Discovery of Octospora excipulata (Pezizales) in South America
The bryophilous ascomycete Octospora excipulata (Clem.) Benkert is reported as a new record in South America, based on samples collected in Tucumán, Argentina. The species was observed infecting the American moss Funaria calvescens (Funariaceae). This study provides a concise description and illustrations highlighting both macroscopic and microscopic characteristics of the species. Additionally, comments on the host identity are included.
Authors
- Guillermo M. Suárez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7131-0634)
- Lucas A. Castillo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1244-068X)
- Martín A. Ibiris
Institutions
- National University of Tucumán (AR)
- Fundación Miguel Lillo (AR)
- Unidad Ejecutora Lillo (AR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Bonplandia
- Published
- 2024-12-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.30972/bon.3417990
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Banana Cultivation and Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.20
Funders
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas
- Universidad Nacional de Tucumán