The fungal world By Ren
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Psychedelic Mushrooms Tie Back to Hippie Movement
A recent piece traces how Psilocybe cubensis fueled counterculture experiences and led to strict U.S. controls.
Read storyTwo New Rhodophana Species Discovered in Pakistan's Temperate Forests
Scientists identified Rhodophana bajaurica and R. pakistanica, expanding knowledge of regional fungal diversity.
Read storyPorcini Mushrooms Thrive With Conifers in Colorado
In Colorado, the edible Porcini mushroom’s growth depends on its long‑standing mycorrhizal partnership with conifer trees, requiring careful monitoring of soil moisture and temperature.
Read storyNew Chinese Puffball Genus Revealed
Researchers have described a new puffball genus, Longipediperdon sp., from southern China, adding a distinctive species to the Lycoperdaceae family.
Read storyThree New Forest Mushroom Species Discovered in Southwestern China
Researchers identified three previously unknown Marasmius species in Chinese forests.
Read storyPandemic‑Era Mushroom Foragers Find New Hobby
A personal account shows how mushroom foraging became a welcome alternative to conventional food sources during COVID‑19.
Read storyNew Estimate Places Global Fungal Species Count Between 2.2‑And 3.8 Million
A recent molecular analysis suggests there may be almost four million fungal species worldwide, upending previous estimates.
Read storyNew Fungal Species Discovered on Invasive Grass in Jiangxi
Two new fungal species were isolated from wetland litter of Arundo donax in Jiangxi, China.
Read storyMushroom Carbon Sequestration Boosts Climate Mitigation
New research shows mushroom‑forming fungi strengthen soil carbon storage and cut fertilizer use, providing a low‑carbon path for resilient ecosystems.
Read storyChina Yields Five New Absidia, One Gongronella, and Other Fungi
Recent MycoKeys studies report five new Absidia species, a Gongronella sp., a new Drechslerosporium genus, and two Saprobic species on Arundo donax.
Read storyNew fungal species described in recent open‑access journals
Three MycoKeys articles report five new Absidia species, a Gongronella species, a novel Drechslerosporium genus, and two saprobic species on Arundo donax.
Read storyNovel Saprobic Fungi Discovered on Arundo donax in Jiangxi, China
Scientists described two new fungal species from wetlands surrounding the invasive grass Arundo donax in Jiangxi Province.
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