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Plant Sciences
Cheng Xin Huang, Feng Yin Liu, Ya Nan Gou, Jian Xin Deng, Mei Jia Li
Summary: In this study, a new species of Alternaria, named Alternaria vignae sp. nov., was isolated from Vigna unguiculata in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China. The species was determined based on morphological characteristics and multi-locus phylogenetic analyses.
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Mycology
Lin He, Hong Cheng, Aye Aye Htun, Hui Ge, Zhen Zhou Xia, Jian Wei Guo, Jian Xin Deng, Tao Du
Summary: During the investigation of pathogenic Alternaria in China, nine Alternaria isolates were obtained from two Caryophyllaceae plants. Based on morphological and multilocus phylogenetic approaches and pathogenicity tests, three pathogenic species of Alternaria including two new species and a new record in China were identified. The phylogenetic study confirmed the new species and grouped them within two clades in section Gypsophilae.
MYCOLOGICAL PROGRESS
(2021)
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Mycology
Lin He, Hong Cheng, Lin Zhao, Aye Aye Htun, Zhi He Yu, Jian Xin Deng, Qi Li Li
Summary: Two new Alternaria species were discovered in China, isolated from diseased leaves of Foeniculum vulgare and Saposhnikovia divaricata, belonging to the Radicina section. These findings contribute to the understanding of the diversity and classification of Alternaria fungi.
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Microbiology
Wen-Li Li, Sajeewa S. N. Maharachchikumbura, Ratchadawan Cheewangkoon, Jian-Kui Liu
Summary: This study merges Dyfrolomyces into Melomastia based on morphological characteristics and multigene phylogenetic analysis. Four new species are introduced, and eleven new combinations are proposed.
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Microbiology
Zhao-Qing Zeng, Wen-Ying Zhuang
Summary: Three new species of Clonostachys from China are described based on morphological characteristics and phylogenetic analyses. These new species, namely Clonostachys chongqingensis sp. nov., Clonostachys leptoderma sp. nov., and Clonostachys oligospora sp. nov., display distinct features compared to their close relatives.
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Microbiology
Yanpeng Chen, Wenhui Tian, Yaobin Guo, Hugo Madrid, Sajeewa S. N. Maharachchikumbura
Summary: During a survey of fungal diversity in Sichuan Province, China, two new species and a new genus of Helminthosporium-like fungi were discovered. The new genus, Synhelminthosporium, is distinguished by producing synnematous conidiophores.
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Microbiology
Rungtiwa Phookamsak, Hongbo Jiang, Nakarin Suwannarach, Saisamorn Lumyong, Jianchu Xu, Sheng Xu, Chun-Fang Liao, Putarak Chomnunti
Summary: Several saprobic fungi were collected and preliminarily identified during a survey of bambusicolous fungi in northern Thailand and southwestern China. Multigene phylogenetic analyses confirmed the presence of four new taxa belonging to different families. In addition, a fungus previously unrecorded in terrestrial habitats was reported for the first time.
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Mycology
Xia Tang, Rajesh Jeewon, Yong-Zhong Lu, Abdulwahed Fahad Alrefaei, Ruvishika S. Jayawardena, Rong -Ju Xu, Jian Ma, Xue-Mei Chen, Ji-Chuan Kang
Summary: This study conducted a taxonomic investigation on Tetraplosphaeriaceae in three regions of China, revealing four new species. Based on morphology and phylogenetic analysis, these species were described and classified, and detailed illustrations and taxonomic notes were provided.
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Microbiology
Long-Li Li, Hong-Wei Shen, Dan-Feng Bao, Dhanushka N. Wanasinghe, Yong-Zhong Lu, Yuan Feng, Zong-Long Luo
Summary: The study focuses on introducing tubeufia-like hyphomycetous fungi found in freshwater lakes in northwestern Yunnan, China. Several new species, a new genus, and new collections are identified and described based on morphological and molecular analysis.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Mycology
S. Konta, S. Tibpromma, S. C. Karunarathna, M. C. Samarakoon, L. S. Steven, A. Mapook, S. Boonmee, C. Senwanna, A. Balasuriya, P. D. Eungwanichayapant, K. D. Hyde
Summary: This study investigated fungi associated with terrestrial palms in Thailand and identified fungal taxa belonging to several orders using morphological characteristics and phylogenetic analysis. A new genus Triseptatospora and nine new species were described and introduced. The study provides morphological illustrations, descriptions, and phylogenetic trees to support the taxonomic placement of the new taxa.
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Mycology
Agnese Cometto, Steven D. Leavitt, Martin Grube, Sybren De Hoog, Lucia Muggia
Summary: Lichens are self-sustaining and long-living ecosystems that house a variety of microorganisms in addition to the main symbiotic partners. Recent studies using DNA metabarcoding and culture isolations have revealed the diverse species of lichen-associated fungi, including both filamentous and yeast species. New lineages within Chaetothyriales have been recognized, and a range of other fungal lineages have been identified in lichen thalli, expanding our understanding of the high fungal diversity in lichens.
MYCOLOGICAL PROGRESS
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Erandi Yasanthika, Dhanushka N. Wanasinghe, Guang-Cong Ren, Samantha C. Karunarathna, Danushka S. Tennakoon, Jutamart Monkai, Heng Gui, Peter E. Mortimer, Saisamorn Lumyong, Kevin D. Hyde
Summary: This study isolated fungal strains from polluted soils in industrialized areas of Kunming City, Yunnan Province, China, and introduced a new species, Juxtiphoma yunnanensis sp. nov., as well as discovered two new environmental records based on morphological and molecular analyses.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Marco Masi, Jesus Garcia Zorrilla, Susan Meyer
Summary: The genus Pyrenophora includes important cereal crop pathogens and a variety of less known species, many of which are also grass pathogens. Different species of Pyrenophora produce a diverse array of bioactive metabolites through various biosynthetic pathways. These compounds have potential host-specific responses, antifungal activity, phytotoxicity, and antibacterial activity.
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Microbiology
Shu-Hua Jiang, Robert Luecking, Hua-Jie Liu, Xin-Li Wei, Amanda Barreto Xavier-Leite, Carlos Vinas Portilla, Qiang Ren, Jiang-Chun Wei
Summary: In this study, molecular phylogenetics was used to investigate the potential cryptic speciation in foliicolous members of Strigula s.lat. in tropical areas of Asia. The study identified several new species and revealed a high degree of diversification in this group of lichenized fungi, indicating that the current understanding of their diversity is likely incomplete.
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Microbiology
Shu-Hua Jiang, Chao Zhang, Xian-Dong Xue, Andre Aptroot, Jiang-Chun Wei, Xin-Li Wei
Summary: This study investigated the species diversity of Astrothelium in Southern China using morphological and molecular phylogenetic approaches, and identified five new species.
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Plant Sciences
Hiran A. Ariyawansa, Ichen Tsai, Wael N. Hozzein, Kasun M. Thambugala
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Biodiversity Conservation
Yaru Sun, Ishani D. Goonasekara, Kasun M. Thambugala, Ruvishika S. Jayawardena, Yong Wang, Kevin D. Hyde
BIODIVERSITY DATA JOURNAL
(2020)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hiran A. Ariyawansa, Ichen Tsai, Kasun M. Thambugala, Wei-Yu Chuang, Shiou-Ruei Lin, Wael N. Hozzein, Ratchadawan Cheewangkoon
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sinang Hongsanan, Rungtiwa Phookamsak, Ishani D. Goonasekara, Kasun M. Thambugala, Kevin D. Hyde, Jayarama D. Bhat, Nakarin Suwannarach, Ratchadawan Cheewangkoon
Summary: Collections of microfungi in Thailand have discovered a new species morphologically similar to Lophiostoma, but distinguished based on multi-locus phylogeny. A new genus, Sublophiostoma, is introduced to accommodate this taxon. A new family, Sublophiostomataceae, is also introduced to classify this distinct clade within Pleosporales.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Review
Mycology
Ruvishika S. Jayawardena, Kevin D. Hyde, Antonio Roberto Gomes de Farias, Chitrabhanu S. Bhunjun, Himashi S. Ferdinandez, Dimuthu S. Manamgoda, Dhanushka Udayanga, Indunil S. Herath, Kasun M. Thambugala, Ishara S. Manawasinghe, Achala J. Gajanayake, Binu C. Samarakoon, Digvijayini Bundhun, Deecksha Gomdola, Naruemon Huanraluek, Ya-ru Sun, Xia Tang, Itthayakorn Promputtha, Marco Thines
Summary: Scientific names are crucial for communicating knowledge about fungi and fungus-like organisms, especially in the field of plant pathology. While traditional identification of species was based on morphology, there is now a shift towards molecular phylogenetic reconstructions for more accurate species delimitation.
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Plant Sciences
K. A. S. U. N. THAMBUGALA, D. I. N. U. S. H. A. N. I. DARANAGAMA, S. A. G. A. R. I. K. A. KANNANGARA, T. H. E. N. U. K. A. KODITUWAKKU
Summary: The study investigated the endophytic fungal community associated with tea leaves in Sri Lanka, with Colletotrichum species being the most commonly found, and provided a comprehensive overview of known endophytic fungi on Camellia sinensis worldwide.
Review
Microbiology
Vinit Kumar, V. Venkateswara Sarma, Kasun M. M. Thambugala, Jun-Jie Huang, Xiang-Yang Li, Ge-Fei Hao
Summary: Research on the adaptation of marine fungi to climate change is still lacking, but fungi play important roles in marine environments, exhibit diverse ecological functions, and are influenced by complex interactions with their surroundings.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
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Microbiology
Nimali de Silva, Kasun M. Thambugala, Danushka S. Tennakoon, Samantha C. Karunarathna, Jaturong Kumla, Nakarin Suwannarach, Saisamorn Lumyong
Summary: This paper focuses on the taxonomy of saprobic microfungi associated with dead plant materials of Hedychium coronarium, Lilium longiflorum, and Magnolia species. The study identified new species and host records using morphological characterization and multi-locus phylogeny. It highlights the diversity and importance of saprobic microfungi in different plant species.
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Plant Sciences
Lakmali S. Dissanayake, Diana S. Marasinghe, Kasun M. Thambugala, Ji-Chuan Kang
Summary: A new bitunicate ascomycete species, Neostagonosporella bambusicola, was collected from dead bamboo leaves in Guizhou Province, China. Phylogenetic analysis confirmed its placement in the genus Neostagonosporella and revealed its close relationship with N. sichuanensis.
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Mycology
Danushka S. Tennakoon, Rajesh Jeewon, Kasun M. Thambugala, Eleni Gentekaki, Dhanushka N. Wanasinghe, Itthayakorn Promputtha, Kevin D. Hyde
Summary: The placement of the dothideomycetous family Teichosporaceae has been controversial and recent phylogenetic investigations have led to a taxonomic revision, introducing new genera, species, and combinations within the family. The newly proposed genera are phenotypically characterized and phylogenetically well-supported, providing a clearer understanding of the family's classification.
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Mycology
Danushka S. Tennakoon, Chang-Hsin Kuo, Sajeewa S. N. Maharachchikumbura, Kasun M. Thambugala, Eleni Gentekaki, Alan J. L. Phillips, D. Jayarama Bhat, Dhanushka N. Wanasinghe, Nimali I. de Silva, Itthayakorn Promputtha, Kevin D. Hyde
Summary: This study identified 95 species of microfungi from the leaf litter of five tree species in Taiwan, including 41 new species and 54 new host records, enriching the fungal diversity of the region.
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Mycology
N. de Silva, S. S. N. Maharachchikumbura, K. M. Thambugala, D. J. Bhat, S. C. Karunarathna, D. S. Tennakoon, R. Phookamsak, R. S. Jayawardena, S. Lumyong, K. D. Hyde
Summary: Endophytic fungi are internal inhabitants of plant tissues that provide benefits to plants by decreasing herbivory, increasing drought and disease resistance, and enhancing plant growth. This study focused on taxonomic novelties and new host or geographical records of endophytic fungi associated with Magnolia species from China and Thailand. A total of 56 fungal endophytic isolates were obtained, including eight new species, showing the diversity and distribution of endophytic fungi in Magnolia plants.
Article
Mycology
Sinang Hongsanan, Kevin D. Hyde, Rungtiwa Phookamsak, Dhanushka N. Wanasinghe, Eric H. C. McKenzie, V. Venkateswara Sarma, Robert Lucking, Saranyaphat Boonmee, Jayarama D. Bhat, Ning-Guo Liu, Danushka S. Tennakoon, Dhandevi Pem, Anuruddha Karunarathna, Shu-Hua Jiang, Gareth E. B. Jones, Alan J. L. Phillips, Ishara S. Manawasinghe, Saowaluck Tibpromma, Subashini C. Jayasiri, Diana Sandamali, Ruvishika S. Jayawardena, Nalin N. Wijayawardene, Anusha H. Ekanayaka, Rajesh Jeewon, Yong-Zhong Lu, Chayanard Phukhamsakda, Asha J. Dissanayake, Xiang-Yu Zeng, Zong-Long Luo, Qing Tian, Kasun M. Thambugala, Dongqin Dai, Milan C. Samarakoon, K. W. Thilini Chethana, Damien Ertz, Mingkwan Doilom, Jian-Kui (Jack) Liu, Sergio Perez-Ortega, Ave Suija, Chanokned Senwanna, Subodini N. Wijesinghe, Mekala Niranjan, Sheng-Nan Zhang, Hiran A. Ariyawansa, Hong-Bo Jiang, Jin-Feng Zhang, Chada Norphanphoun, Nimali I. de Silva, Vinodhini Thiyagaraja, Huang Zhang, Jadson D. P. Bezerra, Ricardo Miranda-Gonzalez, Andre Aptroot, Hiroyuki Kashiwadani, Dulanjalee Harishchandra, Emmanuel Serusiaux, Pranami D. Abeywickrama, Dan-Feng Bao, Bandarupalli Devadatha, Hai-Xia Wu, Kwang Hee Moon, Cecile Gueidan, Felix Schumm, Digvijayini Bundhun, Ausana Mapook, Jutamart Monkai, Chitrabhanu S. Bhunjun, Putarak Chomnunti, Satinee Suetrong, Napalai Chaiwan, Monika C. Dayarathne, Jing Yang, Achala R. Rathnayaka, Jian-Chu Xu, Jiesheng Zheng, Gang Liu, Yao Feng, Ning Xie
Article
Mycology
Jin-Feng Zhang, Jian-Kui (Jack) Liu, Kasun M. Thambugala, Jing Yang, Ze-Hong Meng, Zuo-Yi Liu
MYCOLOGICAL PROGRESS
(2020)
Article
Mycology
Kevin D. Hyde, Yang Dong, Rungtiwa Phookamsak, Rajesh Jeewon, D. Jayarama Bhat, E. B. Gareth Jones, Ning-Guo Liu, Pranami D. Abeywickrama, Ausana Mapook, Deping Wei, Rekhani H. Perera, Ishara S. Manawasinghe, Dhandevi Pem, Digvijayini Bundhun, Anuruddha Karunarathna, Anusha H. Ekanayaka, Dan-Feng Bao, Junfu Li, Milan C. Samarakoon, Napalai Chaiwan, Chuan-Gen Lin, Kunthida Phutthacharoen, Sheng-Nan Zhang, Indunil C. Senanayake, Ishani D. Goonasekara, Kasun M. Thambugala, Chayanard Phukhamsakda, Danushka S. Tennakoon, Hong-Bo Jiang, Jing Yang, Ming Zeng, Naruemon Huanraluek, Jian-Kui (Jack) Liu, Subodini N. Wijesinghe, Qing Tian, Saowaluck Tibpromma, Rashika S. Brahmanage, Saranyaphat Boonmee, Shi-Ke Huang, Vinodhini Thiyagaraja, Yong-Zhong Lu, Ruvishika S. Jayawardena, Wei Dong, Er-Fu Yang, Sanjay K. Singh, Shiv Mohan Singh, Shiwali Rana, Sneha S. Lad, Garima Anand, Bandarupalli Devadatha, M. Niranjan, V. Venkateswara Sarma, Kare Liimatainen, Begona Aguirre-Hudson, Tuula Niskanen, Andy Overall, Renato Lucio Mendes Alvarenga, Tatiana Baptista Gibertoni, Walter P. Pfliegler, Eniko Horvath, Alexandra Imre, Amanda Lucia Alves, Ana Carla da Silva Santos, Patricia Vieira Tiago, Timur S. Bulgakov, Dhanushaka N. Wanasinghe, Ali H. Bahkali, Mingkwan Doilom, Abdallah M. Elgorban, Sajeewa S. N. Maharachchikumbura, Kunhiraman C. Rajeshkumar, Danny Haelewaters, Peter E. Mortimer, Qi Zhao, Saisamorn Lumyong, Jianchu Xu, Jun Sheng