Gilmaniella subornata, a new species for the funga of Iran

A fungal isolate of Gilmaniella subornata (Ascomycota, genera incertae sedis) was recovered from the crowns of pistachio trees (Pistacia vera) in orchards of Kermanshah (Iran). The species is characterized by septate aerial hyphae, hyaline to pale yellowish-brown conidiophores, holoblastic conidia that are globose to subglobose (۹–۱۱ µm in diam.), and a single germ pore (۰.۸ µm wide). Molecular analysis of ITS and beta-tubulin gene sequences confirmed the identification. This paper provides morphological description, molecular data, and distribution of the species. This represents the first report of G. subornata in Iran and its first global association with pistachio trees. The species shows potential applications in industry and bioremediation due to its thermotolerance and ability to degrade organic pollutants.

کلیدواژه ها:

beta-tubulin ، Endophytic fungus ، gene sequences ، Molecular analysis ، pathogenicity ، Pistachia vera