On the Diversity and Taxonomic Evaluation of Wood-Decaying Fungi from Ajanta Forest Caves, Maharashtra, India

A first-of-its-kind study reveals the diversity of wood-decaying fungi in Ajanta Forest, identifying 28 genera and 39 species over eight years. Among these, Trametes dominated with five species, while others like Leucocoprinus, Auricularia, and Hypoxylon were also notable. The research, conducted between 2014 and 2021, relied on macroscopic and microscopic analysis to classify specimens collected from Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, India. This discovery not only contributes to the understanding of fungal biodiversity but also highlights the ecological significance of these fungi in wood decay processes within this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Gore, V. U. (2023). On the Diversity and Taxonomic Evaluation of Wood-Decaying Fungi from Ajanta Forest Caves, Maharashtra, India. Bioscience Biotechnology Research Communications, 16(4), 241–248. https://doi.org/10.21786/bbrc/16.4.5