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Microbiology
Ya-Rong Wang, Yu-Cheng Dai, Hong-Gao Liu, Josef Vlasak, Peter Buchanan, Yuan Yuan, Ying-Da Wu
Summary: Megasporoporia sensu lato has been intensively studied in China and South America, resulting in the recognition of four genera and 36 species within this genus. This study analyzed more samples and described six new species, as well as provided an identification key to these species.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Microbiology
Ning Mao, Yu-Yan Xu, Tao-Yu Zhao, Jing-Chong Lv, Li Fan
Summary: This study focused on species of Mallocybe and Pseudosperma in north China, with new species described and relationships inferred through morphological and phylogenetic methods. The research identified eight species overall, with three new species in Pseudosperma. The study highlights the importance of further research on these genera in north China.
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Microbiology
Guo-Jie Li, Tie-Zhi Liu, Shou-Mian Li, Shi-Yi Zhao, Cai-Yun Niu, Zhen-Zhen Liu, Xue-Jiao Xie, Xu Zhang, Lu-Yao Shi, Yao-Bin Guo, Ke Wang, Bin Cao, Rui-Lin Zhao, Ming Li, Chun-Ying Deng, Tie-Zheng Wei
Summary: Four new species, R. begonia, R. photinia, R. rhodochroa, and R. rufa, from northern and southwestern China under coniferous and deciduous trees are proposed. The illustrations and descriptions of R. gracillima, R. leucomarginata, R. roseola, and the above four new species are provided based on morphological characters and phylogenetic analyses. The relationships between these new species and related taxa are discussed.
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Biology
Yu-Yan Xu, Ming-Qi Zhu, Ning Mao, Li Fan, Xiao-Ye Shen
Summary: This study identified specimens from Chinese herbaria and newly collected Otidea species from northern China based on morphological and phylogenetic analyses. Nine Otidea phylogenetic species were recognized, with four described as new species. The discovery of these new species will expand our knowledge of Otidea species resources in China.
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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.
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Microbiology
Hana Sevcikova, Ekaterina Malysheva, Giuliano Ferisin, Francesco Dovana, Egon Horak, Jacob Kalichman, Oguzhan Kaygusuz, Renee Lebeuf, Guillermo Munoz Gonzalez, Andrew M. Minnis, Stephen D. Russell, Michal Sochor, Balint Dima, Vladimir Antonin, Alfredo Justo
Summary: This study focused on the taxonomy of Pluteus romellii and morphologically similar species in the romellii clade of section Celluloderma. Morphological and molecular data were used to identify and classify these species. Several new species were discovered, and the current classification status of several other species was discussed.
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Immunology
Qian Chen, Lu Liu, Jing Si, Josef Vlasak
Summary: During a study on wood-inhabiting fungi in the USA, four unknown specimens were identified as two new species of Fuscoporia - F. hawaiiana and F. minutissima, based on morphological and molecular genetic analyses. F. hawaiiana is characterized by pileate basidiocarps, absence of cystidioles, hooked hymenial setae, and ellipsoid to subglobose basidiospores. F. minutissima is distinguished by small pores and basidiospores. The taxonomic status of these two species is briefly discussed and a key to North American Fuscoporia species is provided.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
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Microbiology
Ernesto Rodriguez-Andrade, Alberto M. Stchigel, Jose E. Cano-Lira
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the richness of ascomycetes in soil samples from Mexico and Spain. Several new strains of the genus Penicillium were identified, showing xerophilic characteristics. Despite the vast diversity within the genus Penicillium, xerophilic species are rarely reported.
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Microbiology
Xin-Cun Wang, Wen-Ying Zhuang
Summary: Two new Talaromyces species, Talaromyces ginkgonis sp. nov. and T. shilinensis sp. nov., were discovered in samples collected from southwestern China. They differ from closely-related fungi in terms of morphology and sequence differences.
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Microbiology
Shan-Ping Wan, Lan-Lan Huang, Meng-Jin Cui, Cheng-Jin Yu, Wei Liu, Rui Wang, Xiao-Fei Shi, Fu-Qiang Yu
Summary: Phylogenetic and morphological analyses identified five new species and one new record species of the ectomycorrhizal fungal genus Hydnobolites in Southwest China. Macro- and micro-morphological analyses revealed some differences between the H. cerebriformis complex, while the ITS sequences showed high similarity.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Bine Xue, Yun-Yun Shao, Chun-Fen Xiao, Ming-Fai Liu, Yongquan Li, Yun-Hong Tan
Summary: Meiogyne oligocarpa sp. nov. is a newly described species from Yunnan Province in Southwest China, distinguished by its unique characteristics and confirmed through a phylogenetic analysis. Additionally, paraffin sectioning was conducted to study the specific structures on its inner petals.
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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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Plant Sciences
Zhen-Yu Lv, Ziyoviddin Yusupov, Dai-Gui Zhang, Ya-Zhou Zhang, Xiao-Shuang Zhang, Nan Lin, Komiljon Tojibaev, Hang Sun, Tao Deng
Summary: A new plant species, Oreocharis xieyongii, is described from Hunan Province, central China. Its distinctive features include a purple zygomorphic corolla with longer adaxial lobes and exserted stamens, which set it apart from other Oreocharis species. Phylogenetic analysis reveals its placement within the Oreocharis genus. Comparative analysis with similar species highlights the unique traits of O. xieyongii. The study provides both morphological and molecular evidence supporting the recognition of O. xieyongii as a new taxon.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Sho Toshino, Gaku Yamamoto, Shinsuke Saito
Summary: In this study, a new genus and species of hydromedusa are described, which can be distinguished from other species by genetic sequences and morphological characteristics. The diagnosis of the Halimedusidae family was modified and taxonomic keys for identification were provided.
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Microbiology
Vanessa Nascimento Brito, Janaina Lana Alves, Kaliane Sirio Araujo, Tiago de Souza Leite, Casley Borges de Queiroz, Olinto Liparini Pereira, Marisa Vieira de Queiroz
Summary: In this study, 30 endophytic Trichoderma isolates obtained from wild Hevea spp. in the Brazilian Amazon were analyzed. The analysis revealed known Trichoderma species as well as four new species. This study contributes to our understanding of the diversity of endophytic Trichoderma species in Neotropical forests and identifies potential biocontrol agents for plant disease management.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mahesh C. A. Galappaththi, Nimesha M. M. Patabendige, Bhagya M. M. Premarathne, Kalani K. K. Hapuarachchi, Saowaluck Tibpromma, Dong-Qin Dai, Nakarin Suwannarach, Sylvie Rapior, Samantha C. C. Karunarathna
Summary: For centuries, Ganoderma has been used as a traditional medicine in Asian countries to prevent and treat various diseases. Numerous publications have shown that Ganoderma species have beneficial medicinal properties, and studies have been conducted on their metabolic regulations, both in vitro and in vivo. The review focuses on the triterpene constituents of Ganoderma and discusses their source, biosynthetic pathway, identification, biological activities, biosynthesis, and the application of advanced analytical techniques.
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Microbiology
Tian-Ye Du, Dong-Qin Dai, Ausana Mapook, Li Lu, Steven L. Stephenson, Nakarin Suwannarach, Abdallah M. Elgorban, Salim Al-Rejaie, Samantha C. Karunarathna, Saowaluck Tibpromma
Summary: In this study, twelve new strains of terrestrial hysteriaceous fungi were collected from Yunnan Province, China. Through morphological and phylogenetic analyses, these strains were identified as four new species of Rhytidhysteron and contributed seven new host or geographical records. This study expands our knowledge on the diversity, distribution, and host associations of Rhytidhysteron.
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Plant Sciences
Erfu Yang, Wenhua Lu, Saowaluck Tibpromma, Dongqin Dai, Ying Gao, Itthayakorn Promputtha, Samantha C. Karunarathna
Summary: The American bullfrog, an alien invasive species, poses a serious threat to the native species in southwest China. In a study conducted in Yunnan Province, China, three interesting fungal strains were isolated from dead American bullfrog larvae, confirming their presence in the intestines of the frogs.
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Plant Sciences
Li-su Han, Dong-qin Dai, Tian-ye Du, Nalin N. Wijayawardene, Itthayakorn Promputtha, D. Jayarama Bhat, Yong Gao
Summary: A sample of bambusicolous ascomycete was collected from Dali, Yunnan Province, China. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that the new collection belongs to a new species, Parabambusicola yunnanensis, which is basal to other Parabambusicola species. Morphological characteristics, such as 8-spored asci and fusiform to vermiform ascospores, further supported its classification.
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Plant Sciences
Xian Zhang, Dongqin Dai, Tianye Du, Samantha C. Karunarathna, Saowaluck Tibpromma
Summary: A new saprophytic fungus, named Linocarpon bambusina sp. nov., was discovered in the bamboo-rich region of Yunnan Province, China. Molecular phylogenetic analyses and morphological comparisons were conducted to confirm its distinct characteristics, such as semi-immersed ascomata, fusiform asci, and ascospores with 28-30 septa. The findings of this study contribute to a better understanding of the diversity in the bamboo ecosystem in China.
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Plant Sciences
Gui-Qing Zhang, Dong-Qin Dai, Nalin N. Wijayawardene, Itthayakorn Promputtha, D. Jayarama Bhat, Turki M. Dawoud, Saowaluck Tibpromma, Xiao-Mei Wei
Summary: Several saprobic fungi associated with dead bamboo culms were collected during a survey in Yunnan Province, southwestern China, and initially identified as species belonging to Xylariales (Sordariomycetes) based on morphology. A new species, Hypoxylon zhaotongensis, from bamboo, was established, and molecular analyses using multiple gene sequences confirmed its phylogenetic placement. The new taxon differs from known Hypoxylon species in its morphological characteristics, such as broader asci and ascospores with a conspicuously straight germ-slit, which is shorter than the spore length. The paper provides a detailed description, photo-plate, and a phylogenetic tree displaying the taxonomic placement of the new species.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Li-Juan Zhang, Ming-Fei Yang, Jian Ma, Xing-Juan Xiao, Xiao-Yan Ma, De-Ge Zheng, Mei-Yan Han, Ming-Lei Xia, Ruvishika S. Jayawardena, Ausana Mapook, Yuan-Pin Xiao, Ji-Chuan Kang, Yong-Zhong Lu
Summary: Two new polyketides, neogrisphenol A (1) and neogrisphenol B (2), one new isochroman-1-one (3), and four known compounds (4-7) were isolated from the rice fermentation product of Neohelicosporium griseum, a new record fungus. Their structures were determined using various analytical techniques. Compounds 1-2 and 5 showed antibacterial activity against multiple bacteria strains, while compound 5 exhibited antifungal activity against two different fungi strains. Compound 1 also demonstrated significant cytotoxicity against several cancer cell lines.
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Microbiology
Er-Fu Yang, Dong-Qin Dai, Jayarama D. Bhat, Turki M. Dawoud, Itthayakorn Promputtha, Nimal Adikaram, Steven L. Stephenson, Samantha C. Karunarathna, Saowaluck Tibpromma
Summary: Investigating plant-associated fungi is important for estimating global fungal diversity, ecosystem conservation, and industrial and agricultural development. A study in Yunnan, China discovered three new species and five new records of saprobic fungi associated with mango. Phylogenetic analysis and morphological examinations were used to identify these taxa.
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Microbiology
Rong-Ju Xu, Ying-An Zhu, Ning-Guo Liu, Saranyaphat Boonmee, De-Qun Zhou, Qi Zhao
Summary: During the investigation, 15 collections of lignicolous freshwater fungi were isolated from submerged decaying wood in the Tibetan Plateau habitat. These fungi display characteristic punctiform or powdery colonies with dark pigmented and muriform conidia. Phylogenetic analysis of their DNA sequences revealed that they belong to three families in Pleosporales. Out of these, four species were identified as new species, while three species were reported as new records in the freshwater habitats of Tibetan Plateau, China. This study provides morphological descriptions and illustrations of the new collections.
Review
Microbiology
Nalin N. N. Wijayawardene, Nattawut Boonyuen, Chathuranga B. B. Ranaweera, Heethaka K. S. de Zoysa, Rasanie E. E. Padmathilake, Faarah Nifla, Dong-Qin Dai, Yanxia Liu, Nakarin Suwannarach, Jaturong Kumla, Thushara C. C. Bamunuarachchige, Huan-Huan Chen
Summary: Fungi play various roles in ecosystems and their accurate identification is important. Technological advancements like PCR and DNA sequencing have made it easier to identify and classify fungi. However, some species, known as "dark taxa," lack distinct physical features, making identification challenging. High-throughput sequencing and metagenomics offer solutions for identifying new fungal lineages.
Review
Biology
A. K. Hasith Priyashantha, Dong-Qin Dai, Darbhe J. J. Bhat, Steven L. L. Stephenson, Itthayakorn Promputtha, Prashant Kaushik, Saowaluck Tibpromma, Samantha C. C. Karunarathna
Summary: Fungi can form various associations with plants, including pathogenic and symbiotic relationships. Pathogenic fungi cause diseases in plants and exert pressure on their survival. On the other hand, plants benefit from interactions with symbiotic fungi. Changes in climate can influence the interactions between plants and fungi, either positively or negatively. This paper explores these interactions and their importance in agricultural practices.
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Plant Sciences
Zin Hnin Htet, Saowaluck Tibpromma, Ausana Mapook, K. W. Thilini Chethana, Kevin D. Hyde
Summary: In this study, a new saprobic species of Murichromolaenicola was discovered from dead stems of Chromolaena odorata in northern Thailand. It was classified based on morphology and multigene phylogeny, and its antibacterial potential was investigated. This finding expands our knowledge of fungal diversity in Thailand and emphasizes the importance of molecular approaches in fungal identification and classification within Ascomycota.
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Plant Sciences
Zin Hnin Htet, Chasika Prematunga, Ausana Mapook, E. B. Gareth Jones, K. W. Thilini Chethana
Summary: A new fungal species found in a mangrove habitat is described, and its phylogenetic affinities are determined through genetic analysis. The novel species is compared to other Paradictyoarthrinium species, and a detailed morphological description is provided.
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Microbiology
Fa Zhang, Yao-Quan Yang, Fa-Ping Zhou, Wen Xiao, Saranyaphat Boonmee, Xiao-Yan Yang
Summary: Five novel nematode-trapping fungi belonging to the genera Arthrobotrys and Drehslerella were identified based on morphological and multigene phylogenetic analyses. Two species produce adhesive networks, while the other three produce constricting rings to capture nematodes. This study provides morphological descriptions, illustrations, taxonomic notes, and phylogenetic analysis for these new taxa, along with a key for Drechslerella species, and discusses deficiencies in the taxonomy and evolution study of nematode-trapping fungi.
