How Different Molecular Markers Estimate the Diversity of European Species of the Genus.

Based on published anatomical-morphological and ecological characteristics and phylogenetic evidence, six species of the genus are known to occur in Europe, namely, (Pers.) Pat., (Schulzer) Donk, Bres.

Intragenomic Variability of ITS Sequences in .

is a species of common white rot polyporoid fungi found worldwide. Despite playing an important role in deadwood decay, the species strains are used in bioremediation due to its ability to degrade polycyclic hydrocarbons and some of them are important etiological agents of chronic coughs and are associated with lung inflammations. In our experiments, diversity within the species was investigated using molecular approaches and we found that sequence diversity seen at ITS sequence level is not due to cryptic speciation but to intragenomic variability of ITS sequences in this species.

Can wood-decaying urban macrofungi be identified by using fuzzy interference system? An example in Central European Ganoderma species.

Ganoderma is a cosmopolitan genus of wood-decaying basidiomycetous macrofungi that can rot the roots and/or lower trunk. Among the standing trees, their presence often indicates that a hazard assessment may be necessary. These bracket fungi are commonly known for the crust-like upper surfaces of their basidiocarps and formation of white rot.

Medicinal Value and Taxonomy of the Tinder Polypore, Fomes fomentarius (Agaricomycetes): A Review.

The tinder polypore, Fomes fomentarius, is a wood-decaying macrofungus well known for its potential use in a wide range of biotechnological applications. The existence of 3 distinct internal transcribed spacer lineages/sublineages among its strains has been clearly established. Sublineage A1 consists of strains isolated from North America, whereas sublineage A2 consists of strains only from Europe.

The occurrence and rapid discrimination of Fomes fomentarius genotypes by ITS-RFLP analysis.

Sequence comparison of available Fomes fomentarius (L.) J. Kickx f.