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Area of Science:

  • Ecology
  • Mycology
  • Biodiversity

Background:

  • The Brazilian Atlantic Forest's restinga vegetation, a coastal buffer zone, harbors complex plant-fungi interactions.
  • Ectomycorrhizal symbiosis is crucial but understudied in this harsh, biodiverse environment.
  • Previous research identified ectomycorrhizae on *Guapira opposita*, but restinga mycorrhizal biology remains largely unexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively document ectomycorrhizal fungal symbionts associated with restinga ecosystems.
  • To assess the ecological potential of mycorrhizal fungi in restinga habitats.
  • To provide new data on the ectomycorrhizal mycobiota of *Guapira opposita* in southern Brazil.

Main Methods:

  • Collection of fungal sporomata and ectomycorrhizal root tips from restinga stands in southern Brazil.
  • Compilation of a comprehensive checklist of fungal species associated with restinga host plants.
  • Inclusion of field observations to identify putative ectomycorrhizal taxa.

Main Results:

  • A checklist comprising 726 records of fungal species, with 74 putative ectomycorrhizal taxa specifically linked to restinga.
  • Key fungal groups identified include *Boletaceae*, *Amanita*, *Tomentella*/*Thelephora*, *Russula*/*Lactifluus*, and *Clavulina*.
  • The hypogeous fungus *Longistriata flava* was among the newly described taxa.

Conclusions:

  • The study reveals a significant diversity of ectomycorrhizal fungi within restinga ecosystems.
  • Ectomycorrhizal symbiosis plays a vital role in the ecological functioning of restinga.
  • This highlights the importance of conserving this unique, poorly understood, and threatened ecosystem.