Fungal succession on senescent leaves of Castanopsis diversifolia in Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, Thailand

Duong L.M., McKenzie E.H.C., Lumyong S., Hyde K.D.
Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biology, Hanoi National University of Education, 136 Xuanthuy, Caugiay, Hanoi, Viet Nam; Mushroom Research Centre, 128 Bahn Phadeng, Papae, Maetaeng, Chiang Mai 50150, Thailand; Landcare Research, Private Bag 92170, Auckland, New Zealand; Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, 50200 Chiang Mai, Thailand; School of Science, Mae Fah Luang University, Tasud, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand; International Fungal Research and Development Centre, Research Institute of Resource Insects, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Balongsi, Kunming 650224, China

Abstract: Senescent leaves of Castanopsis diversifolia were collected and subjected to different treatments to follow fungal colonization and succession. Sixty sterilized leaves were hung 4 metres above the ground under the C. diversifolia canopy. Sixty sterilized leaves and 60 unsterilised leaves were laid on the forest floor. Ten leaves were sterilized and incubated in plastic containers as a control for sterility. The study yielded 112 taxa (19 ascomycetes, 4 basidiomycetes, 1 myxomycete and 88 anamorphic taxa) during the 4-month incubation period. The sterile hanging leaves harboured the highest diversity with 65 taxa, while unsterile leaves on the forest floor yielded 55 taxa and sterile leaves on the forest floor yielded 53 taxa. Highest fungal diversity was reached at different times for each treatment. Fungal distribution patterns, origins and functional roles in leaf decomposition are discussed.
Author Keywords: Fungal ecology; Leaf litter fungi; Microfungi
Index Keywords: Ascomycota; Basidiomycota; Castanopsis; Fungi; Myxogastria

Year: 2008
Source title: Fungal Diversity
Volume: 30
Page : 23-36
Cited by: 19
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Authors with affiliations:
  1. Duong, L.M., Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biology, Hanoi National University of Education, 136 Xuanthuy, Caugiay, Hanoi, Viet Nam, Mushroom Research Centre, 128 Bahn Phadeng, Papae, Maetaeng, Chiang Mai 50150, Thailand, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, 50200 Chiang Mai, Thailand
  2. McKenzie, E.H.C., Landcare Research, Private Bag 92170, Auckland, New Zealand
  3. Lumyong, S., Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, 50200 Chiang Mai, Thailand
  4. Hyde, K.D., School of Science, Mae Fah Luang University, Tasud, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand, International Fungal Research and Development Centre, Research Institute of Resource Insects, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Balongsi, Kunming 650224, China
Correspondence Address: Duong, L.M.; Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biology, Hanoi National University of Education, 136 Xuanthuy, Caugiay, Hanoi, Viet Nam; email: duong.minhlam@gmail.com
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