Asterina tikreyensis sp. nov., a novel addition to the family Asterinaceae from the Little Andaman Islands

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Keywords: Black mildews, Insular flora, New species, Obligate biotrophs, Rhamnaceae


Abstract

A new black mildew fungal species from the Little Andaman Islands, Asterina tikreyensis, on Colubrina asiatica (Rhamnaceae), is described and illustrated. This species is distinguished by its unique morphological characteristics, which are comprehensively documented through detailed descriptions, illustrations, and microphotographs. In addition, the study provides a comparative account of other Asterina species previously reported on members of the Rhamnaceae.

Black mildews, Insular flora, New species, Obligate biotrophs, Rhamnaceae


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Microbiology Division, KSCSTE - Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, Palode, Thiruvananthapuram, India