Journal Information

Mycological Spectrum is the official journal of Association of Fungal Biologists, Mumbai, India. It is an international, online, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing the frontiers of fungal research. The journal publishes high-quality studies on fungal diversity, ecology, taxonomy, phylogeny, secondary metabolites, applied mycology, and more. With a continuous publication model, research is shared promptly throughout the year.

Why Publish with Us
Publishing in Mycological Spectrum ensures that your research is freely accessible to a global audience without paywalls or publication fees. We are committed to removing financial barriers to scientific dissemination, promoting inclusivity and greater impact. Our streamlined peer-review process balances rigorous evaluation with timely publication, allowing researchers to share their findings efficiently. Led by Dr. Sanjay K. Singh of NFCCI (ARI Pune), our editorial team includes renowned mycologists who ensure scientific integrity and quality. The journal also maximizes the visibility of your work through active outreach and indexing initiatives.

Vision
The journal aims to be a global platform for cutting-edge mycological research, with a particular focus on underexplored fungal diversity. As an open-access publication, Mycological Spectrum is committed to fostering collaboration and accessibility across the international scientific community.

Scope
Mycological Spectrum welcomes original research articles, reviews, short communications, and letters that advance the understanding of fungal biology. Topics include, but not limited to, fungal taxonomy, phylogeny, ecology, biochemistry, biotechnology, industrial applications, lichenology, and symbiotic associations. We especially encourage submissions that report novel species, explore unique habitats, or contribute to applied and interdisciplinary mycological research.

Key Features
The journal offers a rapid and efficient peer-review process to ensure timely dissemination of scientific findings. Authors retain full copyright under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, allowing for broad distribution and reuse with proper attribution. We are actively working towards indexing in CrossRef, DOAJ, Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed to enhance discoverability. Long-term data preservation is a priority, with options such as CLOCKSS under consideration and encouragement for authors to use repositories like ResearchGate.

Community and Outreach
We maintain an ad-free, academic environment and engage with the scientific community via platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Post-publication discussion is encouraged through Google Scholar, ResearchGate, and PubPeer, fostering ongoing dialogue and feedback on published research.

Funding and Model
Supported by the Association of Fungal Biologists and contributions from the global mycology community, Mycological Spectrum operates as a non-commercial, open-access journal that remains free for both authors and readers.

Manuscript Submission
Manuscripts should be submitted to mycologicalspectrum@gmail.com in accordance with Mycological Spectrum Author Guidelines.