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VOL. 8, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Diversity of lignicolous fungi in Sahyadri science college campus, Shivamogga, Karnataka
Authors
Nandan Patel K J, Usha B G, Triveni M K, Amrutha N T, Lavanya K R, Kantharaja R
Abstract
A study was conducted in Sahyadri science
college campus to identify the lignicolous fungi that degrades wood logs in
campus. During the studies we documented diversity of lignicolous fungi
occurring in this locality. lignicolous fungi degrade the lignin and cellulose
in wood logs, fallen branches, seed coat and litters. The collected specimens
were examined on the basis of morphological and microscopic characters. The
species, Daedalea confragosa, Daldinia concentrica, Ganoderma applanatum, Hexagonia
tenuis, Hypoxylon brevisporum, H. cercidicola, H. crocopeplum, H. fragiforme,
Lentinus squarrosulus, Lenzites betulina, Microporus xanthopus, Polyporus
alveolaris, Schizophyllum commune, Xylaria minuta and X. polymorpha were
documented.
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Pages:84-90
How to cite this article:
Nandan Patel K J, Usha B G, Triveni M K, Amrutha N T, Lavanya K R, Kantharaja R "Diversity of lignicolous fungi in Sahyadri science college campus, Shivamogga, Karnataka". International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 84-90
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