Online database of fungal diversity in Chile
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Macrofungi, forest, diversity, environmentAbstract
The information on native fungal diversity in Chile needs to be organized and updated to improve access to the data. In this context, “Chilean macrofungi” has been developed. This user-friendly website, equipped with search functions, provides comprehensive information on taxonomic nomenclature, environmental data, and molecular marker sequences such as the Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS) region. Since this type of genetic information represents a significant advancement for improving the identification of fungi inhabiting native forests. Furthermore, it constitutes an essential resource for understanding their genetic imprint and serves as a fundamental element for future biodiversity research for decision-making.
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