Rostrupomyces, a new genus to accommodate Xerocomus sisongkhramensis, and a new Hemileccinum species (Xerocomoideae, Boletaceae) from Thailand

This research describes a new genus and species of mushroom from Thailand. The study used both physical characteristics and DNA analysis to show that these mushrooms represent previously unknown types that needed formal scientific description. The findings impact everyday life in several ways: • Provides formal scientific classification for mushrooms that are already being collected and eaten by local people in Thailand • Improves our understanding of mushroom diversity in Southeast Asian forests • Helps document the relationship between these mushrooms and specific forest trees • Contributes to food security by formally documenting edible wild mushroom species • Aids conservation efforts by documenting the biodiversity of Thailand’s forests