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New Inocybe Species Reveal Cryptic Diversity Across China
Three newly described Inocybe species uncover hidden diversity in China's warm‑temperate regions.
Read storyArmillaria Fungus Spans Over Three Square Miles in Eastern Oregon
A gigantic Armillaria mycelium covers more than three square miles and weighs several thousand tons in eastern Oregon.
Read storyBamboo-Associated Fungi Found in Sichuan’s Giant Panda Park
Researchers identified two new Colletotrichum species colonizing dead bamboo in Sichuan Province’s Giant Panda National Park.
Read storyNYC Parks Reveal Hundreds of Mushroom Species
A study finds hundreds of mushroom species thrive in NYC parks, revealing robust urban fungi.
Read storyNew Yeast‑Like Fungi Discovered in Chinese Provinces
Scientists identified two previously unknown Tremella and Pseudotremella species from plant material collected in Guizhou and Henan provinces.
Read storyNew Cantharellus Species Discovered in China’s Dabie Mountains
Two new Cantharellus fungi identified and one species’ range extended into Anhui Province.
Read storyNew Colletotrichum Species Found on Dead Bamboo in Sichuan's Giant Panda Park
Researchers identified two new Colletotrichum fungi on dead bamboo in Sichuan, offering insights for bamboo health.
Read storyArmillaria Fungi Cover Over Three Square Miles in Eastern Oregon
A massive Armillaria fungus spanning over three square miles was documented in eastern Oregon.
Read storySeven New Microfungi Discovered on Yunnan Dead Branches
Researchers identified five new species and two record microfungi on dead branches in Yunnan’s subtropical forests.
Read storyThree New Inosperma Mushrooms Discovered in Western Sichuan
Researchers identify three distinct Inosperma species from Sichuan's subalpine forests using detailed morphology and multi‑gene analysis.
Read storyNew Coniochaeta Species Found on Riverweed in Jiangxi
Two new Coniochaeta species were identified on Arundo donax in Jiangxi Province, China.
Read storySeven New Saprobic Microfungi Identified in Yunnan
Researchers uncovered five new species and two records of saprobic microfungi on dead branches in Yunnan Province, China.
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