Publications by authors named "O S Miettinen"
Fungi are among the most diverse and ecologically important kingdoms in life. However, the distributional ranges of fungi remain largely unknown as do the ecological mechanisms that shape their distributions. To provide an integrated view of the spatial and seasonal dynamics of fungi, we implemented a globally distributed standardized aerial sampling of fungal spores.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNovel methods for sampling and characterizing biodiversity hold great promise for re-evaluating patterns of life across the planet. The sampling of airborne spores with a cyclone sampler, and the sequencing of their DNA, have been suggested as an efficient and well-calibrated tool for surveying fungal diversity across various environments. Here we present data originating from the Global Spore Sampling Project, comprising 2,768 samples collected during two years at 47 outdoor locations across the world.
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- The text discusses a reclassification of certain genera based on genetic data, proposing a system that recognizes only three primary genera:
- , and
- It suggests that
- will be an extensive genus with 128 accepted species, absorbing many former species from other genera, which are now considered synonyms.
- An updated taxonomy for nine species complexes within genus
- is provided, describing 17 new species, reinstating 26 older species, and reclassifying 26 currently accepted species as synonyms, along with an identification key for all accepted species.
is a small family of polypores and hydnoid fungi in the order (). The family consists of white-rot fungi, some of which are serious tree pathogens. Combining morphological evidence with a phylogenetic dataset of six genetic markers, we revise generic concepts in the family and propose a seven-genus classification system for the family.
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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.