Sterols and fatty acids in Peziza muralis

Abstract

Composition of sterols and fatty acids in fruiting bodies of fungus Peziza muralis were determined by gas chromatography – mass spectometry. Sterol distribution (e.g., brassicasterol occurrence) confirms phylogenetic relations to the order Tuberales. Nontypical lipid composition reflects extreme conditions (e.g., sunny, dry, and mineral-rich niches) where this fungus occurs.Key words: Peziza muralis, lipids, sterols, brassicasterol, fatty acids.