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Plant Sciences
Laura Brenes-Guillen, Daniela Vidaurre-Barahona, Saylen Morales, Marielos Mora-Lopez, Ana Sittenfeld, Lorena Uribe-Lorio
Summary: This study focused on the cultured cyanobacterial diversity in two geothermal environments of northern Costa Rica. It identified several potential new species within known genera, and suggested the presence of three possible new genera in their collection. The thermal springs of Miravalles and Las Lilas were found to be reservoirs of novel phylogeographic lineages of phototrophic microorganisms, indicating unique biodiversity in these environments.
JOURNAL OF PHYCOLOGY
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Vanessa Moreira C. Fernandes, Ana Giraldo-Silva, Daniel Roush, Ferran Garcia-Pichel
Summary: Microcoleus steenstrupii and its allied taxa form a complex and diverse group with significant niche differentiation based on environmental preferences. This study helps simplify and enhance our understanding of the biology of terrestrial cyanobacteria.
JOURNAL OF PHYCOLOGY
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Tak-Kei Chou, Min-Yun Liu, Te-Yu Liao
Summary: In this study, the phylogeny of lionfishes was reconstructed using genetic sequencing, leading to a revised taxonomy. The results showed that Dendrochirus and Pterois were not monophyletic and were divided into multiple clades. Based on molecular and morphological data, Dendrochirus and Pterois were proposed for D. I and Pt. I, respectively, while a new genus, Neochirus, was proposed for the D. II clade. Furthermore, the genera Pteropterus and Nemapterois were revalidated for Pt. II and D. III, respectively.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
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Biology
Guanghang Qiao, Juan Zhao, Juanjuan Liu, Xiaoqian Tan, Wentao Qin
Summary: Two new species of Lasiodiplodia have been discovered in northern China, leading to a better understanding of the genus's biodiversity, phylogeny, and established concepts. These species were described and studied based on their morphological characteristics and phylogenetic analyses. This study updates our knowledge of the species diversity within the genus Lasiodiplodia.
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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)
Article
Microbiology
Guilherme S. Hentschke, Vitor Ramos, Angela Pinheiro, Aldo Barreiro, M. Sofia Costa, Adriana Rego, Sebastien Brule, Vitor M. Vasconcelos, Pedro N. Leao
Summary: This study described the morphology, phylogeny, and secondary structures of three strains of marine Cyanobacteria isolated from north Portugal. The results identified three new genera and emphasized the need for taxonomic revision of the Oscillatoriales families.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Fabiana Soares, Joao Trovao, Anne-Catherine Ahn, Annick Wilmotte, Susana M. Cardoso, Igor Tiago, Antonio Portugal
Summary: In this study, a coccoid cyanobacterium resembling Aphanocapsa was identified and found to belong to a separate family within the order Synechococcales. The proposal of a new family, Petrachlorosaceae, along with the description of new genera and species, was based on a comprehensive analysis of morphology, phylogeny, and ecology.
JOURNAL OF PHYCOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Microbiology
Zhishuai Qu, Hongbo Pan, Jun Gong, Congcong Wang, Sabine Filker, Xiaozhong Hu
Summary: In this study, we review the taxonomy, phylogeny, and ecology of cyrtophorian ciliates in China, providing a comprehensive understanding of their classification and evolutionary history. We provide a species checklist, an illustrated identification key, and molecular data for the study of phylogeny. Our findings suggest that the separation of the stomatogenesis zone from the left kineties is a key evolutionary event in cyrtophorian ciliates, leading to the formation of an independent sexual organelle.
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Plant Sciences
Jing Cai, Huan-Huan Qin, Jia-Qing Lei, Chang-Kun Liu, Xing-Jin He, Song-Dong Zhou
Summary: In this study, the phylogeny of Seseli species was investigated using a combination of plastome data and morphological characteristics. The results revealed that Seseli is not a monophyletic group and has a complex evolutionary history. The study suggests focusing on a narrower sense of Seseli for further research and revising the current taxonomic system.
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Microbiology
Yanliu Chen, Mengya An, Jingying Liang, Weijie Li, Chunying Deng, Jing Wang, Yangkun Li, Junfeng Liang
Summary: In this study, four new species of Russula subg. Brevipedum collected from China were described based on morphological characteristics and molecular evidence. These species include Russula brevispora, Russula flavescens, Russula longicollis, and Russula pseudojaponica. Detailed descriptions of their external features and spore morphology were provided, and phylogenetic analyses were conducted.
Article
Microbiology
Zi-Jian Cao, Wen-Tao Qin, Juan Zhao, Yu Liu, Shou-Xian Wang, Su-Yue Zheng
Summary: This study investigated the contamination of edible fungi substrates by Trichoderma species in North China and identified three new species. Detailed identification and classification were carried out using phenotypic features, culture characteristics, and molecular analysis. The study expands our understanding of Trichoderma species contaminating edible fungi substrates and updates knowledge of species diversity in the group.
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
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.
Article
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.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yun Liu, Shumei Guo, Jin Liu, Xiangli Yang
Summary: In this study, a new species named Pseudocercospora rizhaoensis on Ligustrum japonicum was identified based on morphology and molecular data. The pathogenicity of this species was confirmed by Koch's postulates.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ruozhen Geng, Yilang Wang, Fangfang Cai, Yige Zhang, Ping Yang, Guofei Dai, Renhui Li, Gongliang Yu
Summary: The taxonomy of coccoid cyanobacteria has been revised recently. A novel coccoid cyanobacterial strain CHAB 4018 was isolated from Poyang Lake Model Research Base in Jiangxi province, which was identified as a new genus Neochroococcus gongqingensis. A large phylogenetic tree suggested the phylogenetic intermixture of Chroococcus-like and Eucapsis-like cyanobacteria, indicating the need for further research on their phylogeny and taxonomy.
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Yiming Yang, Gongliang Yu, Youxin Chen, Nannan Jia, Renhui Li
Summary: Cyanotoxin cylindrospermopsin (CYN) is a toxic metabolite from cyanobacteria with cosmopolitan occurrence, aquatic bioaccumulation, and multi-organ toxicity. It poses a great challenge for public health due to its cytotoxic, genotoxic, immunotoxic, and neurotoxic effects, with major toxicity manifested in the liver. Further research is needed to address current data gaps and identify future directions for CYN research.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Hua Li, Youxin Chen, Gongliang Yu, Federico Rossi, Da Huo, Roberto De Philippis, Xiaoli Cheng, Weibo Wang, Renhui Li
Summary: This study in drylands disentangled the linkages of effects of diversity within functional groups and found that richness and phylogenetic dissimilarity were significant factors influencing soil multifunctionality. Evaluating functional significance at the species level provided important clues on the trade-offs and redundancy within each functional group, explaining the distinct patterns of effects of diversity.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2021)
Article
Limnology
Yang Liu, Youxin Chen, Haiyan Fang, Hanyang Lu, Xingqiang Wu, Gongliang Yu, Shin-ichi Nakano, Renhui Li
Summary: The study in China isolated and identified different Microcystis species, detected mcyB gene-containing strains, and found significant differences between two groups of MC-producing Microcystis. Some strains in one group did not contain MC-RR. Compared with other regions, the proportion of Chinese MC-producing Microcystis differed, with M. aeruginosa being the most likely morphotype worldwide.
JOURNAL OF OCEANOLOGY AND LIMNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Fangfang Cai, Gongliang Yu, Yuchen Liu, Yuanquan Sun, Renhui Li
Summary: This study described two new Nostoc species, Nostoc favosum and Nostoc mirabile, based on a polyphasic approach combining morphological, genetic, and ecological characteristics. These two species showed distinct differences in 16S rRNA gene sequences, phylogenetic analysis, and ITS secondary structure from other Nostoc species.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qi Cao, Gongliang Yu, Shengjie Sun, Yong Dou, Hua Li, Zhiyi Qiao
Summary: The combination of hyperspectral remote sensing and BP neural networks is used to monitor water quality in the Haihe River. The results show that this method is accurate and feasible, providing decision-makers with real-time information on water quality parameters.
Article
Limnology
Fangfang Cai, Gongliang Yu, Renhui Li
Summary: Two cyanobacterial strains were isolated from different habitats in China, and were identified as new species of the genus Pseudoaliinostoc based on morphological, ecological, and molecular data. These new species were named P. jiangxiense and P. yunnanense.
JOURNAL OF OCEANOLOGY AND LIMNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hang Zhang, Yongguang Jiang, Chi Zhou, Youxin Chen, Gongliang Yu, Liping Zheng, Honglin Guan, Renhui Li
Summary: This study confirmed the presence of MAAs in Aphanizomenon flos-aquae and Aphanizomenon gracile. The concentration of shinorine in Aphanizomenon flos-aquae was higher than that in Aphanizomenon gracile strains.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Fangfang Cai, Shuheng Li, Hang Zhang, Gongliang Yu, Renhui Li
Summary: A new species of cyanobacteria, Nodosilinea hunanesis, was isolated from a freshwater pond in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, China. It was characterized through a polyphasic study and found to be distinct from other known Nodosilinea species based on morphological, ecological, and molecular data.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhe Xiao, Hua Li, Xiao-Chuang Li, Ren-Hui Li, Shou-Liang Huo, Gong-Liang Yu
Summary: Disentangling the contributions of deterministic and stochastic processes is crucial for understanding the geographic pattern and assembly mechanism of phytoplankton community. In this study, we investigated phytoplankton community in 81 lakes in the middle and lower reaches of Yangtze River. We found that both deterministic and stochastic processes governed the assembly and biogeography of phytoplankton community. Spatial factors had a stronger influence on the community compared to environmental variables. These findings suggest that stochastic processes play a dominant role in shaping the phytoplankton community in these lakes.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mantang Xiong, Ruojing Li, Tanglin Zhang, Chuansong Liao, Gongliang Yu, Jing Yuan, Jiashou Liu, Shaowen Ye
Summary: This study examined the composition and dynamics of zooplankton in the Danjiangkou Reservoir in China. It found significant changes in zooplankton compositions among different months and their correlation with water trophic states. The zooplankton community structure was characterized by low diversity and high evenness. Compared to historical studies, the biomass of zooplankton in the reservoir has increased significantly, while the abundance showed a decreasing trend.
Article
Limnology
Qianzhi Wen, Peng Xiao, Hua Li, Wenke Li, Gongliang Yu, Renhui Li
Summary: Cyanobacterial blooms pose a serious threat to water quality management and public health. Aphanizomenon, a common harmful genus, frequently competes with Microcystis in natural lakes. Temperature was found to be the dominant factor in determining the competitive relationship between Aphanizomenon and Microcystis.
JOURNAL OF OCEANOLOGY AND LIMNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing Qian, Hongbo Liu, Li Qian, Jonas Bauer, Xiaobai Xue, Gongliang Yu, Qiang He, Qi Zhou, Yonghong Bi, Stefan Norra
Summary: Accurate monitoring and assessment of the environmental state is crucial for improved action. This study developed an integrated framework using remote sensing technology, cruise monitoring technology, and deep learning to achieve robust performance in environmental monitoring and assessment. The deep neural network showed better performance compared to traditional machine learning methods, and water quality assessment was achieved using improved deep embedding clustering.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Qi Cao, Gongliang Yu, Zhiyi Qiao
Summary: Hyperspectral remote sensing, widely used for inland water quality detection, provides real-time data with a noncontact method, improving efficiency. Spaceborne remote sensing has been the focus, but near-surface remote sensing is being applied to small waterbodies. Future research may focus on multiplatform linkage monitoring. Machine learning models are more robust for water quality parameter inversion.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Ya-Sheng Wu, Hong-Xia Jiang, Ying Li, Gong-Liang Yu
Summary: The study emphasizes the importance of recognizing mold holes and carbonate crusts in understanding microbial carbonates. Through experiments and analysis of modern and ancient samples, six different ways of microbial carbonate formation were identified, highlighting the significance of examining microfabric features for understanding their genesis and environments.
JOURNAL OF PALAEOGEOGRAPHY-ENGLISH
(2021)
