Aims & Scope
The Journal of Fungi is a peer-reviewed, open access mycology journal published by Directive Publications, dedicated to the study of fungi, fungus-like organisms and lichens across the whole tree of life. The journal serves mycologists, microbiologists, plant pathologists, clinicians and biotechnologists by publishing rigorous original research, taxonomic treatments and critical reviews that advance our understanding of fungal diversity, biology and impact.
We welcome submissions in fungal taxonomy and systematics (including formally described new species, phylogenetics and ITS barcoding of Ascomycota and Basidiomycota), medical and clinical mycology (invasive aspergillosis, candidiasis, cryptococcosis, dermatophytes and antifungal resistance), fungal ecology and biodiversity (mycorrhizal symbioses, wood-decay fungi and conservation), and fungal genetics, genomics, secondary metabolites and biotechnology, alongside plant-pathogenic and agricultural mycology.
Article types include original research, reviews, taxonomic and nomenclatural papers, short communications, case reports and editorials. Every manuscript undergoes double-blind peer review and follows COPE ethical principles.
Accepted articles are published open access under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY 4.0) licence, with authors retaining copyright, and each receives a permanent Crossref DOI. Content is discoverable through Google Scholar and OpenAlex and exposed via an OAI-PMH endpoint to ensure citability and long-term preservation of the mycological record.
Subject Coverage
The Journal of Fungi welcomes original research, reviews, and case reports across the following core areas:
Research Topics
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Articles
Endoxylina rufula, a new species of pyrenomycetes from eastern Russia (Diatrypaceae)
Frequently Asked Questions
What topics does The Journal of Fungi cover?
The Journal of Fungi covers all aspects of mycology, including fungal taxonomy and systematics, new species descriptions, phylogenetics, medical and clinical mycology (aspergillosis, candidiasis, cryptococcosis, antifungal resistance), fungal ecology and biodiversity, mycorrhizal symbioses, fungal genetics and genomics, secondary metabolites, edible and medicinal mushrooms, lichens, and plant-pathogenic and agricultural fungi.
Who should publish in or read The Journal of Fungi?
The journal is intended for mycologists, microbiologists, plant pathologists, clinical and laboratory mycologists, ecologists, geneticists and biotechnologists, as well as students and practitioners working with fungi. If your work concerns fungal diversity, infection, ecology, genomics or applications, The Journal of Fungi is a relevant venue.
Can I publish a new fungal species description in The Journal of Fungi?
Yes. The Journal of Fungi welcomes formal taxonomic and nomenclatural papers, including descriptions of new species, genera and combinations in groups such as Agaricales, Basidiomycota and Ascomycota. Authors should follow the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants and provide molecular data, type designations and diagnostic descriptions; see our author guidelines before submitting.
Is The Journal of Fungi open access, and who holds the copyright?
Yes, The Journal of Fungi is fully open access. Every accepted article is published under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY 4.0) licence, meaning it is freely available to read and reuse with attribution, and authors retain copyright to their work.
Does each article receive a DOI and how is it discoverable?
Every article in The Journal of Fungi is assigned a permanent Crossref DOI for stable citation. Articles are indexed by Google Scholar and OpenAlex and made harvestable through our OAI-PMH endpoint. As a new journal, we are actively pursuing inclusion in further mycology and biomedical databases.
How does peer review work at The Journal of Fungi?
Submissions undergo double-blind peer review, in which the identities of authors and reviewers are mutually concealed, and editorial decisions follow COPE ethical principles. This applies across all article types, from original mycological research and reviews to taxonomic papers and clinical case reports.
Is there an article-processing charge, and are waivers available?
The Journal of Fungi applies an article-processing charge only on acceptance, which funds open access publication, DOI registration and long-term preservation. Discounts and waivers are available for authors with limited funding; please contact the editorial office to discuss eligibility before or during submission.
What article types does The Journal of Fungi accept?
The journal accepts original research articles, review articles, taxonomic and nomenclatural papers, short communications, clinical and laboratory case reports, and editorials spanning medical mycology, fungal taxonomy, ecology, genomics and applied mycology.