Applied Mycology

The aim of my research is to increase the applied knowledge on microbial interactions with their environment, mainly filamentous fungi (including edible mushrooms),

Prof. Segula Masaphy

Title
Microbial interactions with their environment


Ecology and Biotechnology of Mushroom

Bio-active compounds from mushrooms

Environmental Mycology

Fungal-bacterial interactions

Forest mycology

Human and Plant health promoting activities of fungi

Water Microbiology

The aim of my research is to increase the applied knowledge on microbial interactions with their environment, mainly filamentous fungi (including edible mushrooms), either improving their valuable functions or reducing their undesired ones. This includes studies on ecology and biotechnology of Morel mushroom, bacteria/fungi interaction, fungal biodegradation of organic and inorganic matter, interaction of fungi with minerals and search for new biological sources of antifungal compounds. The laboratory also works on other applied research topics in food, soil and water microbiology.

Principal Researcher

Prof. Segula Masaphy

Prof. Segula Masaphy
Applied Mycology
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The aim of my research is to increase the applied knowledge on microbial interactions with their environment, mainly filamentous fungi (including edible mushrooms), either improving their valuable functions or reducing their undesired ones.

Latest Publications

Purpureocillium lilacinum infection of indoor cultivated morel primordia

Masaphy S.
Agriculture
2022

Laccase enhancement and antifungal toxicity reduction: Bidirectional influences between Pomegranate peel extract and Morchella conica mycelium activity


‏Masaphy, S., Vanti, G. L., & Zabari, L.
Bioresource Technology Reports 17:100936.
2022

Changes in soil bacteria functional ecology associated with Morchella rufobrunnea fruiting in a natural habitat

Orlofsky, E., Zabari, L., Bonito, G., & Masaphy, S.
2021

Chemotyping of three Morchella species reveals species-and age-related aroma volatile biomarkers

Tietel, Z., & Masaphy, S.
2021