Deniquelata quercina sp. nov .; a new endophyte species from Persian oak in Iran

Abstract

In this study, a new endophyte species within the genus Deniquelata ( Didymosphaeriaceae ) was isolated from the branches of Persian oak trees ( Quercus brantii ) in Zagros forests, Iran. The maximum parsimony and Bayesian analyses of 18S, 28S and ITS, rDNA sequence data revealed that the isolates were distinct from other species of the Deniquelata . Based on molecular phylogenetic and morphological characteristics, this fungus was demonstrated to be a new species, Deniquelata quercina . Detailed descriptions and illustrations were provided for D. quercina and it was compared with other known species in the genus.