Polyporales
An order of fungi in the phylum BASIDIOMYCOTA having macroscopic basidiocarps. The members are characterized by their saprophytic activities as decomposers, particularly in the degradation of CELLULOSE and LIGNIN. A large number of species in the order have been used medicinally. (From Alexopoulos, Introductory Mycology, 4th ed, pp504-68)
Year introduced: 2005 (1999)
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Tree Number(s): B01.300.179.120
MeSH Unique ID: D020072
Registry Number: txid5303
Entry Terms:
- Polyporale
- Aphyllophorales
- Aphyllophorale