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Two new Cordyceps-like species, Perennicordyceps zongqii sp. nov. (Polycephalomycetaceae) and Purpureocillium zongqii sp. nov. (Ophiocordycipitaceae), in Hypocreales from karst region of China

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Scientists discovered two new types of specialized fungi in the karst regions of China that infect insects and live in soil. These fungi, named Perennicordyceps zongqii and Purpureocillium zongqii, were identified using genetic analysis and microscopic examination. The findings highlight how special cave and valley environments in karst regions support unique fungal species that haven’t been previously documented in these areas.

Four new species of Marasmius subgenus Globulares (Marasmiaceae, Agaricales) from subtropical regions of China

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Scientists discovered four previously unknown species of small mushrooms called Marasmius in subtropical forests of China. These tiny fungi were identified through detailed examination of their physical characteristics and DNA analysis. The new species have distinctive features like different colored caps, spore sizes, and microscopic structures. This discovery adds to our understanding of fungal biodiversity in Chinese subtropical regions.

Seimatosporium chinense, a Novel Pestalotioid Fungus Associated with Yellow Rose Branch Canker Disease

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Researchers identified a new fungal disease affecting ornamental yellow roses in China. The disease causes branch cankers (sunken lesions) and was caused by a previously unknown fungus species named Seimatosporium chinense. By examining the fungus under microscopes and analyzing its DNA, scientists distinguished this new species from similar fungi. This discovery helps understand and manage diseases affecting ornamental rose plants.

Phaeoacremonium tuscanicum and Phaeoacremonium indicum sp. nov. associated with subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis

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Researchers identified and described two rare fungal infections caused by Phaeoacremonium species in human patients. One case involved a previously unknown fungal species in humans called Phaeoacremonium indicum, discovered in an Indian transplant patient with a knee infection. Both cases were successfully treated with surgery, with one patient also receiving antifungal medication, demonstrating effective treatment approaches for these unusual infections.

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.

Additions to the Entoloma (Agaricales, Entolomataceae) from China: Description of five species with one new to science

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Scientists studying mushrooms in China’s Qilian Mountains discovered five species of Entoloma mushrooms, including one completely new to science called Entoloma griseopileum. This gray mushroom grows on wood rather than soil, unlike most similar species. The research used both traditional microscopic examination and modern DNA analysis to identify and describe these mushrooms, adding to our knowledge of fungal diversity in this important biodiversity region.

Updated Taxonomy of Chinese Craterellus (Hydnaceae, Cantharellales) with Three New Species Described

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Scientists have discovered and described three new species of trumpet mushrooms (Craterellus) found in China. These mushrooms are valuable because they form helpful relationships with trees and have medicinal properties. By studying both the physical characteristics and DNA of 109 mushroom samples, researchers identified seventeen different Craterellus species in China, greatly expanding our understanding of this important group of edible fungi.

Didymellaceae species associated with tea plant (Camellia sinensis) in China

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Researchers identified 25 different fungal species from the Didymellaceae family that can infect tea plant leaves in China, including six previously unknown species. By testing how harmful these fungi are to tea plants, they found that some species cause severe damage while others are harmless. These findings help tea farmers understand and manage leaf blight disease that threatens tea crop production.

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.

Morphological and Phylogenetic Characterization of Trichomerium koreanum sp. nov. and Exophiala radicis Belonging to Chaetothyriales Fungi in Korea

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Scientists discovered a new type of black yeast fungus in Korea called Trichomerium koreanum, found on a longhorn beetle. They also identified another fungus called Exophiala radicis in Korean soil for the first time. These fungi are related to species that can sometimes cause infections in humans and animals. The researchers used genetic testing and microscopy to confirm these findings and understand how these fungi are related to other similar species.

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