Four new endophytic species of <i>Diaporthe</i> (Diaporthaceae, Diaporthales) isolated from Cameroon.

ABSTRACT: The genus Diaporthe (Diaporthaceae, Diaporthales) is a large group of fungi frequently reported as phytopathogens, with ubiquitous distribution across the globe. Diaporthe have traditionally been characterized by the morphology of their ana- and teleomorphic state, revealing a high degree of heterogeneity as soon as DNA sequencing was utilized across the different members of the group. Their relevance for biotechnology and agriculture attracts the attention of taxonomists and natural product chemists alike in context of plant protection and exploitation for their potential to produce bioactive secondary metabolites. While more than 1000 species are described to date, Africa, as a natural habitat, has so far been under-sampled. Several endophytic fungi belonging to Diaporth

SUBMITTER: Lambert C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10616871 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature