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Microbiology
Xing Ji, Yi-Fei Sun, Dong-Mei Wu, Neng Gao, Bao-Kai Cui
Summary: In this study, phylogenetic analyses were conducted on Perenniporia species and related genera using DNA sequences of multiple loci. It was found that the genus Perenniporia is polyphyletic. Based on morphology and phylogeny, 15 new genera were proposed, 2 new species were described, and 37 new combinations were proposed. Illustrated descriptions of the new species were provided, along with identification keys to Perenniporia and its related genera.
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Microbiology
Viridiana Magana-Duenas, Jose Francisco Cano-Lira, Alberto Miguel Stchigel
Summary: The study collected over a hundred samples of plant debris from various freshwater locations in Spain and identified six new fungal species. Morphological comparison and phylogenetic analysis revealed that three strains belong to the family Didymellaceae and the remaining three strains belong to the family Phaeosphaeriaceae. The discovery of these new taxa significantly increases the number of coelomycetous fungi described from freshwater habitats.
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Agronomy
Marcin Piatek, Matthias Lutz, Yan Wang, Shengrong Wang, Ronny Kellner
Summary: Chinese rhubarb is an important crop in traditional Chinese medicine, but it faces threats from various fungal diseases, including leaf smut. Research has classified the leaf smut pathogen as a new species, Thecaphora dahuangis, based on morphological and molecular data.
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Plant Sciences
Ying-shan Liang, Yi-wen Xu, M. I. N. Ouyang, Xiao-xia Huang, Zhi-jun Lin, Li-hong Qiu
Summary: A new species of Lepiota sect. Ovisporae, Lepiota baiyunensis sp. nov., was described from Baiyun Mountain, Guangzhou, China based on phylogenetic analysis and morphological examinations. It differs from Lepiota lilacea by its light yellow lamellae, stipe covered with lamellar squamules, lacking true annulus, usually clavate cheilocystidia, and trichodermal pileus covering composed of long, cylindrical elements.
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Forestry
Farah Alia Nordin, Akmal Raffi, Rusea Go, Christina Seok Yien Yong, Kartini Saibeh, Ahmad Sofiman Othman
Summary: Seventy-two morphological characters and three ecological characteristics were measured to assess variation and phylogenetic relationships among twelve species and three infraspecific taxa of the genus Spathoglottis from Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. The morphological analyses divided Spathoglottis into two main groups based on the colours of the flower: Purple-Flowered Spathoglottis and Yellow-Flowered Spathoglottis. Species within the two groupings were further classified based on the size of the plants (Large/Dwarf Purple Spathoglottis and Large/Dwarf Yellow Spathoglottis) and the shapes of the labellum (spathulate, bilobulate or narrow/thread-like). The selected morphological characters appeared to support the taxonomic boundaries between two mostly debated taxa in the genus, S. aurea and S. microchilina.
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Entomology
Kevin L. Keegan, Jadranka Rota, Reza Zahiri, Alberto Zilli, Niklas Wahlberg, B. Christian Schmidt, J. Donald Lafontaine, Paul Z. Goldstein, David L. Wagner
Summary: Noctuidae, one of the most diverse and economically important animal lineages in the world, was studied using eight protein-coding genes to infer phylogeny and make taxonomic adjustments. Significant changes were made to the classification, including the recognition of new subfamilies and the reassignment of various genera to different groups. The study also discussed the implications of the results on the understanding of noctuid biogeography and life histories.
INSECT SYSTEMATICS AND DIVERSITY
(2021)
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Microbiology
Urania Lortou, Emmanuel Panteris, Spyros Gkelis
Summary: Using a polyphasic approach, this study investigated and characterized 18 Chlorophyta isolates. Results revealed the establishment of four new genera and five new species, with some of them being reported for the first time in specific aquatic environments.
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Anatomy & Morphology
Tauseef Ullah, Malka Saba, Mahrukh Farid Syed
Summary: This study introduces a new coprinoid mushroom species, Coprinopsis afrocinerea, from Pakistan, which is reported for the first time in Asia. Through morphological and molecular analysis, the specimens collected in Pakistan were identified as Coprinopsis afrocinerea, matching the type samples from Africa. The known number of Coprinopsis species in Pakistan has increased from seven to eight.
MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2022)
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Zoology
Jun-Hui Lin, Ya-Qin Huang, Qian-Yong Liang, Xue-Bao He
Summary: This study reports the discovery of a new eyeless polychaete species, Nereis tricirrata, in the South China Sea. The species is described based on morphological and molecular analyses, and is distinguished from other eyeless Nereis species by several unique features. The phylogenetic analysis shows that all Nereis species form a monophyletic clade, and the interspecific comparisons reveal high genetic divergence.
Review
Microbiology
Ajay Kumar Gautam, Shubhi Avasthi, Rajnish Kumar Verma, Sushma, Mekala Niranjan, Bandarupalli Devadatha, Ruvishika S. Jayawardena, Nakarin Suwannarach, Samantha C. Karunarathna
Summary: Uromyces, the second-largest plant pathogenic rust genus, has significant impacts on both agricultural and non-agricultural plants. This study provides a global overview of the diversity and distribution of Uromyces, analyzes its taxonomical aspects, life cycle, and intergeneric relationships, and reveals its widespread distribution across 150 countries and territories.
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Microbiology
Shan-Ping Wan, Lan-Lan Huang, Meng-Jin Cui, Cheng-Jin Yu, Wei Liu, Rui Wang, Xiao-Fei Shi, Fu-Qiang Yu
Summary: Phylogenetic and morphological analyses identified five new species and one new record species of the ectomycorrhizal fungal genus Hydnobolites in Southwest China. Macro- and micro-morphological analyses revealed some differences between the H. cerebriformis complex, while the ITS sequences showed high similarity.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ka-Lai Pang, Sheng-Yu Guo, Ami Shaumi, Satinee Suetrong, Anupong Klaysuban, Michael W. L. Chiang, E. B. Gareth Jones
Summary: A new marine fungus, Lanspora dorisauae, was discovered on trapped wood collected in coastal sites of Taiwan. Through morphological examination and phylogenetic study, this new fungus was classified within the Phomatosporales order. Lanspora dorisauae was found to be closely related to the type species, Lanspora coronata. The importance of sequencing Phomatospora berkeleyi to validate the Phomatosporales order and the Phomatosporaceae family was also emphasized.
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Immunology
Chao-Ge Wang, Josef Vlasak, Can Jin, Jing Si
Summary: Phylogenetic and morphological analyses were conducted on the genus Rigidoporus, which is characterized by its annual to perennial basidiomata, monomitic to pseudo-dimitic hyphal structure, and ellipsoid to globose basidiospores. The study reconstructed the phylogeny of Rigidoporus species using DNA sequences and provided descriptions of three new species and one new combination in the genus.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
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Immunology
Qiu-Yue Zhang, Can Jin, Hong-Min Zhou, Zi-Yan Ma, Yi-Zhe Zhang, Jia-Qi Liang, Jing Si, Hai-Jiao Li
Summary: Through re-examination of Chinese Cortinarius specimens, three new species, C. cinnamomeolilacinus, C. subclackamasensis, and C. tropicus, belonging to the sect. Anomali, were described in China based on morphological examination and phylogenetic analysis.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
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Mycology
Hong-Min Zhou, Qi Zhao, Qi Wang, Fang Wu, Yu-Cheng Dai
Summary: Two new species of Boletopsis, B. macrocarpa and B. tibetana, are described and illustrated from Southwest (SW) China. Their characteristics and phylogenetic positions were determined through morphological, ecological, and genomic analyses. Additionally, a key to identify accepted species of Boletopsis was provided.
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Food Science & Technology
Zhihui Qi, Xin Zhou, Lin Tian, Haiyang Zhang, Lei Cai, Fang Tang
Summary: The study revealed significant differences in microbial communities between stored rice grains in Chongqing and Liaoning grain depots. Different storage times and depths led to variations in microbial communities. Temperature played a crucial role in shaping the microbial communities across storage periods.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Mycology
M. M. Wang, P. W. Crous, M. Sandoval-Denis, S. L. Han, F. Liu, J. M. Liang, W. J. Duan, L. Cai
Summary: The study identified 72 species of Fusarium and allied genera in China, and described 12 new species. The findings are important for understanding the phylogenetic relationships and distribution of Fusarium species.
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Mycology
F. Liu, Z. Y. Ma, L. W. Hou, Y. Z. Diao, W. P. Wu, U. Damm, S. Song, L. Cai
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive investigation of the diversity and host occurrence of the genus Colletotrichum, and generates the most comprehensive genome tree, enhancing our understanding of the diversity and phylogenetic relationships in this genus.
STUDIES IN MYCOLOGY
(2022)
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Mycology
Peng Zhao, Yan Li, Yuanjie Li, Fang Liu, Junmin Liang, Xin Zhou, Lei Cai
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive phylogenetic analysis of 160 species belonging to 16 genera in Melampsorineae, revealing the monophyly of 13 genera and the polyphyly of Pucciniastrum. It also proposes the establishment of three new families and highlights the importance of considering morphological characteristics in higher rank taxonomy.
MYCOLOGY-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON FUNGAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fang Wang, Ke Wang, Lei Cai, Mingjun Zhao, Paul M. Kirk, Guomei Fan, Qinglan Sun, Bo Li, Shuai Wang, Zhengfei Yu, Dong Han, Juncai Ma, Linhuan Wu, Yijian Yao
Summary: Fungal taxonomy is a complex and rapidly changing field, posing challenges for taxonomists in naming fungi. Fungal Names is a registration platform with a standardized and integrated database, providing powerful tools for research in fungal taxonomy. It encompasses a vast collection of taxon names and specimen records since 1596, along with other related information, serving as a summary of the history and recent advances in fungal taxonomy.
NUCLEIC ACIDS RESEARCH
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Paopit Siriarchawatana, Panyapon Pumkaeo, Piyanun Harnpicharnchai, Somsak Likhitrattanapisal, Sermsiri Mayteeworakoon, Worawongsin Boonsin, Xin Zhou, Junmin Liang, Lei Cai, Supawadee Ingsriswang
Summary: With increasing urban population, more and more people rely on subway systems for transportation. Analyzing the temporal distribution of air microbiomes in subway environments is important for assessing air quality and public health. This study used culture-independent metabarcode sequencing to analyze bacterial diversity in a Bangkok subway station, finding variations in bacterial compositions among different samples over a four-month period. The bacteria primarily came from outside environments and human body sources and showed correlations with air quality variables including ambient temperature and particulate matters quantity.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Junmin Liang, Yuanjie Li, Peter N. Dodds, Melania Figueroa, Jana Sperschneider, Shiling Han, Clement K. M. Tsui, Keyu Zhang, Leifu Li, Zhanhong Ma, Lei Cai
Summary: This study presents a pipeline using HiFi reads and Hi-C data to assemble the genome of the fungal pathogen Puccinia polysora f.sp. zeae, achieving haplotype-phased and chromosome-level assembly. The high-quality assembly provides valuable genomic resources for future studies on disease management and the evolution of P. polysora.
MOLECULAR ECOLOGY RESOURCES
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mengmeng Wang, Paraskevi Mara, Gaetan Burgaud, Virginia Edgcomb, Xuedan Long, Haiping Yang, Lei Cai, Wei Li
Summary: ITS2 metabarcoding successfully described the abundance of Dikarya fungi, but underrepresented other fungal taxa that were abundant in the mycobiome. Metatranscriptomics revealed enriched expression of genes annotated to zoosporic fungi, suggesting their parasitic lifestyle. It also showed elevated expression of phagosome genes annotated to Rozellomycota, indicating their utilization of different feeding modes in the coastal setting.
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Microbiology
Wenqing Zhou, Xin Zhou, Lei Cai, Qi Jiang, Rong Zhang
Summary: Mulching is important for increasing watermelon productivity and land-use efficiency, but little is known about its effects on soil fungal communities. This study found that gravel-sand mulch significantly affected the diversity and composition of soil fungal communities, and that long-term continuous monoculture decreased abundance of Fusarium species.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2023)
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Mycology
Xin Li, Shi-Ling Han, Yin-Yin Zhang, Lei Cai, Peng Zhao
Summary: In December 2021, Dalian Customs in China inspected a postal parcel from Togo containing mature nuts of Phytelephas macrocarpa and isolated four strains of a new species from symptomatic tissues of the nuts. These strains were identified as a new genus Heteroverticillium, mainly characterized by verticillately branching conidiophores. This is the first interception of a new fungal genus by Chinese customs. Additionally, an updated backbone tree for the generic relationships in Nectriaceae was provided, which will greatly assist in identifying nectriaceous fungi in quarantine inspections.
MYCOLOGY-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON FUNGAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
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Mycology
L. W. Hou, A. Giraldo, J. Z. Groenewald, T. Raemae, R. C. Summerbell, G. Z. Huang, L. Cai, P. W. Crous
Summary: Acremonium is a widely distributed genus of fungi that produce bioactive secondary metabolites. Through systematic analysis, it was found that Acremonium belongs to three different orders of Sordariomycetes, including 63 genera, 14 families, and 65 new species. For the family Bionectriaceae, rpb2 and tef-1a are proposed as potential DNA barcodes for classification.
STUDIES IN MYCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Mycology
S. L. Han, M. M. Wang, Z. Y. Ma, M. Raza, P. Zhao, J. . M. Liang, M. Gao, Y. J. Li, J. W. Wang, D. M. Hu, L. Cai
Summary: This study used a citizen science initiative to investigate diseased cereal crops in China and identified 43 different species of Fusarium, including eight novel species. It also confirmed 18 species as pathogens of maize stalk rot and supported the narrow generic concept of Fusarium through phylogenetic analysis. Overall, this study provides important insights into the diversity and distribution of cereal-associated Fusarium species.
STUDIES IN MYCOLOGY
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Min Gao, Chao Xiong, Clement K. M. Tsui, Lei Cai
Summary: Soil and plant-associated protistan communities, as top-down predators, play an important role in shaping bacterial and fungal communities. However, little is known about how pathogen invasion affects these protistan communities and their interactions with bacteria and fungi. In this study, we investigated the protistan communities in healthy and Fusarium wilt disease (FWD)-affected chilli pepper plants, and integrated the bacterial and fungal community data. The results showed that FWD enrichmented phagotrophic protists in the roots, and increased the proportion and connectivity of these protists (particularly Cercozoa and Ciliophora) in intra- and inter-kingdom networks. The microbiome of diseased plants exhibited a higher abundance of functional genes related to bacterial anti-predator responses and contained more metagenome-assembled genomes involved in this response. These findings suggest that FWD can enhance the associations between protists and their microbial prey, highlighting the potential role of protists in shaping microbial assembly and functionality under pathogenic stress.
Article
Mycology
P. Zhao, F. Liu, J. E. Huang, X. Zhou, X. H. Qi, W. J. Duan, L. Cai
Summary: In this study, accurate identification and classification of Cronartium species were conducted through genetic sequencing and morphological examination. A total of 26 species, including seven new species, were identified. Additionally, previously unknown life cycles were discovered for 18 species.
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Mycology
Q. Chen, M. Bakhshi, Y. Balci, K. D. Broders, R. Cheewangkoon, S. F. Chen, X. L. Fan, D. Gramaje, F. Halleen, M. Horta Jung, N. Jiang, T. Jung, T. Majek, S. Marincowitz, I Milenkovic, L. Mostert, C. Nakashima, I. Nurul Faziha, M. Pan, M. Raza, B. Scanu, C. F. J. Spies, L. Suhaizan, H. Suzuki, C. M. Tian, M. Tomsovsky, J. R. Urbez Torres, W. Wang, B. D. Wingfield, M. J. Wingfield, Q. Yang, X. Yang, R. Zare, P. Zhao, J. Z. Groenewald, L. Cai, P. W. Crous
Summary: This paper is the fourth contribution in the Genera of Phytopathogenic Fungi (GOPHY) series. It provides detailed descriptions and information about 19 genera of phytopathogenic fungi and their relatives, including morphology, pathology, distribution, hosts, and disease symptoms, and also provides DNA barcodes for these taxa.
STUDIES IN MYCOLOGY
(2022)
