Korean Journal of Mycology (Kor. J. Mycol.)
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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Lichen Genus Porina in Vietnam

1Department of Applied Science and Humanities, Invertis University, Bareilly (UP), India
2Lichenology laboratory, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow (UP), India
3Korean Lichen Research Institute, Sunchon National University, Suncheon 57922, Korea

Correspondence to jshur1@sunchon.ac.kr

Korean Journal of Mycology (Kor J Mycol) September, 2019, 47(4):303-11.
https://doi.org/10.4489/KJM.20190035
Accepted: November 08, 2019; Revised: November 05, 2019; Received: July 25, 2019
Published: September, 2019.
© 2019 THE KOREAN SOCIETY OF MYCOLOGY.
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ABSTRACT

An identification key to twenty-nine species of Porina known from Vietnam is provided. In addition, new records of Porina eminentior, P. meridionalis and P. nuculastrum are described from the protected rain forests in southern Vietnam. A detailed taxonomic account of the newly reported species is provided and supported by its ecology, distribution, and illustrations.

Keywords

Corticolous, Nam Cat Tian National Park, Porinaceae, Taxonomy

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