New species and new records of lichenicolous ungi from India

Author:
Joshi Y., Bisht S., Bansal P. & Meena S.
Year:
2024
Journal:
Kawaka
Pages:
60(4): 70–77
Url:
DOI: 10.36460/Kavaka/60/4/2024/70-77
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Three new taxa of lichenicolous fungi from India namely, Lichenochora solenopsorae, Stigmidium buelliae var. thallinum, and Stigmidium solenopsoricola var. apotheciorum along with 6 new records are described and reported from India, thus raising the tally to 282. Each new taxon is thoroughly characterized with detailed descriptions, covering their morphology and anatomy, host specificity, ecological preferences along with comparative notes highlighting similarities and distinctions between these new taxa and related species. Meanwhile, the new records are listed along with their host and distribution in India. Keywords: Central Himalaya, Western Ghats, Lichenicolous Fungi, New species, New variety, New Records.
Id:
39519
Submitter:
zpalice
Post_time:
Wednesday, 08 July 2026 17:21