We are pleased to present a follow-up (Volume II) to the Research Topic "Applications of Fungi".

Fungi are a relatively understudied group yet an essential, charming, and valuable group of organisms with an implausible biotechnological potential for industrial applications. Around 155,000 out of 2.5 million fungi have been identified and described. The unique characteristics of fungi thus provide great potential for their application in biotechnology and industry. It is unforgettable that fungi have gifted human beings with cyclosporin, lovastatin, penicillin, and other globally essential drugs. Furthermore, fungi can be cultivated with comparative easiness, making production practicable. Exploring novel fungi and maintaining a living fungi collection both have implausible economic potential in finding fungi with industrial uses that lead to novel products.

Recently, fungi have received substantial attention for enhancing value in agricultural, industrial, pharmaceutical, and health fields. There have been some highly intriguing advances in using fungi for new processes, products, and solutions that are crucial for the world. Also, fungi are proven to be a prolific pool of structurally varied bioactive metabolites. Additionally, fungal enzymes have been utilized instead of chemical processes in various industries, including textiles, leather, paper, pulp, animal feed, baked goods, beer, wine, and juice, significantly reducing adverse environmental effects.

In this Research Topic, we invite frontline researchers to submit original research and review articles that explore the “Applications of fungi.” The potential topics include, but are not limited to:

- Fungi in industries such as cosmetics, food, medicines, nutraceuticals, and enzymes
- Fungal bioremediation
- Endophytic and mycorrhizal fungi in agriculture
- Cultivation and utilization of edible and medicinal mushrooms
- Mycelial products

Are you interested in contributing a manuscript to this Research Topic?

Applications of Fungi - Volume II