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Area of Science:

  • Mycology
  • Fungal Taxonomy
  • Molecular Phylogenetics

Background:

  • The order Pleosporales is a large and diverse group of fungi.
  • Accurate classification and understanding of Pleosporales genera are crucial for fungal biodiversity studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe and illustrate 105 generic types of Pleosporales.
  • To provide a comprehensive taxonomic treatment of 174 Pleosporales genera.
  • To revise the suborder Massarineae based on molecular phylogenetic data.

Main Methods:

  • Morphological descriptions and illustrations of Pleosporales genera.
  • Analysis of molecular phylogenetic data (multigene analysis).
  • Taxonomic revisions including genus exclusions and family emendations.

Main Results:

  • Detailed descriptions and illustrations for 105 Pleosporales generic types.
  • Treatment of 174 Pleosporales genera, with notes on type specimens.
  • Exclusion of Phaeotrichaceae, Krie-geriella, Zeuctomorpha, and Muroia from Pleosporales.
  • Emendation of the suborder Massarineae to include five families: Lentitheciaceae, Massarinaceae, Montagnulaceae, Morosphaeriaceae, and Trematosphaeriaceae.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides a significant update to the taxonomy of Pleosporales.
  • Molecular phylogenetics is key to resolving Pleosporales classification.
  • The revised Massarineae classification reflects evolutionary relationships within the order.