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Keywords:
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  • Mycology
  • Fungal Taxonomy
  • Biodiversity Studies

Background:

  • The fungal kingdom includes the species-rich family Didymellaceae, known for inhabiting diverse ecosystems.
  • Recent revisions in Didymellaceae taxonomy utilized multi-locus DNA sequence data.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and characterize new fungal isolates from various global locations and substrates.
  • To delineate new taxa within the Didymellaceae family using phylogenetic and morphological analyses.
  • To enhance the understanding of Didymellaceae distribution and host associations.

Main Methods:

  • Phylogenetic analysis using multi-locus DNA sequences (LSU, ITS, rpb2, tub2).
  • Morphological characterization of fungal isolates.
  • Investigation of 108 isolates from 40 host plant species across 27 plant families and diverse substrates (air, water, carbonatite) from 12 countries.

Main Results:

  • Recognition of 68 isolates representing 32 new taxa within Didymellaceae.
  • Identification of 19 genera within the family, with Heracleicola synonymized under Ascochyta.
  • Observed host specificity in some genera, while others exhibit broader host ranges.

Conclusions:

  • Significant expansion of the known biodiversity and geographical distribution of Didymellaceae.
  • The study clarifies taxonomic relationships but highlights the need for further research on the placement of several genera.