New Aspergillus Species Discovered in Western Ghats
Researchers from the MACS-Agharkar Research Institute in Pune have identified two new species of Aspergillus section Nigri, named Aspergillus dhakephalkarii and Aspergillus patriciawiltshireae, from soil samples in the Western Ghats. This study highlights the ecological significance of the region and the need for further exploration of its fungal diversity. The research utilized advanced taxonomic methods, marking a significant contribution to mycology in India.
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