Biconidium sinense gen. et sp. nov. (Hypocreales, Bionectriaceae) and Didymocyrtis shanxiensis sp. nov. (Phaeosphaeriaceae, Didymocyrtis) isolated from urban soil in China

2025/04/29 by Hai-Yan Wang, Chunbo Dong, Yan-Wei Zhang +2 · 1 voice · 1 citation
Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Medicine · #Fungal Biology and Applications #Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions #Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases

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openalex publication_date 2025/04/29 · openalex created_date 2025/04/30 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/02

Abstract

During a fungal diversity survey in various urban habitats across China, 5 fungal isolates were discovered from soil samples. Detailed morphological observations and multi-gene phylogenetic analyses confirmed the identification of two novel taxa: Biconidium sinense gen. et sp. nov. and Didymocyrtis shanxiensis sp. nov. These species were formally described, illustrated, and discussed, highlighting their distinct characteristics and taxonomic placement. The study expands our understanding of fungal diversity in urban environments, emphasizing the importance of combining morphological and molecular approaches for accurate species delineation and discovery.

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