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Herpotrichia-like from Juniperus alpina
Alex Akulov,
16-08-2016 20:55
Dear friends,could you help me with identification of Herpotrichia-like fungus from dead Juniperus twigs?
Grateful before,
Alex
Eugene Popov,
17-08-2016 01:10
Re : Herpotrichia-like from Juniperus alpina
Hi Alex,
Spores and asci seems to be very similar to those of Melaspileella proximella (Nyl.) Ertz & Diederich (= Banhegyia setispora L. Zeller & Tóth). What about ascomata?
Spores and asci seems to be very similar to those of Melaspileella proximella (Nyl.) Ertz & Diederich (= Banhegyia setispora L. Zeller & Tóth). What about ascomata?
Alex Akulov,
17-08-2016 10:42
Re : Herpotrichia-like from Juniperus alpina
Hi, Eugene
Congratulations on a successful return from Vietnam !
You're absolutely right! I cannot help wondering your erudition.
Pseudothecia surface, black, slightly flattened, with soft walls, about 200 microns in diameter. Both macro- and microstructures are consistent to Melaspileella proximella. However, I did not see the setae on the ascospores.
Given the rarity of this species, I think it would be right to send a duplicate of sample to Damien Ertz and Paul Diederich.
Friendly,
Alex
Eugene Popov,
17-08-2016 15:31
Re : Herpotrichia-like from Juniperus alpina
Setae are absent on overmature brownish spores and often difficult to find in herbarium material after a few years since collecting.