Nodulisporium cecidiogenes, a gall-forming mycoparasite of brown rot fungus (cellar mushroom) Coniophora puteana on a tree near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016Synonyms: Aldridgea gelatinosa, Coniophora areolata, Coniophora arida, Coniophora brunnea, Coniophora cellaris, Coniophora cerebella, Coniophora cuticularis, Coniophora gelatinosa, Coniophora incrustans, Coniophora incrustata, Coniophora laxa, Coniophora lurida, Coniophora luteocincta, Coniophora membranacea, Coniophora piceae, Corticium cellare, Corticium luteocinctum, Corticium puteanum, Coryne sarcoides, Fibrillaria ramosissima, Himantia ramosissima, Hypochnus brunneus, Hypochnus laxus, Merulius polychromus, Thelephora cerebella, Thelephora laxa, Thelephora luteocincta, Thelephora puteana, Tomentella brunnea.
Common name: wet rot.
Russian names: Koniofora kolodeznaya, Koniofora voniuchaya.
Coniophora puteana is a brown-rot fungus that decomposes cellulose and hemicellulose in wood. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it has been found to thrive in moist environments, such as old buildings, wooden constructions, and forest areas with high humidity. The fungus is commonly isolated from decaying timber, particularly spruce and pine, and is known to cause significant damage to wood structures. It grows optimally at temperatures between 15-25°C and relative humidity above 80%. Coniophora puteana has been identified as a dominant species in the mycobiota of wooden buildings in the region, highlighting its importance in wood decay processes.
Nodulisporium cecidiogenes, a gall-forming mycoparasite of brown rot fungus (cellar mushroom) Coniophora puteana on a tree near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016
Brown rot fungus Coniophora puteana(?) on a broken spruce tree near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 24, 2017
Wet rot fungus (Coniophora puteana) on a rotten log near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2017
Wet rot (Coniophora puteana) corticioid fungus on a rotten log near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2017
Wet rot fungus Coniophora puteana on a broken spruce in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 18, 2017
Brown crust of wet rot fungus Coniophora puteana on a broken spruce in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 18, 2017
Wet rot fungus (Coniophora puteana) in area of Lisiy Nos - Olgino west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 21, 2017
Wet rot fungus (Coniophora puteana) on a broken spruce tree in area of Lisiy Nos - Olgino west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 21, 2017
Cellar fungus (Coniophora puteana) on a dead spruce in lower Sergievka Park. Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 5, 2017Observations of Coniophora puteana in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia show that the fungus is commonly found on rotten logs and broken trees, particularly spruce. It was observed in various locations near Saint Petersburg, including Lisiy Nos, Kuzmolovo, Dibuny, and Old Peterhof. The fungus was identified as causing brown rot or wet rot on its hosts. In some cases, it was found to be associated with a gall-forming mycoparasite, Nodulisporium cecidiogenes. The observations were made over a period of several months, from April to October 2017, suggesting that the fungus is active throughout the growing season in this region. The fungus was often found on dead or decaying wood, indicating its role as a decomposer in these ecosystems. Its presence was documented through photographs and field notes.
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