Dario Ivić, Adrijana Novak
Glasilo Future Volumen 7 broj 4 listopad 2024. / Gazette Future Volume 7 number 4 October 2024
Objavljeno 09. listopada 2024. godine. / Published on October 09, 2024.
https://doi.org/10.32779/gf.7.4.3
ISSN 2623-6575 (Online)
UDK 63
Glasilo_Future_Volumen_7_broj_4_listopad_2024.pdf
Izvorni znanstveni rad (original scientific paper)
Naslov/Title
Fungi associated with declining tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima)
Str./Pp. 34–45
Autori(ce)/Authors
Dario Ivić, Adrijana Novak
Abstract
Tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima) is an oriental tree listed as an invasive alien species of Union concern. Its establishment and spread may be especially harmful in protected and ecologically sensitive environments. In 2021, a survey was carried out in Krka National Park to determine the presence of fungi on tree of heaven plants showing a decline, dieback or wilt symptoms. Eighteen symptomatic A. altissima plants were found in five locations within Krka National Park. These symptomatic trees were sampled and analysed for the presence of fungi. Fungi isolated were identified by morphology and ITS1/ITS4 sequencing. Fifteen fungal species were identified: Diaporthe chamaeropis, D. eres, D. foeniculina, D. ravennica, Diplodia mutila, D. seriata, Dothiorella viticola, Fomitiporia mediterranea, Fusarium oxysporum, F. solani, Paraconiothyrium brasiliense, Peroneutypa scoparia, Rosellinia corticium, Schizophyllum commune and Verticillium dahliae. The isolated fungi range in their ecological niches from secondary colonisers of the declining tree of heaven wood, to possible endophytes, and plant pathogens.
Key words: invasive species, tree of heaven, mycobiota, plant pathogens, endophytes, saprophytes.
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Citiranje/Citation
Ivić, D., Novak, A. (2024). Fungi associated with declining tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima). Glasilo Future, 7(4), 34–45.