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Marine fungi play a vital role in the decomposition of lignocellulosic materials and nutrient cycling in mangrove ecosystems. This study investigates the diversity of marine fungi associated with the wood samples of Avicennia sp. collected from the estuary of Kadalundi, Kerala, South India. A total of 27 marine fungal species were isolated from the host plant, comprising 16 Ascomycetes and 11 Mitosporic fungi. The occurrence and frequency of each species were determined to understand the fungal composition of the mangrove wood substrate. Among the Ascomycetes, Aniptodera chesapeakensis, Savoryella lignicola, and Marinosphaera mangrovei were the most frequently occurring species, indicating their strong adaptation to the mangrove wood environment. In the Mitosporic fungi group, Periconia prolifica and Zalerion maritimum showed the highest frequency of occurrence, reflecting their ecological significance in wood degradation. The study highlights the species richness and composition of marine fungi associated with Avicennia wood, providing insights into their ecological roles in the estuarine ecosystem. These findings contribute to understanding fungal biodiversity in mangroves and offer baseline data for future studies on marine fungal ecology, bioprospecting, and potential applications in biotechnology, particularly in lignocellulose degradation and natural product exploration.
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