Abstract:
An investigation was carried out to collect, identify and preserve Ganoderma
spp. on the basis of morphological characteristics from Pabna, Dhaka and
Rajshahi under the tropical moist deciduous forest region in Bangladesh during
June to September 2016 and July to October 2017 to record the morphological
variability, distribution, habitat, and biodiversity of the Ganoderma population.
A total of 40 Ganoderma samples were collected and identified to eight species
under Ganodermataceae family. The highest density of occurrence (23%) was
recorded for Ganoderma lucidum followed by Ganoderma applanatum (20%),
Ganoderma praelongum (19%), Ganoderma lesklokorka (18.5%), Ganoderma
pfeifferi (17%), Ganoderma boninense (15%), Ganoderma lipsiense (13%) and
Ganoderma tsugae (11%). The highest frequency of occurrence (10%) was
recorded for Ganoderma applanatum followed by Ganoderma lucidum (9%),
Ganoderma pfeifferi (8%), Ganoderma boninense (8%), Ganoderma praelongum
(7%), Ganoderma lesklokorka (7%), Ganoderma tsugae (6%) and Ganoderma
lipsiense (5%). During survey, Albizia procera (Koroi), Terminalia arjuna
(Aurjun), Dalbergia sissoo (Sisso plant), Azadirachta indica (Neem), Acacia
auriculiformis (Golden shower) and Albizia lebbeck (Rain tree) were found as
hosts of Ganoderma spp. The specimens were preserved in the SAU Herbarium of
Macro fungi ( SHMF).
