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Ecology
Nina Joffard, Bruno Buatois, Veronique Arnal, Errol Vela, Claudine Montgelard, Bertrand Schatz
Summary: Accurate species delimitation is crucial for biodiversity conservation. This study utilized an integrative taxonomic approach to investigate species boundaries within a group of Pseudophrys taxa from France, using genetic, morphometric, and chemical data. The integration of genetic and phenotypic data significantly improved the accuracy of species delimitation, highlighting the potential of this approach for taxonomic revisions in other orchid groups.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Ji-Dong Ya, Dong-Liang Lin, Zhou-Dong Han, Lei Cai, Zhi-Rong Zhang, De-Ming He, Xiao-Hua Jin, Wen-Bin Yu
Summary: The study described three new species from southwestern China and Yunnan, each with unique morphological and genetic characteristics, establishing them as newly identified separate species in the scientific community.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fredy Archila L. Morales, Monika M. Lipinska, Magdalena Dudek, Dariusz L. Szlachetko
Summary: Guatemala is known for its diverse flora and fauna, with over 1200 orchid species. In the Baja Verapaz department, a new orchid species, Schiedeella bajaverapacensis, was discovered. The discovery was based on morphological evidence and confirmed through phylogenetic analyses.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Hanqing Tang, Lu Tang, Shicheng Shao, Yulan Peng, Lu Li, Yan Luo
Summary: Bulbophyllum is the largest genus in Orchidaceae, considered to be one of the most taxonomically and phylogenetically complex taxa due to its significant diversifications. This study focused on the chloroplast genome diversification in a natural Asian section Macrocaulia of Bulbophyllum genus, identifying potential molecular markers for species determination and phylogenetic analysis. The findings support the monophyly of section Macrocaulia and Bulbophyllum genus, providing valuable insight for accurate species identification, taxonomy clarification, and conservation efforts.
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Plant Sciences
Yu-Qian Wang, Xun-Feng Wu, Jin-Long LI, Shi-Shun Zhou, Ren Li, Qiang Liu, Lin Li
Summary: A new species, Liparis casseabria, is described and illustrated in this article. It is morphologically similar to L. jovispluvii, but can be easily distinguished by its conspicuous underground tuber, narrowly lanceolate petals, dramatically folded lip with entire margin and emarginated apex.
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Plant Sciences
Si-Yu Zhang, Ke-Run Zhu, Qi Yan, Wei Wu, Bo-Rui Wang, Wei-Yong Ni, Jian-Wen Shao
Summary: Bulbophyllum guniuensis, a new species of Orchidaceae, is described and illustrated from Anhui Province, China. It shows similarities to B. henanense and B. hirundinis in certain morphological features, but can be distinguished by differences in scape length, lateral sepals, and flower color.
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Forestry
Rusea Go, Edward Entalai Besi, Kenny Hong Eng Khor, Runi Sylvester Pungga
Summary: Researchers have discovered a new orchid species, Bulbophyllum abangjoei, in protected areas in Sarawak, Malaysia. This species differs morphologically from similar species and has been assessed as "Endangered".
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Microbiology
Ting Huang, Lin-Jie Su, Nian-Kai Zeng, Serena M. L. Lee, Su-See Lee, Bee Kin Thi, Wen-Hao Zhang, Jing Ma, Hong-Yan Huang, Shuai Jiang, Li-Ping Tang
Summary: This study reveals the presence of new fungal species in Hainan Island, one of the largest islands in China. Based on the research of 40 Amanita specimens, five new species belonging to Amanita section Validae are described. Two of these species are unique in this section, leading to a slight modification of the diagnosis for the section.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
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Ecology
Przemyslaw Baranow, Dariusz Szlachetko, Pavel Kindlmann
Summary: Sobralia Ruiz & Pav. is a neotropical orchid genus with large morphological diversity. It can be divided into four sections and some informal groups based on the architecture of the inflorescence. The section Racemosae is characterized by elongated inflorescence with distinct internodes. Although the section is well-defined, species within it are often similar and can be easily misidentified, especially when considering herbarium specimens. This study presents a taxonomic revision of Sobralia section Racemosae, including morphological characteristics, identification keys, ecological data, and distribution maps. A new species, Sobralia gambitana, is described, and a neotype is proposed for S. hoppii Schltr.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Yunheng Ji, Jin Yang, Jacob B. Landis, Shuying Wang, Lei Jin, Pingxuan Xie, Haiyang Liu, Jun-Bo Yang, Ting-Shuang Yi
Summary: The taxonomic confusion of Paris L. section Axiparis H. Li (Melanthiaceae) has been resolved by reducing the number of species from nine to two based on morphological and geographic analyses. Through genome sequencing and different species delimitation methods, two taxonomic units with distinct morphology, distribution, and genetic characteristics were identified. This study clarifies the species boundaries within Paris L. section Axiparis and facilitates taxonomic revision.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Vincent Cuypers, Thomas A. C. Reydon, Tom Artois
Summary: The taxonomic classification of the orchid genus Ophrys has caused controversy, with varying numbers of recognized species. This study investigates the reasons behind taxonomic disagreements and suggests strategies to reduce confusion.
PERSPECTIVES IN PLANT ECOLOGY EVOLUTION AND SYSTEMATICS
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Ying Qin, Hailing Chen, Zhenhai Deng, Yan Liu
Summary: Aphyllorchis yachangensis, a new holomycotrophic orchid from Guangxi, southern China, is similar to A. caudata but differs mainly in the shape of sepals and column structure.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Modesto Luceno, Tamara Villaverde, Jose Ignacio Marquez-Corro, Rogelio Sanchez-Villegas, Enrique Maguilla, Marcial Escudero, Pedro Jimenez-Mejias, Manuel Sanchez-Villegas, Monica Miguez, Carmen Benitez-Benitez, A. Muthama Muasya, Santiago Martin-Bravo
Summary: Carex section Schoenoxiphium is a species endemic to the Afrotropical region, mainly found in southern and eastern Africa. Through a comprehensive study using morphological, molecular, and cytogenetic data, 21 species were identified, including one newly described species. Previous molecular works identified five main lineages in Schoenoxiphium, which were confirmed in this study.
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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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Biodiversity Conservation
Lian-chai Song, Lu Huang, Ling-ling Liu, Yao Feng, Li-li Wang, Zuo-yi Liu
Summary: A new species of the Curvicladiella genus was identified from diseased leaves of Paphiopedilum sp. from Guizhou Province, China. This is the first record of the genus in China. The new species, Curvicladiella paphiopedili, is characterized by penicillate conidiophores with a tapering stipe, curved stipe extension, and cylindrical conidia. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that this taxon is closely related to Curvicladiella cignea within Nectriaceae.
BIODIVERSITY DATA JOURNAL
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Huai-Zhen Tian, Lin Li, Ai-Qun Hu, Fu-Wu Xing
ANNALES BOTANICI FENNICI
(2008)
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Plant Sciences
Li Lin, Xing Fu-Wu
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lin Li, Haifei Yan
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Lin Li, Shi-Jin Li
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Plant Sciences
Lin Li, De-Ping Ye, Song-Jun Zeng
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Plant Sciences
Lin Li, Min Qin, Wan-Yao Wang, Song-Jun Zeng, Guo-Qiang Zhang, Zhong-Jian Liu
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Plant Sciences
Lin Li, Shih-Wen Chung, Bo Li, Song-Jun Zeng, Hai-Fei Yan, Shi-Jin Li
PLANT SYSTEMATICS AND EVOLUTION
(2020)
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Plant Sciences
Lin Li, Ai-Qun Hu, Qiu-Ping Wu, Kun-Lin Wu, Lin Fang, Song-Jun Zeng
Summary: Based on re-evaluation of morphological characters, Bulbophyllum obtusangulum is proposed as a heterotypic synonym of B. tseanum, which expands the distribution of the latter from being previously endemic to Hong Kong.
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Plant Sciences
Lin Fang, Xinping Kong, Yingting Wen, Ji Li, Yuying Yin, Lin Li, Guohua Ma, Kunlin Wu, Songjun Zeng
Summary: Paphiopedilum spicerianum is a rare orchid species with high ornamental value. Efficient propagation through asymbiotic germination is hindered by high protocorm developmental arresting rate and the need for a better understanding of embryo and protocorm development mechanisms. Transcriptome analysis revealed differentially expressed genes related to secondary metabolite metabolism, plant hormone signal transduction, and photosynthesis during different protocorm developmental stages. Candidate genes related to embryo and shoot development showed distinct temporal expression patterns during protocorm development.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Lin Li, Shi-Jin Li
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Genetics & Heredity
Ji Li, Kunlin Wu, Lin Li, Meina Wang, Lin Fang, Songjun Zeng
Summary: Paphiopedilum, a genus of Orchidaceae, is highly valued for its ornamental qualities. This study investigates a yellow leaf mutant and reveals the molecular mechanisms behind its coloration. The mutant exhibits decreased chlorophyll and carotenoid content, as well as abnormal chloroplast structure. Key genes related to leaf yellowing are identified through transcriptomic analysis. These findings contribute to our understanding of leaf color variation and the breeding of Paphiopedilum varieties with enhanced horticultural value.
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Genetics & Heredity
Wen-Ting Yang, Kun-Lin Wu, Lin Fang, Tie-Long Wen, Song-Jun Zeng, Lin Li
Summary: In this study, we reported the complete chloroplast genome of the rare orchid species Stichorkis gibbosa and investigated its phylogenetic position. Compared to previous studies, this research used a larger number of markers, resulting in higher phylogenetic resolution.
MITOCHONDRIAL DNA PART B-RESOURCES
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yu-Qian Wang, Xun-Feng Wu, Jin-Long LI, Shi-Shun Zhou, Ren Li, Qiang Liu, Lin Li
Summary: A new species, Liparis casseabria, is described and illustrated in this article. It is morphologically similar to L. jovispluvii, but can be easily distinguished by its conspicuous underground tuber, narrowly lanceolate petals, dramatically folded lip with entire margin and emarginated apex.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Wenting Yang, Kunlin Wu, Lin Fang, Songjun Zeng, Lin Li
Summary: This study sequenced and annotated the chloroplast genomes of two Blepharoglossum species, finding a relatively conserved gene content and arrangement, but still identifying a high number of SNPs and indels. Comparative analyses among six chloroplast genomes in Malaxidinae revealed significant sequence divergences in intergenic and coding regions. Phylogenetic analysis showed a close sister group relationship between Blepharoglossum and Oberonia.
