Two New Records of Genus Diploschistes (Lichenized Ascomycota, Thelotremataceae) from Pakistan

In this study, a number of specimens of the genus Diploschistes were collected from different areas of Pakistan and characterized using morpho-anatomical and molecular techniques. The present work revealed that collected specimens belong to two species of genus Diploschistes i.e. Diploschistes gypsaceus and D. neutrophilus which are additions to the lichen biota of Pakistan. Complete morpho-anatomical descriptions, ecology and distribution, along with ITS-based molecular analysis are provided.

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In this study, Diploschistes specimens from different areas of Pakistan were characterized using morpho-anatomical and molecular techniques. The study confirmed two species, Diploschistes gypsaceus and D. neutrophilus, as additions to the lichen biota of Pakistan. The article presents detailed morpho-anatomical descriptions, ecology and distribution, and includes ITS-based molecular analysis.