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Phylogenetic relationships of Chalara and allied species inferred from ribosomal DNA sequences

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The phylogenetic relationships of Chalara and allied taxa are studied based on ribosomal DAN sequences. Partial 28S rDNA and 18S rDNA regions from 26 strains were sequenced in this study. These and related sequences from GenBank were analyzed using parsimony and Bayesian analyses. Most of the Chalara species clustered in a strongly supported monophyletic lineage representing Helotiales. However, a few Chalara species appeared closely related to Xylariales. The phylogenetic significance of morphological characters observed in Chalara species are evaluated based on our sequence analyses. Conidial septation, conidial width and conidiophore pigmentation are thought to be indicative in understanding their evolutionary relationships. Sterile setae, which traditionally have been used to delimitate Chaetochalara from Chalara, are phylogenetically insignificant.

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This study was financially supported by Hong Kong Research Grants Council (HKU7320/02M). The University of Hong Kong is acknowledged for providing LC with a postgraduate scholarship. We are grateful to Helen Leung and Heidi Kong (HKU), and Zhang Yan (Novozymes China) for their technical assistance. Dr. R. Jeewon and Dr. Eric McKenzie are thanked for giving valuable suggestions and pre-submission review.

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  3. School of Science, Mae Fah Luang University, Tasud, Chiang Rai, 57100, Thailand

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Cai, L., Wu, WP. & Hyde, K.D. Phylogenetic relationships of Chalara and allied species inferred from ribosomal DNA sequences. Mycol Progress 8, 133–143 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11557-009-0585-5

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