Fungal Bioluminescence: Past, Present, and Future

Wenhua Lu; Alviti Kankanamalage Hasith Priyashantha; Mahesh C. A. Galappaththi; Saowaluck Tibpromma; Dong-Qin Dai; Nimesha M. Patabendige; Bhagya M. Premarathne; Dinesh M. Kulasuriya; Aseni N. Ediriweera; Thilina S. Nimalrathna; Nakarin Suwannarach; Saisamorn Lumyong; Alvin Tang; Shi-Cheng Shao; Samantha C. Karunarathna

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Fungal Bioluminescence: Past, Present, and Future

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Fungal Bioluminescence: Past, Present, and Future

Wenhua Lu, Alviti Kankanamalage Hasith Priyashantha, Mahesh C. A. Galappaththi, Saowaluck Tibpromma, Dong-Qin Dai, Nimesha M. Patabendige, Bhagya M. Premarathne, Dinesh M. Kulasuriya, Aseni N. Ediriweera, Thilina S. Nimalrathna, …

Diversity (Basel), Vol.16(9), 539

2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/d16090539

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Abstract

biodiversity

bioluminescence

distribution

luciferin-luciferase

mushrooms

The complex and diverse phenomenon of fungal bioluminescence has captured human curiosity. Nevertheless, in the field of studies, there are not many attempts made particularly to reveal the new species of these interesting fungi. This study comprehensively reviews the diversity, distribution, evolution, bioluminescence mechanisms, ecological roles, and potential applications of these fungi. Most importantly, we also present an updated list of the reported bioluminescent fungi (122) so far identified from five distinct evolutionary lineages worldwide—Armillaria, Eoscyphella, Lucentipes, Mycenoid, and Omphalotus—mainly in tropical and subtropical areas. Bioluminescent fungi are descended from the last common ancestor of the Mycenoid and the Marasmioid clades of Agaricales, which have been maintained for at least 160 million years of evolution. We underscore the potential for future research to understand the ecological role of bioluminescent fungi, inspiring hope and optimism for the future of this field.

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Title: Fungal Bioluminescence: Past, Present, and Future
Authors/Creators: Wenhua Lu - Chiang Mai University
Alviti Kankanamalage Hasith Priyashantha - Chiang Mai University
Mahesh C. A. Galappaththi
Saowaluck Tibpromma - Qujing Normal University
Dong-Qin Dai
Nimesha M. Patabendige
Bhagya M. Premarathne - National Institute of Fundamental Studies
Dinesh M. Kulasuriya - University of Peradeniya
Aseni N. Ediriweera - Kunming Institute of Botany
Thilina S. Nimalrathna - Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden
Nakarin Suwannarach - Chiang Mai University
Saisamorn Lumyong - Chiang Mai University
Alvin Tang
Shi-Cheng Shao - Chinese Academy of Sciences
Samantha C. Karunarathna
Publication Details: Diversity (Basel), Vol.16(9), 539
Publisher: MDPI
Number of pages: 20
Grant note: West Light Talent Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences: E1XB011B01 Chiang Mai University: R66IN00132
This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 32260004, 31760013, and 32171655), the West Light Talent Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant No. E1XB011B01), and Chiang Mai University and Kaomai Lanna Res., Thailand (Grant No. R66IN00132). Samantha C. Karunarathna, Dong-Qin Dai, and Saowaluck Tibpromma thank the High-Level Talent Recruitment Plan of Yunnan Province ("High-End Foreign Expert" and "Young Talents" Programs) for their support.
Identifiers: 991005707265107891
Murdoch Affiliation: School of Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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Collaboration types: Domestic collaboration; International collaboration
Citation topics: 2 Chemistry; 2.145 Biosensors; 2.145.1722 Bioluminescent Probes
Web Of Science research areas: Biodiversity Conservation; Ecology
ESI research areas: Environment/Ecology