Linda Majdanová, Adam Polhorský

Contribution to the fungal diversity of the Upper Neretva River valley (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Introduction

Contribution to the fungal diversity of the upper neretva river valley (bosnia and herzegovina). Explore fungal diversity in Bosnia and Herzegovina's Upper Neretva River valley. A 2023 survey identified 102 species, with 10 new records, underscoring conservation potential.

Abstract

A mycological survey on fungal diversity following the planned construction of hydropower plants in the Upper Neretva valley took place from 31. 5. to 4. 6. 2023 near Ulog, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The species diversity of fungi in this area was investigated for the first time. A fruitbody-based approach of fungi visible to the naked eye or using a hand lens was performed at four study sites. In total, 102 fungal species were recorded. Out of these, 10 species (Cerinomyces aeneus, Glyphium elatum, Kurtia macedonica, Ophiocordyceps stylophora, Orbilia lentiformis, Patinella punctiformis f. quercina, Perenniporia narymica, Proliferodiscus tricolor, Triblidium caliciiforme, Xerombrophila crystallifera) are new to the country to our knowledge. Other interesting records include Porotheleum fimbriatum, Crustomyces subabruptus, Guepiniopsis buccina, Elaiopezia polaripapulata or Perrotia flammea. The presence of dead wood supported a high number of wood-inhabiting species. The number of new and rare species recorded during the survey indicates a considerable research and conservation potential of the Upper Neretva valley.

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