An annotated checklist of macrofungi in broadleaf Mediterranean forests (NW Italy)

Ambrosio, Elia; Cecchi, Grazia; Zotti, Mirca; Mariotti, Mauro; Piazza, Simone; Boccardo, Fabrizio

doi:10.5586/am.1109

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“…Despite the idea that the impact of mushrooms harvesting on fruiting bodies biomass is insignificant (Bünteng et al, 2011), for the Ligurian sites there might be hypothesized a different scenario. All the three studied woods were intensely visited by harvesters for all the duration of this work (Ambrosio & Zotti, 2015;Ambrosio et al, 2018). Hence, the percentage, number and biomass of edible species, especially Porcini, were strongly affected by the gathering rate.…”

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“…Liguria is characterized by a significant level of macrofungal diversity and forests, that cover a remarkable percentage of the whole territory (ca. 62%, Mariotti, 2009) and are favorable habitats for the growth of wild fungi especially wild edible species (Onofri et al, 2005;Boccardo et al, 2008;Ambrosio & Zotti, 2015;Ambrosio et al, 2018).…”

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Biotic and abiotic factors influencing macrofungal diversity and biomass in Mediterranean forests with a focus on the Porcini group

Ambrosio,

Pietras,

Feest

2024

Dendrobiology

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Macrofungi are among the most crucial ecological forest resources and essential components of terrestrial ecosystems. Despite growing socio-economic interest, knowledge of their production is not understood because of many factors that can affect their natural growth. The aim of this study is to analyze which biotic and abiotic factors can influence the diversity and biomass of macrofungal fruiting bodies, at small and large scales. We worked in broadleaf Mediterranean forests, with a special focus on wild edible species (Porcini). The mycological observations were focused on epigeous macrofungi. To investigate connections between the occurrence of Boletus edulis species distribution modeling was used. Contrary to previous studies, the results reveal that, at a small (local) scale, the soil properties and the geochemical content (traces and minor elements) are more strongly correlated with macrofungal communities than vegetation (tree richness, dead wood, and litter volume) and climatic parameters (air temperatures and rainfall). At large scale, both edaphic and climatic factors, are considered essential for fungal fruiting and distribution across landscapes. The quantity of precipitation of the driest month is the crucial climatic factor influencing the occurrence of Porcini. The different results highlight a high variability and site dependence of both biotic and abiotic factors. Further studies appear to be necessary to increase knowledge on which factors have the most influence on edible and non-edible mushroom yield in various habitats.

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Biotic and abiotic factors influencing macrofungal diversity and biomass in Mediterranean forests with a focus on the Porcini group

Ambrosio,

Pietras,

Feest

2024

Dendrobiology

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“…Gymnopus fusipes is widespread where the environment is suitable, and although sometimes documented as a typical member of the oak associated fungal community (Watling, 2014), G. fusipes is actually categorized as a forest pathogen (Aguayo et al, 2021;Chandelier et al, 2021). Gymnopus fusipes is most often found on tree stumps or at the base of living trees (Sardariu, 2013;Tortic & Lisiewska, 1978); however, macroscopic identifications have suggested that G. fusipes may also occur in soil (Ambrosio et al, 2018) and leaf litter (Diamandis & Perlerou, 2001), although this finding may result from the stipe of the fruiting body being attached to a suitable organic matter substrate below the ground level, such as decaying wood or root tissue (Campbell, 1939).…”

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Using a systematic approach to synthesize existing knowledge on Gymnopus fusipes (syn. Collybia fusipes), the cause of Collybia root rot

2022

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Gymnopus fusipes (syn. Collybia fusipes; syn. Agaricus fusipes) is an agaricomycete fungus known to cause root rot on a number of economically important tree species, including oak, where it has been linked to the development of chronic oak decline.Due to lack of correlation between above-ground decline symptoms and G. fusipes infection, its presence can often go undiagnosed until mortality. Although G. fusipes was first described over 200 years ago, there is still a paucity of information on the biology and ecology of this species, which represents a barrier to understanding its impacts on tree health. The aim of this review was to synthesize existing knowledge on the biology, ecology, host range and host interactions of G. fusipes. Using a systematic search, five online databases were used to obtain published literature resulting from the search terms 'Gymnopus fusipes', 'Collybia fusipes' and 'Agaricus fusipes'.After a strict filtering process, the papers were examined for data pertaining to the biochemistry, distribution, ecology, genomic information, host range, infection biology, morphology and phylogeny of the species. The results reveal that there is a large amount of ambiguous and sometimes spurious citation of G. fusipes in the literature.However, it can be confirmed that G. fusipes is a facultative saproparasite, found in several countries, mainly in Europe, and is associated with several socioeconomically important host species, including oak, chestnut, and fir. Gymnopus fusipes has repeatedly been investigated with regard to oak decline in Europe, where it is believed to play a crucial role in the early stage of decline development. Key knowledge gaps highlighted in this review include a lack of information on the basic biology of the species, including its life cycle, which is crucial to fully understanding G. fusipes infection and epidemiology. Further work is needed to assess G. fusipes distribution, phylogeny and host range through molecular identification. There is also a need to characterize the pathogen-host interaction at a molecular level, with identification of active genes and therefore the mechanisms of infection. A combination of culture-based and molecular techniques should be utilized in order to close these key knowledge gaps.

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“…Within the vastity of the fungal kingdom, a convenient opportunity to study and give a glimpse into their geographic distribution and their organization within hosting habitats comes from territorial census and checklist production of macrofungi [3][4][5]. Nowadays, fungal checklists are used to assess biological diversity in a specific geographic area [6,7], to assess the ecological relationship between fungi and plant communities [8][9][10]; additionally, checklists are helpful means to categorize fungal taxa as bioindicator species, providing helpful information in light of macroecological effects due to territorial management policies [11]. For this reason, macromycetes census, despite representing one of the oldest methods in mycology, remains an actual and representative practice to assess the presence of a reproducing population of fungi in a specified environment [1,5,12].…”

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Checklist of Macrofungi Associated with Nine Different Habitats of Taburno-Camposauro Massif in Campania, Southern Italy

Zotti

2024

JoF

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The checklist serves as an informative method for evaluating the diversity, geography, and ecology of established and reproducing macrofungi. Additionally, considering macrofungi as bioindicator species, their census should be incorporated into efforts to monitor the state of health of ecosystems and directly applied to conservation policies. Between 2019 and 2023, a census of macrofungal species was conducted in Taburno-Camposauro Regional Park (Campania, Italy) across nine distinct habitats. A total of 453 fungal taxa were identified, including several new records for the Campania region. The fungal diversity exhibited significant variations based on the dominant plant species in each habitat. Fagacean tree species and Carpinus spp. shared similar fungal communities. Equally, coniferous tree species displayed a comparable fungal composition. In Abies alba and mixed broad-leaved forests, low levels of ectomycorrhizal taxa were observed alongside a concurrent increase in saprotrophs, indicating a disturbed habitat and a reduction in the Gadgil effect. Notably, lower fungal diversity was documented in the grassland habitat, suggesting the potential implications of wildlife imbalance and excessive grazing. The provided checklist constitutes a valuable resource for local management authorities, providing insights to formulate specific management policies.

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An annotated checklist of macrofungi in broadleaf Mediterranean forests (NW Italy)

Cited by 5 publications

References 19 publications

Biotic and abiotic factors influencing macrofungal diversity and biomass in Mediterranean forests with a focus on the Porcini group

Biotic and abiotic factors influencing macrofungal diversity and biomass in Mediterranean forests with a focus on the Porcini group

Using a systematic approach to synthesize existing knowledge on Gymnopus fusipes (syn. Collybia fusipes), the cause of Collybia root rot

Checklist of Macrofungi Associated with Nine Different Habitats of Taburno-Camposauro Massif in Campania, Southern Italy

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