Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marie A. Chattaway, Gemma C. Langridge, John Wain
Summary: The nomenclature of Salmonella enterica has evolved into a sophisticated naming convention based on antigen recognition by specific antibodies, defining over 2500 serovars with biological relevance. Any changes to the naming convention should maintain backwards compatibility with existing information.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
L. P. Tredway, M. D. Soika, E. L. Butler, J. P. Kerns
Summary: The choice of nitrogen source and fall fertilization have significant impacts on the development of spring dead spot (SDS) in bermudagrass. Different fertilization practices and preventive fungicide applications have varying effects on the SDS pathogens, highlighting the importance of pathogen identification in integrated management programs.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Johan L. C. H. van Valkenburg, Bruce A. Osborne, Marcel Westenberg
Summary: Incorrect labelling and misidentification of plants in the horticultural trade is common. Correct identification of G. tinctoria is now important for the inspection services of EU member states due to its inclusion in the List of Union concern. Distinguishing between G. tinctoria and G. manicata based on morphology is difficult, so DNA barcode markers were used to identify these species.
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Eric LoPresti
Summary: The function of epidermal bladder cells in quinoa and iceplant was previously believed to be physiological, but new research suggests that they primarily serve as biotic defense mechanisms, which raises many interesting and important questions.
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
A. Elizabeth Arnold
Summary: An intriguing new study uses newly generated metagenomes to study the evolution of fungi, specifically focusing on lichens, which are one of the most species-rich and fascinating manifestations of symbiosis.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hannah-Marie Martiny, Patrick Munk, Christian Brinch, Frank M. Aarestrup, Thomas N. Petersen
Summary: Given the increasing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), it is important to develop new surveillance methods and deepen our understanding of how antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) are transmitted worldwide. This study retrieved sequencing data from public repositories and analyzed them using a uniform approach to monitor the temporal and spatial dissemination of AMR. The results showed distinct differences in the abundance of ARGs and the composition of the resistome across different sampling types. This research provides valuable insights into the global surveillance of AMR and the environmental spread of ARGs.
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Pablo A. Goloboff, Martin E. Morales
Summary: This article presents a new graphical user interface (GUI) for the program TNT, which is compatible with Linux, Mac, and Cygwin environments. The new GUI, based on GTK (version 3), improves upon the existing Windows interface in various aspects. Key improvements include accessing graphical user dialogs through simple commands, saving trees in SVG format, parallel analysis management, and improved stability. Additionally, the new version removes memory limitations by compiling as a native 64-bit application.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
David Peris, Joerg U. Hammel, Chenyang Cai, Monica M. Solorzano-Kraemer
Summary: This article reports a fossil of Jacobsoniidae preserved in Holocene copal from Tanzania. The discovery expands the family's distribution range and supports the relevance of younger resins in preserving pre-Anthropocene arthropods. However, human activity may be causing the loss of local biodiversity.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kasun H. Bodawatta, Irena Kleckova, Jan Klecka, Katerina Puzejova, Bonny Koane, Michael Poulsen, Knud A. Jonsson, Katerina Sam
Summary: The composition of gut bacterial communities in birds is influenced by diet, with individual variation in dietary intake within species. Despite literature-based dietary guilds, the natural diets of birds do not align with their gut microbiome composition, but certain gut bacterial lineages are associated with specific diet items in avian hosts.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Corey C. Holt, Sahib Dhaliwal, Ina Na, Mahara Mtawali, Vittorio Boscaro, Patrick Keeling
Summary: This study reveals that the microbiome of phoronids is not stable, and changes can occur over a relatively short time frame. The tube contributes the most to the overall animal microbiome.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Santhosh Kumar J. Urumarudappa, Chayapol Tungphatthong, Jirayut Jaipaew, Natapol Pornputtapong, Duangkamol Pakdeesattayapong, Sornkanok Vimolmangkang, Suchada Sukrong
Summary: Traditional herbal medicine has been widely used for healthcare, but concerns about the quality of herbal medicine exist. This study developed a DNA barcode library to authenticate the plant origin of herbal products. The results emphasized the need for strict standards and monitoring by regulatory agencies for quality control.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Luke A. Parry
Summary: The fossil record and molecular phylogenies often differ in their findings of extinction rates, with the new paper highlighting the limitations of analyzing phylogenies that only sample living species and leading to incorrect estimates of zero extinction.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Vladislav Susoy, Aravinthan D. T. Samuel
Summary: This study describes a case of behavioral plasticity in the nematode C. elegans. The male performs parallel mating on agar plates, but performs spiral mating in liquid media. Spiral mating improves with experience and does not require long-term environmental changes.
Article
Plant Sciences
Aaron P. Davis, Delphine Mieulet, Justin Moat, Daniel Sarmu, Jeremy Haggar
Summary: Coffea stenophylla, a narrow-leaved wild coffee from Upper West Africa, has a sensory profile similar to high-quality Arabica coffee but can thrive at higher temperatures. This plant can broaden the climate envelope for high-quality coffee and may be a valuable resource for developing climate-resilient coffee crop plants.
Letter
Immunology
Cristian A. Alvarez Rojas, Beatriz Cancino-Faure, Pablo Lillo, Maria Luisa Fernandez, Alejandro Pineiro Gonzalez, Alonso Flores Ramirez
Summary: We present a case of Dirofilaria immitis infection in a dog that was imported from Venezuela and had been residing in Santiago, Chile for 2 years, where this parasite had not been previously reported. Our findings highlight the need for surveillance of all imported dogs in Chile, as suitable conditions exist for the establishment of this parasite.
EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(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.
Article
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.
Article
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.
Article
Plant Sciences
Rungtiwa Phookamsak, Sinang Hongsanan, Darbhe Jayarama Bhat, Jianchu Xu, Peter E. Mortimer, Nakarin Suwannarach, Jaturong Kumla, Turki M. Dawoud, Saisamorn Lumyong
Summary: In this study, a new species called Scolecohyalosporium thailandense is described and characterized based on morphological and molecular approaches. The species was found on the grass Imperata sp. in terrestrial habitats in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. Phylogenetic analyses showed that S. thailandense is closely related to the type species of the genus, S. submersum, forming a distinct clade within the family Parabambusicolaceae. This study provides morphological characteristics, illustrations, updated phylogenetic analyses, and discusses the distinctiveness of S. thailandense compared to closely related taxa.
Article
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.
Article
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.
Article
Microbiology
Xiaojie Wang, Dhanushka N. Wanasinghe, Jingyi Zhang, Jian Ma, Peifeng Zhou, Lijuan Zhang, Yongzhong Lu, Zhen Zhang
Summary: A novel endophytic fungus was discovered in the roots of a medicinal plant in Southern China and identified as a new species based on morphological and molecular analysis. A new isocoumarin and 12 known compounds were isolated from the rice fermentation products of this fungus. Unfortunately, none of these compounds showed significant antitumor activity.
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.
Article
Plant Sciences
Yinru Xiong, Ishara S. Manawasinghe, Dhanushka N. Wanasinghe, Sinang Hongsanan, Kevin D. Hyde, Xu Biao, Zhangyong Dong
Summary: This study reports two new species of fungi isolated from rotting tissues of palm trees in Guangzhou, China, and provides detailed descriptions and phylogenetic analysis results. These findings expand the understanding of fungi associated with palm hosts and contribute to the knowledge of biodiversity in South China.
NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Heng Gui, Martin Breed, Yan Li, Qiang Xu, Jianbo Yang, Dhanushka N. Wanasinghe, Yunju Li, Jianchu Xu, Peter Mortimer
Summary: Soil microbial communities and their interactions have a critical role in shaping ecosystem functions at regional and continental scales. Co-occurrence network analyses have been used to study microbial interactions, but understanding how different environmental factors affect these networks at the continental scale is challenging. By analyzing data from Australian study sites, researchers inferred a meta-community level soil microbial cooccurrence network for the continent and found that different vegetation types and environmental factors influenced the topological parameters of these networks.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Chanokned Senwanna, Nakarin Suwannarach, Rungtiwa Phookamsak, Jaturong Kumla, Sinang Hongsanan
Summary: During a survey in Thailand, three new species of Rhytidhysteron were identified from different host plants. This includes the first geographic record of R. subrufulum from Thailand, expanding knowledge of its distribution range. Additionally, two species were synonymized based on genetic and morphological analysis.
Article
Immunology
Sinang Hongsanan, Rungtiwa Phookamsak, Darbhe Jayarama Bhat, Dhanushka N. Wanasinghe, Itthayakorn Promputtha, Nakarin Suwannarach, Diana Sandamali, Saisamorn Lumyong, Jianchu Xu, Ning Xie
Summary: This study introduces two new fungal genera, Pseudorepetophragma and Pseudostomiopeltis, in the Yunnan region and revises the classification of other fungal genera. It provides new insights into the diversity and ecological roles of fungal species in this region.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Dhanushka N. Wanasinghe, Sajeewa S. N. Maharachchikumbura
Summary: Our study describes new species of Phaeosphaeriaceae found in terrestrial habitats in Sichuan Province, China, and provides accurate classification and taxonomic relationships using morphological and molecular data. These findings contribute to understanding fungal diversity in China and have implications for future research on the ecological roles and biotechnological potential of these fungi. Additionally, our multi-gene phylogenetic approach improves the accuracy and resolution in species delimitation within the family.
Article
Mycology
Dhanushka N. Wanasinghe, Jadson D. P. Bezerra, Jianchu Xu, Peter E. Mortimer
Summary: This study introduces a new genus, Honghemyces, based on morphological features and phylogenetic analyses. Honghemyces and Bezerromyces are related genera in the family Bezerromycetaceae. The fungus Honghemyces pterolobii is characterized by specific morphological features.
