Classification of Cordyceps and related fungi – a review

Authors

  • Vu Tien Luyen
    Nanogen Biopharmaceutical Company, Viet Nam
  • Lao Duc Thuan
    Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Viet Nam
  • Dinh Minh Hiep
    Agricultural Hi-Tech park of Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
  • Truong Binh Nguyen
    Da Lat University, Viet Nam

Keywords:

Cordyceps; entomopathogenicfungi classification; molecular phylogeny.

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.

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Received: 04-06-2020
Accepted: 04-06-2020
Published: 31-03-2016

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Luyen, V. T., Thuan, L. D., Hiep, D. M., & Nguyen, T. B. (2016). Classification of Cordyceps and related fungi – a review. HO CHI MINH CITY OPEN UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF SCIENCE - ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, 6(1), 29–34. Retrieved from https://journalofscience.ou.edu.vn/index.php/tech-en/article/view/400

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