambiguities.
To gather further insights into the molecular taxonomy of Ascomycetes and Basidiomycetes, we welcome effective review and original research articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Molecular identification and classification of fungal species
- Phylogenetic studies revealing evolutionary relationships
- Discovery and description of new fungal taxa
- Genetic diversity and population structure analyses
- Ecological roles and interactions of fungi with other organisms
- Advances in molecular techniques and methodologies for fungal taxonomy
- Revisions and updates to fungal nomenclature and classification systems
Keywords: Ascomycetes, Basidiomycetes, Asexual-sexual morphs, Evolution, Fungi, Fungal pathogens, Morphology, Phylogeny
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