Abstract
Our fifth contribution to the checklist of Algerian fungi is dedicated to Dothideomycetes which comprise a highly diverse range of fungi characterized mainly by asci with double two wall layers (bitunicate asci) and often with fissitunicate dehiscence. By screening all available bibliographic sources and herbaria (fungaria) catalogues it was possible to delineate 562 species belonging to 59 families and 176 genera that occurs in Algeria. Additionally, a list of 10 doubtful records unsupported by literature and/or herbarium (fungarium) material is provided. This checklist is the first comprehensive species list fully dedicated to Algerian Dothideomycetes. Therefore, it should be mentioned here that, although the present study will add some new data to our information concerning Fungi in Algeria, this checklist must be considered as a provisional one always waiting for continuous supplementation.
Highlights
IntroductionDothideomycetes is the largest and possibly most phylogenetically diverse class within the phylum, Ascomycota (Kirk et al 2008, Schoch et al 2009, Hyde et al 2013) and is characterized mainly by bitunicate asci with fissitunicate dehiscence (Hyde et al 2013, Kirk et al 2008)
By screening all available bibliographic sources and herbaria catalogues it was possible to delineate 562 species belonging to 59 families and 176 genera that occurs in Algeria
It should be mentioned here that, the present study will add some new data to our information concerning Fungi in Algeria, this checklist must be considered as a provisional one always waiting for continuous supplementation
Summary
Dothideomycetes is the largest and possibly most phylogenetically diverse class within the phylum, Ascomycota (Kirk et al 2008, Schoch et al 2009, Hyde et al 2013) and is characterized mainly by bitunicate asci with fissitunicate dehiscence (Hyde et al 2013, Kirk et al 2008). Its members are reported from many plant parts, but less has been reported from wild seed pods and fruits. Dothideomycetes can be seed-borne or colonize fruits and seed pods when they fall to the ground (Jayasiri et al 2019). One of the most gaps in knowledge concerning conservation of fungi is the absence of updated check lists for the country. The information concerning the fungi of Algeria is still incomplete and cannot be fully documented without an updated checklist of all taxa reported for the country. Taxonomy requires continual updates and checklists are important tools in taxonomy, systematics and conservation (Söderström et al 2007, 2008; AbdelAzeem and Salem 2013, Nafady et al 2016, Amrani and Abdel-Azeem 2018a, b, 2019, Amrani et al 2019, AbdelAzeem et al 2020). The goal of the present study is to gather the information available on Dothidiomycetes taxa for Algeria, based on records available in scientific publications and databases since (1840)
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