Multifaceted: SEM analysis of Entolomatoid basidiospores

Presentation Year

2024

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College of Natural Resources & Sciences

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The Entomlomataceae (Agaricales, Basidiomycota) are a relatively speciose and highly variant family of fungi. They are identified by their salmon-pink pigmented basidiospores that are multifaceted/multiangular in polar or in all views. Known complexities in erecting species concepts and deciphering taxonomic groups exist, including extensive phenotypic plasticity. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) images portraying basidiospore morphological nuances may serve as a powerful tool in solving the taxonomy of the group.

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Yes

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Casey

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Ledford

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cwl21@humboldt.edu

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Undergraduate Student

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(707)580-2823