Puccinia antirrhini is a rust fungus associated with Antirrhinum species and is recognized as a significant pathogen of ornamental snapdragon plantings. Although this species has been reported from various regions globally, its presence in Uzbekistan has not previously been substantiated by voucher‐based or molecular evidence. In the present study, P. antirrhini was confirmed in cultivated Antirrhinum majus in Uzbekistan using...

Central Asia harbors a rich yet understudied assemblage of wood‐inhabiting Hymenochaetoid fungi. This review delivers the first comprehensive synthesis of 43 poroid species representing 18 genera documented across montane forests, steppes, and xeric habitats. Drawing on literature from 1977 to August 2025, we evaluate their taxonomic diversity, secondary metabolites, and pharmacological activities. Key metabolite classes inclu...