Focus and Scope

About the Journal

The International Journal of Fungi is a peer-reviewed Online journal launched in 2024 that aims to publish original research articles, reviews, and perspectives in all areas of fungal biology, including but not limited to taxonomy, genetics, ecology, physiology, biotechnology, and molecular biology. The journal also welcomes articles related to the role of fungi in human health and disease, as well as their importance in agriculture, forestry, and the environment.The International Journal of Fungi welcomes articles that contribute to the understanding of the biology of fungi and their applications in various fields. The journal also encourages submissions that highlight the importance of interdisciplinary approaches to fungal research. All articles will be subject to rigorous peer review to ensure the quality and integrity of the published research.

Focus and Scope

• Taxonomy and Systematics: Fungal classification, Phylogenetic analysis, Taxonomic revisions, DNA barcoding, Morphological characterization, Systematic mycology, Fungal diversity, Fungal identification, Evolutionary relationships, Fungal nomenclature, Species delimitation, Fungal ecology, Fungal phylogeny, Fungal systematics, Fungal genomics.
• Genetics and Genomics: Fungal genomics, Fungal genetics, Gene expression, Gene regulation, Comparative genomics, Genomic sequencing, Transcriptomics, Epigenetics, RNA interference, Genome editing, Genetic engineering, Population genetics, Gene function analysis, Genetic variation, Genomic diversity.
• Ecology and Biodiversity: Fungal ecology, Fungal diversity, Fungal communities, Ecosystem function, Symbiosis, Mycorrhizae, Decomposition, Nutrient cycling, Biogeography, Fungal interactions, Ecological succession, Endophytes, Saprotrophs, Pathogens, Fungal conservation.
• Physiology and Biochemistry: Fungal metabolism, Fungal growth, and development, Fungal reproduction, Fungal physiology, Fungal enzymes, Fungal cell walls, Fungal cell signaling, Fungal stress response, Fungal toxins, Fungal secondary metabolites, Fungal biochemistry, Fungal nutrition, Fungal fermentation, Fungal respiration, Fungal bioremediation.
• Biotechnology: Fungal biotechnology, Fungal enzymes, Fungal bioproducts, Fungal biodegradation, Fungal bioconversion, Fungal biofuels, Fungal bioreactors, Fungal fermentation, Fungal secondary metabolites, Fungal bioprocessing, Fungal biocatalysis, Fungal biotransformation, Fungal bioremediation, Fungal plant growth promotion, Fungal biocontrol.
• Molecular Biology: Fungal molecular biology, Fungal gene expression, Fungal signal transduction, Fungal transcriptomics, Fungal proteomics, Fungal metabolomics, Fungal epigenetics, Fungal genetics, Fungal genomics, Fungal genome sequencing, Fungal functional genomics, Fungal RNA interference, Fungal genetic engineering, Fungal gene function analysis, Fungal molecular diagnostics.
• Medical Mycology: Fungal infections, Fungal pathogenesis, Fungal diagnosis, Fungal treatment, Fungal epidemiology, Fungal virulence, Fungal immunity, Fungal host interactions, Fungal toxins, Antifungal drugs, Fungal resistance, Fungal biofilms, Fungal vaccine development, Fungal diagnostics, Fungal epidemiology.
• Agricultural and Environmental Applications: Fungal bioremediation, Fungal biodegradation, Fungal soil health, Fungal plant growth promotion, Fungal plant-microbe interactions, Fungal biocontrol, Fungal composting, Fungal symbiosis, Fungal phytoremediation, Fungal nitrogen fixation, Fungal soil carbon sequestration, Fungal disease management, Fungal biodiversity conservation, Fungal-based biofertilizers, Fungal pesticides.
•  Mushrooms: Fungi that produce fruiting bodies, which are often edible. They play a crucial role in decomposing organic matter and recycling nutrients in ecosystems.
• Yeasts: Single-celled fungi that are widely used in baking, brewing, and biotechnology. Yeasts, like Saccharomyces cerevisiae, are important for fermenting sugars to produce alcohol and carbon dioxide.
• Molds: Filamentous fungi that grow in the form of multicellular hyphae. Molds can be found on decaying organic matter and are used in industrial processes like antibiotic production.
• Lichens: Symbiotic organisms composed of fungi and photosynthetic partners, usually algae or cyanobacteria. Lichens can survive in harsh environments and are important indicators of air quality.
• Mycorrhizal Fungi: Fungi that form symbiotic relationships with plant roots, aiding in the absorption of nutrients like phosphorus, which is essential for plant growth.
•  Pathogenic Fungi: Fungi that cause diseases in plants, animals, and humans. Examples include Candida species, which can cause infections in humans.
• Edible Fungi: Fungi that are safe for human consumption, such as mushrooms like Agaricus bisporus (common mushroom) and Lentinula edodes (shiitake).
•  Toxic Fungi: Fungi that produce harmful toxins, making them poisonous if ingested. Examples include Amanita phalloides (death cap mushroom), which can be fatal.
• Anaerobic Respiration: A type of respiration that occurs in the absence of oxygen. In yeast, anaerobic respiration leads to the production of ethanol and carbon dioxide.
• Ethanol Production: The process by which yeast converts glucose into ethanol and carbon dioxide during alcoholic fermentation. This process is crucial in brewing and biofuel industries.
• Carbon Dioxide (CO2): A gas produced as a byproduct of yeast metabolism during alcoholic fermentation. CO2 is responsible for the carbonation in beverages like beer and sparkling wine. |
• Saccharomyces cerevisiae: A species of yeast commonly used in baking, brewing, and wine-making. It is known for its ability to ferment sugars into alcohol and CO2.
•  Glucose Metabolism: The process by which cells break down glucose to produce energy. In yeast, glucose metabolism is linked to ethanol and CO2 production during fermentation.
• Yeast Viability: A measure of the ability of yeast cells to survive and reproduce. High yeast viability is essential for effective fermentation in brewing and baking.
• Alcoholic Fermentation: A biological process in which yeast converts sugars intoethanol and carbon dioxide under anaerobic conditions. This process is essential in the production of alcoholic beverages and biofuels.
• Yeast fermentation : Yeast fermentation is a biological process in which yeast, a type of fungus, converts carbohydrates (like sugars) into alcohol and carbon dioxide. This process is anaerobic, meaning it occurs in the absence of oxygen
• Lipids in Fungi : Fungi contain a various set of lipids, including fatty acids, oxylipins, sphingolipids, phospholipids, glycolipids, and sterols.

Keywords:

• Fungal Taxonomy and Systematics
• Fungal Genetics and Genomics
• Fungal Ecology and Biodiversity
• Fungal Physiology and Biochemistry
• Fungal biotechnology
• Fungal molecular biology
• Medical mycology
• Agricultural and environmental applications of fungi
• Fungal bioremediation
• Fungal biodegradation
• Fungal soil health
• Fungal plant growth promotion
• Fungal plant-microbe interactions
• Fungal biodiversity conservation
• Fungal-based biofertilizers
• Fungal-based pesticides
• Fungal fermentation and bioprocessing
• Fungal secondary metabolites
• Fungal diseases of plants and animals
• Fungal diversity and conservation.