Trametes is a genus of fungi that is distinguished by a pileate basidiocarp, di- to trimitic hyphal systems, smooth non-dextrinoid spores, and a hymenium usually without true hymenial cystidia.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 caterpillars of certain Lepidoptera, mainly fungus moths (Tineidae) such as Triaxomera parasitella.
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.
Selected species
Trametes gibbosa – Lumpy bracket Trametes hirsuta – Hairy bracket Trametes nivosa Trametes pubescens Trametes versicolor – Turkey tail
References
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).