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Open-access, peer-reviewed journal for taxonomy, phylogeny, biogeography, evolution and ecology of the monophyletic kingdom Fungi (including lichens).
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🤝 Early December saw the 3rd Annual Meeting of the Association of #Fungal #Biologists taking place in Maharashtra, India.
👇 Find highlights from the event that brought over 200 international participants representing #academia, #research institutions & industry.
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👇 Find highlights from the event that brought over 200 international participants representing #academia, #research institutions & industry.
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Report on the 3rd Annual Meeting of the Association of Fungal Biologists (India), December 2025
The Third Annual Meet of Association of Fungal Biologists (AFBCON-2025) took place in early December at the Department of Botany of Rajaram college in Maharashtra, India. The three-day event comm...
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December 30, 2025 at 5:35 PM
🤝 Early December saw the 3rd Annual Meeting of the Association of #Fungal #Biologists taking place in Maharashtra, India.
👇 Find highlights from the event that brought over 200 international participants representing #academia, #research institutions & industry.
imafungus.pensoft.net/news/1064
👇 Find highlights from the event that brought over 200 international participants representing #academia, #research institutions & industry.
imafungus.pensoft.net/news/1064
A heartfelt thank you to all our readers, authors, editors, and reviewers!
🍄2025 was a wonderful year for MycoKeys, and we’re excited to see what 2026 will bring!
#Pensoft2025Review
🍄2025 was a wonderful year for MycoKeys, and we’re excited to see what 2026 will bring!
#Pensoft2025Review
December 30, 2025 at 3:24 PM
A heartfelt thank you to all our readers, authors, editors, and reviewers!
🍄2025 was a wonderful year for MycoKeys, and we’re excited to see what 2026 will bring!
#Pensoft2025Review
🍄2025 was a wonderful year for MycoKeys, and we’re excited to see what 2026 will bring!
#Pensoft2025Review
Exciting news from MycoKeys! Our #open-access journal is growing, welcoming 16 new subject editors in 2025.
🍄A heartfelt thank you to each of them - we’re grateful for your expertise and excited for the collaborations ahead!
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🍄A heartfelt thank you to each of them - we’re grateful for your expertise and excited for the collaborations ahead!
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MycoKeys welcomes new subject editors
Our open-access journal MycoKeys is growing and is delighted to welcome 16 new subject editors who have joined our team in 2025!Fahimeh Jami affiliated with Agricultural Research Council, South Africa...
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December 30, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Exciting news from MycoKeys! Our #open-access journal is growing, welcoming 16 new subject editors in 2025.
🍄A heartfelt thank you to each of them - we’re grateful for your expertise and excited for the collaborations ahead!
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🍄A heartfelt thank you to each of them - we’re grateful for your expertise and excited for the collaborations ahead!
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New discovery in Thai #mangroves! Scientists isolated two new #𝘗𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘶𝘮 #species (𝘗. 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦 and 𝘗. 𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘮) from sediments in Chanthaburi Province.
𝘗. 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦 has shown antibacterial activity against key clinical gram-positive pathogens! ➡ doi.org/10.3897/myco...
𝘗. 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦 has shown antibacterial activity against key clinical gram-positive pathogens! ➡ doi.org/10.3897/myco...
December 29, 2025 at 11:24 AM
New discovery in Thai #mangroves! Scientists isolated two new #𝘗𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘶𝘮 #species (𝘗. 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦 and 𝘗. 𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘮) from sediments in Chanthaburi Province.
𝘗. 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦 has shown antibacterial activity against key clinical gram-positive pathogens! ➡ doi.org/10.3897/myco...
𝘗. 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦 has shown antibacterial activity against key clinical gram-positive pathogens! ➡ doi.org/10.3897/myco...
MycoKeys wishes you a fantastically fungal festive season!
December 23, 2025 at 9:07 AM
MycoKeys wishes you a fantastically fungal festive season!
New findings into the diversity of ascomycete #fungi (genus 𝘊𝘺𝘵𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘢) associated with tree canker and dieback diseases, as well as their distribution among #plant species in China. In addition, a new species of the same genus was identified - 𝘊𝘳𝘺𝘱𝘵𝘰𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘢 𝘩𝘦𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:53 AM
New findings into the diversity of ascomycete #fungi (genus 𝘊𝘺𝘵𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘢) associated with tree canker and dieback diseases, as well as their distribution among #plant species in China. In addition, a new species of the same genus was identified - 𝘊𝘳𝘺𝘱𝘵𝘰𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘢 𝘩𝘦𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴.
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Two new yeast species discovered in a high-altitude lake - 𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘻𝘺𝘮𝘢 𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘴 and 𝘊𝘺𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘵𝘴𝘰𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴
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#newspecies #yeast
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#newspecies #yeast
December 19, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Two new yeast species discovered in a high-altitude lake - 𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘻𝘺𝘮𝘢 𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘴 and 𝘊𝘺𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘵𝘴𝘰𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴
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#newspecies #yeast
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#newspecies #yeast
Two new species of #epiphytic #yeasts associated with #plants of the genus 𝘗𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢 have been described in China: 𝘗𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢 𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘦 and 𝘗. 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘦.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Two new species of #epiphytic #yeasts associated with #plants of the genus 𝘗𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢 have been described in China: 𝘗𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢 𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘦 and 𝘗. 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘦.
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A new study using four genetic loci alongside morphological analyses has identified and described four previously unknown fungal species: 𝑀𝑖𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑜𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑢𝑚 𝑎𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑎𝑛𝑎, 𝑀. 𝑏𝑎𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑒, 𝑀. 𝑏𝑎𝑚𝑏𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑎, and 𝑀. 𝑏𝑎𝑚𝑏𝑢𝑠𝑎𝑟𝑢𝑚.
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#newspecies #yeast
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#newspecies #yeast
December 18, 2025 at 3:23 PM
A new study using four genetic loci alongside morphological analyses has identified and described four previously unknown fungal species: 𝑀𝑖𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑜𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑢𝑚 𝑎𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑎𝑛𝑎, 𝑀. 𝑏𝑎𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑒, 𝑀. 𝑏𝑎𝑚𝑏𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑎, and 𝑀. 𝑏𝑎𝑚𝑏𝑢𝑠𝑎𝑟𝑢𝑚.
Check out the full study here: doi.org/10.3897/myco...
#newspecies #yeast
Check out the full study here: doi.org/10.3897/myco...
#newspecies #yeast
A new species is described and illustrated as researchers analyse the taxonomy and phylogeny of the 𝑃𝑙𝑒𝑢𝑟𝑜𝑡𝑢𝑠 𝑑𝑗𝑎𝑚𝑜𝑟 complex.
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December 12, 2025 at 10:46 AM
A new species is described and illustrated as researchers analyse the taxonomy and phylogeny of the 𝑃𝑙𝑒𝑢𝑟𝑜𝑡𝑢𝑠 𝑑𝑗𝑎𝑚𝑜𝑟 complex.
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Researchers have compiled the first fungal checklist for Honduras, resulting in a dataset containing 1365 species across 4011 records.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Researchers have compiled the first fungal checklist for Honduras, resulting in a dataset containing 1365 species across 4011 records.
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The Asian Mycological Congress 2025 in Guangzhou, China, was a fantastic event that brought together more than 400 participants.
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Asian Mycological Congress 2025 in Guangzhou
The Asian Mycological Congress 2025 (AMC 2025) has successfully concluded in Guangzhou, China, after four days of intensive scientific exchange and regional cooperation from 23–26 November 2025....
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December 10, 2025 at 7:12 AM
The Asian Mycological Congress 2025 in Guangzhou, China, was a fantastic event that brought together more than 400 participants.
🔗 mycokeys.pensoft.net/news/1049
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Our lab’s first paper is out! 📢
A multi-year effort resulted in the checklist of fungi for #Honduras — a major milestone that is the starting point for future research. Congratulations to Libelje on publishing the first chapter of her #PhD! doi.org/10.3897/myco... #LFEE #LuminaQuaeruntur
A multi-year effort resulted in the checklist of fungi for #Honduras — a major milestone that is the starting point for future research. Congratulations to Libelje on publishing the first chapter of her #PhD! doi.org/10.3897/myco... #LFEE #LuminaQuaeruntur
December 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Our lab’s first paper is out! 📢
A multi-year effort resulted in the checklist of fungi for #Honduras — a major milestone that is the starting point for future research. Congratulations to Libelje on publishing the first chapter of her #PhD! doi.org/10.3897/myco... #LFEE #LuminaQuaeruntur
A multi-year effort resulted in the checklist of fungi for #Honduras — a major milestone that is the starting point for future research. Congratulations to Libelje on publishing the first chapter of her #PhD! doi.org/10.3897/myco... #LFEE #LuminaQuaeruntur
Researchers present two new species of 𝑁𝑒𝑜ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑦𝑐𝑒𝑠 from tropical rainforests in Hainan Province, China.
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Two new species of Neohelicomyces (Tubeufiaceae, Tubeufiales) from Hainan Province, China
During a survey of helicosporous hyphomycetes in tropical regions, four fungal strains were isolated from decaying wood in terrestrial habitats of Hainan Province, China. Based on combined phylogeneti...
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December 5, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Researchers present two new species of 𝑁𝑒𝑜ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑦𝑐𝑒𝑠 from tropical rainforests in Hainan Province, China.
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Following a survey of helicosporous hyphomycetes in Hainan Province, China, two novel species are introduced with descriptions, illustrations and phylogenetic analyses.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Following a survey of helicosporous hyphomycetes in Hainan Province, China, two novel species are introduced with descriptions, illustrations and phylogenetic analyses.
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Two new lichen species, 𝐶𝑜𝑟𝑎 𝑛𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑖 and 𝐶. 𝑛𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑠𝑒𝑢𝑑𝑜𝑏𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑖 are described based on material collected in Bolivia.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Two new lichen species, 𝐶𝑜𝑟𝑎 𝑛𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑖 and 𝐶. 𝑛𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑠𝑒𝑢𝑑𝑜𝑏𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑖 are described based on material collected in Bolivia.
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Two new species of 𝐸𝑛𝑡𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑚𝑎 subg. 𝐶𝑦𝑎𝑛𝑢𝑙𝑎 are described from subtropical regions of China based on morphological and phylogenetic evidence.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Two new species of 𝐸𝑛𝑡𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑚𝑎 subg. 𝐶𝑦𝑎𝑛𝑢𝑙𝑎 are described from subtropical regions of China based on morphological and phylogenetic evidence.
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Researchers in Malaysia have discovered an incredible new endemic ‘fairy lantern’ species with fewer than 20 individuals known to exist in the wild.
🔗 Learn all about it on the @pensoft.net blog: blog.pensoft.net/2025/12/02/n...
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New critically endangered ‘fairy lantern’ discovered in Malaysia
Just 20 individuals of the unusual species are known to exist in the wild.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Researchers in Malaysia have discovered an incredible new endemic ‘fairy lantern’ species with fewer than 20 individuals known to exist in the wild.
🔗 Learn all about it on the @pensoft.net blog: blog.pensoft.net/2025/12/02/n...
🔗 Learn all about it on the @pensoft.net blog: blog.pensoft.net/2025/12/02/n...
Researchers describe three new species of 𝑂𝑐ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑎 from Guizhou Province, China.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Researchers describe three new species of 𝑂𝑐ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑎 from Guizhou Province, China.
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Three new microfungi species associated with 𝑃𝑢𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑎 have been identified through morphological and phylogenetic analyses from Xizang Autonomous Region, China.
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Morphological and phylogenetic analyses reveal three new species associated with Pueraria from Xizang Autonomous Region, China
During a survey of microfungi associated with Pueraria in the Xizang Autonomous Region, China, three saprobic taxa were isolated from the dead vines of Pueraria sp. Based on morphological characterist...
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November 28, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Three new microfungi species associated with 𝑃𝑢𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑎 have been identified through morphological and phylogenetic analyses from Xizang Autonomous Region, China.
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An investigation into the taxonomic identity of Leiwan, a traditional medicinal fungus used in Chinese herbal medicine, finds that it originates from multi-evolutionary lineages represented by at least three species.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:59 AM
An investigation into the taxonomic identity of Leiwan, a traditional medicinal fungus used in Chinese herbal medicine, finds that it originates from multi-evolutionary lineages represented by at least three species.
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Two new 𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑖𝑎 species are described from China as researchers highlight the role of unique habitats in driving fungal diversity.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Two new 𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑖𝑎 species are described from China as researchers highlight the role of unique habitats in driving fungal diversity.
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A new species is described as researchers explore the diversity of 𝑃𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑢𝑚 and 𝑇𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑜𝑚𝑦𝑐𝑒𝑠 species isolated from the respiratory tracts of cystic fibrosis patients.
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Penicillium and Talaromyces diversity in cystic fibrosis patient sample and the description of a new species, Penicillium subluteum sp. nov. (Eurotiales, Aspergillaceae)
Penicillium and Talaromyces species are frequently isolated from the respiratory tracts of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients, yet their diversity, ecological roles, and clinical significance remain poorly...
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November 24, 2025 at 7:42 AM
A new species is described as researchers explore the diversity of 𝑃𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑢𝑚 and 𝑇𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑜𝑚𝑦𝑐𝑒𝑠 species isolated from the respiratory tracts of cystic fibrosis patients.
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Five new species of 𝐶𝑢𝑟𝑣𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑎 have been isolated from leaf spots of turfgrasses in Jiangsu Province, China.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Five new species of 𝐶𝑢𝑟𝑣𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑎 have been isolated from leaf spots of turfgrasses in Jiangsu Province, China.
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