👉 Taphrinaceae is a family of fungi that belongs to the order Fungi. It consists of four genera, including Taphrinsia, Taphrina, Taphrini, and Taphrina. Taphrinaceae is known for its ability to produce taphrine, which is a type of organic matter that is commonly found in soil. This substance has been used as a source of nutrients, particularly nitrogen, due to its high solubility.