Research Keyword: biogeography

Genetic Analyses of Discrete Geographic Samples of a Golden Chanterelle in Canada Reveal Evidence for Recent Regional Differentiation

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Researchers studied the genetic makeup of golden chanterelle mushrooms found in different regions of Canada. They discovered that mushroom populations in Newfoundland and Ontario share some genetic similarities but have developed distinct regional differences over time. The findings suggest these populations originated from a common ancestor following the last ice age and have since diverged through natural genetic changes and adaptation to local environments.

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Utilising bryophyte herbarium material as a source of fungal novelty: a case study presenting new records of Bryobroma gymnomitrii (Döbbeler) Döbbeler on Gymnomitrion Corda in Britain and North America

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Researchers examined over 400 preserved plant specimens from museum collections to find fungi that had been unknowingly collected with liverwort plants. They discovered a small fungus called Bryobroma gymnomitrii in specimens from Britain and Alaska, expanding where scientists knew this fungus lived. This study shows that old museum collections are valuable treasure troves for discovering fungi and understanding how they are distributed around the world, especially as climate change threatens these plants.

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Large-scale phylogenomic insights into the evolution of the Hymenochaetales

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Scientists studied the evolutionary history of a large group of wood-decaying fungi called Hymenochaetales using genetic information from 171 different fungal species. They discovered that these fungi likely originated in temperate regions of Asia around 167 million years ago and gradually spread worldwide. The research reveals how these fungi changed shape and form over millions of years and shows they are still diversifying today.

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