New Genera and Species of Coniferous Twig-inhabiting from China

Overview

Journal IMA Fungus

Publisher Biomed Central

Date 2025 Mar 7

PMID 40052079

Authors

Lan Zhuo

Hai-Qi Wang

Peng Zhang

Xiao-Nan Sui

Mei-Jun Guo

Shi-Juan Wang

Cheng-Lin Hou

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Abstract

Species in the order M.E. Barr ex Minter (, ) develop on a wide range of host plants, but prefer conifers, such as species of and . Conifers, the largest group of gymnosperms, show a high diversity in China. In this study, the species diversity of on twigs of conifers is investigated based on specimens newly collected in China. Morphological characteristics combined with multi-gene phylogenetic analysis (ITS, nrLSU, and mtSSU rDNA) revealed 18 new species, belonging to six new genera (, , , , , and ) and three known genera (, , and ). Additionally, seven new combinations are proposed. The findings underscore the complexity of fungal taxonomy within and the importance of considering multiple criteria for accurate classification. The study also explores the importance of host specificity for genus and species delimitation within the order. A key to genera and species of on twigs of conifers worldwide is provided.

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﻿New Genera and Species of Coniferous Twig-inhabiting from China

New Genera and Species of Coniferous Twig-inhabiting from China