Colletotrichum: complex species or species ... - CBS - KNAW

CBS Biodiversity SeriesNo. 8: The genera of the ParmulariaceaeCarlos Antonio Inácio and Paul F. CannonThe genera of theParmulariaceaeCarlos Antonio InácioandPaul F. CannonThe morphologically variable family Parmulariaceae (Fungi, Ascomycota, Dothideomycetes) is widespread in the tropics.The family now includes 34 accepted genera, with 24 further synonyms, and more than 100 species. The study wasorganised using a suite of computer databases, focusing on nomenclatural, geographical (floristic) and bibliographicinformation. More than 1000 scientific names were considered, and more than 1100 records of individual observations ofthese fungi have been gathered. All genera are fully redescribed and illustrated with drawings and microphotographs. Anew key for identification of genera was constructed. A new formal taxonomic concept of the Parmulariaceae is introducedand two new genera Mintera and Viegasella have been re-described, Parmulariella is now included in the Parmulariaceae.Kentingia and Chaetaspis are now considered of uncertain family in the Dothideomycetes. The genus Apoa, previouslyplaced as a synonym of Pachypatella, was found to be a distinct genus.196 pp., illustrated with 111 pictures including 15 colour plates (A4 format). Hardbound, 2008. € 55No. 6: Alternaria An Identification ManualEmory G. SimmonsThis book will fill a very large void in the scientific literature and it is quite certain that the volume will become the standard referencefor those needing to have critical access to Alternaria literature and taxonomic information. There are many scientists, bothresearch and regulatory, who are in desperate need of resources like this book to facilitate routine identification. More than1 100 published names are associated with taxa that must be considered in the Alternaria context. Of these, 276 specieswith validly published names are maintained here as currently identifiable; these are keyed in the main text of the volume.An additional 16 named taxa, although requiring expanded information and comparison, also are accepted. A few speciesthat have been associated with the genus for years but which now are considered anomolous in the genus have beenremoved to other genera. Chapters of species and genus characterisations are followed by a comprehensive list of all thenearly 1 200 names involved historically with Alternaria taxonomy in the period 1796-2007. Each name is listed with itssource, type, and an opinion on its validity and taxonomic disposition. A host index to all accepted species is followed bya comprehensive list of literature cited and a general index. Within the context of the manual, 88 names are assigned tonewly described species and genera and to taxa whose epithets appear in new combinations.ALTERNARIAAn Identification ManualEmory G. Simmons775 pp., with more than 288 line drawings (A4 format). Hardbound, 2007. € 100Selection of other CBS publicationsAtlas of Clinical Fungi CD-ROM version 3.1G.S. de Hoog, J. Guarro, J. Gené and M.J. Figueras (eds)A new electronic version of the 3rd edition is available since November 2011. It will allows fast and very comfortable searchthrough the entire Atlas text the engine is fully equiped for simple as well as advanced search. Items are strongly linkedenabling direct use of the electronic version as a benchtool for identification and comparison. Text boxes with concisedefinitions appear explaining all terminology while reading. Illustrations are of highest quality and viewers are provided fordetailed observation. The Atlas is interactive in allowing personal annotation which will be maintained when later versionswill be downloaded.The electronic version has been developed by T. Weniger. The third edition will contain about 530 clinically relevantspecies, following all major developments in fungal diagnostics. Regular electronic updates of the Atlas are planned, whichshould include numerous references to case reports, as well as full data on antifungals. Future features will include links toextended databases with verified molecular information. Note: The Atlas runs on Windows only! Not compatible with MacAtlas of Clinical Fungi version 3.1, interactive CD-ROM, 2011. € 105For a complete list of all CBS-KNAW publications, please visit our website www.cbs.knaw.nl