Fungalpedia, an illustrated compendium of the fungi and fungus-like taxa
KD Hyde, TB Amuhenage, CCS Apurillo, Raheleh Asghari, Herbert Dustin Aumentado, AH Bahkali, Ishika Bera, Chitrabhanu S. Bhunjun, Mark S. Calabon, S Chandrasiri, KWT Chethana, Mingkwan Doilom, Wei Dong, Maryam Fallahi, SA Kapov, Sabin Khyaju, Le Li, CJY Li, QR Li, YX Li, Chuan-Gen Lin, MM Linn, Jian‐Kui Liu, Ning-Guo Liu, Thatsanee Luangharn, AD Madagammana, Ishara S. Manawasinghe, DS Marasinghe, E. H. C. McKenzie, N Meakala, QF Meng, Samhita Mukhopadhyay, Chada Norphanphoun, Dhandevi Pem, Chayanard Phukhamsakda, VV Sarma, F Selçuk, Indunil C. Senanayake, Syed Nasar Shah, YX Shu, HVS Silva, HL Su, Marzieh Tavakol, SAD Thakshila, Vinodhini Thiyagaraja, Naritsada Thongklang, Qing Tian, Saowaluck Tibpromma, ZL Tun, Merve Ulukapı, Yanfang Wang, N Wannasawang, NN Wijayawardene, SDMK Wimalasena, Y Xiao, YR Xiong, WAE Yasanthika, Quan Li, DQ Dai
Abstract
Fungalpedia is an online illustrated compendium of the fungi and fungus-like taxa.In this database we provide notes on the genera and higher taxa of fungi and definitions and descriptions of terms generally used in mycology.Where possible the notes are enhanced with plates and drawings to make the terms easier to understand.In the case of genera, we provide 1) notes on habit, host and lifestyle, 2) higher level classification, 3) genes and other evidence to support the genus, 4) main characters, 5) a critical assessment of the genus and its placement, and 6) photographic plates and/or drawings of the main characters of the genus.For higher taxa we give similar information but a drawing will not be provided.For the various terms we provide definitions and explanations and diagrams to facilitate understanding.We also provide accounts of eminent mycologists both living and deceased.We also provide notes on methodology and biotechnology.Although many of the entries are by invited authors and published in scientific papers, other interested persons are welcome to contribute to entries and/or modify existing entries.Those interested should contact the lead author.