Advanced Research of Ascomycota

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue focuses on the critical yet underexplored world of Ascomycota, which is essential for both our ecosystem and biotechnology but remains largely undiscovered, with estimates suggesting that over 90% are unknown. The urgent need for comprehensive research is emphasized by the increasing threats of environmental change and global warming, which pose significant risks to their survival, potentially leading to extensive species loss. This Special Issue aims to address these challenges by showcasing studies that expand our taxonomic and ecological understanding of Ascomycota, utilizing extensive sampling across varied habitats. Through collaborative efforts, we seek to mitigate these potential losses and enhance our knowledge of Ascomycota, in turn ensuring the preservation of biodiversity for future generations.

In support of this endeavor, this Special Issue cordially invites both reviews and original research articles focusing on Ascomycota. We encourage contributions that explore taxonomy, molecular phylogeny, ecological roles, biogeographic distributions, host–fungi interactions, biotechnological applications, and co-evolutionary relationships.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Dhanushka N. Wanasinghe
Prof. Dr. Sajeewa Maharachchikumbura
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Journal of Fungi is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• diversity of ascomycota
• taxonomic systematics
• molecular phylogeny
• ecological significance
• biotechnological applications
• geographic distribution
• climate change impacts
• environmental sensitivity
• conservation strategies