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Researchers identify Biscogniauxia barriae, a new fungus that acts as an asymptomatic foliar endophyte on Douglas‑fir needles before forming stromata on dead hardwoods, illustrating its ecological versatility.

Researchers identify four novel wood‑inhabiting Botryobasidium species through detailed morphology and DNA sequencing.

Scientists discover two new polypore fungi in Jiangsu, China.

Public Citizen warns AI-powered mushroom identification tools can spread false data.

Researchers identified two new fungal species and a first host record from the roots of Lindera aggregata in Anhui Province, China.

Researchers identified four previously unknown Botryobasidium species in eastern Chinese forests using detailed morphology and DNA sequencing.

Scientists have identified two previously unknown edible Laccaria species in southwestern China.

Recent MycoKeys releases reported two new Laccaria, three Pholiotina, and four Pseudoplagiostoma species.

Two new Laccaria species were described from southwestern China using morphological traits and multilocus DNA analysis.

Researchers describe Conocybe maculatostriata and C. lidaensis as distinct agaric species based on morphology and DNA.

Scientists identify two previously unknown Veronaea fungi in China’s Guizhou Province.

The latest safety guide for mushroom foragers underscores the critical role of mobile identification apps and adherence to local wildlife regulations to avoid accidental poisonings.