Korean Journal of Mycology

Aims & Scope

The Korean Journal of Mycology (Kor.

J.

Mycol.) is a journal devoted to the publication of fundamental and applied investigations on all aspects of mycology and their traditional allies.

It is published quarterly and is the official publication of the Korean Society of Mycology.

The journal publishes reports of basic research on fungi and fungus-like organisms, including yeasts, moulds, lichens and mushrooms.

Topics also include molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, metabolism, developmental biology, environmental mycology, evolution, ecology, taxonomy and systematics, genetics/genomics, pathogen and disease control, physiology, and industrial biotechnology of fungi.

Manuscripts for submission to the journal should be prepared according to the following instructions.

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences and Environmental Science, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Apc url

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Agricultural and Biological Sciences and Environmental Science, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 300,000.00 KRW. Learn more.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Manufacture and Physiological Functionality of Korean Traditional Liquors by using Paecilomyces japonica

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Dae-Hyung, Jae-Ho, Na-Mi, Jeong-Sik, Jong-Soo

• Production of Korean Traditional Rice-wines Made from Cultures of the Single Fungal Isolates under Laboratory Conditions

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Sang-Sun, Kyo-Sook, Ahn-Heum, Chang-Keun, In-Pyo

• Effect of LED Light on Primordium Formation, Morphological Properties, Ergosterol Content and Antioxidant Activity of Fruit Body in Pleurotus eryngii

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Myoung-Jun, Yun-Hae, Jeong-Han, Young-Cheol

• Isolation and Identification of Yeasts from Wild Flowers in Gyejoksan, Oseosan and Beakamsan of Korea

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Jin-Hong, Jin-Ju, Ha-Kun, Jong-Soo

• Antihypertensive Activity and Anti-gout Activity of Mushroom Sarcodon aspratus

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Min-Gu, Zanabaatar, Jong-Seok, Geon-Sik, Jong-Soo

• Molecular Identification and Diveristy of Endophytic Fungi Isolated from Pinus densiflora in Boeun, Korea

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Yi-Jong, Ju-Kyeong, Ahn-Heum

• Changes of Yeasts and Bacterial Flora during the Storage of Korean Traditional Makgeolli

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Jin-Hong, Seung-Ye, Jong-Soo, Ha-Kun

• Screening of a New Fibrinolytic Substances-Producing Yeast

  Citation: 17

  Authors: In-Taek, Young-Hun, Sung-Hun, Sung-Il, Jong-Soo

• Antitumor and Immuno-modulatory Effect of Crude Polysaccharides from Fruiting Body of Tremella aurantialba Against Mouse Sarcoma 180

  Citation: 17

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• Screening of Antagonistic Bacteria for Biological control of Ginseng Root Rot

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Young-Sook, Myeong-Seok, Ji-Hee, Ja-Gyeong, In-Kyoung, Woon-Hyung, Bong-Sik