First Report of <i>Colletotrichum fructicola</i>, <i>C. rhizophorae</i> sp. nov. and <i>C. thailandica</i> sp. nov. on Mangrove in Thailand
<i>Colletotrichum</i>, a genus within the phylum Ascomycota (Fungi) and family Glomerellaceae are important plant pathogens globally. In this paper, we detail four <i>Colletotrichum</i> species found in mangrove ecosystems. Two new species, <i>Colletotrichum rhizophorae...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-12-01
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| Series: | Pathogens |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/12/12/1436 |
| Summary: | <i>Colletotrichum</i>, a genus within the phylum Ascomycota (Fungi) and family Glomerellaceae are important plant pathogens globally. In this paper, we detail four <i>Colletotrichum</i> species found in mangrove ecosystems. Two new species, <i>Colletotrichum rhizophorae</i> and <i>C. thailandica</i>, and a new host record for <i>Colletotrichum fructicola</i> were identified in Thailand. <i>Colletotrichum tropicale</i> was collected from Taiwan’s mangroves and is a new record for <i>Rhizophora mucronata</i>. These identifications were established through a combination of molecular analysis and morphological characteristics. This expanded dataset for <i>Colletotrichum</i> enhances our understanding of the genetic diversity within this genus and its associations with mangrove ecosystems. The findings outlined herein provide data on our exploration of mangrove pathogens in Asia. |
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| ISSN: | 2076-0817 |