Societal Impact Statement Research and publication of the planet's remaining plant and
fungal species as yet unknown to science is essential if we are to address the United …

The global bio-diversity of fungi has been extensively investigated and their species number
has been estimated. Notably, the development of molecular phylogeny has revealed an …

We are part of Nature, not separate from it. We rely on Nature to provide us with food, water
and shelter; regulate our climate and disease; maintain nutrient cycles and oxygen …

Fungi play vital roles in ecosystems as endophytes, pathogens and saprobes. The current
estimate of fungal diversity is highly uncertain, ranging from 1.5 to 12 million, but only …

Traditionally, fungal taxonomy was based on observable phenotypic characters. Recent
advances have driven taxonomic conclusions towards DNA-based approaches and these …

The number of species on Earth is one of the most fundamental numbers in science, but one
that remains highly uncertain. Clearly, more species exist than the present number of …

Industrialization and modernization of agricultural systems contaminated lithosphere,
hydrosphere, and biosphere of the Earth. Sustainable remediation of contamination is …

The cosmopolitan plant genus Clematis contains many climbing species that can be found
worldwide. The genus occurs in the wild and is grown commercially for horticulture …

• Premise of the study: Fungi are major decomposers in certain ecosystems and essential
associates of many organisms. They provide enzymes and drugs and serve as experimental …

While numerous studies both in laboratory and field have showed short term impacts of
biochar on soil microbial community, there have been comparatively few reports addressing …