Fungi are an important and diverse component in various ecosystems. The methods to
identify different fungi are an important step in any mycological study. Classical methods of …

Societal Impact Statement We rely on plants and fungi for most aspects of our lives. Yet
plants and fungi are under threat, and we risk losing species before we know their identity …

Uromyces is the second-largest plant pathogenic rust genus, is responsible for numerous
diseases, and has major effects on both agricultural and non-agricultural plants. The genus …

The composition of microbial communities can directly affect fruit quality, health status, and
storability. The present study characterized the epiphytes and endophytes of “Hongyang” …

Intensive potato continuous cropping (IPCC) results in low potato yields compared with non-
intensive potato continuous cropping (PCC) and potato-maize rotation (PMRC). However, it …

Storage of soil samples prior to metagenomic analysis presents a problem. If field sites are
remote or if samples are collected by third parties, transport to analytical laboratories may …

Materials and methods Vouchers were dried and their barcode sequences generated within
the Darwin Tree of Life (DToL) project (see Acknowledgements). DNA was extracted using …

Fungi are a fundamental component of Earth's biosphere. They provide essential ecosystem
services, such as nutrient recycling and determining soil health. Fungi also play a pivotal …

Background St Helena is a volcanic island situated in the South Atlantic ocean (15 56′ S, 5
43′ W). The cloud forests are a hotspot for biodiversity and many endemic trees have …

The former Severalls Hospital site (Fig. 1A) has been redeveloped for housing and in
addition to demolition of the former hospital buildings, and house construction; this also …