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Identification of Aquapteridospora guangxiensis sp. nov., a Novel Lignicolous Freshwater Fungus from Guangxi Province, China

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: During an ongoing survey of lignicolous freshwater fungi in Guangxi Province, China, an interesting hyphomycete is discovered and introduced. Based on morphological comparison and multi‐locus phylogenetic analyses of combined internal transcribed spacer, partial large subunit nuclear rDNA, and partial translation elongation factor 1‐alpha ( tef1‐α ) sequence data, Aquapteridospora guangxiensis sp. nov. is identified. The new species is characterized by macronematous, simple conidiophores, polyblastic conidiogenous cells with sympodial proliferations, and obovoid, pale brown, mostly 2‐septate conidia, without a sheath. A detailed description, illustration, an updated phylogenetic tree, and a key to the genus are provided.

Source: New Zealand Journal of Botany

DOI: 10.1002/nzb2.70010

Authors: Yong‐Xin Shu, Kevin David Hyde, Mingkwan Doilom, Kitiphong Khongphinitbunjong, Wei Dong

Institutions: Mae Fah Luang University, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, King Saud University

Language: English

Topic: Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases

Subfield: Cell Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid