This paper introduces an interesting new fungus, isolated from teak (Tectona grandis) leaf-spots, collected in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. Phylogenetic analysis of combined ITS and LSU sequence data together with morphological studies confirmed that the disease was caused by a Bartalinia species, distinct from described taxa. Detailed description, photomicrographs and a phylogenetic tree are provided to showcase the taxonomic placement of the new species, B. kevinhydei. Geographical distribution of Bartalinia species is also provided. This is the first report of a Bartalinia species growing on teak, and also the first report for Bartalinia in Thailand.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.474.1.3Altmetric score:
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Publication year
2020
Authors
Tibpromma, S.; Karunarathna, S.C.; Mortimer, P. E.; Xu, J.; Doilom, M.; Lumyong, S.
Language
English
Keywords
fungi, taxonomy, phylogeny, genetic resources, teak, species diversity
Geographic
Thailand
