Annotated Checklist of Poroid Hymenochaetoid Fungi in Central Asia: Taxonomic Diversity, Ecological Roles, and Potential Distribution Patterns
Central Asia, located at the heart of Eurasia, is renowned for its varied climate and vertical vegetative distribution, which support diverse biomes and position it as a global biodiversity hotspot. Despite this ecological richness, Central Asia’s fungal diversity, particularly wood-inhabiting macro...
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| author | Yusufjon Gafforov Manzura Yarasheva Xue-Wei Wang Milena Rašeta Yelena Rakhimova Lyazzat Kyzmetova Kanaim Bavlankulova Sylvie Rapior Jia-Jia Chen Ewald Langer Burkhon Munnavarov Zafar Aslonov Bobozoda Bakokhoja Li-Wei Zhou |
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| description | Central Asia, located at the heart of Eurasia, is renowned for its varied climate and vertical vegetative distribution, which support diverse biomes and position it as a global biodiversity hotspot. Despite this ecological richness, Central Asia’s fungal diversity, particularly wood-inhabiting macrofungi, remains largely unexplored. This study investigates the diversity, ecological roles, and potential distribution of poroid Hymenochaetoid fungi in the region. By conducting field surveys, collecting basidiomes, and reviewing the literature and herbarium records from five Central Asian countries, we compiled a comprehensive checklist of these fungi. In total, 43 Hymenochaetoid species belonging to 18 genera were identified, with <i>Inonotus</i>, <i>Phellinus</i>, and <i>Phylloporia</i> being the most species-rich. Notably, <i>Inonotus hispidus</i> and <i>Phellinus igniarius</i> were found to be the most widespread species. These macrofungi play essential ecological roles as saprotrophs and pathogens of various identified host plant families, aiding in lignin degradation and exhibiting diverse enzymatic activities. For the first time, we modelled the potential distribution patterns of Hymenochaetoid fungi in Central Asia, revealing that their distribution is strongly influenced by host plant availability and temperature-related factors. The three most critical variables were host plant density, annual temperature range (Bio7), and mean temperature of the warmest quarter (Bio10). The distribution of suitable habitats is uneven, with highly suitable areas (4.52%) concentrated in the mountainous border regions between Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. These results underscore the significance of specific environmental conditions for the growth and survival of Hymenochaetoid fungi in this region. Our findings highlight the urgent need for continued mycological and host plant research and expanded conservation initiatives to document and preserve macrofungal and botanical biodiversity in this under-explored area. In light of climate change, the collected mycological and botanical data provide a valuable reference for promoting forest health management globally. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-13154f3dc6ba4362b97591ab6e6aa5ec2025-01-24T13:37:19ZengMDPI AGJournal of Fungi2309-608X2025-01-011113710.3390/jof11010037Annotated Checklist of Poroid Hymenochaetoid Fungi in Central Asia: Taxonomic Diversity, Ecological Roles, and Potential Distribution PatternsYusufjon Gafforov0Manzura Yarasheva1Xue-Wei Wang2Milena Rašeta3Yelena Rakhimova4Lyazzat Kyzmetova5Kanaim Bavlankulova6Sylvie Rapior7Jia-Jia Chen8Ewald Langer9Burkhon Munnavarov10Zafar Aslonov11Bobozoda Bakokhoja12Li-Wei Zhou13Central Asian Center of Development Studies, New Uzbekistan University, Tashkent 100007, UzbekistanMicrobiology Laboratory, Navruz International Corp. LLC., Salar Settlement, 111219 Kibray, UzbekistanState Key Laboratory of Mycology, Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, ChinaDepartment of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, SerbiaMycology and Algology Laboratory, Institute of Botany and Phytointroduction, Almaty 050040, KazakhstanMycology and Algology Laboratory, Institute of Botany and Phytointroduction, Almaty 050040, KazakhstanLaboratory of Mycology and Phytopathology, Institute of Biology, National Academy of Sciences, Bishkek 720071, KyrgyzstanCEFE, University of Montpellier, CNRS, EPHE, IRD, 15 Avenue Charles Flahault, 34093 Montpellier Cedex 5, FranceCollege of Landscape Architecture, Jiangsu Vocational College of Agriculture and Forestry, Zhenjiang 212400, ChinaDepartment of Ecology, University of Kassel, 34132 Kassel, GermanyTashkent State Dental Institute, Tashkent 100047, UzbekistanTashkent State Dental Institute, Tashkent 100047, UzbekistanInstitute of Botany, Plants Phisyology and Genetics, National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, Dushanbe 734042, TajikistanState Key Laboratory of Mycology, Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, ChinaCentral Asia, located at the heart of Eurasia, is renowned for its varied climate and vertical vegetative distribution, which support diverse biomes and position it as a global biodiversity hotspot. Despite this ecological richness, Central Asia’s fungal diversity, particularly wood-inhabiting macrofungi, remains largely unexplored. This study investigates the diversity, ecological roles, and potential distribution of poroid Hymenochaetoid fungi in the region. By conducting field surveys, collecting basidiomes, and reviewing the literature and herbarium records from five Central Asian countries, we compiled a comprehensive checklist of these fungi. In total, 43 Hymenochaetoid species belonging to 18 genera were identified, with <i>Inonotus</i>, <i>Phellinus</i>, and <i>Phylloporia</i> being the most species-rich. Notably, <i>Inonotus hispidus</i> and <i>Phellinus igniarius</i> were found to be the most widespread species. These macrofungi play essential ecological roles as saprotrophs and pathogens of various identified host plant families, aiding in lignin degradation and exhibiting diverse enzymatic activities. For the first time, we modelled the potential distribution patterns of Hymenochaetoid fungi in Central Asia, revealing that their distribution is strongly influenced by host plant availability and temperature-related factors. The three most critical variables were host plant density, annual temperature range (Bio7), and mean temperature of the warmest quarter (Bio10). The distribution of suitable habitats is uneven, with highly suitable areas (4.52%) concentrated in the mountainous border regions between Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. These results underscore the significance of specific environmental conditions for the growth and survival of Hymenochaetoid fungi in this region. Our findings highlight the urgent need for continued mycological and host plant research and expanded conservation initiatives to document and preserve macrofungal and botanical biodiversity in this under-explored area. In light of climate change, the collected mycological and botanical data provide a valuable reference for promoting forest health management globally.https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/11/1/37basidiomycetesconservationecological functionsforest macrofungi diversityfungal taxonomyhabitat modeling |
| spellingShingle | Yusufjon Gafforov Manzura Yarasheva Xue-Wei Wang Milena Rašeta Yelena Rakhimova Lyazzat Kyzmetova Kanaim Bavlankulova Sylvie Rapior Jia-Jia Chen Ewald Langer Burkhon Munnavarov Zafar Aslonov Bobozoda Bakokhoja Li-Wei Zhou Annotated Checklist of Poroid Hymenochaetoid Fungi in Central Asia: Taxonomic Diversity, Ecological Roles, and Potential Distribution Patterns Journal of Fungi basidiomycetes conservation ecological functions forest macrofungi diversity fungal taxonomy habitat modeling |
| title | Annotated Checklist of Poroid Hymenochaetoid Fungi in Central Asia: Taxonomic Diversity, Ecological Roles, and Potential Distribution Patterns |
| title_full | Annotated Checklist of Poroid Hymenochaetoid Fungi in Central Asia: Taxonomic Diversity, Ecological Roles, and Potential Distribution Patterns |
| title_fullStr | Annotated Checklist of Poroid Hymenochaetoid Fungi in Central Asia: Taxonomic Diversity, Ecological Roles, and Potential Distribution Patterns |
| title_full_unstemmed | Annotated Checklist of Poroid Hymenochaetoid Fungi in Central Asia: Taxonomic Diversity, Ecological Roles, and Potential Distribution Patterns |
| title_short | Annotated Checklist of Poroid Hymenochaetoid Fungi in Central Asia: Taxonomic Diversity, Ecological Roles, and Potential Distribution Patterns |
| title_sort | annotated checklist of poroid hymenochaetoid fungi in central asia taxonomic diversity ecological roles and potential distribution patterns |
| topic | basidiomycetes conservation ecological functions forest macrofungi diversity fungal taxonomy habitat modeling |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/11/1/37 |
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