Journal of
Yeast and Fungal Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Yeast Fungal Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2413
  • DOI: 10.5897/JYFR
  • Start Year: 2010
  • Published Articles: 132

Full Length Research Paper

Morphology and molecular taxonomy of Hymenagaricus mlimaniensis species nov: A new Basidiomycota mushroom from Mlimani main campus, Tanzania

Zuhura Mwanga
  • Zuhura Mwanga
  • Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Dar es Salaam. P.O. Box 35179, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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Donatha Tibuhwa*
  • Donatha Tibuhwa*
  • Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Dar es Salaam. P.O. Box 35179, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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  •  Received: 16 September 2014
  •  Accepted: 20 October 2014
  •  Published: 24 October 2014

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