Iodophanus granulipolaris (Ascomycota -Pezizales): first record from Argentina. A morphological and physiological study

Abstract

In this paper, Iodophanus granulipolaris is recorded for the first time for Argentina. It’s life
cycle, development, cytology and physiology were studied. Culture studies showed that I.
granulipolaris is homothallic and cellulolitic. Light plays an important role in sexual
development and biosynthesis of carotenes. Cytological studies revealed aproximately six
chromosomes per nucleus