Open AccessPisolithus albus (Sclerodermataceae), a new record for Tunisia
Author(s) -
Giuseppe Venturella,
Maria Letizia Gargano,
Riccardo Compagno,
Atef Jaouani,
Imed Sbissi,
Zouhour Ouali
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
flora mediterranea
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.361
H-Index - 10
eISSN - 2240-4538
pISSN - 1120-4052
DOI - 10.7320/flmedit25.073
Subject(s) - pisolithus , geology , paleontology , symbiosis , bacteria , mycorrhiza
Pisolithus albus was recently collected for the first time in Tunisia. This ectomycorrhizal fungus is found associated with Eucalyptus occidentalis, a new symbiotic relationship, in the urban area of Tunis. The new record of this fungus on this tree permit to expand our knowledge on the ecology and distribution of P. albus in Tunisia. The finding is also important since this fungal symbiont has great potential in forestation efforts. Data on the morphology, molecular identification, distribution and, ecology for P. albus in Tunisia are presented for the first time