This is the opening paper in the special issue ofFungal Diversity,which collates the data on defining species. Defining and recognizing species has long been a controversial issue. Since Darwin's proposed origin of species, over 30 species criteria have been brought forth and used to define spec...
However, the use of cutting-edge MS instruments and techniques alone is not enough, if there are not clear analytical protocols that allow the researches to correctly address and achieve their study goals. Thereby, we believe that it is necessary and of current interest for a combination of ...