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Anatomy & Morphology
Xiaojian Lu, Xiufen Ye, Jiaxi Liu
Summary: The study identified significant differences in the morphology of anemophilous and entomophilous pollen grains, including size, shape, exine thickness, and surface ornamentation, which may be helpful for preliminary identification of these two types of pollen.
MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Darina Pickova, Vladimir Ostry, Frantisek Malir
Summary: Aflatoxins are important and harmful mycotoxins produced by different species of Aspergillus, contaminating a wide range of crops. Despite efforts to reduce AF concentrations in foods for better food safety, AFs remain a persistent problem in the world today.
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Environmental Sciences
Jordan Peccia, Ulla Haverinen-Shaughnessy, Martin Taubel, Drew R. Gentner, Richard Shaughnessy
Summary: This commentary provides a research roadmap for utilizing chemical and molecular-biological technological advances to address dampness and mold in buildings, emphasizing the collaboration between industry practitioners and academic researchers. The main focus is on developing new tools to improve building diagnosis and clearance certification for mold inspectors and remediators. The workshop aims to encourage the transfer of scientific research into practical solutions for dampness and mold in indoor environments, targeting industry, field practitioners, and government agencies for collaboration in future research agendas.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
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Microbiology
Er-Fu Yang, Samantha C. Karunarathna, Dong-Qin Dai, Steven L. Stephenson, Abdallah M. Elgorban, Salim Al-Rejaie, Yin-Ru Xiong, Itthayakorn Promputtha, Milan C. Samarakoon, Saowaluck Tibpromma
Summary: This study investigated saprobic fungi associated with mango in Baoshan and Honghe of Yunnan Province, China. Morphological examinations and phylogenetic analyses of multigene sequences were used to identify fungal taxa. Several new taxa, including a new genus, four new species, and four new host and geographical records, were reported.
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Microbiology
Tamara Martin-Pozas, Alena Novakova, Valme Jurado, Angel Fernandez-Cortes, Soledad Cuezva, Cesareo Saiz-Jimenez, Sergio Sanchez-Moral
Summary: Castanar Cave is an oligotrophic ecosystem with high hygrothermal stability and high environmental radiation levels. It serves as an ideal laboratory to study the responses of the subterranean environment to external changes and the impacts of tourism.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Grazia Cecchi, Laura Cutroneo, Simone Di Piazza, Marco Capello, Mirca Zotti
Summary: The study conducted mycological characterization of marine and dredged sediments from six Mediterranean ports, identifying 46 fungal species belonging to 20 genera. The research discovered several halotolerant fungal species with biotechnological properties, as well as a potential marine pathogenic fungus.
JOURNAL OF SOILS AND SEDIMENTS
(2021)
Review
Dermatology
A. K. Gupta, R. C. Summerbell, M. Venkataraman, E. M. Quinlan
Summary: Diagnosis and treatment of non-dermatophyte moulds (NDMs) onychomycosis present challenges, requiring accurate clinical diagnosis, mycological tests, systemic antifungal agents, and consideration of combination therapy. Monitoring antifungal resistance is crucial for effective management of infections caused by NDMs.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREOLOGY
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Juliana Barros, Sahadevan Seena
Summary: The lack of protection for aquatic hyphomycetes is concerning, as they play a crucial role in freshwater ecosystems worldwide. To achieve a comprehensive conservation paradigm for freshwater biodiversity, it is important to expand our ecological understanding of microfungi, particularly aquatic hyphomycetes. More research is needed to conserve aquatic hyphomycetes, including information on rare and endangered species, biogeography, and the development of a global biodiversity database. This article explores the reasons for the missing biodiversity data of aquatic hyphomycetes and advocates for their inclusion in conservation strategies.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Syed Afroz Keramat, Khorshed Alam, Mohammed Khaled Al-Hanawi, Jeff Gow, Stuart J. H. Biddle, Rubayyat Hashmi
Summary: The study reveals that the prevalence of overweight and obesity among Australian adults has been increasing over the past two decades, with geographic remoteness being identified as a potential risk factor for adult overweight or obesity. Residents of major city urban areas were found to be less likely to be obese compared to those in regional city urban and rural areas. Geographic variation plays a significant role in the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adults in Australia, suggesting the need for public health measures to address the rising rates of adult obesity.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Kunthida Phutthacharoen, K. W. Thilini Chethana, Anis S. Lestari, Marc Stadler, Kevin D. Hyde
Summary: This study reports three new species and a collection of Dicephalospora fungi from Thailand, which were identified based on morphological characteristics and molecular analysis. A dichotomous key to the species of the genus is provided.
Article
Plant Sciences
Salilaporn Nuankaew, Charuwan Chuaseeharonnachai, Sayanh Somrithipol, Papichaya Kwantong, Charisa Srihom, Chandapheakdey Ros, Nattawut Boonyuen
Summary: Kionochaeta setosimplicia, a newly discovered saprophytic fungus, shows similarity to but distinct differences from other species of Kionochaeta, and is closely related to other Kionochaeta species within the Chaetosphaeriaceae family. While morphologically resembling Kionochaeta, it exhibits clear genetic differences.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yanyu Wang, Xudong Wang, Man Yao
Summary: This paper utilizes computer vision technology and generative adversarial networks to accurately predict mold sticking breakout by extracting feature vectors of the sticking region.
METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS TRANSACTIONS B-PROCESS METALLURGY AND MATERIALS PROCESSING SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jakeline Zuluaga-Acosta, Sabrina Ines Volentini, Mario Alberto Debes, Mirna Hilal, Luciana Cerioni, Viviana Andrea Rapisarda
Summary: This study examines the use of UV-B radiation and its combination with low-toxicity compounds as an alternative strategy to control postharvest diseases in lemons. The results show that the combination of UVBr and natamycin effectively reduces disease incidences without adverse effects on fruit quality.
FOOD AND BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Jiakang Zhang, Anzheng He, Bin Xie, Jiaxin Wang, Chuanqi Yan
Summary: This study explores a suitable mold for the force ductility test and proposes a new index to better characterize low-temperature properties of modified asphalt. By analyzing the difference in failure types and force-deformation curve evolution stages, three failure types and three deformation stages are observed and summarized for the force ductility test. The results show that elastic polymer modifiers have a toughening effect. The 8-shaped mold is better for distinguishing different modified asphalts compared to the straight mold. The calculated true fracture stress has a strong correlation with deformation energy, providing good discrimination between modified asphalts.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Nattawut Boonyuen, Charuwan Chuaseeharonnachai, Salilaporn Nuankaew, Papichaya Kwantong, Natapol Pornputtapong, Nakarin Suwannarach, E. B. Gareth Jones, Sayanh Somrithipol
Summary: Asexual morphs of freshwater fungi have been found in tropical and subtropical regions, with two new species, Parafuscosporella ellipsoconidiogena sp. nov. and P. obovata sp. nov., discovered in a conserved forest in northern Thailand. These novel species are differentiated from known species based on morphology and were classified using DNA phylogenies.
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Yu Wan, Yuan-Zhi Si, De-Wei Li, Lin Huang, Li-Hua Zhu
Article
Plant Sciences
Yuan-Zhi Si, De-Wei Li, Jing Zhong, Lin Huang, Li-Hua Zhu
Summary: Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn., or soapberry, is an important biodiesel tree in southern China. Recently, leaf spot disease on soapberry has been observed frequently in a soapberry germplasm repository in Jianning County, Sanming City, Fujian province, China. This study identified and described a new species of Diaporthe, named Diaporthe sapindicola sp. nov., that causes the leaf spot disease.
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Yu Wan, Si Wu, Yuan-Zhi Si, De-Wei Li, Li-Hua Zhu
Article
Plant Sciences
Jiao He, De-Wei Li, Jin-Yue Bian, Li-Hua Zhu, Lin Huang
Summary: This study revealed the pathogen diversity of anthracnose on Osmanthus fragrans, identifying two new species and three known species of Colletotrichum. It found that C. gloeosporioides was the most dominant pathogen. Pathogenicity tests showed that C. gloeosporioides, C. osmanthicola, and C. anhuiense were more virulent than C. fructicola and C. karstii.
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Yang-Chun-Zi Liao, Jian-Wei Sun, De-Wei Li, Mei-Ling Nong, Li-Hua Zhu
Article
Plant Sciences
Yu Wan, De-Wei Li, Yuan-Zhi Si, Min Li, Lin Huang, Li-Hua Zhu
Summary: In this study, three new species of Diaporthe on Acer palmatum were described and their phylogenetic relationships were determined. The tests of Koch's postulates confirmed that these three new species were pathogens causing leaf blight on A. palmatum. This study provides important information on the morphology and phylogenetic relationships of Diaporthe spp.
Article
Agronomy
Jiao He, Mei-Ling Sun, De-Wei Li, Li-Hua Zhu, Jian-Ren Ye, Lin Huang
Summary: The TaqMan real-time PCR targeting the ApMat gene has the potential to provide rapid, specific, and reliable molecular detection of C. fructicola, C. gloeosporioides, C. siamense, and C. cangyuanense. This study also offers a reference solution for identifying species within the Colletotrichum gloeosporioides species complex (CGSC) that share similar morphological characteristics.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Meng-Yu Zhang, De-Wei Li, Li-Hua Zhu
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Yuan-Zhi Si, De-Wei Li, Li-Hua Zhu
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Hui Li, Yang-Chun-Zi Liao, De-Wei Li, Li-Hua Zhu
Article
Plant Sciences
Mengyu Zhang, Dewei Li, Yuanzhi Si, Yue Ju, Lihua Zhu
Summary: Salix babylonica L. is a popular ornamental tree species in China and widely cultivated in Asia, Europe, and North America. Anthracnose in S. babylonica poses a serious threat to its growth and reduces its medicinal properties. In 2021, a total of 55 Colletotrichum isolates were isolated from symptomatic leaves in three provinces in China. Phylogenetic analyses and morphological characterization showed that they belonged to four species of Colletotrichum, including C. aenigma, C. fructicola, C. gloeosporioides s.s., and C. siamense.
Article
Microbiology
Yuan-Zhi Si, Jian-Wei Sun, Yu Wan, Yi-Na Chen, Jiao He, Wei-Zheng Li, De-Wei Li, Li-Hua Zhu
Summary: Cryptomeria japonica, a widely grown coniferous tree species in southern China, has been found to be affected by dieback disease in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. Out of the 130 surveyed trees, over 90% showed the same symptom of brown crowns with no visible difference in bark. A total of 157 isolates were isolated from affected C. japonica plants, and seven of them were identified as pathogenic to the trees, causing stem basal canker.
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Yu Wan, Li-Hua Zhu, De-Wei Li
Article
Plant Sciences
Yang-Chun-Zi Liao, Yi-Jia Cao, Yu Wan, Hui Li, De-Wei Li, Li-Hua Zhu
Summary: A leaf blotch disease of Celtis julianae was identified in Nanjing, China, in September 2022, with an infection incidence of 63%. The pathogen was confirmed to be Alternaria arborescens and A. italica through morphological and molecular analyses. This research provides valuable insights into disease management and the diversity of Alternaria species in China.
Article
Microbiology
Hui Li, Yang-Chun-Zi Liao, Yu Wan, De-Wei Li, Li-Hua Zhu
Summary: The first report of leaf blotch caused by Colletotrichum siamense on Viburnum odoratissimum is described. The disease significantly affects plant growth and ornamental value. Prochloraz spraying before the optimum growth temperature of the pathogenic fungus can achieve effective control.
