The Fungi-community is positioning itself

In the previous phase of GBOL fungi played only a very small role, despite their immense diversity and importance for humans. The group was represented by a few members of the rust fungi (Pucciniales) only. Ursula Eberhardt and colleagues addressed this fact, describe the history of DNA barcoding, and the specific requirements for barcoding in fungi, and comment on the available fungal DNA barcodes (ITS locus) in an article published in the „Journal of Mycology“ (80/2, 2014). Unfortunately, the post worth reading is not freely accessible, but if you are interested you can contact us and receive a copy.