Fungal succession in decomposing ash leaves colonized by the ash dieback pathogen Hymenoscyphus fraxineus or its harmless relative Hymenoscyphus albidus

IntroductionThe ascomycete Hymenoscyphus fraxineus, originating from Asia, is currently threatening common ash (Fraxinus excelsior) in Europe, massive ascospore production from the saprotrophic phase being a key determinant of its invasiveness.MethodsTo consider whether fungal diversity and successi...

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Main Authors: Chatchai Kosawang, Isabella Børja, Maria-Luz Herrero, Nina E. Nagy, Lene R. Nielsen, Halvor Solheim, Volkmar Timmermann, Ari M. Hietala
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1154344/full