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- Researchers examined filamentous fungi linked to disease in non-native giant sequoia trees in Northwest Germany between 2018 and 2023.
- A total of 81 species of Dikaria fungi were identified from the trees, with some morphotypes verified through genetic sequencing.
- Nine of these fungal species are newly reported in Germany, highlighting potential risks to giant sequoias and other trees from these imported fungi.
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Filamentous fungi associated with disease symptoms in non-native giant sequoia () in Germany were investigated in ten cases of disease in Northwest Germany. During the study period from 2018 to 2023, a total of 81 species of Dikaria were isolated from woody tissue and needles of giant sequoia and morphotyped. Morphotypes were assigned to species designations based on ITS-sequence comparison and, in part, multi-locus phylogenetic analyses. Nine species were recognised as new reports for Germany or on giant sequoia: , , , , , , , , and . The threat posed to giant sequoia and other forest trees in Germany by certain, especially newly reported, fungal species is being discussed. The detection of a considerable number of new fungal records in the trees studied suggests that giant sequoia cultivation may be a gateway for alien fungal species in Germany.
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