Research Keyword: multigene phylogenetics

Pseudobaorangia (Boletaceae, Boletales), a new genus for Boletus lakhanpalii

Scientists studying mushrooms collected in China’s Baima Snow Mountain identified a bolete species that was previously misclassified. Using DNA analysis combined with detailed microscopic examination, they determined this mushroom was distinct enough to warrant creation of a brand new genus called Pseudobaorangia. This discovery helps clarify the evolutionary relationships and proper classification of this rare mountain-dwelling mushroom species.

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Phylogenetic diversity of Colletotrichum species (Sordariomycetes, Glomerellales, Glomerellaceae) associated with plant diseases in Thailand

Researchers identified eight species of Colletotrichum fungi causing plant diseases in Thailand. They discovered two completely new species and found these fungi on 13 additional plant hosts previously unknown. Using DNA analysis, they confirmed the identity of each fungal species and documented their characteristics. This work helps farmers and scientists better identify and manage these damaging plant pathogens.

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Morphological and phylogenetic analyses reveal two new species of Tubeufia (Tubeufiales, Tubeufiaceae) from freshwater habitats in China

Scientists have discovered two previously unknown fungal species in freshwater streams in Hainan Province, China. These fungi, named Tubeufia yanuodaensis and Tubeufia yinggelingensis, belong to a group called helicosporous hyphomycetes that break down decaying wood in water. The researchers identified these new species by comparing their DNA sequences and physical characteristics with existing known species.

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Two new Periconia species (Pleosporales, Ascomycota) in China

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.

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