A synopsis of the genus Berkleasmium with two new species and new records of Canalisporium caribense from Zingiberaceae in Thailand

Authors
Bussaban, B Lumyong, S Lumyong, P McKenzie, EHC Hyde, KD
Citation
B. Bussaban et al., A synopsis of the genus Berkleasmium with two new species and new records of Canalisporium caribense from Zingiberaceae in Thailand, FUNGAL DIV, 8, 2001, pp. 73-85
Citations number
22
Categorie Soggetti
Plant Sciences
Journal title
FUNGAL DIVERSITY
ISSN journal
15602745 → ACNP
Volume
8
Year of publication
2001
Pages
73 - 85
Database
ISI
SICI code
1560-2745(200110)8:<73:ASOTGB>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
The genus Berkleasmium is reviewed based on the literature and two new spec ies are described from recent collections. A synopsis and key is provided t o the 24 accepted species. The new species, B. nigroapicale and B. sutheppu iense are described from dead pseudostems of Amomum siamense, and a morphol ogically similar fungus, Canalisporium caribense, found on the same host sp ecies is also reported.