Abstracts of Journals Received in the Library April-June 2012 Journals Abstracted

Miscellanea Mycologica – No 102, February 20l2 Boston Mycological Club Bulletin – Vol 67, No 1, 2012 Boletus - Vol. 32, No. 2, 2010 Boletus - Vol. 33, No. 1, 2011 Boletus - Vol. 33, No. 2, 2011 Schweizerische Zeitschrift für Pilzkunde - Vol 89, No. 6, 15th December 2011 Mykologicke Listy – No 117, 2011

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Miscellanea Mycologica – No 102, February 20l2 Abstractor – Anne Andrews J-J Wuilbaut (pp. 4-18) [French] Several corticolous Mycena species fruited in quantity late in the season in 2011 when it had rained and there was little wind. Descriptions are given of M. pseudocorticola, M. meliigena, M. juniperina, M. hiemalis, M. erubescens, and M. alba. Illustrated liberally with excellent colour photos of f/bs and microscopic characters. (4 refs.)

J-J Wuilbaut (pp. 19-29) [French] Series of colour photos of species found during the mild winter of 2011-12 in western Hainaut, Belgium. Cortinarius trivialis, Tricholoma fulvum, vietus, Russula gracillima, Inocybe dulcamara, Cortinarius cohabitans, Lactarius pubescens, , Tricholoma cingulatum, Hygrophorus discoxanthus, Tricholoma psammopus, Sarcoscypha coccinia, Chondrostereum purpureum, hiemalis, dissimulans, Strobilurus esculentus,

T Stijve (pp. 30-33) [French] Account of a fruiting of Inonotus hispidus on an ancient ash tree in a square in the old part of Vevey, Switzerland. The species used to be used for dying but is also thought to have medical uses. Illustrated with colour photos.

Boston Mycological Club Bulletin – Vol 67, No 1, 2012 Abstractor – Anne Andrews

Millman L (p.3) [English] Report of a find of Jaapia argillacea, under a log, on New Year’s Day. The distinctive spores are described.

Wolfe B (pp. 7-10 & 22) [English] Part II of report of a study of the evolutionary origins of mutualism. Mycorrhizal Amanita species are descended from free living saprobes that decompose dead organic matter. They have lost the genes which would enable them to break down cellulose. These are no longer needed when the obtains the sugars it needs from the roots of the trees it grows with and indeed they might endanger the tree roots or trigger defence systems that would reject the fungus. Detailed analysis suggested that loss of these genes may be a prerequisite rather than a consequence of the evolution of symbiosis. The genome of Amanita thiersii, a free living species in grassland, has been sequenced. The next step is to sequence the genome of an ectomycorrhizal species for comparison.

Dawson J (pp.15-17) [English] Biographical information about Alexander H Smith and his wife Helen V Smith and William Judson Boone, eminent early American mycologists whose names are commemorated in Boletus smithii and Calvatia booneana.

Goldhor S (pp. 23-37) [English] The of Morels is confused and unclear. It is difficult to predict when, where or how much they will fruit. Morel hunters tend to be obsessive. The edibility/toxicity of false Morels ( Verpas, Hevella and Gyromitras) is discussed. Other fungus-related topics are discussed in this article.

Boletus - Vol. 32, No. 2, 2010 Abstractor – Ray Tantram (in German)

Nüske A, Hirsch G. (pp. 74-79) Tyromyces kmetti, a rare poroid species, was recorded for the first time in Thuringia, Central Germany in October 2009. This species, which grows on dead deciduous wood of several tree species, mainly in colline and submontane regions, is described. Spore measurements taken compare well with those from other authors. Records for the last decade show an increase for this species, hitherto mostly found in Southern Germany, suggesting a possible spread. A colour plate shows the fungus in situ, and a line drawing its characteristic hyphal structure. Tables show spore measurements quoted in the literature and records for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. A distribution map is included.http://forum.fungiworld.com ; http://www.wsl.ch/dossiers/pilze/swissfungi/verbreitungsatlas/datenbank_DE: (Status in 2009) (22 refs.)

Ruske E; Dörfelt H. (p. 80-90) The lifecycle of the American Mahonia Rust, Cumminisiella mirabilissima and its expansion and distribution in Europe is discussed. Methodology and results are detailed. Several developmental stages described in the literature are compared with the authors’ observations, made over a two-year period. Some published opinions have been confirmed and disagreements discussed. The current study has also focussed on photographic documentation of the several rust development stages, with colour plates (in 3 tables) showing fungal structures on winter leaves, the generations of spermogonia, aecia and uredia on young leaves, and infestations on fruit. (24 refs.)

Sänger H; Tüngler E. (p. 91-99) An investigation of the mycoflora on spoil heaps created by former uranium mining in Eastern Thuringia, has shown that 117 species have been added since 2005. This brings the overall total to 346. This consists of 8 genera and 11 species of Myxomycota, 32 genera and 14 species of Ascomycota, and 121 genera and 291 species of . Mycorrhizal fungi still play an important role in these heaps many decades after mine closures. 81 species (23%) of total fungi belong in this group, with a further 74 species as saprobionts on wood, 32 species on wood and soil, and 24 species growing on soil only. Species not found include saprobionts growing on Pine cones, and those living on mosses and soils, also there are no root parasites present. The species recorded include 23 considered ‘endangered’ in Thuringia or in Germany as a whole. These species are colonising sandy coniferous forests, timber yards, clear-cut areas, forest clearings and semi-dry grasslands. Recording methods are explained, and species found listed. Colour plates show the greening of the Beerwalde mining area, Hygrocybe acutoconica, Leccinum duriusculum, and Tricholoma portentosum. A further plate shows how fungi are recolonising bare soil areas. A table lists endangered and protected species present. (12 refs.)

Vesper A; Richter T. (p. 100-105) Careful investigation of a collection of Inocybes from Brandenburg showed these to be very similar, or identical to Inocybe rufuloides Bon ss. Bon. Macro and micro features are described, and compared to descriptions by Bon and other authors. Both features that agree and features that do not, point to some very closely related taxa. The particular difficulties of separating I. rufuloides from I. subporospora are discussed. Colour plates show I. aff. rufuloides, and two colour forms of I. subporospora. A photomicrograph shows spores of the latter species. Line drawings present spores, pleurocystidia, and cheilocystidia with paracystidia of Inocybe rufuloides. A table compares important characters of Inocybe rufuloides Bon ss. Bon and of I. subporospora with the material found in Brandenburg. (14 refs.)*

Note* The J Stangl book is noted among the lit. refs.

Rönsch P; Rönsch S; Reiher A; Otto P. (pp. 106-122) Xylaria delitschii forms stromata on buried fruits of Hornbeam. This species was initially found in Saxony-Anhalt and Hesse in 1868, and not recorded again until the present day. There is a close morphological and ecological similarity between this species and Xylaria oxyacanthae which grows on Haws, for which there are about 40 records held in Germany. The two species were compared with respect to their structural features, phenology, substrate specificity and DNA sequences. Subtle microscopic differences between the two were found when investigating spores, perithecia and rhizomorphs. Both normally develop anamorph stages with conidia from May until late autumn. Telemorphs, formed in autumn, were rarely found. In culture both species developed on both hosts, but Xylaria delitschii grew more strongly on Hornbeam substrate. DNA evidence highlighted 62 differences for 524 sequence positions in the ITS region of ribosomal nuclear DNA. Details of the two species, collection locations, and culture conditions are presented. Colour plates include location shots and in situ photographs of conidia, and perithecia from ripe stromata for both species, with photomicrographs showing asci and spores. Culture dish growth patterns are also presented. (26 refs.)

Boletus - Vol. 33, No. 1, 2011 Abstractor – Ray Tantram (in German)

Melzer A. (pp. 3-6) A first record for Germany of Psathyrella magnispora is described. It was collected in Saxony-Anhalt in dry calcareous grassland. Some confusion in handling previous collections resulted in misidentification as P. romagnesia despite the spores being too large for this species. Macro and micro features are detailed. This taxon is characterised by mainly medium-sized fruitbodies, with no striations on the cap, but a fugacious veil, frontal broadly-elliptical spores, cystidia with partially yellowish walls and by habitat. Six further points highlight differences from similar species. Hitherto this taxon has only been found in Spain, Austria and Hungary. Two colour plates show different collections of P. magnispora in situ, demonstrating ripening brown spores on pale gills. Line drawings show cheilocystidia, clavate marginal cells, pleurocystidia, spores and basidia. (7 refs.)

Kleine J; Rönsch P; Rönsch S; Hampe F. (pp. 7-19) Three interesting, easily recognised species in the Telemonia group were found during a Mycological Conference in South- west Saxony in 2010. These were Cortinarius balaustinus, C. cremeolaniger and C. venustus. The sub group Telemonia was included into Cortinarius by Fries 1838. Subsequent taxonomic changes are discussed. The methods used to identify the three collections are outlined, and the macro and micro features of the species described. Some of the history of identifications and misidentifications past and present are discussed. Colour plates show the three species in situ, and these are accompanied by water-colour pictures of spores and basidia, A table compares differing descriptions by other authors of C. alborufescens, C. pearsonii, C. lanigeroides and C. cremeolaniger.(29 refs.).

Kaspar R; Kummer V; Schmitt M. (pp, 21-34) This is the second part of a report on fungi of the Uckermark region in the northeast of Brandenburg, collected during Mycological Meetings. Here interesting non-gilled basidiomycetes are highlighted. Trechispora amianthina was a first record for Germany. Amaurodon cyaneus, Asterostromata cervicolor, Leptosporomyces fuscostratus, Tomentella fuscocinereua and Tremellodendropsis tuberosa are species rarely collected in this region. Problems with identifying Ramariopsis pulchella/ Ramariopsis bizzeriana are illustrated by examining several collections found, and combining these with appropriate literature research. The species mentioned are described, and illustrated by colour plates.(59 refs.).

Dörfeld H; Ruske E. (p. 35-44) The invasive Rust fungus Puccinia bornmuelleri was first reported in Germany by the authors in 2010. Further investigations have shown that the fungus is a brachycyclic species. Spermogonia grow after infection in April. Primary uretelia follow after about 6 days. Secondary infections by uredospores take about 20 days to incubate, Teliospores on dead leaves overwinter. Systematic attack of the host plant can be excluded. It is to be expected that in time the fungus is likely to become distributed wherever the host plant Levisticum officinalis grows. Studies and results are presented, and colour plates show the fungus stages on the host and spermogonium structures. Further plates show secondary uretelia, and microscopic details of the two spore types. (7 refs.).

Richter U; Sowada R. (p. 45-48) A fungus foray associated with a Fungus Exhibition held in early October 2010, revealed 60 enormous fairy rings, from 2-4 metres in diameter consisting of Leucopaxillus rhodoleucus. The tendency of this species to form fairy rings is mentioned in the literature, but only one record appears for the (erstwhile) DDR. The small 32 hectare woodland in which the rings grew had previously been used as a tip for vegetative materials, and became nitrogen enriched in consequence, A colour plate shows a 2m ring, and another young fruitbodies of the fungus, which is also described here.(3 refs.)

Dutrich W. (p. 48-50) Three species, Biscogniauxia repanda, Phellinus conchatus and Disciotis venosa were confirmed in the Erz mountains in 2010. They and their habitats are described and illustrated by colour plates. (4 refs.).

Boletus - Vol. 33, No. 2, 2011 Abstractor – Ray Tantram (in German) Lindemann U. (p.63-77) Two recent collections of Sclerotinia capillipes, a critical taxon in the Sclerotinaceae family, are described from examinations of fresh material. Macro and micro features are detailed, and findings compared to previous collections. This small pale brown cup-shaped ascomycete, has a long which emerges from a black sclerotium. The identification is problematic, as different authors quote different numbers of spores in each ascus, and there is some variability in the sclerotium. The specimens examined here all showed 4-spored asci, and it is suggested that this form be named provisionally as Sclerotinia capillipes ss Baral, to distinguish it from S. capillipes (Quel) SACC. Further work is needed to clarify this matter. Existing documentation is discussed. Tables present micro features of hymenial and non-hymenial structures (resp.) as described in 14 literature sources, and a key is given to 4-spored European members of the Sclerotinaceae family. Colour plates show fruitbodies of the recent collections, and photomicrographs present details of asci, spores and sclerotia. A photograph shows Quélet’s original 1876 drawing. (34 refs.).

Sammler P; Schmitt M; Kaspar R. (p. 79-94) The fungal flora, gall formers and leaf miners associated with Red (Quercus rubra) in Brandenburg were investigated over the period 1998-2011. The Red Oak is the most important non-native broadleaved tree in Germany. During this period 115 ectomycorrhizal fungi, 120 lignicolous fungi and one parasitic powdery mildew were recorded. There were no gall-formers, and only 9 small leaf miners. This compared with 15 species of gall-forming insects and 14 leaf miner species on the native , Q. robur and Q. petraea. Colonisation differences in the species found on the non-native oak and on both native oaks are discussed. A table lists the 34 sites covered in this study, and methodology is outlined. More tables list the species found. Colour plates show Lactarius chrysorrheus. Albatrellus subrubens, Cortinarius bolaris, C. purpureus, C. torvus, Hydellellum concresens, Phellodon connatus, Thelophora caryophyllea, Auriculariopsis ampla, Oligoporus ptychogaster, three leaf miners and the Knopper gall. (29 refs.).

Vökler H; Dörfelt H. (p. 95-102) The ‘Saaleaue bei Goseck’, Saxony-Anhalt Nature Reserve is a rich source of Earthstars. Twelve different species were found in 2010 by a 400m path along its warm slopes, growing amongst thermophilic and synanthropic shrubs. A substantial number of specimens of Geastrum melanocephalum and G. fornicatum were collected, in which some features differed markedly from those described in the literature. These apply to distortions in the structures of the peridium, peristome and fruitbodies. In one case involving two very closely-growing fruitbodies, the mycelial layer was entwined with the exo-perdium to form a ‘nest’. The 12 species found are listed, and the morphology of G. melanocephalum and G. fornicatum described. Biogeographical features of the Reserve, which lies in the lee of the Harz mountains, a very dry zone, are explained. Colour plates show a typical section of the habitat, and some of the unusual forms found of the two species. A graph shows a climate diagram of the region. (12 refs.).

Thiel H. et al. (pp. 103-121) A four-day Specialist Foray event in May 2010 in southern Lower Saxony concentrated on recording phytoparasitic micro fungi. 155 species were logged, with more than a quarter of these being first-records for this region. These under-recorded taxa are important components of ecosystems, and have an effect on species diversity. Many of the species collected have been vouchered in the Herbarium of the Senckenberg Natural History Museum, and in private Herbaria. The ten areas investigated are given, and a table lists the species found, and their host plants. 33 species are described in more detail, with colour plates showing fruit bodies and spores of 10 of these, representatives of the 12 groups investigated. Two further tables show the distribution of the recorded taxa according to their systematic groups, and those host plants that supported two of more of the phytoparasitic species. (21 refs.)

Schweizerische Zeitschrift für Pilzkunde - Vol 89, No. 6, 15th December 2011 (in German, some articles in French & Italian) Abstractor – Ray Tantram Kathriner P. (p. 222-223,224) [also in French p. 224-225, 222, 223] Fungus of the month (11) is mirabile which is found at the base of coniferous trees. This felty-spined corky, bulbous species appears to be quite rare, but is possibly largely overlooked, and is little featured in the literature. The fruitbody, which has both cap and primitive stipe is described. Micro features include a distinctly duplex pileal trama and irregular spores with tubercles. When young the fruitbodies resemble H.compactum according to B & K vol. 2. A discussion compares it with similar species. Two colour plates show H. mirabile in situ, and line drawings present micro features. (4 refs.).

Pallandini W; Römer N; Sassi A. (p. 229-231, 226,227,228) [Original Italian p. 226-228, 230,231] Fungus of the month (12) is Ciborinia camellliae an inoperculate parasite on Camellia flowers. Macroscopic features are described from fresh material, and micro features examined from exsiccates. This small brown funnel-shaped cup fungus grows gregariously on fallen flowers, and was collected after considerable rainfall in March 2011. Taxonomy and lifecycle are discussed. Colour plates show Magnolia in bloom, the fungus cups and sclerotia, also tissue sections, with a photo-micrograph showing asci and spores. Line drawings show micro features. (14 refs.).

Flammer R. (p. 232-233, 234,235) [also in French p. 234-235, 232, 233] Stumbling blocks and pitfalls (8) discusses the difficulties of definitive identification of species from field guides. Individual fruitbodies vary according to age and possible deformations, and descriptions vary according to the authors of the books used. Colour plates show the visual feast offered by autumnal waxcaps, with illustrations of H. calyptriformis, H. conica, H. miniata and H. psittacina.

Clémençon H. (p. 236-238) Two Heydenia species found in the Swiss alps were collected in 2005 and described briefly by the author in SZP 5/2007. The anatomy and taxonomy of this offer some problems. More recently DNA analysis by Professor Leuchtmann, showed that, surprisingly, the genus belongs within the Pyrenomyctes. Structures believed to be conidia have been found to be ascospores. Collections of Heydenia alpina and H. arietina are described, and presented as colour plates. Part of a cladogram shows the molecular-taxonomic position of the Heydenias within similar genera which form quite different fruiting bodies. (8 refs.).

Keller J. [ONLY IN FRENCH p. 239-241] Pt. VII of the series on fungi in food from pre-history to the present day concludes in the 20th. century. Menus and recipes from Edmond Rihardin and “Ali-Bab” are presented. Colour plates show two special occasion menus.

Flammer R. (p. 242-143) [also in French p. 243-244] Periscope 36 investigates more medical-mycological matters. Both Macrolepiota procera and Chlorophyllum rachodes (and its varieties) are known causes of gastrointestinal disturbances. For the former this is possibly due to eating too large quantities of an indigestible species, and insufficient cooking. There are still problems with defining the taxonomy of perhaps three varieties of C. rhacodes. The quantities of toxic materials contained depend on habitat, season and individual collections; also complex human digestive system working. (3 refs.) . General overhead lighting at a fungus control inspection base appeared to show a distinct pink coloration on whitish free gills, leading to a determination of Leucoagaricus leucothites. Subsequent more comprehensive examinations showed it to be Amanita phalloides var. alba , a rare albino version. There was no trace of pink in the gills when viewed in daylight. There is no such thing as a ‘healthy fungus’. Claims for ‘healing fungi’ are based on these containing a variety of compounds which are more likely to burden than benefit the recipient. Shitake dermatitis is one such manifestation! (1 ref.).

Roffler U. (p. 245) Coltricia cinnamomea , a rare and little known species, was collected in March 2011 from a moss-covered rotting Spruce trunk. It is described and compared to C. perennis, which is microscopically similar. A colour plate shows it in situ and line drawings show spores.

Editorial correction p. 258 Line drawings of epicutis on pages 201-202 in SZP 5/2011 are incorrect. Corrected details for Xerocomus heterodermus and X. badius are shown here.

The illustration on the back cover is of Russula maculata by François Simon Ruffieux found and painted on 22nd. August 1902 in the Freiburg Canton.

Mykologicke Listy – No 117, 2011 Abstractor – Anne Andrews

Cizek C, (pp.1-10) [Czech] Description of Tomentella caesiocinerea which is rare in the Bohemian Karst in the Czech Republic. It is compared with T. cinereaumbrina and T.litschaueri. Unlike U. Koljalg the author considers that these are 3 separate good species. A table comparing the characters of all three is provided. Illustrated with b/w drawing. (13 refs.)

Valda S (pp. 10- 27) [Czech] Part II of a series on hypogeous fungi covering hypogeous basidiomycota. These tend to be softer and to decay more readily than ascomycetous ones and to occur seasonally for short periods, though Hymenogaster sp can be found throughout the year. An introduction to each genus, Rhizopogon, Melanogaster, Hymenogaster, is given with notes on species within these genera, followed by notes on Hysterangium stoloniferum, Gautieria morchelliformis, Octavianina asperospermum and Sclerogaster gastrosporioides. Illustrated with 2 colour photos on back cover. (11 refs.)

Jindrich O (pp. 27-31) [Czech] Otidia mirabilis was found for the first time in the Czech Republic in 2006. The author summarises all known Czech and Moravian finds up to 2010 and includes a description and comparison with finds in Italy. (3 refs.)