Extremophile Fungi: An Arising Novel Field in Perspective

Dear Colleagues,

Extremophile organisms are those that can not only withstand harsh environmental situations, but also grow optimally in such conditions. Extremophile fungi have been underexplored, bacteria and Archaea being the most studied extremophile organisms. They have surprised the academic community due to their diversity and novel metabolic characteristics, and today, fungi are proving to be no exception. Each day, more novel species are described, and many uses for extremophile fungi are in sight.

We are pleased to invite you to participate in this Special Issue whose aim is to describe the diversity of extremophile fungal species, analyze their biochemical pathways and metabolism, and describe their contribution and interaction with the biogeochemical cycles and influence on other extremophile communities, as well as their ability to produce robust enzymes or proteins which might be useful for applications in several fields such as industry, agriculture, bioremediation, etc. There is still so much to explore in extremophile fungi, and this issue will thus publish a wide range of results dealing with these interesting microorganisms.

Prof. Dr. Jorge L. Folch-Mallol 
Dr. Ramón Alberto Batista-García
Guest Editors

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