Classification of Cordyceps and related fungi – a review

Vu Tien Luyen; Lao Duc Thuan; Dinh Minh Hiep; Truong Binh Nguyen

6 (1) 2016

Classification of Cordyceps and related fungi – a review

Author - Affiliation:

Vu Tien Luyen - Nanogen Biopharmaceutical Company , Vietnam

Lao Duc Thuan - Ho Chi Minh City Open University , Vietnam

Dinh Minh Hiep - Agricultural Hi-Tech park of Ho Chi Minh City , Vietnam

Truong Binh Nguyen - Da Lat University , Vietnam

Corresponding author: Vu Tien Luyen - thuan.ld@ou.edu.vn

Abstract

Cordyceps and related fungi (Hypocreales, Ascomycota) have a long history of interaction with human. This fungal group is well-known for its application in agriculture and medicine. Great interest has been given for this group, especially in their classification and systematics. In this current review, current classification system of Cordyceps fungi is presented under the view of morphology and molecular phylogenetics.

Keywords

Cordyceps; entomopathogenicfungi classification; molecular phylogeny.

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