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Fungal Planet description sheets: 1781–1866

Summary

Scientists have formally identified and described 86 new fungal species from around the world, collected from diverse environments ranging from soil and forest litter to plant leaves. Each species was carefully examined under the microscope and had its genetic code analyzed to confirm it was truly new to science. This research helps us better understand the incredible diversity of fungi on Earth and provides a reference guide for scientists studying these organisms in the future.

Background

This study documents the description of new fungal species discovered across multiple countries and continents. The work represents a comprehensive taxonomic effort to formally describe and catalog novel fungal taxa from diverse ecological habitats and geographic regions.

Objective

To formally describe and document 86 novel fungal species identified from various countries, supported by morphological characteristics and DNA barcode analysis. The study aims to expand the knowledge of fungal biodiversity and provide systematic descriptions for scientific classification.

Results

Eighty-six new fungal species were successfully described from 29 countries across multiple continents, including species from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Iceland, India, Iran, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Türkiye, UK, Ukraine, USA, and Vietnam. The species include representatives of various genera such as Cortinarius, Inocybe, Puccinia, and many others, isolated from diverse substrates including soil, leaf litter, decaying wood, and living plant tissues.

Conclusion

The comprehensive description of these 86 novel fungal species contributes significantly to understanding global fungal biodiversity and provides accurate taxonomic information for future ecological and systematic studies. The integration of morphological and molecular data establishes a robust framework for fungal taxonomy.
  • Published in:Persoonia,
  • Study Type:Taxonomic description study,
  • Source: 10.3114/persoonia.2025.54.10, PMID: 40746709
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