Rhizopogon pumilionum (Ade) Bataille; a new false truffle (Basidiomycota) record for Turkish mycota

Abstract

In this study, Rhizopogon pumilionum (Ade) Bataille is recorded from Turkey for the first time. The new record is described and illustrated. New record was proved by utilizing from its rDNA ITS data. Also, phylogenetic position of R. pumilionum was detected in the phylogenetic tree constructed using the sequences of rDNA ITS.