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https://www.fungiofpakistan.com: a continuously updated online database of fungi in Pakistan.
Mubashar Raza1,2, Lei Cai1, Muhammad Waseem Abbasi3
1State Key Laboratory of Mycology, Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100101, P.R. China.
Database : the Journal of Biological Databases and Curation
|December 29, 2021
Summary
Fungi of Pakistan is a comprehensive online database documenting fungal species found in Pakistan, including their sources and classifications. This valuable resource aids researchers in understanding Pakistan's rich fungal diversity.
Area of Science:
- Mycology
- Biodiversity Studies
- Information Science
Background:
- Pakistan possesses a rich and underexplored fungal diversity.
- Existing data on fungal species in Pakistan is fragmented across various sources, including old literature and personal records.
- A centralized, accessible platform is needed to consolidate and present this information.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a comprehensive online database of fungal species recorded in Pakistan.
- To provide updated classification, isolation sources, and locality data for reported fungi.
- To create a collaborative platform for researchers and users to contribute and refine fungal data.
Main Methods:
- Compilation of data from historical literature, personal records, and recent publications.
- Systematic organization of fungal species information, including taxonomy, host/isolation source, and geographic distribution.
- Development of a user-friendly website (fungiofpakistan.com) for data accessibility and user input.
Main Results:
- Fungi of Pakistan (fungiofpakistan.com) now serves as a centralized repository for macro- and micro-fungi data from Pakistan.
- The database includes reported species with details on isolation source, host, locality, and current classification.
- The platform facilitates user contributions for missing taxa, new records, and taxonomic validation.
Conclusions:
- The fungiofpakistan.com website significantly enhances the understanding of Pakistan's fungal diversity.
- It serves as a crucial resource for mycologists, researchers, government bodies, and industries.
- Continued research and data input are essential for a complete evaluation of Pakistan's fungal biodiversity.
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