Unveiling Sordariomycetes taxa associated with woody litter in Northern Thailand

Sordariomycetes species are abundant in woody litter samples. In this study, we introduce two novel species, Diaporthe thailandica (Diaporthaceae) and Occultitheca chiangraiensis (Xylariaceae), from woody litter materials. We also describe a new host record of D. tulliensis and a new geographical re...

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Main Authors: Chayanard Phukhamsakda, Kevin D. Hyde, Milan C. Samarakoon, Johnny Louangphan, Kedsara Navasit, Fatimah Al-Otibi, Chitrabhanu S. Bhunjun
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author Chayanard Phukhamsakda
Kevin D. Hyde
Milan C. Samarakoon
Johnny Louangphan
Kedsara Navasit
Fatimah Al-Otibi
Chitrabhanu S. Bhunjun
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Johnny Louangphan
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description Sordariomycetes species are abundant in woody litter samples. In this study, we introduce two novel species, Diaporthe thailandica (Diaporthaceae) and Occultitheca chiangraiensis (Xylariaceae), from woody litter materials. We also describe a new host record of D. tulliensis and a new geographical record for D. melonis. All collections were identified based on morphology and phylogenetic analyses of combined datasets. The morphologies of the taxa fit the generic concepts of Diaporthe and Occultitheca, respectively. Diaporthe thailandica formed a sister clade with D. raonikayaporum but differs from D. raonikayaporum in the sizes of conidiomata, conidiogenous cells, and beta conidia. Diaporthe thailandica also differs from D. raonikayaporum by the absence of gamma conidia. Occultitheca chiangraiensis differs from the sister taxon O. rosae in having smaller ascomata and a thicker mucilaginous sheath. We also provide a synopsis of Occultitheca species with details on their morphology, host, and country. These findings provide valuable insights into the diversity and ecological roles of Sordariomycetes, emphasising the need for continued exploration of fungal biodiversity in various environments.
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spelling doaj-art-b7d14e4e66bc4f8aad49aefe356aced72025-08-20T02:50:30ZengPensoft PublishersMycoKeys1314-40492025-03-0111515518510.3897/mycokeys.115.145330145330Unveiling Sordariomycetes taxa associated with woody litter in Northern ThailandChayanard Phukhamsakda0Kevin D. Hyde1Milan C. Samarakoon2Johnny Louangphan3Kedsara Navasit4Fatimah Al-Otibi5Chitrabhanu S. Bhunjun6Mae Fah Luang UniversityKunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of ScienceChiang Mai UniversityKunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of ScienceMae Fah Luang UniversityKing Saud UniversityMae Fah Luang UniversitySordariomycetes species are abundant in woody litter samples. In this study, we introduce two novel species, Diaporthe thailandica (Diaporthaceae) and Occultitheca chiangraiensis (Xylariaceae), from woody litter materials. We also describe a new host record of D. tulliensis and a new geographical record for D. melonis. All collections were identified based on morphology and phylogenetic analyses of combined datasets. The morphologies of the taxa fit the generic concepts of Diaporthe and Occultitheca, respectively. Diaporthe thailandica formed a sister clade with D. raonikayaporum but differs from D. raonikayaporum in the sizes of conidiomata, conidiogenous cells, and beta conidia. Diaporthe thailandica also differs from D. raonikayaporum by the absence of gamma conidia. Occultitheca chiangraiensis differs from the sister taxon O. rosae in having smaller ascomata and a thicker mucilaginous sheath. We also provide a synopsis of Occultitheca species with details on their morphology, host, and country. These findings provide valuable insights into the diversity and ecological roles of Sordariomycetes, emphasising the need for continued exploration of fungal biodiversity in various environments.https://mycokeys.pensoft.net/article/145330/download/pdf/
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Kedsara Navasit
Fatimah Al-Otibi
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Unveiling Sordariomycetes taxa associated with woody litter in Northern Thailand
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title Unveiling Sordariomycetes taxa associated with woody litter in Northern Thailand
title_full Unveiling Sordariomycetes taxa associated with woody litter in Northern Thailand
title_fullStr Unveiling Sordariomycetes taxa associated with woody litter in Northern Thailand
title_full_unstemmed Unveiling Sordariomycetes taxa associated with woody litter in Northern Thailand
title_short Unveiling Sordariomycetes taxa associated with woody litter in Northern Thailand
title_sort unveiling sordariomycetes taxa associated with woody litter in northern thailand
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