The document provides three methods for extracting DNA from fungi. Method 1 uses lysis buffer, potassium acetate, phenol/chloroform/isoamyl alcohol, chloroform/isoamyl alcohol, NaCl, ethanol, PEG solution and TE buffer to isolate DNA. Method 2 uses extraction buffer, nuclei lysis buffer, sarkosyl, chloroform and sodium acetate to precipitate DNA overnight. Method 3 is a CTAB extraction method that uses extraction buffer, nuclei lysis buffer, sarkosyl, chloroform and ethanol wash steps to isolate fungal DNA.