An Online Database on Fungicolous Fungi: https://www.fungicolousfungi.org
Fungicolous fungi represent an ecologically and economically significant group of organisms, with potential applications in biological control and various industrial processes. Accurate identification and comprehensive investigation of the taxonomic diversity of fungicolous taxa are essential for understanding their ecological roles and harnessing their potential applications. Compiling the dispersed published information on fungicolous fungi provides a robust foundation for understanding their taxonomic diversity, improving identification accuracy, and ensuring proper documentation. This in turn, will aid in assessing their ecological significance, identifying research gaps, and outlining future directions for the study of this group of organisms. The website (https://www.fungicolousfungi. org/) serves as a user-friendly platform, continuously updated to provide information on aspects such as morphology, phylogeny, ecology, hosts/ substrates, distribution, and industrial relevance of fungicolous fungi.
Authors
- Ruvishika S. Jayawardena (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7702-4885)
- Jingzu Sun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1893-1869)
- Feng-Ming Yu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9133-8645)
- Naritsada Thongklang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9337-5001)
- Achala J. Gajanayake (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5051-2731)
- Thatsanee Luangharn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1684-6735)
- Kevin D. Hyde
Publication Details
- Journal
- Chiang Mai Journal of Science
- Published
- 2025-05-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.12982/cmjs.2025.026
- Primary Topic
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00