Ascomycota Diversity in Bingöl (Türkiye): New Records and Contributions

İsmail Acar

doi:10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1754404

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Ascomycota Diversity in Bingöl (Türkiye): New Records and Contributions

Abstract

This study aims to enhance our understanding of Ascomycota biodiversity in Bingöl Province by presenting data obtained through systematic macrofungal field surveys conducted between 2018 and 2025. As a result of this research, a total of 16 species belonging to the classes Pezizomycetes, Leotiomycetes, and Sordariomycetes were identified. Among these species, Ascobolus lignatilis Alb. & Schwein. (1805), Ascocoryne albida (Berk.) Seifert (2014), and Olla scrupulosa (P. Karst.) Svrček (1986) are newly recorded for Türkiye, while the remaining 13 species represent new records for Bingöl Province. Notably, the genus Olla is reported from Türkiye for the first time, representing a novel contribution to the national mycobiota. Species identification was based on macro- and micromorphological features, supported by detailed descriptions, calibrated microscopic measurements, digital illustrations, and habitat photographs, all of which clarify the diagnostic characteristics. These findings reveal that Bingöl Province hosts a previously underestimated diversity of Ascomycota and underscore its significance as a regional reservoir of fungal diversity.

Keywords

Bingöl (Türkiye)’de Ascomycota Çeşitliliği: Yeni Kayıtlar ve Katkılar

Öz

Bu çalışmanın amacı, Bingöl ilindeki Ascomycota biyoçeşitliliğine ilişkin anlayışımızı geliştirmek için 2018–2025 yılları arasında yürütülen sistematik makrofungus arazi çalışmaları ile elde edilen verileri sunmaktır. Bu araştırma sonucunda, Pezizomycetes, Leotiomycetes ve Sordariomycetes sınıflarına ait toplam 16 tür tespit edilmiştir. Bu türler arasında Ascobolus lignatilis Alb. & Schwein. (1805), Ascocoryne albida (Berk.) Seifert (2014) ve Olla scrupulosa (P. Karst.) Svrček (1986) Türkiye için yeni kayıt, geri kalan 13 tür ise Bingöl ili için yeni kayıt niteliğindedir. Dikkat çekici olarak, Olla cinsi Türkiye’den ilk kez rapor edilmiştir ve bu durum ülkemiz mikobiyotasına önemli bir katkı sunmaktadır. Tür teşhisleri, makro ve mikromorfolojik karakterlere dayanmış olup ayrıntılı tanımlamalar, kalibre edilmiş mikroskobik ölçümler, dijital illustrasyonlar ve habitat fotoğraflarıyla desteklenmiştir; tüm bu materyaller ayırt edici tanısal özellikleri netleştirmektedir. Elde edilen bulgular, Bingöl ilinin daha önce yeterince değerlendirilmeyen bir Ascomycota çeşitliliğine sahip olduğunu ve bölgenin fungal çeşitlilik açısından önemli bir rezervuar niteliği taşıdığını ortaya koymaktadır.

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English

Subjects

Microbiology (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

İsmail Acar ^*
0000-0002-6049-4896
Türkiye

Early Pub Date

February 27, 2026

Publication Date

February 27, 2026

Submission Date

July 31, 2025

Acceptance Date

November 23, 2025

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Year 2026 Number: Advanced Online Publication

DOI

https://doi.org/10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1754404

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https://izlik.org/JA82UZ43KD

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Acar, İ. (2026). Ascomycota Diversity in Bingöl (Türkiye): New Records and Contributions. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tarım Ve Doğa Dergisi, Advanced Online Publication, 887-904. https://doi.org/10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1754404