Molecular phylogenetic analysis of fleshy pored mushrooms: Neoboletus luridiformis and Hortiboletus rubellus from western Himalayan range of Pakistan

Fleshy pored mushrooms is the name given to boletes due to their porous hymenium and fleshy nature. these are ectomycorrhizal basidiomycetes found in all continents except antarctica. these mushrooms are important economically due to their edibility and medicinal value. this research work highlights the diversity of boletes in pakistan and their correct identification by using molecular phylogenetic techniques. western himalayan range (whr) of pakistan is considered as diversity rich area. during present investigation regarding diversity of boletes in these areas,two bolete taxa viz. hortiboletus rubellus and neoboletus luridiformis were found under conifers. these mushrooms were collected and analyzed morphologically as well as phylogenetically by using internal transcribed spacer (its) region of nrdna sequences,and compared with their allies. all description and comparison with related taxa is provided in detail. these boletes are first time analyzed using molecular method from pakistan. © 2016,pakistan botanical society. all rights reserved.