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    Rusevska, K., Grebenc, T., Karadelev, M. & S. Tofilovska. (2024). Diversity of Hypogeous Genera Sclerogaster and Wakefieldia (Basidiomycota) in North Macedonia. 12th International Mycological Congress (IMC12). 11-15 August 2024 Maastricht, The Netherlands. (ID 2212).
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    Rusevska, K., Grebenc, T., Karadelev, M. & S. Tofilovska.
    Genera Sclerogaster and Wakefieldia, a hypogeous fungi (Basidiomycota), are rarely reported, particularly from poorly mapped regions of the Balkan Peninsula. Research on hypogeous fungi in North Macedonia is progressing steadily in recent last years, resulting in increasing number of collections in the Macedonian Collection of Fungi (MCF). We performed a morphological and molecular characterization of collections from the MCF, compare them to available collection from other areas of the Balkan Peninsula and available sequences in nucleotide databases. The area of focus in this study were mountains Bistra, Shar Planina and Vodno and the valley Skopsko Pole. Both morphological details and molecular diversity of the two genera based on the nr rDNA ITS marker are presented. We distinguished two species of genus Sclerogaster in North Macedonia. S. compactus with its second report for the Balkan Peninsula, and moderately more common S. hysterangioides. S. compactus is found from only one site in the riparian community of Populus alba and Ulmus laevis. S. hysterangioides is regarded as a common species, in North Macedonia recorded from four sites and different types of habitats. The genus Wakefieldia is monotypic genus with W. macrospora as the sole species in Europe. Our collections are first records for North Macedonia. As information on these species is scarce, we also provide information on their ecology. The study of hypogeous fungi in N. Macedonia supports the high diversity of this group of fungi in the area and calls for future and more detailed study of their distribution and ecology.
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    Rusevska, K. & M. Karadelev. (2024). Macedonian Red List of Fungi: Unveiling Potential Species. 12th International Mycological Congress (IMC12). 11-15 August 2024 Maastricht, The Netherlands. (ID 1837).
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    Rusevska, K. & M. Karadelev.
    The National Red List (NRL) plays an important role in the conservation of biodiversity. Macedonia is a recognized biodiversity hotspot and is home to a rich variety of fungi. Despite sporadic efforts in the past to document fungal species, research into their diversity and distribution has intensified in recent decades with the establishment of the Macedonian Mycological Laboratory. These efforts have led to the discovery of numerous previously undocumented species of fungi. The Macedonian Red List was meticulously curated through a collaborative effort involving field research, data compilation from various sources, aligning red-listing practices with IUCN guidelines and received support from international partners. The Macedonian Red List comprises 64 fungal species, with the majority belonging to Basidiomycota. However, these are only part of the species that have been categorized, and as a result of the rich biodiversity, this list can be supplemented with potential species, such as: Aspropaxillus lepistoides (Maire) Kühner & Maire, Cotylidia diaphana (Cooke) Lentz, Hemileccinum depilatum (Redeuilh) Šutara, Hericium flagellum (Scop.) Pers, Lactarius mairei Malençon, Pachyella violaceonigra (Rehm) Pfiste, Peniophora boidinii D.A. Reid, Podofomes trogii (Fr.) Pouzar, Pogonoloma macrorhizum (Quél.) Dima & P.-A. Moreau, Phellodon connatus (Schultz) P.Karst., Scutiger pes-caprae (Pers.) Bondartsev & Singer. The NRL serves as a crucial tool for conservation efforts, providing a comprehensive understanding of the status of Macedonian mycobiota. The identification of potentially red listed species highlights the urgent need for targeted conservation strategies to mitigate threats and ensure the preservation of fungal diversity in the region.