Phytopathogenic fungi new for southern Anatolia, Turkey

Abstract

Microfungi studies have long been of interest to scientists as well as the public due to the importance of microfungi in the ecosystem, and their use inter alia in pharmacology and in the food industry. Many species of fungi live exclusively as parasites on higher plants, often causing extensive damage. The floristic studies of the parasitic fungal flora are the first and the most important step to control the fungal diseases in a country. Although there are numerous studies on macrofungal flora of Turkey, little attention has been given to parasitic fungi of the country. The Antalya district was chosen as a research area, because its climatic conditions (especially high humidity) and plant distributions are very suitable for the growth of microfungi.