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New species causing decay on living Polylepis australis in Cordoba, central Argentina.

Gerardo Robledo¹, Carlos Urcelay, Mario Rajchenberg

¹Instituto Multidisciplinario de Biología Vegetal, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, C.C. 495, 5000 Córdoba, Argentina.

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Two new poroid Hymenochaetaceae fungal species were identified causing decay in Polylepis australis trees in Argentina. This research details their unique characteristics and taxonomic distinctions.

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Area of Science:

Mycology
Plant Pathology
Biodiversity of Fungi

Background:

The Hymenochaetaceae family includes important wood-decay fungi.
Polylepis australis is a significant tree species in the montane ecosystems of central Argentina.
Understanding fungal diversity and their ecological roles is crucial for forest health.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe and illustrate two new species of poroid Hymenochaetaceae.
To identify the fungal species responsible for decay in Polylepis australis.
To provide detailed morphological and taxonomic information for accurate species identification.

Main Methods:

Macroscopic and microscopic examination of fungal basidiocarps.
Detailed morphological descriptions including spore characteristics, setae, and cystidioles.
Taxonomic analysis based on established criteria for Hymenochaetaceae.

Main Results:

Description of two new species: Inonotus serranus and Phellinus uncisetus.
Inonotus serranus: biannual basidiocarp, dark line, ellipsoid spores, absence of setae.
Phellinus uncisetus: uncinate setae, narrow attachment, hyaline cistidioles, subglobose spores.

Conclusions:

The discovery of these new species expands the known diversity of poroid Hymenochaetaceae.
These fungi play a role in the decay processes of Polylepis australis, impacting forest dynamics.
Further taxonomic discussion on Phellinus setulosus is warranted.