Epicoccum zapotae: una especie nueva aislada de frutos de Manilkara zapota en el centro de México

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https://doi.org/10.22201/ib.20078706e.2026.97.5566

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Didymellaceae, Epicoccum, Morfología, Filogenética, Fruto del chicozapote

Resumen

El género Epicoccum presenta diversidad morfológica y genética intraespecífica considerable, lo cual ha dificultado la correcta identificación y delimitación de especies con base únicamente en características morfológicas. En este contexto, el objetivo de este estudio fue reportar la identificación morfológica y molecular de una especie nueva perteneciente al género Epicoccum, aislada del fruto chicozapote (Manilkara zapota) en Veracruz, México, denominada Epicoccum zapotae. Las características morfológicas y el análisis filogenético de las secuencias concatenadas de LSU, ITS y β-TUB respaldan el hecho de que el aislado es una nueva especie del género Epicoccum. Este descubrimiento contribuye al conocimiento de la diversidad de especies de Epicoccum en ecosistemas tropicales.

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2026-03-19

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Ramírez-Gallegos, L. S., Navarro-de la Fuente, L., Trigos, Ángel, & Lagunes, I. (2026). Epicoccum zapotae: una especie nueva aislada de frutos de Manilkara zapota en el centro de México. Revista Mexicana De Biodiversidad, 97, e975566. https://doi.org/10.22201/ib.20078706e.2026.97.5566

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