Fungi of the #Entorrhiza group causing mysterious root galls on #sedges (#Cyperaceae) and the rush family (#Juncaceae). What is the evolution and ecology of these fungi?

After microscopy of spores and DNA analyses from fresh material and herbaria all over the world, we could describe the new genus #Juncorrhiza exclusively associated with members of the rush family as well as the three new and beautiful species Entorrhiza fuirenae, Juncorrhiza maritima and Juncorrhiza oxycarpi.

▶️ https://link.springer.com/epdf/10.1007/s13127-018-0384-4

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