Trametes

 ( Polyporaceae ) 

Trametes is a genus of fungi that is distinguished by a pileate basidiocarp, di- to trimitic systems, smooth non-dextrinoid , and a hymenium usually without true hymenial cystidium.Ryvarden L. (1991). "Genera of polypores: Nomenclature and taxonomy." Syn. Fung. 5: 1–363. The genus has a widespread distribution and contains about 195 species. The genus was circumscribed by Elias Magnus Fries in 1836.

Trametes fungi are food for of certain Lepidoptera, mainly (Tineidae) such as Triaxomera parasitella.

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Biotechnology Several species of Trametes have been investigated for biotechnological application of their lignin-degrading enzymes (particularly laccase and manganese peroxidase) for analytical, industrial or environmental sciences.

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Selected species

• Trametes gibbosa – Lumpy bracket
• Trametes hirsuta – Hairy bracket
• Trametes nivosa
• Trametes pubescens
• Trametes versicolor – Turkey tail

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Further reading

• Zmitrovich I.V., Malysheva V.F. (2013). Towards a phylogeny of Trametes alliance (Basidiomycota, Polyporales). Mikologiya i fitopatologiya. Vol. 47, N 6. P. 358–380 (http://media.wix.com/ugd/b65817_d1162add57d74fe08e46f728018208ac.pdf).

Categories: Polyporaceae, Taxa Described In 1836, Taxa Named By Elias Magnus Fries, Polyporales Genera

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