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Halbwachs, Hans ; Simmel, Josef ; Bässler, Claus:
Tales and mysteries of fungal fruiting : How morphological and physiological traits affect a pileate lifestyle.
In: Fungal Biology Reviews.
Vol. 30
(2016)
Issue 2
.
- pp. 36-61.
ISSN 1749-4613
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fbr.2016.04.002
Abstract in another language
Mushroom-forming fungi exhibit a tremendous variety of morphological, physiological and behavioural traits. Though science had taken up the challenge to relate these traits to functions in the 20th century, such deliberations became much rarer in recent decades. In the review presented here we aim at reviving this research area, particularly in regard to ecological implications. We have therefore compiled fruit body traits with their evidenced or suggested functions. Some traits have no immediate functional meaning, but many are suggestive of some ecological importance. Many traits serve more than one function, and traits interact in the sense of trade-offs, patterns that reflect the economy of fungal design. In conclusion, the review comes up with well and little-known mushroom properties, and the numerous gaps in attributing traits to functions.
Further data
| Item Type: | Article in a journal |
|---|---|
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Keywords: | Basidiomycetes; Fruit bodies; Functional traits; Morphological traits; Mushrooms; Secondary metabolites |
| Institutions of the University: | Faculties > Faculty of Biology, Chemistry and Earth Sciences > Department of Biology > Chair Fungal Ecology > Chair Fungal Ecology - Univ.-Prof. Dr. Claus Bässler Research Institutions > Central research institutes > Bayreuth Center of Ecology and Environmental Research- BayCEER |
| Result of work at the UBT: | No |
| DDC Subjects: | 500 Science > 550 Earth sciences, geology 500 Science > 570 Life sciences, biology |
| Date Deposited: | 14 Nov 2024 13:50 |
| Last Modified: | 14 Nov 2024 13:50 |
| URI: | https://eref.uni-bayreuth.de/id/eprint/91122 |