Article
Plant Sciences
Qun Liu, Gui-Yun Huang, Dai-Gui Zhang, Jian-Wen Zhang, Tao Deng, Zhi-Min Li
Summary: A new species of Asteraceae, Youngia hangii, was described and illustrated in Hubei Province, Eastern Central China. It is morphologically similar to Y. rubida but can be distinguished by specific characteristics. Phylogenetic analysis and morphological data support the specific rank of Y. hangii.
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Geography, Physical
Maximilian Lorch, Jens Mutke, Maximilian Weigend, Federico Luebert
Summary: The disjunct distribution of plant clades between the southern and tropical Andes has not been well studied, with the hypothesis being that the global cooling trend in the Miocene and the concomitant aridification of certain regions played a crucial role in shaping this pattern. The climatic niches of these clades have shifted in different directions over time, rejecting the idea of niche conservatism.
GLOBAL AND PLANETARY CHANGE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Judith Fehrer, Renata Slavikova, Ladislava Pastova, Jirina Josefiova, Patrik Mraz, Jindrich Chrtek, Yann J. K. Bertrand
Summary: The molecular evolution of ribosomal DNA in the subfamily Hieraciinae is highly dynamic and subject to concerted evolution, influencing sequence homogenization. 5S-NTS sequences generally show better homogenization compared to ITS and ETS sequences. In some species, the homogenization of ITS/ETS and 5S-NTS sequences proceed in different directions.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Elham Hatami, Katy E. Jones, Norbert Kilian
Summary: This study used a phylogenomic approach (Hyb-Seq) to resolve the phylogenetic relationships within Subtribe Scorzonerinae. The results showed that the backbone phylogeny of the subtribe was successfully resolved, but the resolution within lineages was comparatively poor. Incongruent relationships were found between nuclear and plastome datasets, indicating possible cytonuclear discordance.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Mei-Xiang Li, Gang Wu, Zhu L. Yang
Summary: In this study, four new species of the genus Hemileccinum were identified based on morphological and molecular evidence, expanding the diversity within the genus. The study also provided insights into the pileipellis structure and basidiospore surface characteristics of the studied species.
Article
Plant Sciences
Mei-Jiao Zhang, Xiang-Xiu Su, Chang An, Hong-Qing Li, Zhen Zhang
Summary: A new species, Ainsliaea polystachya, is described from Fujian, China, based on morphological traits and molecular markers by X. X. Su & M. J. Zhang. The new species is distinct by open panicles, capitula bearing only one flower, and actinomorphic corolla. Keys to the morphologically similar species and phylogenetic allies are proposed in the study.
Article
Plant Sciences
Murat Erdem Guzel
Summary: A new subgenus, Sonchus subg. Palustres, is proposed to accommodate S. erzincanicus endemic to Turkey and former Sonchus ser. Palustres including S. palustris and S. sosnowskyi. Molecular data and morphological features suggest that S. erzincanicus and S. palustris have slightly heteromorphic achenes, and they form an exclusive clade within the genus Sonchus.
Article
Microbiology
Tong-Kai Zong, Heng Zhao, Xiao-Ling Liu, Li-Ying Ren, Chang-Lin Zhao, Xiao-Yong Liu
Summary: Four new species within the genus Absidia, characterized by unique morphological traits and molecular evidence, are proposed in this study. Phylogenetic analyses based on rDNA sequences supported the novelty of these species. An identification key to all known Absidia species in China is provided, along with illustrations of the new species.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Mingzhen Ma, Yuqing Li, Qingxiang Yuan, Xuetong Zhao, Khaled A. S. Al-Rasheid, Jie Huang, Honggang Ma, Xiangrui Chen
Summary: This study investigated the morphological and molecular characteristics of four suctorian ciliates collected from a freshwater lake in Ningbo, China. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that they belong to three monophyletic suctorian orders, with the family Heliophryidae now being transferred from Evaginogenida to Endogenida based on evidence of endogenous budding reproduction by the type genus Heliophrya.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Mycology
Peng Zhao, Zhi-Feng Zhang, Dian-Ming Hu, Kin-Ming Tsui, Xiao-Hua Qi, Dorji Phurbu, Yusufjon Gafforov, Lei Cai
Summary: This study documents the diversity of rust fungi in China with 6627 specimens collected and 337 species identified, including 34 new species. Three new families and taxonomic revisions are proposed based on morphological and molecular data. The importance of morphological characteristics in delimitation of rust fungi is discussed for future taxonomic studies.
Article
Microbiology
Kanad Das, Aniket Ghosh, Dyutiparna Chakraborty, Sudeshna Datta, Ishika Bera, Ranjith Layola Mr, Farheen Banu, Alfredo Vizzini, Komsit Wisitrassameewong
Summary: Through morphological and molecular phylogenetic studies, it has been discovered that European and American names of wild mushrooms were often mistakenly applied to Asian lookalikes in the past. Consequently, taxonomical research on wild mushrooms has been intensified in Asian countries, including India, in recent years to reveal the true mushroom diversity. In this study, four new species and two species new to India were identified and established based on morphology and molecular phylogeny.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jessa P. Ata, Kelly S. Burns, Suzanne Marchetti, Isabel A. Munck, Ludwig Beenken, James J. Worrall, Jane E. Stewart
Summary: Global increase in conifer needle pathogens has led to further studies on pathogen identification and phylogenetic relationships. This study analyzed three gene loci from five Lophodermella needle pathogens to distinguish phylogeny within Rhytismatacaeae, highlighting the need for genetic characterization of other species for higher resolution.
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Vladimir M. Gnezdilov, Fedor Konstantinov, Anna A. Namyatova
Summary: The Issidae, a highly diverse planthopper family, has been the subject of controversy in terms of internal phylogeny and classification. In this study, a phylogeny of the family was inferred using molecular and morphological data. The results validated the taxonomic status of subfamilies, tribes, and generic complexes, and revealed interesting insights about the origin and split of the family.
SYSTEMATIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Chang Xu, Zhi-Qun Liang, Ming-Sheng Su, Shuai Jiang, Yun Chen, Yu-Guang Fan, Nian-Kai Zeng
Summary: Austroboletusbrunneisquamus, a newly described species from a tropical rainforest in China, is characterized by its scaly pileal surface and fine cristate ornamentation on basidiospores.
Article
Entomology
Fang-Yu Zhao, Lan Yang, Quan-Xuan Zou, Abid Ali, Shu-Qiang Li, Zhi-Yuan Yao
Summary: Pholcus spiders were found for the first time in the Luliang Mountains of North China, and DNA analyses identified them as nine separate species, eight of which are new to science.
Letter
Plant Sciences
Jun-Jie Liao, You-Shen Chen
Summary: A new species, Mitreola bullata sp. nov. (Loganiaceae), was discovered in southeastern Yunnan, China, and is described and illustrated in this study. This species shows similarities to M. yangchunensis but can be differentiated by its characteristics such as low height, bullate leaf blades with dense pilosity, longer purple or green petioles, purple veins on the abaxial surface, and glabrous purplish red calyces. Additionally, a key to all Mitreola species in China is provided for classification purposes.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ming Tang, You-Sheng Chen
Summary: Our examination reveals that Blumea hunanensis may not belong to the Blumea genus as its phylliaries are not imbricate nor in 3-4 series. Further observations show that it is conspecific with Synotis nagensium in all fundamental characters, thus it is treated as a synonym of the latter.
Article
Plant Sciences
Zi-Chao Jin, You-Sheng Chen
Summary: The authors conducted a critical examination of plant type materials and field observations, and found that Cirsium forrestii, C. melanoplepis, and C. taliense are not conspecific with C. henryi. Among them, C. forrestii and C. taliense should be considered as independent species, while C. melanoplepis is actually conspecific with C. forrestii.
Article
Plant Sciences
Chen You-Sheng, Yun-Feng Huang, Lian-Sheng Xu, Bing-Mou Wang
Summary: Litostigma is a small genus with two species found in limestone karsts in southwestern China and adjacent Vietnam. Two new species were discovered in the China-Vietnam border area, distinguished from known species by distinct morphological characters, showcasing the morphological variability within the genus.
NORDIC JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Bine Xue, Jian-Wu Li, Jun-Jie Liao, Ming-Zhong Mo, Yun-Hong Tan, You-Sheng Chen
Summary: Trivalvaria tomentosa sp. nov. is a new species described from Yunnan Province, China, distinguished by its tomentose characteristics from other previously described Trivalvaria species. Detailed descriptions, line drawings, photographs, and morphological comparisons were provided, and a phylogenetic analysis confirmed its placement within the Trivalvaria genus.
NORDIC JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Lei Wu, Cheng Liu, Xiao-Fei Song, You-Sheng Chen
Summary: Spiradiclis yuanyangensis, described and illustrated from Yunnan Province in southwestern China, is morphologically similar to S. petrophila but differs in characteristics such as stem pubescence and corolla tube length. Detailed description, line drawings, color photographs, and conservation status notes are provided.
Article
Plant Sciences
Zi-Chao Jin, You-Sheng Chen
Summary: This article describes a new species of Asteraceae, Cirsium hupingshanicum Z. C. Jin & Y. S. Chen, from Hunan, China, which is similar to C. japonicum Fisch. ex DC. and C. racemiforme Ling et C. Shih, but can be distinguished by its white corolla, tall height, and elliptic basal leaf blade.
Article
Plant Sciences
Zi-Chao Jin, You-Sheng Chen
Summary: Based on observations, we found that two recently described plant taxa from Zhejiang province in China are indistinguishable from two species from Japan. Therefore, we consider them as synonyms of the Japanese species, and their distribution area has expanded in China.
Article
Plant Sciences
Zi-Chao Jin, You-Sheng Chen
Summary: Through specimen examination, it has been proven that Cirsium chrysolepis cannot be distinguished from C. nishiokae, and C. lipskyi is the same species as C. interpositum and is the legitimate early name for the species.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ming Tang, Chen Ren, You-Sheng Chen, Qin-Er Yang
Summary: A new species of Asteraceae, Senecioneae called Synotis nyalamensis, was discovered in Nyalam county, southern Xizang (Tibet), China. It closely resembles S. kunthiana but has distinct differences in stature, stem quantity, leaf tips, leaf nerves, and number of disk florets.
Article
Plant Sciences
Tian LI, You-shen Chen
Summary: Based on observations of herbarium specimens and living plants, we found that Saussurea talungensis, which was thought to be a distinct species, is actually conspecific with S. roylei. The two species can be distinguished by their morphological characteristics.
Article
Plant Sciences
Tian Li, Lian-Sheng Xu, You-Sheng Chen
Summary: Saussurea khunjerabensis, a new species from Xinjiang, China, is characterized by its densely congested hemispheric synflorescence and densely lanate uppermost leaves. It is similar to S. simpsoniana but differs in stem characteristics, leaf color and texture, leaf margin, and indumentum color.
Article
Plant Sciences
Zi-chao Jin, You-sheng Chen
Summary: Based on observations of herbarium specimens and living plants, it has been determined that Cirsium fangii is a synonym of C. chienii, and a new species C. sichuanense has been identified.
Letter
Plant Sciences
Tian Li, You-Sheng Chen
Article
Plant Sciences
Lian-sheng Xu, Tian Li, Ye-chun Xu, You-sheng Chen
Summary: Isotrema guangdongense (Aristolochiaceae), a new species from Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, South China, is described and illustrated. This new species is similar to I. kwangsiense in habit, cordate leaves, and yellow throat of calyx tube. However, it differs from the latter in leaf characteristics, solitary flowers, longer pedicel, abaxial coloration and hairiness, and size of calyx throat.
