''Trichoderma songyi'' is a species of
fungus in the family
Hypocreaceae
The Hypocreaceae are a family (biology), family within the class Sordariomycetes. Species of Hypocreaceae are usually recognized by their brightly colored, perithecial Ascocarp, ascomata, typically yellow, orange or red. The family was proposed b ...
. It is a soil-inhabiting fungus that associates with the pine mushroom, ''
Tricholoma matsutake
, ''Tricholoma matsutake'', is a species of choice edible mycorrhizal mushroom that grows in East Asia, Europe, and North America. It is prized in Japanese cuisine for its distinct spicy-aromatic odor.
Etymology
The common name and specifi ...
''. Close relatives include ''
Trichoderma koningii'' and ''
T. caerulescens'', from which ''T. songyi'' can be distinguished by differences in
growth rate, the morphology of
agar
Agar ( or ), or agar-agar, is a jelly-like substance consisting of polysaccharides obtained from the cell walls of some species of red algae, primarily from ogonori (''Gracilaria'') and "tengusa" (''Gelidiaceae''). As found in nature, agar is ...
-grown
cultures, and an odor similar to coconuts.
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Fungi described in 2014
Fungi of Asia
Fungal plant pathogens and diseases
Trichoderma
Fungus species
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