Diversity of Pleosporalean Fungi Isolated from Rice (<i>Oryza sativa</i> L.) in Northern Thailand and Descriptions of Five New Species.

ABSTRACT: Pleosporales represents the largest order within the class Dothideomycetes (Fungi), comprising phytopathogenic, saprobic, and endophytic taxa with a widespread presence in terrestrial and aquatic environments. Rice (Oryza sativa) is a primary economic crop in numerous tropical countries, particularly in Thailand. Studying fungal species associated with rice holds the potential to enhance our understanding of fungal diversity, lifestyles, and biology of rice, offering valuable insights for future research aimed at disease management and yield improvement. Thirty-nine pleosporalean isolates were obtained from various parts of rice plants collected across diverse regions in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. Species identification involved a combination of morphology and molecular phylogen

SUBMITTER: Absalan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11595767 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature