Additions to the macrofungal diversity of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India
摘要
In the present investigation, four macrofungal species belonging to the subdivision Agaricomycotina—Amanita subglobosa, Chlorophyllum molybdites, Lepista sordida, and Pholiota microspora—were studied using an integrative taxonomic approach that combined detailed morphological observations with molecular phylogenetic analyses. Among these, Amanita subglobosa represents a new addition to the macrofungal diversity of Chamoli District, Uttarakhand, thereby extending its known distribution range. Lepista sordida and Pholiota microspora are documented for the first time from India, with their identities confirmed through molecular phylogeny. The findings highlight the rich and understudied diversity of macrofungi inhabiting the mixed broadleaf forests of the region, emphasizing their ecological significance and adaptation to varied niches. Each taxon was identified and described based on comprehensive examination of freshly collected basidiomata, supported by DNA sequence data for accurate species delimitation.