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This research aims to describe and characterize a new fungal species from Punjab, Pakistan.

December 12, 2025Open Access

Molecular phylogeny and morphological characterization revealed Candolleomyces mianwaliensis Psathyrellaceae, Agaricales , a new species from Punjab, Pakistan

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This research aims to describe and characterize a new fungal species from Punjab, Pakistan.
Conducted morphological analysis of the species
Performed molecular phylogenetic analysis using nrDNA-ITS sequence data
Compared findings with known species in the Candolleomyces genus.
Identified a new species, Candolleomyces mianwaliensis, based on distinct morphological traits.
Described specific characteristics of the pileus as pale orange with irregular scales.
Molecular analysis showed clear separation from all known Candolleomyces species.

Abstract

Candolleomyces mianwaliensis is described as a new species from Mianwali District, Punjab Pakistan. The species is characterized by spherical to plane pileus bearing pale orange irregular scales scattered over smooth dark orange surface when young, turning into off‐white scales over brown to dark brown surface towards maturity, and a double membranous annulus. Detailed morphological and molecular phylogenetic analysis based on nrDNA‐ITS sequence data distinguish this taxon from all known species in Candolleomyces .

Molecular phylogeny and morphological characterization revealed Candolleomyces mianwaliensis Psathyrellaceae, Agaricales , a new species from Punjab, Pakistan

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