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Researchers successfully grew termite‑fungus garden sclerotia, offering insight into traditional Chinese medicine harvests.

Scientists have identified two new Alternaria species infecting cowpeas in Hainan, China.

Researchers identified two new Hysteriaceae fungi in southwestern China, expanding understanding of this diverse family’s taxonomy and ecology.

Researchers identified three new Penicillium species from mountainous soils in Yunnan Province, expanding knowledge of soil fungal biodiversity and hinting at future biocontrol applications.

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Three recent MycoKeys papers describe novel Penicillium, Cordycipitaceae, and corticioid species from Yunnan, Guizhou, and East Asia.

Researchers identified three previously unknown Penicillium species—P. longyangense, P. longlingense, and P. zhenyuanense—in mountainous agricultural soils of Yunnan, China, expanding the known diversity of this genus.

Researchers uncovered three distinct fungal pathogens on dead insects and cocoons in Fodingshan Nature Reserve, adding fresh members to the Cordycipitaceae family.

Researchers resolved placement of two corticioid genera with new DNA data.

Researchers described three new fungal species across Europe and Asia in recent MycoKeys publications.

Researchers documented 518 lichen observations across the Alps and Northern Apennines, revealing 33 taxa new to Italy and reshaping conservation strategies.

A comprehensive survey uncovered 518 lichen records across Italy’s Alps and Apennines, adding 33 species new to the country.