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Fungal diversity notes 1512–1610: taxonomic and phylogenetic contributions on genera and species of fungal taxa

Summary

Scientists have identified and described 59 new fungal species from specimens collected around the world, from Australia to Brazil to China. They also documented 39 new places where previously known fungi were found and one new naming classification. All these discoveries were confirmed using both traditional microscopic examination and modern genetic analysis, contributing to our understanding of fungal diversity.

Background

This article represents the 14th in the Fungal Diversity Notes series, which documents newly discovered and recorded fungal taxa. The study encompasses fungal specimens collected from diverse geographical regions including Australia, Brazil, China, India, Thailand, and multiple other countries across different continents.

Objective

To describe and illustrate 98 fungal taxa distributed across two phyla, seven classes, 26 orders, and 50 families. The study aims to report 59 new fungal species, 39 new host records, new geographical distributions, and one new combination, with all taxa supported by morphological and multigene phylogenetic analyses.

Results

The study identified 59 new fungal species including Angustimassarina kunmingense, Asterina brigadeirensis, Kirschsteiniothelia acutisporum, and multiple others. Additionally, 39 new host and geographical distribution records were documented for existing taxa, and one new combination (Torula sundara) was established through phylogenetic and morphological evidence.

Conclusion

This comprehensive fungal diversity notes publication provides an updated, accurate, and timely report of fungus-host and fungus-geography relationships. The research highlights the importance of publishing fungal collections for future studies and includes corrections of erroneous taxa and synonyms from previous fungal diversity notes publications.
  • Published in:Fungal Diversity,
  • Study Type:Taxonomic and Phylogenetic Survey,
  • Source: 10.1007/s13225-022-00513-0, PMID: 36852303
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