Biodiversity of Hypogeous Fungi in Basilicata

摘要: During the last two decades, systematic studies were carried out on biodiversity of hypogeous fungi in forestry territories Basilicata (southern Italy) provinces, Matera and Potenza. Identification fungus taxa found region was commonly accomplished basis macro- microscopic features, only a few instances, molecular analyses utilized. Thanks to these investigations, now occupies, among Italian regions, first fourth positions for number Tuber species, varieties or forms total (Ascomycota, Basidiomycota Zygomycota) naturally growing its woodlands Mediterranean maquis areas. In fact, up-to-date acquirements topic bring up 29 53 that other semi-hypogeous (only three entities) present region, respectively. this chapter, essential information regarding is given, so updating 2014 relative available knowledge. Among Fungi, object review, Ascomycota Pachyphloeus conglomeratus malenconii, Hymenogaster decorus, H. hessey, rehsteineri, Schenella pityophilus Myriostoma coliforme as well Zygomycota Youngiomyces multiplex deserve particular mention because their rarity.