Species Diversity of Lycoperdaceae (Agaricales) in Israel, with Some Insights into the Phylogenetic Structure of the Family
The diversity of Lycoperdaceae in Israel was studied. Molecular phylogenetic relationships within the family, and genus <i>Lycoperdon</i> in particular, were inferred using original ITS rDNA sequences of 58 samples belonging to 25 species from Israel and six other countries, together wit...
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| author | Maxim Krakhmalnyi Omoanghe S. Isikhuemhen Mikael Jeppson Solomon P. Wasser Eviatar Nevo |
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| description | The diversity of Lycoperdaceae in Israel was studied. Molecular phylogenetic relationships within the family, and genus <i>Lycoperdon</i> in particular, were inferred using original ITS rDNA sequences of 58 samples belonging to 25 species from Israel and six other countries, together with 66 sequences stored in the GenBank database. The current molecular phylogenetic study recovered the family Lycoperdaceae as a monophyletic group, which was supported in both maximum likelihood and Bayesian analyses. The clades corresponding to the genera <i>Apioperdon</i>, <i>Bovista</i>, <i>Calvatia</i>, <i>Disciseda</i>, and <i>Lycoperdon</i> were revealed. The taxonomic structure of the named genera was partially resolved. Within the genus <i>Lycoperdon</i>, some species received significant statistical support; however, their relationships, as well as the problem of the genus monophyly, mostly remained questionable. As a result of a thorough literature survey, extensive sample collection, and studies of the material stored in the Herbarium of the Institute of Evolution, University of Haifa (HAI, Israel), fifteen species representing five genera were found in the territory of Israel. Six species, namely <i>Apioperdon pyriforme</i>, <i>Bovista aestivalis</i>, <i>Calvatia candida</i>, <i>Lycoperdon decipiens</i>, <i>L. niveum</i>, and <i>L. perlatum</i>, are new additions to the diversity of Lycoperdaceae in Israel. Detailed macro- and micromorphological descriptions, ecology, geography, and critical notes, together with light microscopy photos and SEM micrographs, are provided. In-depth discussion on some taxonomically challenging species is presented. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5d7d8de31141434f80435758dd8f783d2023-11-19T17:01:23ZengMDPI AGJournal of Fungi2309-608X2023-10-01910103810.3390/jof9101038Species Diversity of Lycoperdaceae (Agaricales) in Israel, with Some Insights into the Phylogenetic Structure of the FamilyMaxim Krakhmalnyi0Omoanghe S. Isikhuemhen1Mikael Jeppson2Solomon P. Wasser3Eviatar Nevo4Department of Phytoecology, Institute for Evolutionary Ecology of National Academy of Sciences (NAS) of Ukraine, 37 Acad. Lebedev Str., 03143 Kyiv, UkraineMushroom Biology and Fungal Biotechnology Laboratory, School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, 207 Carver Hall, 1601 East Market Str., Greensboro, NC 27411, USADepartment of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Göteborg, 40530 Göteborg, SwedenInstitute of Evolution and Department of Evolutionary and Environmental Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Haifa, 199 Abba Khousi Ave., Mt. Carmel, Haifa 3498838, IsraelInstitute of Evolution and Department of Evolutionary and Environmental Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Haifa, 199 Abba Khousi Ave., Mt. Carmel, Haifa 3498838, IsraelThe diversity of Lycoperdaceae in Israel was studied. Molecular phylogenetic relationships within the family, and genus <i>Lycoperdon</i> in particular, were inferred using original ITS rDNA sequences of 58 samples belonging to 25 species from Israel and six other countries, together with 66 sequences stored in the GenBank database. The current molecular phylogenetic study recovered the family Lycoperdaceae as a monophyletic group, which was supported in both maximum likelihood and Bayesian analyses. The clades corresponding to the genera <i>Apioperdon</i>, <i>Bovista</i>, <i>Calvatia</i>, <i>Disciseda</i>, and <i>Lycoperdon</i> were revealed. The taxonomic structure of the named genera was partially resolved. Within the genus <i>Lycoperdon</i>, some species received significant statistical support; however, their relationships, as well as the problem of the genus monophyly, mostly remained questionable. As a result of a thorough literature survey, extensive sample collection, and studies of the material stored in the Herbarium of the Institute of Evolution, University of Haifa (HAI, Israel), fifteen species representing five genera were found in the territory of Israel. Six species, namely <i>Apioperdon pyriforme</i>, <i>Bovista aestivalis</i>, <i>Calvatia candida</i>, <i>Lycoperdon decipiens</i>, <i>L. niveum</i>, and <i>L. perlatum</i>, are new additions to the diversity of Lycoperdaceae in Israel. Detailed macro- and micromorphological descriptions, ecology, geography, and critical notes, together with light microscopy photos and SEM micrographs, are provided. In-depth discussion on some taxonomically challenging species is presented.https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/9/10/1038Agaricalesgasteroid fungitaxonomymolecular phylogenyIsrael |
| spellingShingle | Maxim Krakhmalnyi Omoanghe S. Isikhuemhen Mikael Jeppson Solomon P. Wasser Eviatar Nevo Species Diversity of Lycoperdaceae (Agaricales) in Israel, with Some Insights into the Phylogenetic Structure of the Family Journal of Fungi Agaricales gasteroid fungi taxonomy molecular phylogeny Israel |
| title | Species Diversity of Lycoperdaceae (Agaricales) in Israel, with Some Insights into the Phylogenetic Structure of the Family |
| title_full | Species Diversity of Lycoperdaceae (Agaricales) in Israel, with Some Insights into the Phylogenetic Structure of the Family |
| title_fullStr | Species Diversity of Lycoperdaceae (Agaricales) in Israel, with Some Insights into the Phylogenetic Structure of the Family |
| title_full_unstemmed | Species Diversity of Lycoperdaceae (Agaricales) in Israel, with Some Insights into the Phylogenetic Structure of the Family |
| title_short | Species Diversity of Lycoperdaceae (Agaricales) in Israel, with Some Insights into the Phylogenetic Structure of the Family |
| title_sort | species diversity of lycoperdaceae agaricales in israel with some insights into the phylogenetic structure of the family |
| topic | Agaricales gasteroid fungi taxonomy molecular phylogeny Israel |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/9/10/1038 |
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