Published Issues
Open Access
Aims & Scope
The Journal of Macrofungi is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing research and knowledge on macrofungi (mushrooms), including their classification, distribution, and ecological interactions. The journal publishes
original research articles, review papers, invited mini-reviews, and short communications that focus on interdisciplinary studies related to macrofungi. Its scope covers a wide range of scientific fields such as biology, agriculture, biotechnology, and environmental sciences, provided that the research is directly related to macrofungi and contributes to the understanding and development of fungal science.
Topics of Interest
Taxonomy, Phylogeny, and Biodiversity
- Identification, morphological and molecular systematics.
- Phylogenetic analyses of macrofungi.
- Biogeography and biodiversity mapping across ecosystems.
- Conservation of fungal biodiversity and climate adaptation.
- Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and image analysis for species identification and quality assessment.
Ecology and Symbiotic Interactions
- Ecological roles of macrofungi in natural and managed ecosystems.
- Soil-fungi-plant interactions and mycorrhizal associations.
- Environmental factors influencing fungal growth and distribution.
- Role of macrofungi in ecosystem services and carbon cycling.
Industrial Biotechnology and Agricultural Applications
- Sustainable mushroom production using agricultural and agro-industrial wastes.
- Optimization of cultivation parameters, spawn production, and post-harvest management.
- Utilization of spent mushroom substrate (SMS) in agriculture and horticulture.
- Bioremediation, biofertilizers, enzyme technology, and industrial applications.
- Food processing, functional foods, and nanotechnology applications.
Fungal Genetics, Physiology, and Biochemistry
- Genetic diversity, hybridization, and strain improvement.
- Physiological responses and metabolic pathways of macrofungi.
- Enzyme production, biochemical characterization, and molecular mechanisms.
Nutritional, Medicinal, and Pharmaceutical Applications
- Bioactive compounds, antioxidants, antimicrobial and anticancer properties.
- Nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications of macrofungi.
- Ethnomycology: traditional, cultural, culinary, and medicinal uses.
Mushroom Diseases and Pathogens
- Pathology of cultivated and wild mushrooms (fungal, bacterial, viral).
- Diagnosis, prevention, and control strategies.
- Disease detection using digital technologies.
