Review
Plant Sciences
Da-Ke Zhao, Marc-Andre Selosse, Limin Wu, Yan Luo, Shi-Cheng Shao, Yong-Ling Ruan
Summary: The article discusses the endangered status of orchids in the plant kingdom and proposes a new reintroduction method for orchids by co-sowing orchid seeds directly with orchid mycorrhizal fungi carrying ecological specificity. This innovative approach aims to reconstruct long-term and self-sustained orchid populations, representing a potential benefit for the reintroduction of endangered orchids in nature.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Horticulture
Yifan Zhang, Wenwen Huo, Jiayi Hou, Lei Liu, Xiaoying Yu, Lu Xu
Summary: This study found that co-culturing with Tulasnella calospora significantly improves the growth and cultivation of Dendrobium officinale, increasing resistance indicators and the content of functional components.
Article
Microbiology
Na Yao, Baoqiang Zheng, Tao Wang, Xiaolu Cao
Summary: This study investigated the culturable Tulasnella spp. associated with Paphiopedilum orchids after long-term greenhouse cultivation, and identified germination-enhancing isolates. The results showed that the dominant Tulasnella types colonizing the roots of cultivated Paphiopedilum are stable over time, and germination-enhancing fungi colonizing the roots would benefit for seed reproduction after population reintroduction into the wild.
Article
Horticulture
Qianyu Yang, Lijun Xu, Wei Xia, Lixiong Liang, Xiao Bai, Lubin Li, Lu Xu, Lei Liu
Summary: In this study, orchid seeds were found to establish a relationship with orchid mycorrhizal fungi for germination, with Tulasnella calospora (Tca) showing significant seed germination-promoting effects on Cymbidium mannii and Epidendrum radicans. Different concentrations of oatmeal agar (OA) medium influenced the symbiosis and compatibility of the fungi with the orchids, highlighting the importance of mycorrhizal technology for the propagation and conservation of endangered orchid species.
Article
Microbiology
Yi-Hua Wu, De-Yun Chen, Xin-Ju Wang, Neng-Qi Li, Jiang-Yun Gao
Summary: The study developed a method using ex situ seedling baiting to capture seedling-associated fungi from Dendrobium officinale. The results suggest that this approach is an easy and efficient way to obtain fungi for this species.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marta Kolanowska
Summary: This study presents the first comprehensive species distribution models for orchid, its fungal symbionts and pollinators. The impact of global warming on these organisms was evaluated through three different projections and four climate change scenarios. The findings indicate a poleward range shift for these organisms as a result of climate change, with global warming being favorable for orchid but having a negative effect on its fungal symbionts. Furthermore, the availability of pollinators will also be affected by climate change.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ryuta Yagi, Ichiro Tayasu, Kenji Suetsugu
Summary: This study investigated the mycorrhizal fungi association and nutritional mode of Cheirostylis liukiuensis, a suspected partial mycoheterotrophic plant. The molecular analysis revealed that it predominantly associates with non-ectomycorrhizal Ceratobasidiaceae fungi. This study provides valuable information on the nutritional modes of green orchids.
PLANT SPECIES BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Andrea Dove, Michael D. Charters, Matthew J. Campbell, Hanna Blake, Manoj Menon, Viswambharan Sarasan
Summary: The yellow early marsh orchid is a critically endangered terrestrial orchid in Britain. Previous attempts to translocate symbiotic seedlings to a site near the last remaining wild site demonstrated some success. However, a more comprehensive understanding of the fungal microbiome and abiotic soil characteristics at the wild site is needed for future conservation translocations.
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Shi-Cheng Shao, Yan Luo, Hans Jacquemyn
Summary: Orchids have experienced significant declines in both China and other parts of the world, with several species on the verge of extinction. Recent advancements in orchid reintroduction programs offer a potential solution to establish new populations in their natural habitats and alleviate the current pressure on China's most endangered orchid species.
TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Yanyan Gao, Sijing Peng, Ye Hang, Guofang Xie, Ning Ji, Mingsheng Zhang
Summary: Research has shown that the isolated strain Coprinellus disseminatus DJF-10 from the roots of Cremastra appendiculata can promote seed germination and induce seedling growth, providing new support for orchid seed germination and seedling development.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Shuai Liu, Dinghao Lv, Chan Lu, Yaping Xiao, Shiqiang Wang, Wen Zhou, Junfeng Niu, Zhezhi Wang
Summary: The study reveals that Tulasnella fungi from the mycorrhiza of B. striata can promote seed germination and seedling growth by producing plant hormones.
Article
Plant Sciences
Jessica L. Allen, R. Troy McMullin, Yolanda F. Wiersma, Christoph Scheidegger
Summary: The study revealed different, complex population histories of L. pulmonaria in eastern and western North America, suggesting that conservation planning for each gene pool should be considered separately.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Xin-Ju Wang, Yi-Hua Wu, Xing-Jia Ming, Gang Wang, Jiang-Yun Gao
Summary: This study developed an easy-to-use solution by isolating fungi and using fungus-seed bags to promote protocorm formation and seedling development in D. officinale, providing an effective method for restoration-friendly cultivation of this critically endangered orchid. The fungus-seed bags showed advantages such as low-cost mass production, convenience in transportation, and environmentally-friendly materials, making it a universal application for conservation translocations of epiphytic orchids based on symbiotic seeds germination.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Britta Uhl, Franz-Sebastian Krah, Petr Baldrian, Roland Brandl, Jonas Hagge, Joerg Mueller, Simon Thorn, Tlaskal Vojtech, Claus Baessler
Summary: The reduction of deadwood due to forest management threatens saproxylic diversity. Deadwood types have a stronger effect on alpha- and beta-diversity than microclimate, with logs showing higher diversity for beetles and fungal fruits, and snags having high fungal diversity. Effective combinations of deadwood types and microclimate contribute to gamma-diversity.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Paulina H. Quijia-Lamina, Luis E. Baquero, Michael E. Kane, Lawrence W. Zettler
Summary: This study investigated the effects of daily temperature fluctuations on seed germination and development in Dracula felix, a native epiphytic orchid from the neotropics. The results showed that seed viability decreased from 60% to 37.78% and 0% after 8 and 16 weeks, respectively, under 22±2℃. Seed viability was completely lost when seeds were stored at -10℃ in the dark. Less than 50% germination was observed across all treatments, but significant improvement in germination was found at 17/22℃ compared to constant temperature treatments. Early seedling development stages were only observed under specific temperature and light conditions. None of the tested fungal strains improved germination or seedling development. This information is critical for the ex-situ conservation of this and other rare Dracula species under current and future climate change scenarios.
Article
Agronomy
Simone Albino Paes, Andre Wilson Campos Rosado, Ailton Reis, Olinto Liparini Pereira
Summary: This study identified various fungal species associated with sour rot on fruits and vegetables in Brazil, and discovered two new species. Additionally, it is the first report of five other genera besides Geotrichum being linked to sour rot in Brazil, demonstrating the diversity of fungi and yeasts associated with this disease.
Article
Agronomy
Emiliane Fernanda Silva Freitas, Olinto Liparini Pereira
Summary: This study reported the first case of Botrytis cinerea causing basal leaf rot and defoliation in Orchidaceae. The symptoms of fungal infection and the process of pathogen isolation and identification were described.
Article
Plant Sciences
Andre Wilson Campos Rosado, Isaias Severino Cacique, Danilo Oliveira Ramos, Fabio Alex Custodio, Laercio Zambolim, Olinto Liparini Pereira
Summary: This study reports the first occurrence of fruit anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum karsti on tamarillo in Brazil, confirmed by DNA sequencing and morphological characteristics of two single-spore isolates.
AUSTRALASIAN PLANT DISEASE NOTES
(2022)
Article
Mycology
Tulio Morgan, Fabio Alex Custodio, Murillo Peterlini Tavares, Olinto Liparini Pereira, Valeria Monteze Guimaraes, Tiago Antonio de Oliveira Mendes
Summary: This study reports a new endophytic Trichoderma species isolated from orchid roots, which has undergone genome simplification and exhibits the ability to degrade plant cell wall.
MYCOLOGICAL PROGRESS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Everaldo Da S. Cruz, Emiliane F. S. Freitas, Meiriele Da Silva, Olinto L. Pereira, Maria C. M. Kasuya
Summary: In this study, a new symbiotic fungus, C. gomesae, was successfully isolated from the roots of G. recurva. Understanding orchid symbionts is crucial for the conservation of these plants, as their germination and protocorm development rely on mycorrhizal association. Further research could investigate the potential of C. gomesae in promoting seed germination.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Larissa Marcia Anastacio, Marliane de Cassia Soares da Silva, Danieli Grancieri Debona, Tomas Gomes Reis Veloso, Thaynara Lorenzoni Entringer, Vilian Borchardt Bullergahn, Jose Maria Rodrigues da Luz, Aldemar Polonini Moreli, Maria Catarina Megumi, Lucas Louzada Pereira
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of different roasting processes on the physical structure of coffee beans and its correlation with sensory attributes of the beverage. The results showed that roasting processes can cause morphological and physical changes in coffee beans, which in turn affect the taste and aroma of the coffee.
EUROPEAN FOOD RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Andre Angelo Medeiros Gomes, Simone Albino Paes, Ana Paula Sato Ferreira, Danilo Batista Pinho, Zenilda de Lourdes Cardeal, Helvecio Costa Menezes, Patricia Gomes Cardoso, Olinto Liparini Pereira
Summary: This study aimed to discover the Induratia species producing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in Carqueja plants used in traditional medicine and coffee plants in Brazil. Eleven fungal isolates producing volatile metabolites were obtained, with I. coffeana CCF 572 showing antimicrobial activity against multiple Aspergillus species.
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Fabio Alex Custodio, Olinto Liparini Pereira
Summary: In August 2021, an outbreak of a disease caused by Neocosmospora ipomoeae and N. parceramosa affected approximately 2000 Adenium obesum plants in a commercial nursery in Brazil. These diseases cause basal stem rot, wilt symptoms, and can be fatal to the plants. Koch's postulates were fulfilled to confirm the pathogenicity of Neocosmospora ipomoeae.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ana Maria dos Santos, Fernanda Matias Albuini, Gessica Cabral Barros, Olinto Liparini Pereira, Wendel Batista da Silveira, Luciano Gomes Fietto
Summary: Lytic enzymes secreted by K. marxianus have potential applications in biotechnology, such as glucan and protoplast production, as well as biological control of plant pathogenic fungi. This study identified 27 proteins secreted by K. marxianus, out of which 14 were classified as hydrolases. The enzyme extract caused damage to S. cerevisiae cells and inhibited the growth of Botrytis cinerea, suggesting that K. marxianus could be a potential biocontrol agent against postharvest strawberry gray mold and other phytopathogenic fungi.
FEMS YEAST RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Joao Luiz Resende Lourenco, Rodrigo Barros Rocha, Marcelo Curitiba Espindula, Enrique Anastacio Alves, Alexsandro Lara Teixeira, Fabio Medeiros Ferreira
Summary: The aim of this study was to quantify the coffee outturn index of Amazon Robusta cultivars grown in irrigated and dryland Western Amazon environments. The study found that the weight reductions through drying were more affected by the environment, while the weight reductions through hulling were predominantly influenced by the genotype and environment interaction.
Article
Forestry
Andre Wilson Campos Rosado, Alessandra de Jesus Boari, Danilo Oliveira Ramos, Fabio Alex Custodio, Ayane Fernanda Ferreira Quadros, Izabel Cristina Alves Batista, Olinto Liparini Pereira
Summary: In April 2015, brown spots with a yellow halo and leaflet necrosis were observed on Cycas revoluta leaves in Belem, Para state, Brazil. This study identified the fungus causing this disease as Pseudopestalotiopsis elaeidis based on DNA sequence-based phylogeny, morphology, and colony characterization. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of P. elaeidis associated with leaf spots on C. revoluta worldwide.
Article
Ecology
Isabelle Goncalves Oliveira de Prado, Tomas Gomes Reis Veloso, Jose Maria Rodrigues da Luz, Marliane de Cassia Soares da Silva, Danielle Goncalves Oliveira de Prado, William F. J. Parsons, Damase P. Khasa, Maria Catarina Megumi Kasuya
Summary: The collapse of Fundao Dam in Mariana-MG, Brazil resulted in the discharge of iron ore mining waste into the Doce River watershed, causing negative impacts on the landscape. This study analyzed the soil microbiota as bioindicators of ecosystem recovery in areas affected and unaffected by mining tailings in the years following the collapse. The results showed that affected sites had different soil chemical properties, total fungal species, and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) compared to unaffected sites, indicating the importance of post-disturbance analysis in evaluating ecosystem recovery.
RESTORATION ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Leandro de Souza Lopes, Marliane de Cassia Soares da Silva, Juliana Soares da Silva, Jose Maria Rodrigues da Luz, Alessandra de Oliveira Faustino, Gabriel Cipriano Rocha, Leandro Licursi de Oliveira, Maria Catarina Megumi Kasuya
Summary: This study evaluated the bioavailability of lithium-enriched Pleurotus djamor mushrooms in pigs and their effects on oxidative stress. The results showed that these mushrooms are a more bioavailable source of lithium and have protective effects against oxidative stress in animal tissues.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jose Maria Rodrigues da Luz, Leandro de Souza Lopes, Marliane de Cassia Soares da Silva, Nicolly Alves Vieira, Wilton Soares Cardoso, Maria Catarina Megumi Kasuya
Summary: Agro-industrial residue and textile effluents have caused environmental damage. Using Lentinula edodes to produce enzymes for the degradation of textile dyes can reduce these damages.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Carolina Alessandra de Almeida Hayashibara, Larissa Carvalho Costa, Elaine Aparecida de Souza, Olinto Liparini Pereira, Patricia Gomes Cardoso
Summary: This study investigated the effects of Induratia sp. endophytic fungi on the growth and grain yield of seed-inoculated common bean plants. The results showed that seed inoculation with Induratia fungi significantly increased the grain yield of common bean plants.
CIENCIA E AGROTECNOLOGIA
(2022)
