Molecular phylogenetic and estimation of evolutionary divergence and biogeography of the family Schizoparmaceae and allied families (Diaporthales, Ascomycota).

The Diaporthales includes 32 families, many of which are important plant pathogens, endophytes and saprobes, e.g., members of the families Pseudoplagiostomataceae, Pyrisporaceae and Schizoparmaceae.

Diversity and New Species of Ascomycota from Bamboo in China.

Bamboo is an economically important crop that has gained prominence as an alternative to wood to reduce deforestation and ecosystem destruction. Diseases of bamboo that typically occur on leaves and stems can cause significant loss, reducing the quality and yield of the bamboo. However, there are few reports identifying the fungal species diversity and potential pathogens of bamboo.

Morphological and phylogenetic analyzes reveal two new species of from Fujian Province, China.

Introduction: Species of include a diverse array of plant pathogens as well as endophytic fungi. Members of this genus have been frequently collected from the family Betulaceae (birches) in Europe and North America. Little, however, if known concerning the distribution of and/or their potential as pathogens of other plant hosts.

Morphological and phylogenetic analyses reveal two new species of Sporocadaceae from Hainan, China.

Species of Sporocadaceae have often been reported as plant pathogens, endophytes or saprophytes and are commonly isolated from a wide range of plant hosts. The isolated fungi were studied through a complete examination, based on multilocus phylogenies from combined datasets of ITS//, in conjunction with morphological characteristics. Nine strains were isolated from , and in China which represented four species, , , , and .

Morphological and molecular phylogenetic analyses reveal three species of in Shandong province, China.

has numerous host range and distribution. Its species are important plant pathogens, endophytes and saprobes. can cause regular or irregular depressions and necrotic lesions in the epidermal tissues of plants.

Morphological and phylogenetic analyses reveal a new genus and two new species of Tubakiaceae from China.

Species of Tubakiaceae have often been reported as plant pathogens or endophytes, commonly isolated from a wide range of plant hosts. The isolated fungi were studied through a complete examination, based on multilocus phylogenies from combined datasets of ITS/LSU/ and ITS//, in conjunction with morphological characteristics. Five strains isolated from and in China represented a new genus of Tubakiaceae, and three species, viz.