This paper lists the 45-leaf infecting micro fungi described as new species among 250 fungal samples collected and studied from the Campus of Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute by various fungal taxonomists during the years 1998 to 2018.
Ascomycetes, Foliicolous fungi, Fungal taxa, Microbial Diversity, Obligate biotrophs
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Manuscript Received on 09 May 2025
Manuscript Revised on 03 December 2025
Manuscript Accepted on 17 December 2025
Manuscript Published on 30 December 2025
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