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The Dark Side of Sordariomycetes
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The Dark Side of Sordariomycetes

A special issue of Journal of Fungi (ISSN 2309-608X). This special issue belongs to the section "Fungal Evolution, Biodiversity and Systematics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2025 | Viewed by 4400

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Prof. Dr. Sajeewa Maharachchikumbura

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School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China
Interests: ascomycetes taxonomy; fungal evolution; plant pathology; phylogenomics; Sordariomycetes
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce a Special Issue of the Journal of Fungi focused on the class Sordariomycetes, particularly highlighting their pathogenic species. Sordariomycetes is a specious, morphologically diverse, and widely distributed class, the second largest within the phylum Ascomycota. Members of this class are known to cause diseases in plants, humans, arthropods, and other mammals, underscoring their significance in both agricultural and medical contexts.

We invite researchers to contribute original research articles, reviews, and perspectives on the following topics concerning pathogenic Sordariomycetes:

  • Taxonomy and Phylogeny;
  • Comparative Genomics;
  • Evolutionary Dynamics and Emergence of Pathogenic Strains;
  • Host–Pathogen Interactions;
  • Ecology, Distribution, and Spread.

Prof. Dr. Sajeewa Maharachchikumbura
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • sordariomycetes
  • entomopathogens
  • phytopathogens
  • emerging strains

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New Species and Records of Pleurotheciaceae from Karst Landscapes in Yunnan Province, China
by Wen-Peng Wang, Darbhe J. Bhat, Lin Yang, Hong-Wei Shen and Zong-Long Luo
J. Fungi 2024, 10(8), 516; https://doi.org/10.3390/jof10080516 - 24 Jul 2024
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Pleurotheciaceae is a genera-rich and highly diverse family of fungi with a worldwide distribution in aquatic and terrestrial habitats. During the investigation of lignicolous freshwater fungi from karst landscapes in Yunnan Province, China, 15 fresh strains were obtained from submerged decaying wood. Based [...] Read more.
Pleurotheciaceae is a genera-rich and highly diverse family of fungi with a worldwide distribution in aquatic and terrestrial habitats. During the investigation of lignicolous freshwater fungi from karst landscapes in Yunnan Province, China, 15 fresh strains were obtained from submerged decaying wood. Based on the morphology and phylogenetic analysis of a combined LSU, ITS, SSU, and rpb2 sequence dataset, Obliquifusoideum triseptatum, Phaeoisaria obovata, Pleurotheciella brachyspora, Pl. longidenticulata, and Pl. obliqua were introduced as new species, P. synnematica and Rhexoacrodictys melanospora were reported as new habitat records, and P. sedimenticola and Pl. hyalospora were reported as new collections. In addition, based on morphological comparisons and phylogenetic analysis, we accepted Obliquifusoideum into in the family Pleurotheciaceae (Pleurotheciales, Savoryellomycetidae). Freshwater habitats are the primary habitats of Pleurotheciaceae species, and Yunnan Province has the highest concentration and species diversity of Pleurotheciaceae in China. Full article
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From Natural Hosts to Agricultural Threats: The Evolutionary Journey of Phytopathogenic Fungi
by Asanka Madhushan, Dulan Bhanuka Weerasingha, Evgeny Ilyukhin, Paul W. J. Taylor, Amila Sandaruwan Ratnayake, Jian-Kui Liu and Sajeewa S. N. Maharachchikumbura
J. Fungi 2025, 11(1), 25; https://doi.org/10.3390/jof11010025 - 1 Jan 2025
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Since the domestication of plants, pathogenic fungi have consistently threatened crop production, evolving genetically to develop increased virulence under various selection pressures. Understanding their evolutionary trends is crucial for predicting and designing control measures against future disease outbreaks. This paper reviews the evolution [...] Read more.
Since the domestication of plants, pathogenic fungi have consistently threatened crop production, evolving genetically to develop increased virulence under various selection pressures. Understanding their evolutionary trends is crucial for predicting and designing control measures against future disease outbreaks. This paper reviews the evolution of fungal pathogens from natural habitats to agricultural settings, focusing on eight significant phytopathogens: Pyricularia oryzae, Botrytis cinerea, Puccinia spp., Fusarium graminearum, F. oxysporum, Blumeria graminis, Zymoseptoria tritici, and Colletotrichum spp. Also, we explore the mechanism used to understand evolutionary trends in these fungi. The studied pathogens have evolved in agroecosystems through either (1) introduction from elsewhere; or (2) local origins involving co-evolution with host plants, host shifts, or genetic variations within existing strains. Genetic variation, generated via sexual recombination and various asexual mechanisms, often drives pathogen evolution. While sexual recombination is rare and mainly occurs at the center of origin of the pathogen, asexual mechanisms such as mutations, parasexual recombination, horizontal gene or chromosome transfer, and chromosomal structural variations are predominant. Farming practices like mono-cropping resistant cultivars and prolonged use of fungicides with the same mode of action can drive the emergence of new pathotypes. Furthermore, host range does not necessarily impact pathogen adaptation and evolution. Although halting pathogen evolution is impractical, its pace can be slowed by managing selective pressures, optimizing farming practices, and enforcing quarantine regulations. The study of pathogen evolution has been transformed by advancements in molecular biology, genomics, and bioinformatics, utilizing methods like next-generation sequencing, comparative genomics, transcriptomics and population genomics. However, continuous research remains essential to monitor how pathogens evolve over time and to develop proactive strategies that mitigate their impact on agriculture. Full article
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Colletotrichum Species Associated with Apple Bitter Rot and Glomerella Leaf Spot: A Comprehensive Overview
by Vojislav Trkulja, Bojana Čojić, Nenad Trkulja, Andrija Tomić, Slavica Matić, Jela Ikanović and Tatjana Popović Milovanović
J. Fungi 2024, 10(9), 660; https://doi.org/10.3390/jof10090660 - 19 Sep 2024
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Species of the genus Colletotrichum are among the most important plant pathogens globally, as they are capable of infecting many hosts—apple (Malus spp.) and other fruit and woody plant species—but also vegetable crops, cereals, legumes, and other annual and perennial herbaceous plants. [...] Read more.
Species of the genus Colletotrichum are among the most important plant pathogens globally, as they are capable of infecting many hosts—apple (Malus spp.) and other fruit and woody plant species—but also vegetable crops, cereals, legumes, and other annual and perennial herbaceous plants. The apple (Malus spp.) is attacked by various species from the genus Colletotrichum, whereby 27 different species from this genus have been described as the causative agents of apple bitter rot (ABR) and 15 as the cause of Glomerella leaf spot (GLS). These species generally belong to one of three species complexes: Colletotrichum acutatum, Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, and Colletotrichum boninense. The largest number of apple pathogens of the genus Colletotrichum belong to the species complex C. acutatum and C. gloeosporioides. However, further data on these species and the interactions between the species complexes of the genus Colletotrichum that cause these two apple diseases is needed for the development of effective control measures, thus ensuring successful and profitable apple cultivation. To contribute to this endeavor, a comprehensive review of the causative agents of ABR and GLS from the genus Colletotrichum is provided. In addition to presenting the species’ current names, distribution, economic significance, and the symptoms they cause in apple, their development cycle, epidemiology, and molecular detection strategies are described, with a particular emphasis on control measures. Full article
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