Publications by authors named "D Begerow"
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- Recent taxonomic reorganization has raised questions about the host associations of these fungi, revealing that many have broad host specificity, often interacting with more than 10 different species.
- The study aims to assess how host taxonomy affects evolutionary patterns, showing that the colonization of hosts by these fungi is complex, revealing several distinct species previously thought to be the same and identifying three new species from various mountainous regions.
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- * A bibliometric analysis was conducted to identify the top 100 most cited fungal genera, examining why some have more influence on mycology than others.
- * The paper discusses case studies for these top genera, providing insights into their ecology, economic impact, and key scientific advancements, while also outlining the historical context of research on these fungi.
The debates over the requirement of the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants (ICNafp) for a viable specimen to represent the name-bearing type material for a species or infraspecific taxon have a long history. Taxonomy of fungi commonly studied as living cultures exemplified by yeasts and moulds, strongly depend on viable reference material. The availability of viable cultures is also particularly useful for several groups of filamentous and dimorphic fungi.
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- The study describes numerous new species of fungi discovered across various environments, including leaf spots, dead insects, soil, and wood from diverse locations around the world.
- The fungi were isolated from multiple substrates, such as decaying organic matter, living plants, and even specific habitats like semi-desert montane areas and mixed forests.
- Morphological traits and genetic analysis through DNA barcoding confirm the classification and distinct characteristics of these fungal species.
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- Mycoparasites are a diverse group of fungi that interact with their hosts through structures called colacosomes, aiding their penetration of cell walls.
- A study explored these colacosomes, particularly in newly identified mycoparasite species, and assessed their morphology and physiological traits through advanced microscopy and DNA analysis.
- The research expanded the known range of colacosome-forming fungi to 27 species and revealed distinct types of colacosome organization, contributing to the understanding of fungal interactions.