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Phylogeny and diversity of Rhizopogon species in Japan.
Mycologia - 1 Jan 2026
Abe Hiroshi, Sasaki Hiromi, Nara Kazuhide
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Rhizopogon (Boletales) is an ectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungal genus that forms specific symbiotic associations with host trees within the family Pinaceae, playing a crucial role in seedling growth and establishment. Despite its ecological importance, the species diversity and phylogenetic relationships of Rhizopogon in East Asia remain poorly understood. Here, we investigate the diversity, phylogeny, and host...
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