Extended distribution of the rare basidiolichen Sulzbacheromyces yunnanensis (Lichenized Basidiomycota) from Mizoram, India

Authors

  • V.L. Thachunglura Department of Environmental Science, Mizoram University, Tanhril, Mizoram 796004, India.
  • Prabhat Kumar Rai Department of Environmental Science, Mizoram University, Tanhril, Mizoram 796004, India.
  • Zohmangaiha Chawngthu Department of Environmental Science, Mizoram University, Tanhril, Mizoram 796004, India.
  • Lallawmkima Bochung Department of Environmental Science, Mizoram University, Tanhril, Mizoram 796004, India.
  • P.C. Vanlalhluna Department of Botany, Pachhunga University College, Mizoram University, College Veng, Mizoram 796005, India.
  • John Zothanzama Department of Biotechnology, Mizoram University, Tanhril, Mizoram 796004, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.9399.17.4.26887-26892

Keywords:

Crustose thallus, diversity, Indo-Burma hotspot, Lepidostromataceae, lichen, morpho-molecular identification, new distribution, photobiont, soil habitat, taxonomy

Abstract

Basidiolichens are rare and understudied in India due to their confinement to specialized niches. Sulzbacheromyces yunnanensis D.Liu, Li S.Wang & Goffinet, a clavarioid basidiolichen is described herein for its expanded distribution from Mizoram, India based on morpho-anatomical characteristics and ITS sequence based phylogenetic analysis. A detailed account of the habitat preference and comparison with related taxa is also provided.

Author Biographies

V.L. Thachunglura, Department of Environmental Science, Mizoram University, Tanhril, Mizoram 796004, India.

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Prabhat Kumar Rai, Department of Environmental Science, Mizoram University, Tanhril, Mizoram 796004, India.

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Zohmangaiha Chawngthu, Department of Environmental Science, Mizoram University, Tanhril, Mizoram 796004, India.

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Lallawmkima Bochung, Department of Environmental Science, Mizoram University, Tanhril, Mizoram 796004, India.

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P.C. Vanlalhluna, Department of Botany, Pachhunga University College, Mizoram University, College Veng, Mizoram 796005, India.

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John Zothanzama, Department of Biotechnology, Mizoram University, Tanhril, Mizoram 796004, India.

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26-04-2025

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