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- The text discusses a group of pestalotioid fungi found in subtropical and tropical areas, emphasizing their role in litter decomposition.
- Two new species discovered in southwestern China were introduced, and phylogenetic analysis confirmed their distinct classification within the genus.
- The study suggests these species evolved from Eurasia during the Paleogene and highlights their ability to produce enzymes, aiding in decomposition.
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The genus is a group of pestalotioid fungi, which typically occurs in subtropical and tropical areas. Species from the genus play important roles in the decomposition of litter. In this study, we introduce two new species ( and ) that were found on leaf litter collected from savanna-like vegetation in hot dry valleys of southwestern China. Phylogenetic analyses of combined LSU, ITS and sequence datasets indicated that and respectively form a distinct clade within the genus. The comparison of the morphological characteristics indicated that the two new species are well differentiated within this genus species. Analysis of the evolutionary history suggests that originated from the Eurasian continent during the Paleogene (38 Mya). Further, we find that both new species can produce cellulase and laccase, playing a decomposer role.
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