Researchers have actually discovered a substantial number of new fungal types on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, with findings published in the Journal of Fungi and Fungal Diversity, as reported on Wednesday by Science and Technology Daily.Researchers from the institute of plateau biology and the key laboratory of mycology in Xizang Autonomous Region, southwest China, conducted multiple joint clinical expeditions, successfully gathering 3,361 valuable specimens and obtaining a batch of wild fungal strains.Researchers carried out a thorough study on the specimens through comprehensive observation of the specimens external qualities and the application of fungal DNA barcoding technology together with molecular phylogenetic analysis.They recognized 879 species, consisting of 19 recently released species and 12 recently taped types in China.
These discoveries have actually enhanced Chinas macrofungi species database, offering a vital window into understanding the mysteries of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateaus ecosystem.The plateaus unique weather conditions and geographical environment have actually nurtured a rich diversity of macrofungi resources.
Within this community, macrofungi play important functions as decomposers and symbionts, contributing most importantly to product biking, energy circulation, and keeping ecological balance.