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Morpho-phylogenetic evidence reveals novel Bambusicolous fungi from Guizhou Province, China

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Researchers discovered three new species of fungi living on bamboo in Guizhou Province, China. These fungi play important roles in decomposing dead bamboo and cycling nutrients in bamboo ecosystems. The study used both microscopic examination and DNA analysis to identify and describe these new fungi, adding to our understanding of the diverse fungal life associated with bamboo plants.

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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.

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Geoglossum subdifforme sp. nov. and G. simile, Two New Earth Tongues from South Korea

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Researchers in South Korea discovered two earth tongue fungal species, one new to science. Using DNA analysis and microscopic examination, they confirmed G. simile was previously unknown in Asia and identified a brand new species, G. subdifforme, that grows on Korean islands. These findings expand our understanding of fungal diversity in South Korea and show that molecular analysis is essential for properly identifying these small, dark mushroom-like organisms.

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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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