Hayova V.P., Heluta V.P., Shevchenko M.V. 2019. Fomitopsis officinalis (Polyporales): are there any records of the fungus known from Ukraine? Ukrainian Botanical Journal, 77(1): 40-43. Abstract. Fomitopsis officinalis is listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine as an extinct species. According to the data published therein on its former distribution in Ukraine, the species was reported in Ivano-Frankivsk and Lviv regions in the first half of the 20 th century. However, our analysis of the bibliographic references listed for this species has revealed no records of the fungus in the country. The article provides a brief overview of the published literature sources used as a basis for its red-listing on the national level. Most probably the information on the occurrence of F. officinalis in Ukraine derived from other countries where the fungus, particularly in the past, was most common and its fruit bodies were extensively collected. Since historical data on the occurrence of F. officinalis in Ukraine are highly doubtful, the species should be excluded from the Red Data Book of Ukraine.
Shevchenko M.V., Heluta V.P., Hayova V.P. 2019. Distribution and conservation status of Grifola frondosa (Polyporales, Basidiomycota) in Ukraine. Ukrainian Botanical Journal, 76(2): 144-151. Abstract. Grifola frondosa is a nationally red-listed species in Ukraine. In the third edition of the Red Data Book of Ukraine it is assigned to a category Vulnerable (VU). Previously, the fungus was known from 17 localities in nine regions of Ukraine: Cherkasy, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Kherson, Kyiv, Sumy, Ternopil, Transcarpatian, and the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Over the recent decade, G. frondosa has been also recorded in the following eight regions: Chernihiv, Chernivtsi, Ivano-Frankivsk, Khmelnytskyi, Lviv, Rivne, Volyn, Zhytomyr, and Kyiv city. Thus, a number of known up to now localities of G. frondosa increased from 17 to more than 40. However, the expanded number of records is due to additional data recently provided from field observations by amateur mycologists, rather than a result of the increasing population trend of the fungus. Based on the current distribution pattern of G. frondosa in Ukraine, its contemporary conservation status on the national level was evaluated using the IUCN categories and criteria. The species was assessed as Endangered, EN under criteria С2а(і). This is the higher threat category as compared to Vulnerable (VU) in the current edition of the Red Data Book of Ukraine. For conservation purposes, it is necessary to protect the already known sites, to search for new localities of the fungus, and to explore possibilities of its re-introduction into natural habitats. Global distribution and the Red List status of G. frondosa in Europe are briefly discussed. A list of currently known localities of the species in Ukraine and a distribution map of the reported sites are provided.
The Red Data Book of Ukraine is an official national Red List of threatened species of plants, animals and fungi that are protected by law in Ukraine. This state document contains information about the current status of these species, threats and measures for their conservation and reproduction. According to the Law of Ukraine On the Red Book Data of Ukraine, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine provides official publication of the printed version of the Red Data Book of Ukraine at least once a decade. In 2021, based on the results of the studies carried out over the past decade, the list of fungi in the Red Data Book of Ukraine was extended to include twenty more species (Amylocystis lapponica, Battarrea phalloides, Butyriboletus appendiculatus, B. fechtneri, B. fuscoroseus, B. subappendiculatus, Chalciporus rubinus, Hemileccinum depilatum, Hericium erinaceum, Kavinia alboviridis, Montagnea radiosa, Mythicomyces corneipes, Phellinidium ferrugineofuscum, Plectania melastoma, Poronia punctata, Rubroboletus lupinus, R. rhodoxanthus, R. rubrosanguineus, R. satanas, and Suillus plorans), while nine species of fungi were excluded for various reasons (Anthurus archeri, Clathrus ruber, Entoloma nidorosum, Gyromitra slonevskii, Laricifomes officinalis, Morchella steppicola, Mutinus ravenelii, Phallus duplicatus, and Pseudocolus fusiformis). The article provides brief information and original photographs of the added twenty species of fungi of national conservation concern.
A description is provided for Valsa sordida. Information is included on the disease caused by the organism, its transmission, geographical distribution, and hosts. DISEASE: Valsa sordida is usually associated with Valsa canker of poplar twigs. Wounded trees, and trees injured by insects or attacked by other pathogens are more susceptible to infection. Development of Valsa canker is affected by environmental stress (Guyon, 1996; Tao et al., 1984). Poplar canker caused by V. sordida has been studied in different countries (CMI Distribution Maps of Plant Diseases, 1977; Worrall, 1983; Wang et al., 1981) The fungus can be often found in declining poplar stands together with another pathogen of poplar trees, Leucostoma niveum. Valsa sordida may also cause necrosis of willow twigs. HOSTS: Populus spp., Salix spp. and, more rarely, other woody angiosperms. GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION: Africa: Morocco. Asia: Armenia, Azerbaijan, China, Republic of Georgia, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan. Kazakhstan, Korea, Russia (Tatarstan), Turkey, Turkmenia, Uzbekistan. Australasia: Australia (Victoria), New Zealand. Europe: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Rumania, Russia, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, Ukraine, former Yugoslavia. North America: Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Québec, Saskatchewan). USA (California, Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota). South America: Chile. TRANSMISSION: Both conidia and ascospores are air-borne, especially under humid conditions. Yellow or orange exudation of conidia from conidiomata can be often seen after rain.
A little known, unculturable ascomycete, referred to as Phyllachora ambrosiae, can destroy the inflorescences of Ambrosia artemisiifolia, an invasive agricultural weed and producer of highly allergenic pollen. The fungus often remains undetectable in ragweed populations. This work was conducted to understand its origin and pathogenesis, a prerequisite to consider its potential as a biocontrol agent. The methods used included light and transmission electron microscopy, nrDNA sequencing, phylogenetic analyses, artificial inoculations, and the examination of old herbarium and recent field specimens from Hungary, Korea, Ukraine and USA. The Eurasian and the North American specimens of this fungus were to represent two distinct, although closely related lineages that were only distantly related to other lineages within the Ascomycota. Consequently, we describe a new genus that includes Cryptophyllachora eurasiatica gen. et sp. nov. and C. ambrosiae comb. nov., respectively. The pathogenesis of C. eurasiatica was shown in A. artemisiifolia. No evidence was found for either seed-borne transmission or systemic infection. Two hypotheses were developed to explain the interaction between C. eurasiatica and A. artemisiifolia: (i) as yet undetected seed-borne transmissions and latent, systemic infections; or (ii) alternative hosts.
The article provides current information on distribution patterns of six species of aphyllophoroid fungi (Agaricomycetes, Basidiomycota) listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine: Clavariadelphus pistillaris, Gomphus clavatus, Hericium coralloides, Picipes rhizophilus, Polyporus umbellatus, and Sparassis crispa. Altogether, about 500 occurrences of the fungal fruitbodies in the country are reported. Of them, over 410 recent observations have been added to those published in the Red Data Book of Ukraine in 2009. Majority of that data has been provided over the last few years via mushroom citizen science, i.e. involvement of volunteers in collecting distribution data for macrofungi with large and distinctive fruitbodies. Only specialist-verified observations were included in the datasets reported in the article. The compiled data will serve as a considerably improved basis for future re-assessments of the conservation status of these threatened species for the next edition of the Red Data Book of Ukraine.
A description is provided for Diplodia rosarum, which has been implicated in canker or dieback of cultivated roses. Some information on its dispersal and transmission and conservation status is given, along with details of its geographical distribution (USA (California, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas), Brazil, Azerbaijan, Republic of Georgia, India, (Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal), Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Cuba, Belgium, Bosnia-Hercegovina, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Irish Republic, Italy, Moldova, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Sweden, Ukraine and UK), hosts (Rosa arvensis, R. banksiana, R. canina, R. centifolia, R. corymbifera, R. hybrida, R. multiflora, R. spinosissima, R. tomentosa, R. willmottiae and Rosa sp.) and associated fungi (Botryotinia fuckeliana, Hendersonula sp., Macrophoma camarana, Microdiplodia rosarum, Coniothyrium olivaceum, Pleospora herbarum f. microspora and Valsa ambiens).
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