Shoujian Li, Bing Li, Youyan Liu, Xinlei Xu, Shunxing Guo
2026.1.3MYCOLOGICAL PROGRESS
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This study represents the first accurate identification of Armillaria species associated with G. elata and P. umbellatus, revealing that eight Armillaria species are symbiotic with G. elata and P. umbellatus, and eight species can form symbiotic relationships with P. umbellatus.
Abstract
Species within the genus Armillaria play crucial roles in the cultivation and industrial development of Gastrodia elata and Polyporus umbellatus. Both G. elata and P. umbellatus are incapable of reproduction and survival without a symbiotic relationship with Armillaria; however, not all species of Armillaria are capable of forming such symbiosis. Previous studies have identified certain symbiotic Armillaria species, but earlier identification
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LI, Shoujian, et al. Species diversity of armillaria symbiotic with gastrodia elata and polyporus umbellatus in China. MYCOLOGICAL PROGRESS, 2026, 25(1).