Гелоциевые - Helotiaceae

Гелоциевые - Helotiaceae 10/20/09—10/26/24

The Helotiaceae family is a group of fungi belonging to the order Helotiales within the class Leotiomycetes of the Ascomycota phylum. Fungi in this family display a diverse range of morphologies and ecological roles, including saprotrophs that decompose organic matter and mycorrhizal fungi that form mutually beneficial relationships with plant roots. Members of the Helotiaceae family typically produce fruiting bodies called apothecia, which are open, cup- or disk-shaped structures that house the asci, the spore-producing cells typical of the Ascomycota phylum. The asci release spores known as ascospores, which are forcibly discharged into the environment and dispersed by wind, water, or other means to find new substrates or hosts. Fungi within the Helotiaceae family can be found in various habitats, such as forest floors, grasslands, and decaying plant material. Some notable genera within this family include Hymenoscyphus, Helotium, and Phaeohelotium, each exhibiting unique morphological and ecological characteristics. Helotiaceae fungi play essential roles in ecosystems, contributing to nutrient cycling and the decomposition of organic matter. Some members also engage in symbiotic relationships with plants, facilitating nutrient uptake and promoting plant growth. Control measures for plant pathogens within the Helotiaceae family may include cultural practices, fungicides, and biological control agents. Research on the ecology, taxonomy, and physiology of Helotiaceae fungi aids in understanding their ecological roles and potential applications in agriculture, forestry, and environmental conservation. Helotiaceae fungi are also of interest to mycologists, naturalists, and enthusiasts who appreciate their unique morphologies and the variety of roles they play within ecosystems. The family Helotiaceae offers an excellent opportunity to explore the fascinating world of fungal diversity and the myriad ecological interactions that fungi participate in.

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Гемифацидиевые - Hemiphacidiaceae

Гелоциевые - Helotiaceae 10/20/09—10/26/24

Ascocoryne cylichnium - Аскокорина цилиндрическая - Cylindrical Jelly Club - Zylindrischer Kelchbecherling

Ascocoryne sarcoides - Аскокорина саркоидная - Jelly Drops - Fleischroter Kelchbecherling

Гименосцифус желтеющий - Hymenoscyphus lutescens

Hymenoscyphus epiphyllus - Гименосцифус эпифиллус - Leafy Hymenoscyphus - Blattbesiedelnder Schlauchbecherling

Hymenoscyphus fructigenus - Гименосцифус плодовый - Brown Hymenoscyphus - Fruchttragender Schlauchbecherling

Bisporella citrina - Биспорелла лимонная - Lemon Disco Fungus - Zitronengelbe Schüsselchenflechte

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