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Mycology
Ting Cao, Ya-Ping Hu, Jia-Rui Yu, Tie-Zheng Wei, Hai-Sheng Yuan
Summary: The family Hydnaceae is a group of fungi found worldwide, exhibiting diverse morphology, ecology, and phylogeny, including some popular edible species. This study confirmed seventeen genera within Hydnaceae and described twenty nine new taxa or synonyms, including new subgenera and species. The research provides insights into the delimitation, diversity, and phylogeny of Hydnaceae.
STUDIES IN MYCOLOGY
(2021)
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Microbiology
Ming Zhang, Chao-Qun Wang, Man-Shui Gan, Yi Li, Shi-Cheng Shao, Wei-Qiang Qin, Wang-Qiu Deng, Tai-Hui Li
Summary: In this study, a phylogenetic overview of Cantharellus subg. Cinnabarinus and C. subg. Parvocantharellus in China is conducted, with the description of four new species. Species descriptions are based on morphological characters and phylogenetic analyses. Additionally, three new records for China are reported, along with a key for the species of subg. Cinnabarinus in China.
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Microbiology
Yu-Zhuo Zhang, Wen-Fei Lin, Bart Buyck, Zhi-Qun Liang, Ming-Sheng Su, Zuo-Hong Chen, Ping Zhang, Shuai Jiang, Dong-Yu An, Nian-Kai Zeng
Summary: Species of Cantharellus subgenus Cantharellus in China have important mycorrhizal properties, medicinal values, and edibility. Four new species were described in this study, contributing to the knowledge of species diversity in China.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Dariusz L. Szlachetko, Magdalena Dudek, Aleksandra Naczk, Marta Kolanowska
Summary: This study presents a revision of the orchid genus Andinia based on morphological and molecular studies. The authors also calculated and visualized the similarity of climatic niches occupied by representatives of the Andinia-complex. The study found the highest number of Andinia representatives in the Eastern Cordillera real montane forests, and identified unique orchid flora in the Guajira-Barranquilla xeric scrub ecoregion. The proposed classification recognizes nine genera within the Andinia-complex and provides a key to their identification.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Ya-Ping Lian, Ablat Tohtirjap, Fang Wu
Summary: Two new species of Dacrymyces, D. cerebriformis and D. sinostenosporus, have been discovered in southwestern China. They are distinguished by their distinct morphological characteristics and phylogenetic relationships, as well as their unique basidiospores.
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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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Immunology
Qiu-Yue Zhang, Hong-Gao Liu, Lu-Sen Bian, Qian Chen
Summary: Two new species of Scytinostroma, S. acystidiatum and S. macrospermum, were identified in southwest China. Phylogenetic analysis based on ITS + nLSU dataset showed that these two species form independent lineages and exhibit morphological differences from known Scytinostroma species.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
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Microbiology
Hong-Min Zhou, Shun Liu, Xiao-Juan Deng, Hong-Gao Liu, Rui Xing, Yu-Cheng Dai, Ying-Da Wu
Summary: Two new species of Antrodia, A. aridula and A. variispora, were discovered in western China. Phylogenetic analysis based on a six-gene dataset showed that these two species form independent lineages within the Antrodia clade and have distinct morphological characteristics from other known Antrodia species. A. aridula is characterized by angular to irregular pores of 2-3 mm and oblong ellipsoid to cylindrical basidiospores measuring 9-12 x 4.2-5.3 μm, while A. variispora has sinuous or dentate pores of 1-1.5 mm and oblong ellipsoid, fusiform, pyriform, or cylindrical basidiospores measuring 11.5-16 x 4.5-5.5 μm, and they grow on different types of wood.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
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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)
Article
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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Microbiology
Yu-Zhuo Zhang, Hua-Zhi Qin, Zuo-Hong Chen, Wen-Fei Lin, Zhi-Qun Liang, Shuai Jiang, Nian-Kai Zeng
Summary: In this study, the subgenera Afrocantharellus and Magni of the genus Cantharellus were investigated based on morphology and molecular phylogenetic analyses using new collections from China. Five phylogenetic species were identified, three of which were described as new species: C. bellus, C. cineraceus, and C. laevigatus; one was a previously described taxon: C. hygrophoroides; and one species was not defined due to limited materials.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Yue Qi, Aiguo Xu, Ye Zhou, Kexin Bi, Weiqiang Qin, Hongbo Guo, Xiaodan Yu
Summary: Three new species of Calocybe, including Calocybe lilacea, C. longisterigma, and C. subochraceus, have been discovered in Inner Mongolia, Hunan, and Liaoning provinces of China. These species exhibit distinct morphological features and belong to Sect. Carneoviolaceae.
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Microbiology
Yu-Zhuo Zhang, Ping Zhang, Bart Buyck, Li-Ping Tang, Zhi-Qun Liang, Ming-Sheng Su, Yan-Jia Hao, Hong-Yan Huang, Wen-Hao Zhang, Zuo-Hong Chen, Nian-Kai Zeng
Summary: This study investigates the species of Craterellus in China through morphological and molecular phylogenetic analyses. Five species are recognized, including three new species and two previously described taxa. A key to the known Chinese taxa of the genus is also provided.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ya-Xing Wu, Jian-Rong Wu, Chang-Lin Zhao
Summary: Two new wood-inhabiting fungal species, Steccherinum tenuissimum and S. xanthum spp. nov., are described based on a combination of morphological features and molecular evidence; phylogenetic analyses show that they fall into the residual polyporoid clade, with S. tenuissimum and S. xanthum being sister to S. robustius with high support.
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Immunology
Qiu-Yue Zhang, Zhan-Bo Liu, Hong-Gao Liu, Jing Si
Summary: Two new corticioid fungi, Phanerochaete shenghuaii and Rhizochaete variegata, are described and illustrated from Southwest China based on their morphological characteristics and molecular data. The phylogenetic analyses confirm their placement within the Phanerochaete clade and the Rhizochaete clade of Phanerochaetaceae. Related species with similar morphologies are discussed in the study.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Deise Silva Castro Pimentel Cardoso, Herminia Emilia Prieto Martinez, Ariana Mota Pereira, Maria Catarina Megumi Kasuya, Paulo Roberto Cecon
Summary: Inoculation with growth-promoting fungi (GPF) and potassium fertilization can improve the postharvest quality of grape tomatoes grown in a hydroponic system, especially when the plants undergo nutritional stress.
SEMINA-CIENCIAS AGRARIAS
(2022)