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(Schwein.) Fr. ex De Toni (Agaricomycetes: Lycoperdaceae): a new puffball mushroom record from eastern India

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The present study reports the occurrence of Calvatia craniiformis, collected during early monsoon, from the forest floor of Ajodhya Hills, near Teliabhasa village in the Baghmundi Block of Purulia District, West Bengal. The identity of the taxon was revealed through macro- and micro-morphological characterization, followed by nrITS based phylogenetic analyses, representing a first report from eastern India. A detailed description, scanning electron microscopy micrographs and molecular phylogeny are provided.

Source: Journal of Threatened Taxa

DOI: 10.11609/jott.9283.17.3.26721-26726

Authors: Asit Mahato, Pritish Mitra, Sabyasachi Chatterjee, Subrata Raha

Institution: Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University

Language: English

Topic: Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $600

OpenAlex ID: W4408848905

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