Ophiostomatalean fungi associated with wood boring beetles in South Africa including two new species.
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DOI: 10.1007/s10482-021-01548-0
Abstract: Ambrosia beetles are small wood inhabiting members of the Curculionidae that have evolved obligate symbioses with fungi. The fungal symbionts concentrate nutrients from within infested trees into a usable form for their beetle partners, which… read more here.
Keywords: south africa; fungi associated; ophiostomatalean fungi; species ophiostomatalean ... See more keywords
Identification of ophiostomatalean fungi associated with Tomicus pilifer infesting Pinus koraiensis in Northeastern China
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.919302
Abstract: Ophiostomatalean fungi usually facilitate bark beetles to infest tree hosts and seriously endanger the health of coniferous forests. Tomicus pilifer Spessivtsev is a common endemic bark beetle in Asia and primarily threatens Pinus koraiensis. Tomicus… read more here.
Keywords: koraiensis; ophiostomatalean fungi; pilifer; fungi associated ... See more keywords