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The Sexual Morph of Induratia coffeana, a New Record from Thailand
Qi-Rui Li, Ji-Chuan Kang
MycoAsia 2022/09.
https://doi.org/10.59265/mycoasia.2022-09
Abstract
An induratia-like fungus was collected in Thailand from a deadwood piece of an unidentified plant. Phylogenetic analyses based on ITS, LSU, rpb2, and β-tubulin sequence data and morphological characteristics showed that the fungus is Induratia coffeana. Induratia coffeana differs from I. ziziphi, I. thailandica, and I. apiospora by its 2-celled ascospores with equal divisions. A full description, illustrations, and a phylogenetic tree to show the placement of I. coffeana are provided. Induratia coffeana is reported herein as a new record for Thailand based on its sexual morph.
Plain Language Summary
While studying fungi in Thailand, researchers found an interesting specimen on a piece of deadwood. Using DNA analysis and examining its physical structure, they identified it as Induratia coffeana. This is a significant finding, as it’s the first time this species has ever been recorded in Thailand. The fungus can be distinguished from its close relatives by its unique reproductive spores, which are perfectly divided into two equal cells. This discovery adds a new species to Thailand’s known fungal diversity and provides a detailed guide for future identification.
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