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Soil Science
Teng Yang, Luyao Song, Han-Yang Lin, Ke Dong, Xiao Fu, Gui-Feng Gao, Jonathan M. Adams, Haiyan Chu
Summary: The study found that plant phylogenetic relationships significantly influence fungal community structure in tree roots and surrounding soils. However, little research has been done on whether plant phylogenetic relationships within a single species can also affect fungal communities. The researchers surveyed ectomycorrhizal (EcM) and saprotrophic (SAP) fungal community structure in the fine roots and neighboring soils of Betula ermanii along the Changbai Mountain timberline. They found that within-species plant phylogeny was the main driver of EcM fungal community composition in roots, while geographic distance had the strongest influence on SAP fungal community composition in both soils and roots. Overall, the study shows that within-species plant phylogeny plays a crucial role in shaping EcM fungal communities in roots, and the assembly of fungal communities is dependent on both guild and habitat.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Alija Bajro Mujic, Nahuel Policelli, Martin A. Nunez, Camille Truong, Matthew E. Smith
Summary: This study found that the invasion of Pinaceae plants affects the soil fungi of Nothofagaceae plants in southern South America. The invasive Pinaceae plants reduced the soil organic matter content and the relative abundance of Mortierellaceae fungi and Nothofagaceae-associated ECM fungi in the soil.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Pintao Li, Xiaowei Zeng, Huajie Xue, Xin Ye, Bin Yang, Jilie Kong, Liping Yin, Xueen Fang
Summary: DNA barcode identification has wide applications and great potential in various fields. The development of a CRISPR-microfluidic array allows for rapid and accurate identification of DNA barcodes, achieving consistent results with morphological identification in real-field seed detection.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2022)
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Microbiology
Krista L. Plett, Fridtjof Snijders, Laura Castaneda-Gomez, Johanna W-H Wong-Bajracharya, Ian C. Anderson, Yolima Carrillo, Jonathan M. Plett
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of nitrogen fertilization on host interactions and gene transcription between Eucalyptus grandis and two closely related ectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungi species, Pisolithus microcarpus and Pisolithus albus. The results showed species-specific responses to nitrogen fertilization, highlighting the need for a better understanding of the breadth and mechanisms of their responses to support forest ecosystems in the future.
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Microbiology
Irene Adamo, Carles Castano, Jose Antonio Bonet, Carlos Colinas, Juan Martinez de Aragon, Josu G. Alday
Summary: Our study demonstrates that in Mediterranean pine forests, ectomycorrhizal phylogenetic communities are not significantly influenced by tree hosts, but pH plays a key role as a strong abiotic filter.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Douglas Chesters, Rafael R. Ferrari, Xiaolong Lin, Michael C. Orr, Michael Staab, Chao-Dong Zhu
Summary: The Holy Grail of an Insect Tree of Life can only be 'discovered' through extensive collaboration among taxon specialists, phylogeneticists, and centralized frameworks such as Open Tree of Life, but so far insufficient effort from stakeholders has hampered this promising approach. To address this issue, we establish a new online hub that centralizes the collation of relevant phylogenetic data and provides synthesis molecular phylogenies. The functionality of the framework is demonstrated by constructing a highly supported, species-comprehensive phylogeny of Diptera, which is publicly available at insectphylo.org.
MOLECULAR ECOLOGY RESOURCES
(2023)
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Genetics & Heredity
Jing Li, Rui Fan, Jintao Xu, Lisong Hu, Fan Su, Chaoyun Hao
Summary: This study performed chloroplast genome sequencing of poorly studied Piper species and compared them with black pepper. The examined species were similar in gene content but had significant structural differences. These structural variations can help evaluate phylogenetic relationships and provide an effective strategy for selecting chloroplast markers.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Laura G. van Galen, David A. Orlovich, Janice M. Lord, Andy R. Nilsen, Ludovic Dutoit, Matthew J. Larcombe
Summary: The mechanisms of diversification in fungi are not well understood. Ectomycorrhizal symbionts often prefer specific host genera or families, suggesting that host-symbiont selection may drive fungal diversification. However, it is unknown if there are correlated evolutionary patterns between ectomycorrhizal hosts and symbionts, especially in systems dominated by hosts from the same genus.
Article
Zoology
Jiamin Liang, Alexey V. Solovyev, Houshuai Wang
Summary: The genus Pluma is established to include two new species of limacodid moths, P. shuni sp. nov. and P. yuensis sp. nov., found in South China. These species cannot be classified into any existing genus based on their morphological and molecular characteristics, thus a new genus is erected for them. The new taxa are supported by morphological characters and DNA barcode data. Male adults, including wing venation and genitalia, are illustrated, along with a barcode-based tree.
Article
Horticulture
Eunae Yoo, Mesfin Haile, Ho-Cheol Ko, Yu-Mi Choi, Gyu-Taek Cho, Hee-Jong Woo, Xiaohan Wang, Pilmo Sung, Jundae Lee, Jungu Lee, Nayoung Ro
Summary: This study successfully differentiated the five species of the genus Cucurbita through DNA barcoding and the development of SNP markers. The matK region showed the highest species identification rate of 100% and was identified as an efficient marker for distinguishing these five species. These SNP markers can effectively manage the genetic resources of Cucurbita worldwide.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Liwei Wu, Yingxian Cui, Qing Wang, Zhichao Xu, Yu Wang, Yulin Lin, Jingyuan Song, Hui Yao
Summary: The study showed that the chloroplast genomes of the five Crataegus species had a conserved structure and gene content. Complete chloroplast genome sequences were found to be more suitable for accurate identification and differentiation of Crataegus species. This suggests that the complete chloroplast genome can serve as a super-barcoding tool for authenticating Crataegus species.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Wenli Huang, Huiyu Feng, Wenying Tu, Chuan Xiong, Xin Jin, Ping Li, Xu Wang, Qiang Li
Summary: This study sequenced the mitogenomes of five Tricholoma species, revealing their genomic characteristics, evolutionary history, and potential gene transfer between mitochondrial and nuclear genomes. Comparative analysis of the mitogenomes identified intron loss/gain events and large-scale gene rearrangements in Agaricales. Phylogenetic analysis showed the relationships among these species.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2021)
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Microbiology
Zhan-Bo Liu, Meng Zhou, Yuan Yuan, Yu-Cheng Dai
Summary: The study on Sidera genus involved morphological and molecular methods to investigate its phylogeny and diversity. Four new species were identified and illustrated, and an identification key for the 14 accepted Sidera species worldwide was provided.
Article
Microbiology
Rachel A. Koch, Joshua R. Herr
Summary: Armillaria is a globally distributed fungal genus known for economically important plant pathogens found in forest and agronomic systems, as well as its role in wood plant decomposition and mycorrhizal symbiosis. Around 50 to 60 species of Armillaria have been recognized globally. Eastern Asia has the highest species richness within the genus.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Cheng Chen, Qiang Li, Rongtao Fu, Jian Wang, Guangmin Deng, Xiaojuan Chen, Daihua Lu
Summary: This study reported the complete mitochondrial genomes of two novel Trametes species and compared them with other Polyporales mitochondrial genomes. The results showed variations in gene number, length, and base composition among the tested Trametes mitochondrial genomes, highlighting the impact of purifying selection. In addition, introns were identified as major factors contributing to size variations in Polyporales, with frequent loss/gain events observed in these regions.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Benoit Perez-Lamarque, Marc-Andre Selosse, Maarja Opik, Helene Morlon, Florent Martos
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Carole Trzaska, Severine Amand, Christine Bailly, Catherine Leroy, Virginie Marchand, Evelyne Duvernois-Berthet, Jean-Michel Saliou, Hana Benhabiles, Elisabeth Werkmeister, Thierry Chassat, Romain Guilbert, David Hannebique, Anthony Mouray, Marie-Christine Copin, Pierre-Arthur Moreau, Eric Adriaenssens, Andreas Kulozik, Eric Westhof, David Tulasne, Yuri Motorin, Sylvie Rebuffat, Fabrice Lejeune
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Hana Sevcikova, Jean-Michel Hanss, Pierre-Arthur Moreau
Summary: Amanita vladimirii is a new species characterized by a grey pileus, white stipe, and unique microscopic features such as globose basidiospores and a ramose subhymenium. The genetic markers LSU, ITS, and tef1-alpha support its status as a distinct species.
Article
Plant Sciences
Remi Petrolli, Conrado Augusto Vieira, Marcin Jakalski, Melissa F. Bocayuva, Clement Valle, Everaldo Da Silva Cruz, Marc-Andre Selosse, Florent Martos, Maria Catarina M. Kasuya
Summary: The study revealed spatial structure of fungal communities on bark, influenced by epiphytic plant roots, showing positive spatial autocorrelation and distance decay of similarity with roots. This suggests the existence of an epiphytic rhizosphere and aggregation of orchid mycorrhizal fungi around them due to reciprocal influence between the mycorrhizal partners.
Article
Biology
David Navarro, Delphine Chaduli, Sabine Taussac, Laurence Lesage-Meessen, Sacha Grisel, Mireille Haon, Philippe Callac, Regis Courtecuisse, Cony Decock, Joelle Dupont, Florence Richard-Forget, Jacques Fournier, Jacques Guinberteau, Christian Lechat, Pierre-Arthur Moreau, Laetitia Pinson-Gadais, Bernard Rivoire, Lucile Sage, Stephane Welti, Marie-Noelle Rosso, Jean-Guy Berrin, Bastien Bissaro, Anne Favel
Summary: This study conducted large-scale phenotyping of over 1,000 fungal strains to evaluate their growth and degradation potential towards five industrial compounds. Functional diversity was found at all taxonomic ranks among strains and species, showcasing the potential of filamentous fungi in addressing pollution issues.
COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY
(2021)
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Valeria Bianciotto, Marc-Andre Selosse, Florent Martos, Roland Marmeisse
Summary: This article proposes the exploration of ancient plant-microbiota interactions preserved in herbaria to assess the impact of longlasting global changes.
TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Benoit Perez-Lamarque, Maarja Opik, Odile Maliet, Ana C. Afonso Silva, Marc-Andre Selosse, Florent Martos, Helene Morlon
Summary: Analysing the diversification dynamics of the subphylum Glomeromycotina, the microscopic arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi that have been symbiotically associated with land plants for millions of years, this study reveals that they have low speciation rates compared to other eukaryotes. After a peak of speciation between 200 and 100 million years ago, a decline in speciation rates is observed, possibly due to a shrinking mycorrhizal niche and limited ability to colonize new niches.
Article
Plant Sciences
Jan Hackel, Terry W. Henkel, Pierre-Arthur Moreau, Eske De Crop, Annemieke Verbeken, Mariana Sa, Bart Buyck, Maria-Alice Neves, Aida Vasco-Palacios, Felipe Wartchow, Heidy Schimann, Fabian Carriconde, Sigisfredo Garnica, Regis Courtecuisse, Monique Gardes, Sophie Manzi, Eliane Louisanna, Melanie Roy
Summary: The study reconstructs the biogeography of neotropical fungi and identifies multiple origins and diversification events. The results indicate that neotropical fungi have origins in Africa and Australasia, and are influenced by geographical and climatic factors.
Article
Plant Sciences
Remi Petrolli, Lucie Zinger, Benoit Perez-Lamarque, Geromine Collobert, Chantal Griveau, Thierry Pailler, Marc-Andre Selosse, Florent Martos
Summary: Tropical tree barks are colonized by mycorrhizal fungi, forming symbiotic relationships with nearby orchids. These networks may play a role in alleviating the stressful conditions in epiphytic habitats.
JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Montan Gautier, Pierre-Arthur Moreau, Beatrice Boury, Franck Richard
Summary: This study used a large dataset to explore the geography, taxonomy, ecology, and distribution patterns of fungi in metropolitan France. The results revealed temporal recording patterns, uneven geography of fungal recording, and the composition of the dataset. This study provides important insights for fungal conservation strategies in France.
Article
Ecology
Helene Vogt-Schilb, Franck Richard, Jean-Claude Malaval, Sylvie Rapior, Francoise Fons, Veronique Bourgade, Bertrand Schatz, Ulf Buentgen, Pierre-Arthur Moreau
Summary: The long-term responses of Mediterranean macrofungi to climate change have not been well studied. This study examines the fruiting patterns of 159 fungal species in Southern France over a span of two centuries. The results show that the emergence dates of certain species have been delayed due to climate warming, while others remain unchanged. The study also reveals that ecological guilds and forest types play a role in determining the response of fungal fruit bodies to climate change.
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Pierre-Arthur Moreau, Jean-Michel Hanss, Boris Assyov, Jean-Michel Bellanger, Jan Borovicka, Giovanni Consiglio, Marco Contu, Regis Courtecuisse, Geoffrey Kibby, Michael Loizides, Hana Sevcikova, Rodham E. Tulloss, Zhu-Liang Yang
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Plant Sciences
Elise Lebreton, Fabian Carriconde, Damien Brouste, Antoine Lespagnol, Pierre-Louis Stenger, Emmanuel Serusiaux, Damien Ertz
Summary: Enterographa ducouretiana is a newly described foliicolous fungus with dark purple hypothecium and distinct gelatinous-sheathed ascospores.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Clara de Vega, Chris J. Thorogood, Rafael G. Albaladejo, Franck Rakotonasolo, Nina Hobbhahn, Florent Martos, Priscilla M. Burgoyne, Steven D. Johnson
PLANTS PEOPLE PLANET
(2023)
Article
Mycology
J-M Bellanger, R. Lebeuf, E. Sesli, M. Loizides, C. Schwarz, P-A Moreau, K. Liimatainen, E. Larsson
Summary: The study analyses the systematics and species diversity of Hygrophorus sect. Olivaceoumbrini, identifying 30 clades and 11 new species. It proposes reclassifying the genus and stabilizing historical names for better differentiation within the genus.