Mycology News

Current Fungal Biology – The importance of the mycobiome in wound treatment

Published on December 13, 2016
The human microbiome is defined as the assemblage of microorganisms that live in close association to the human body.
The unexpected dangers of mushroom hunting in France

Published on December 9, 2016
Mushroom hunting is one of the popular activities in France. However, it can be a harmful hobby.
Bioluminescence in the ghost fungus Omphalotus nidiformis does not attract potential spore dispersing insects

Published on December 8, 2016
Omphalotus nidiformis (Agaricales, Marasmiaceae), commonly called the ghost fungus, is a bioluminescent fungus with a widespread distribution in temperate zones of Australia.
Farming a pathogen?

Published on December 6, 2016
Normally corn smut is a nuisance in corn fields in the America and Canada, but one Canadian researcher is looking to farm the fungus itself and sell it as a specialty food.
New Monsanto Seed with Fungus Coating

Published on December 5, 2016
Monsanto recently revealed their newest product: a maize seed pre-coated with microscopic fungi that promote plant growth.
New test for differentiation of wheat blast strains

Published on December 4, 2016
The High Plains Journal, which is a highly read Agricultural journal for farmers, put out an article about a new test for discriminating native Magnaporthe oryzae triticum from the new invasive strain.
Alternaria alternata Alt a 1 protein could be a cause of asthma allergies in humans

Published on December 2, 2016
Alternaria species are pathogenic to both humans and plants. In humans, it causes several types of diseases such as hypersensitivity, pneumonitis, bronchial asthma, allergic sinusitis and rhinitis.
Slow-Growing Bacterium can Outcompete Relatives with Help of Fungi

Published on December 1, 2016
A recent paper by Benjamin Wolfe et al. at Tufts University showed that a slow-growing bacterium can outcompete its relatives with the help of fungi in the genus Scopulariopsis.
$10M Fight Against Ohi’a Death

Published on December 1, 2016
A new disease caused by the fungus Certocystis fimbriata is infecting and causing mass mortality of Metrosideros polymorpha (commonly called ohi’a), the most abundant native tree in Hawai’i.
Program Teaches How to Protect Oaks from Fungal Disease

Published on November 30, 2016
David Roberts, a plant pathologist at Michigan State University, gave a free educational presentation in Kalamazoo to help homewoners and arborists ensure the long-term health of neighborhood trees.