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Morphological and phylogenetic analyses reveal four novel species of Distoseptispora (Distoseptisporaceae, Distoseptisporales) from southern China

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Scientists discovered four new species of fungi in the forests of southern China that live on dead plant material. These fungi, called Distoseptispora species, were identified using both microscopy and DNA analysis to confirm they are distinct from known species. The study adds to our understanding of fungal diversity in China and provides tools for identifying similar fungi in the future.

Morpho-phylogenetic evidence reveals novel hyphomycetous fungi on medicinal plants in Southwestern China

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Scientists discovered twelve new species of fungi growing on medicinal plants in southwestern China. Using microscopy and DNA analysis, researchers identified these fungi and studied how they relate to each other genetically. The study is important because these fungi can affect the quality of herbal medicines that millions of people use worldwide. This research helps protect medicinal plant quality and expands our knowledge of fungi in nature.

Two new species of Stilbochaeta (Chaetosphaeriaceae, Chaetosphaeriales) from freshwater and terrestrial habitats in China

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Scientists discovered two previously unknown species of fungi called Stilbochaeta in China. They used DNA analysis and microscopic examination to confirm these were new species distinct from known fungi. One species was found in a freshwater stream, while the other was discovered on decaying wood in a forest. This discovery increases the known diversity of these small fungi and shows how important it is to study different ecosystems around the world.

The polyphasic approach reveals two new species and two new records of Nigrospora (Apiosporaceae, Amphisphaeriales) associated with Aquilaria sinensis from China

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Researchers discovered two previously unknown fungal species and two new host associations of Nigrospora fungi found in Chinese agarwood trees (Aquilaria sinensis) from Guangxi province. Using both microscopic examination and DNA analysis, they identified and characterized these fungi as endophytes living within the plant tissues. These findings add to our understanding of fungal diversity in agarwood trees and may have applications for improving agarwood production in the traditional medicine and fragrance industries.

Two new species and a new host record of Hyphomycetes associated with decaying wood in Yunnan Province, China

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Scientists discovered two new types of fungi living on decaying wood in streams and lakes in Yunnan Province, China. These fungi, named Ellisembia yuxiense and Sporidesmium ailaoshanense, were identified using both microscopic examination and DNA analysis. The researchers also found that another fungus species, Sporidesmium tropicale, can grow on pine trees, which is a new host record for this species.

Morpho-phylogenetic evidence reveals novel hyphomycetous fungi on medicinal plants in Southwestern China

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Researchers discovered 12 new types of fungi living on medicinal plants in Southwest China. These fungi were identified by examining their physical characteristics under a microscope and analyzing their genetic sequences. This discovery helps scientists better understand what kinds of fungi exist on healing plants and may help improve the quality control of traditional Chinese herbal medicines.

Morphological and phylogenetic analyses reveal two new species of Rhodoveronaea (Rhamphoriaceae, Rhamphoriales) from China

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Scientists discovered two new fungal species living in freshwater habitats in China. These fungi, named Rhodoveronaea aquisubtropica and R. guizhouensis, were found in decaying wood in the Chishui River. By comparing their DNA and physical characteristics with known species, researchers confirmed they were previously unknown to science. These discoveries add to our understanding of fungal diversity in freshwater ecosystems.

Two new Periconia species (Pleosporales, Ascomycota) in China

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Scientists discovered two previously unknown fungal species from the genus Periconia in China. One species was found growing on decaying wood in a freshwater stream in Guangxi Province, while the other was isolated from dead corn leaves in Yunnan Province. Through detailed microscopic examination and genetic testing, the researchers confirmed these are distinct new species with unique characteristics that set them apart from similar known species.

Morpho-phylogenetic evidence reveals novel species and new records of Torula (Torulaceae, Pleosporales) from medicinal plants in China

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Researchers discovered two new species of fungi (Torula dispora and Torula strychnicola) living on medicinal plants in China. These fungi, which break down dead plant material, were identified using both physical characteristics and genetic analysis. The study also documented three additional species of Torula fungi on medicinal plants for the first time, suggesting that medicinal plants harbor greater fungal diversity than previously known.

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