فهرست نشریات علمی دسترسی آزاد ایران

The genus Stagonospora (Massarinaceae, Pleosporales, Dothideomycetes) is both morphologically and phylogenetically diverse, with more than 500 species epithets reported; however, only a limited number of species have been critically evaluated using molecular data. As part of surveys of fungi associated with wetland plants in Iran, twelve isolates with morphological characteristics resembling Stagonospora were obtained. These isolates were subjected to detailed morphological and phylogenetic analyses based on multi-locus sequence data (ITS and LSU). Two species, Stagonospora pseudoperfecta Kaz. Tanaka & K. Hiray and S. uniseptata Quaedvl., Verkley & Crous, were identified and are reported here as new records for the Iranian funga. This study provides comprehensive morphological descriptions and illustrations of the identified species, and discusses their habitats, distribution, and phylogenetic placement. The findings expand the known diversity of Stagonospora in Iran, refine species delimitation within Massarinaceae, and underscore the ecological significance of wetlands as reservoirs of fungal diversity.