An expectation in soil ecology is that a microbial communities' fungal: bacterial dominance
indicates both its response to environmental change and its impact on ecosystem function …

The colonization of land by plants appears to have coincided with the appearance of
mycorrhiza-like fungi. Over evolutionary time, fungi have maintained their prominent role in …

Lignocellulose, which contains cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin, is one of the most
important factors determining the rate and quality of compost decomposition, and the …

Mycelium Running is a manual for the mycological rescue of the planet. That's right: growing
more mushrooms may be the best thing we can do to save the environment, and in this …

Microbial biodeterioration of timber and woody material in buildings can cause costly
restoration procedures. Here, we focus on Serpula lacrymans (commonly known as dry-rot) …

The activities of extracellular enzymes that participate in the decomposition of litter and
organic matter in forest soils depend on, among other factors, temperature and soil moisture …

"… a number of chapters provide excellent summaries of the modern methods available for
studying fungal ecology, along with those more traditional methods that are still extremely …

The impact and frequency of forest harvesting could significantly affect soil microbial
community (SMC) structure and functioning. The ability of soil microorganisms to perform …

Mycorrhizal fungi constitute a considerable sink for carbon in most ecosystems. This carbon
is used for building extensive mycelial networks in the soil as well as for metabolic activity …

Extracellular lignocellulose-degrading enzymes are responsible for the transformation of
organic matter in hardwood forest soils. The spatial variability on a 12× 12m plot and vertical …