Mycota of South-West Asia

Fungi are indispensable components of the biota of any region. Their presence and distribution are of paramount importance to flora and fauna, and their ecological function may be responsible for the presence or absence of many other species, particularly plants. Database records on fungi from South...

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Published inTurkish journal of botany Vol. 32; no. 6; pp. 481 - 484
Main Author HELFER, Stephan
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published TÜBİTAK 2008
Subjects
Biological Resources (Plant)
Bitki Ekolojisi
Biyolojik Kaynaklar (Bitki)
diversity
fungi
lichens
likenler
mantar
mutualism
mutualizm
ortak yaşama
parasitism
parazitlenme
Plant Ecology
saprofit
saprophytes
symbiosis
Taksonomi ve Evrim
Taxonomy and Evolution
Terfezia boudieri
çeşitlilik
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Summary:Fungi are indispensable components of the biota of any region. Their presence and distribution are of paramount importance to flora and fauna, and their ecological function may be responsible for the presence or absence of many other species, particularly plants. Database records on fungi from South-West Asia were consulted to estimate the completeness of mycological exploration of the region. Unsurprisingly, some groups are well represented in certain areas, whereas others are lacking from SW Asian data altogether. In this paper an attempt is made to prioritise both taxonomic and geographical focal points in order to maximise the use of resources for the exploration of SW Asian mycota. Ecologically significant fungi are illustrated. At the same time, a plea is sent to botanists and other natural history professionals to take note of the fungi near or on (or in) the specimens they are collecting. Another plea is sent to mycologists to overcome regional isolation and to seek collaboration and regular exchange of experiences and progress with as many local and regional peers as possible.
Bibliography:TTAR
ISSN:1300-008X
1303-6106