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Survey on Fungi in Antarctica and High Arctic Regions, and Their Impact on Climate Change
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: Received: 15 July 2023 / Approved: 17 July 2023 / Online: 17 July 2023 (09:48:48 CEST)
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Tsuji, M. Survey on Fungi in Antarctica and High Arctic Regions, and Their Impact on Climate Change. Climate 2023, 11, 195. Tsuji, M. Survey on Fungi in Antarctica and High Arctic Regions, and Their Impact on Climate Change. Climate 2023, 11, 195.
Abstract
The Antarctica and High Arctic regions are extreme environments, with average maximum temperatures below 0 °C for most days of the year. Interestingly, fungi inhabit these regions. This review describes the history of fungal surveys near the Syowa Station and the fungal diversity in this region. In the High Arctic region, I summarized the changes in fungal communities in glacial retreat areas of Ny-Ålesund, Norway and Ellesmere Island, Canada in response to climate change. In addition, growth and enzyme secretion ability of Antarctic and Arctic fungi at sub-zero temperatures are presented. Finally, I have also provided the future directions of Antarctic and Arctic fungal research.
Keywords
Antarctica; High Arctic; fungi; climate change
Subject
Environmental and Earth Sciences, Ecology
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