Ca2+, as a second messenger in cells, enables organisms to adapt to different
environmental stresses by rapidly sensing and responding to external stimuli. In recent …

The heat shock proteins (Hsps) act as a molecular chaperone to stabilize client proteins
involved in various cell functions in fungi. Hsps are classified into different families such as …

In nature, germination of orchid seeds and early plant development rely on a symbiotic
association with orchid mycorrhizal (ORM) fungi. These fungi provide the host with the …

Lentinula edodes is one of the most important commercially cultivated edible mushrooms. It
is well known that gypsum (CaSO4· 2H2O) supplementation in sawdust medium increases …

Rhizoctonia solani is one of the important pathogenic fungi causing several serious crop
diseases, such as maize and rice sheath blight. Current methods used to control the disease …

Particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of 2.5 μm or less (PM 2.5) harbors a
diverse microbial community. To assess the ecological dynamics and potential health risks …

Calcium controls important processes in fungal metabolism, such as hyphae growth, cell
wall synthesis, and stress tolerance. Recently, it was reported that calcium affects …

Trichoderma reesei RUT-C30 is a well-known high-yielding cellulase-producing fungal
strain that converts lignocellulose into cellulosic sugar for resource regeneration. Calcium is …

Many cell biological facts that can be found in dedicated scientific textbooks are based on
findings originally made in humans and/or other mammals, including respective tissue …

Basidiomycetes, known for their production of bioactive compounds, traditionally use simple
sugars for fermentation. However, their ability to degrade complex plant polysaccharides …