Extremophilic fungi (Z_Myc) Fungi from highly saline environments like the Dead Sea exhibit unique genetic and morphological adaptations. Studies on Eurotium rubrum and the newly described Phialosimplex salinarum reveal survival strategies that expand our understanding of life under extreme conditions.
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Diversity of acarophilous fungi in soils (UniBAY A 4515 – I/3) S. Werner, D. Peršoh and G. Rambold studied fungal communities in soil microhabitats and identified distinct fungal assemblages in mites (acarosphere). The mite species Leptogamasus obesus showed a notable association with the fungus Basidiobolus haptosporus. They also characterized the cold-tolerant fungus Mortierella alliacea.
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Fagus leaves-inhabiting fungi and their impact on leaf decomposition (Z_Myk_2010-08) Peršoh, Segert, and Rambold showed that endophytic fungi from living Fagus sylvatica leaves continue to function during litter decomposition, linking leaf and soil fungal communities.
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Revisiting endophytic fungi of the Pinus-Viscum-system to assess interdependencies among factors driving community structure. (DFG PE 1673/2-1) Endophytic fungal communities in Pinus sylvestris and Viscum album differ markedly, despite their close connection. Host species and organ shape communities more than site or season.
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Exploring the Interplay Between Willows, Gall-Inducing Insects, and Associated Fungi (Z_Myk_2010-07) A. Kehl, G. Rambold and coworkers studied how plant traits, floral scent, and insect activity influence gall formation and sooty mould occurrence on Salix. Their findings highlight key biotic factors shaping these interactions, including Pontania proxima.
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Assessing fungal diversity in soil, using the microarray chip technology (DFG RA 731/9-1) In their study, Derek Peršoh, Alfons R. Weig, and Gerhard Rambold introduced the EcoChip, a microarray designed to analyze fungal communities. The EcoChip utilizes dual probes to detect functional enzyme transcripts and phylogenetic barcoding, providing insights into the transcriptionally active components of fungal communities and their role in environmental processes.
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Accessory fungi in lichenized systems (Z_Myk_2005-01) Derek Peršoh and Gerhard Rambold studied cryptic lichenicolous fungi in the Letharietum vulpinae community, focusing on fungi inhabiting Letharia vulpina and related species in Europe and North America. Their research revealed diverse fungal species, with molecular analysis highlighting the role of cryptic fungi and their distribution patterns. Additionally, the study of Usnea samples revealed hidden fungal diversity, emphasizing the need for molecular tools in ecological research.
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Substrate specificity of members of the genus Xylaria (Ascomycota) (Z_Myk_2005-02) Xylaria hypoxylon, the type species of Xylaria, was originally described by Linnaeus and is considered cosmopolitan. However, inconsistent rDNA sequences and morphoanatomical differences indicated a species complex. European populations of X. hypoxylon showed consistent rDNA data, while North American samples matched them. Some non-European strains, however, were identified as X. longiana.
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Zusammensetzung und Aufbau von Mehrbiotensystemen bei lichenisierten Ascomyceten (DFG RA 731/3-1) Gerhard Rambold and Derek Peršoh studied fungi associated with lichens, particularly in the Letharietum vulpinae community. They identified diverse fungal taxa within Letharia vulpina and demonstrated seasonal fluctuations in lichen- and bark-associated fungal communities.
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