Map showing an overview of sampling sites. From: Figure 1 in "Global richness of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi" by Lutz et al. Fungal Ecology 74, 2025.
The symbiosis between plant roots and mycorrhizal fungi is one of the oldest and most widespread mutualistic associations on Earth. A recent paper in #FungalEcology gives updated estimates of AM fungi richness from 4,733 sampling sites across the globe: doi.org/10.1016/j.fu...
Collage pf photos showing the mountains and basin of Campo Pericoli, Italy, and Peziza fungi near melting snow.
Some species of Peziza fungi develop in extreme cold environments, at the margins of melting snow. In this paper in #FungalEcology, researchers characterize the genetic structure of Peziza populations in Campo Pericoli, Italy.👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.fu...
Galls induced by Cynipid wasps on Blue Oak leaves. From a paper in Fungal Ecology, February 2026.
Fungi live in the galls created when Cynipid wasps lay eggs on the leaves of California Blue Oak trees. A paper in #FungalEcology compares gall fungi to fungi on the leaves, to better understand microbial communities in oak ecosystems.👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.fu...
Birch Polypore (Trametes betulina) fuels underground networks in winter, breaking down tough lignin-rich material to boost forest soil resilience. What hidden fungal secrets fascinate you? #FungiExplained #FungalEcology #Mycology
🚨Last chance! Submit an abstract to #Fungal26 by tomorrow, December 4: buff.ly/1AMwJhf
They can cover an array of topics including #ComparativeGenomics #FunctionalGenomics #Pathogenic #GeneRegulation #CellBiology #Biochemistry #Metabolism #FungalEcology #Evo #DevelopmentalBio #PopGen and more.
Honey fungus (Armillaria mellea) sparks intrigue with colossal autumn fruit bodies that launch countless spores. Could our shifting climate be fuelling its aggressive forest takeover? #FungiExplained #FungalEcology #Autumn
Meet Violet Tricholoma (Tricholoma atroviolaceum)! Its vivid violet hue and clever, rain-triggered spore release reveal autumn's hidden forest secrets. How might these fungal alliances redefine our view of nature? #FungiExplained #FungalEcology
detail from Fig 3, Fukasawa and Kimura, Fungal Ecology (August 2025) showing growth of fungal strains on two petri dishes.
Wood-decay fungi play crucial roles in global carbon cycling. In #FungalEcology, Fukasawa & Kimura show how heat stress changes the competitive balance between brown rot & white rot fungi, highlighting how warming could alter fungal community dynamics
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Sulphur Tuft (Hypholoma fasciculare) - decomposer thriving on buried wood. Bitter, clustered, and ecologically fierce. TOXIC☠️ but vital: breaks down lignin, suppresses rivals, recycles forest nutrients. Chemical defense, communal strategy.
#FungalEcology #SulphurTuft #SparrowhawkMountain
New review out in Biological Reviews! 🌲
We synthesize over a century of research on the complex ecological web linking tree-killing bark beetles, their symbiotic fungi, and host trees.
Open access 👉 doi.org/10.1111/brv....
#ForestEcology #BarkBeetles #FungalEcology #Symbiosis #BiologicalReviews
Graphical abstract for the research paper on Interactions between the pathogenic fungus Cryptococcus neoformans and ants. Authors: Cogliati et al. Fungal Ecology, August 2025.
🐜 Insect-fungus interactions: Cryptococcus neoformans & Cryptococcus gattii are yeasts found in the environment that can cause serious infections in humans. A study shows that ants may act as vehicles for the fungi, but the exact relationship is not known. #FungalEcology: doi.org/10.1016/j.fu...
Cover of the BMS's Fungal Ecology journal
📣 Call for papers! Special issue of #FungalEcology on “Fungal conservation: from knowledge to actions” co-edited by Susana C. Gonçalves @cfemycolab.bsky.social & Jonathan Cazabonne @jonathancazabonne.bsky.social. Deadline for manuscripts: 31 Jan 2026. Find out more: www.linkedin.com/company/brit...
Did you know some fungi thrive deep underground—far from sunlight? In June, soil-dwelling Geoglossum species, or “earth tongues,” emerge, playing vital roles in nutrient cycling. Have you spotted any unusual fungi in unexpected places? #FungalEcology #SoilScience
Did you know some fungi thrive in salty coastal zones, breaking down driftwood on beaches? These salt-loving species are key to marine nutrient cycles. Have you spotted unusual fungi by the sea this June? Share your coastal finds! #MarineFungi #FungalEcology
Did you know some fungi thrive on volcanic ash, helping new ecosystems form after eruptions? These extremophiles kickstart life where little else survives. What other harsh places do you think fungi might colonise? #FungalEcology #ExtremeFungi #JuneScience
Discover the marvellous world of mycophilic insects and their June symbiosis with fungi! From beetles to flies, these creatures foster nutrient cycling. What's your favourite fungi-insect duo? #FungalEcology #JuneSymbiosis #NatureWonder
Culturing Podocarpus oleifolius from the Fortuna Reserve in Western Panama. I love the unique root morphology of this clade and watching their associated fungi emerge while enjoying life on Barro Colorado Island! 🌲 🍄🟫 🧫
#podocarpus #roots #fungalecology #mycology #tropicalecology #fungi
🚨 New paper out and its a banger! 🚨 We explored how historical foray records can be used to better understand fungus-fungus interactions in woodland species. Its free to read here: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #fungalecology #fungalscience #mycology #fieldmycology
#Quercus (Oak) thrives on hybridity, its lineage an evolutionary mosaic, but stress makes it vulnerable. 🧬 #Hypoxyloncanker, an opportunistic fungal assault, reveals the quiet battle of adaptation, decay, and resilience. #Photography #Oklahoma #IndigenousCreatives #TreeHealth #FungalEcology #Trees
Our new study reveals that amino acid fertigation enhances radiata pine seedling growth—not just by boosting nitrogen uptake and photosynthesis, but by selectively enriching beneficial root fungi 🍄🌱
🧵 Read the preprint: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
#FungalEcology #SoilHealth #Microbiome
Yasin Korkmaz's, Marta Belka's and my new paper explores how overlooked animal vectors spread fungal pathogens in forests. These "cryptic vectors" play a bigger role than we think, especially as climate change shifts species distributions.
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#ForestHealth #FungalEcology #ClimateChange
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🌿 BayCEER Colloquium 🌿
📅 Thursday, 06.02.2025 | 12:15
📍 H6, GEO Building
Discover how climate and environmental factors shape fungal diversity. Dr. Krah will share cutting-edge research on fungal community dynamics and #climate-change impacts.
Don’t miss it! 🚀 #FungalEcology #Biodiversity
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I’m new & looking for mutuals! here are my interests:
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