New Russulaceae species in south-east Queensland
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Paper/Presentation Title | New Russulaceae species in south-east Queensland |
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Presentation Type | Presentation |
Authors | Boddington, M. (Author), Dearnaley, J. D. (Author), Lebel, T. (Author) and Leonard, P. (Author) |
Number of Pages | 1 |
Year | 2014 |
Place of Publication | Australia |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://www.australasianmycologicalsociety.com/past-meetings-2014 |
Conference/Event | 2014 Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Mycological Society |
Event Details | 2014 Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Mycological Society Event Date 21 to end of 23 Apr 2014 Event Location Brisbane, Australia |
Abstract | Russula species are ectomycorrhizal basidiomycetes common throughout Australian woodlands. Molecular and morphological examination of Russula specimens from various sites in South-east Queensland has uncovered a number of phylogenetically diverse and potentially undescribed specimens. At this stage, most of these remain as individual specimens. However, several specimens have been grouped into project species. In this presentation, two potentially new species of Russula will be described. Both species are widespread on red to black clay soils in the Toowoomba region and appear to be phylogenetically related to each other. Project species 1 has a white stipe which developed a pink flush after collection and red to pink centrally depressed cap with white gills. The spores of this species were subglobose, white and ornamented with amyloid warts connected in short chains. The second species, project species 3, is macroscopically similar, differing with its larger size, purple-pink cap colour, and rougher cap texture. Its spores are globose to subglobose, white and ornamented with small amyloid warts connected in short chains. Continued molecular and morphological studies of the Russula species of South-east Queensland may uncover more novel Australian species. |
Keywords | Russula, phylogenetics, taxonomy |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 310705. Mycology |
Public Notes | Oral presentation - only Abstract printed, as provided here. |
Byline Affiliations | Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences |
Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, New Zealand | |
No affiliation | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q3v08/new-russulaceae-species-in-south-east-queensland
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