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Infectious Diseases
Li-Na Guo, Shu-Ying Yu, Yao Wang, Ya-Li Liu, Ying Yuan, Si-Meng Duan, Wen-Hang Yang, Xin-Miao Jia, Ying Zhao, Meng Xiao, Xiu-Li Xie, Hong-Tao Dou, Po-Ren Hsueh, Ying-Chun Xu
Summary: Morphologically identified Penicillium and Talaromyces marneffei isolates were collected from clinical sources, and species were confirmed using sequencing. Most Penicillium isolates were Penicillium oxalicum, while Talaromyces isolates were mainly Talaromyces funiculosus and Talaromyces stollii. Antifungal susceptibility varied among species, with echinocandins showing the lowest minimum effective concentrations for most species.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Yu-Cheng Huang, Cheng-Yu Tsai, Chih-Li Wang
Summary: This study examined the phylogenetic congruence of host invasion types in Cephaleuros species and found that they were congruent with phylogeny. It also revealed that multiple Cephaleuros species commonly grew on the same leaf or algal spot, which could result in misidentification.
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Microbiology
Shivaprakash M. Rudramurthy, Dipika Shaw, Shamanth Adekhandi Shankarnarayan, Abhishek, Sunil Dogra
Summary: The taxonomic classification of the etiologic agents responsible for recalcitrant dermatophytosis causing an epidemic in India is still under debate. Through multigene sequence analysis, the study identified T. indotineae as the organism responsible, which is a clonal offshoot of T. mentagrophytes. The study also revealed the role of zoonotic transmission and the need for accurate species designation due to outdated/inaccurate naming in public databases.
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Microbiology
Li-An Wang, Yu-Chuan Chuang, Ting-Kuang Yeh, Kuan-Pei Lin, Chi-Jan Lin, Po-Yu Liu
Summary: This is the first reported case in Taiwan of an AIDS patient with concurrent Cryptococcus neoformans meningitis and Talaromyces amestolkiae lymphadenopathy. DNA sequencing was used to differentiate the species of T. amestolkiae. This case emphasizes the importance of suspicion for co-infections and the use of appropriate diagnostic tools.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Elise Courtot, Michel Boisseau, Sophie Dhorne-Pollet, Delphine Serreau, Amandine Gesbert, Fabrice Reigner, Marta Basiaga, Jerome Lluch, Tetiana Kuzmina, Gwenolah Annonay, Claire Kuchly, Irina Diekmann, Juergen Kruecken, Georg von Samson-Himmelstjerna, Nuria Mach, Guillaume Salle
Summary: Basic knowledge on the biology and epidemiology of equine strongylid species needs to be improved for better parasite control strategies. Nemabiome metabarcoding is a tool to quantify and identify species in bulk samples. This study compares the performance of ITS-2 and COI barcodes for cyathostomin communities.
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Plant Sciences
Laszlo Bartha, Terezie Mandakova, Ales Kovarik, Paul-Adrian Bulzu, Nathalie Rodde, Vaclav Mahelka, Martin A. Lysak, Margaux-Alison Fustier, Jan Safar, Petr Capal, Lujza Keresztes, Horia L. Banciu
Summary: This study provides evidence supporting the integration hypothesis of alien ribosomal DNA (rDNA) from eudicots into the genome of the monocot genus Erythronium. The transferred eudicot-type rDNA is still active in the monocot host, adding a new example of nuclear-to-nuclear DNA transfer between eudicots and monocots.
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Microbiology
Yusuke Okazaki, Shohei Fujinaga, Michaela M. Salcher, Cristiana Callieri, Atsushi Tanaka, Ayato Kohzu, Hideo Oyagi, Hideyuki Tamaki, Shin-ichi Nakano
Summary: The study utilized long-read sequencing to reveal the intra-lineage diversity of bacterioplankton assemblages in freshwater lakes, uncovering spatial and temporal diversification at the sub-species level. Different bacterial lineages displayed varying degrees of diversification, with unique evolutionary trajectories.
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Microbiology
Amol M. Sawant, Vishwambar D. Navale, Koteswara Rao Vamkudoth
Summary: In this study, 80 strains of Penicillium chrysogenum/rubens were screened for PenV production, with 28 strains capable of producing PenV. By monitoring and optimizing fermentation parameters, the production of PenV can be further improved.
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Biochemical Research Methods
Michael S. Robeson, Devon R. O'Rourke, Benjamin D. Kaehler, Michal Ziemski, Matthew R. Dillon, Jeffrey T. Foster, Nicholas A. Bokulich
Summary: Nucleotide sequence and taxonomy reference databases are essential for various applications, but reproducibly generating, managing, and evaluating these databases presents challenges for researchers. The RESCRIPt software package addresses these challenges by providing tools for streamlined generation and management of reference sequence taxonomy databases. It allows researchers to create and evaluate reference materials for diverse research applications in a reproducible and transparent manner.
PLOS COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Juan Emilio Palomares-Rius, Antonio Archidona-Yuste, Ilenia Clavero-Camacho, Jose A. Carreira de la Fuente, Ana Rey, Benjamin Vinegla, Gracia Liebanas, Carolina Cantalapiedra-Navarrete, Pablo Castillo
Summary: This study emphasizes the importance of applying integrative taxonomy for the accurate detection of Paratylenchus species in natural environments. The research identified 14 Paratylenchus species, including two new species and six first reports for Spain.
Article
Parasitology
Tong Wang, Elizabeth M. Redman, Arianna Morosetti, Rebecca Chen, Sarah Kulle, Natasha Morden, Christopher McFarland, Hannah Rose Vineer, Douglas D. Colwell, Eric R. Morgan, John S. Gilleard
Summary: The study in western Canada showed the accumulation of gastrointestinal nematode (GIN) larvae on pasture, with similar dynamics for different GIN species on different farms. Short-term microclimatic conditions were found to impact the population of L3 larvae on the pasture.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Antonio Archidona-Yuste, Juan Emilio Palomares-Rius, Ilenia Clavero-Camacho, Carolina Cantalapiedra-Navarrete, Gracia Liebanas, Pablo Castillo
Summary: This study revealed the existence of two cryptic species within the Criconema annuliferum morphotype in Spain, and confirmed a new species called Criconema pseudoannuliferum sp. nov. using morphological, morphometric, and multi-locus analysis. The research analyzed soil samples from maritime pine forests in southern Spain and identified a new cryptic species, which does not cause damage to maritime pine.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Anton Lavrinienko, Toni Jernfors, Janne J. Koskimaki, Anna Maria Pirttila, Phillip C. Watts
Summary: Variation in rDNA copy number is a common response to environmental change, complicating the analysis of rDNA amplicon sequence data. It is emphasized that interpreting amplicon sequence data in light of possible interspecific and intraspecific variation, and examining the potential plasticity in rDNA copy number is important to understand how microbial communities are structured in heterogeneous environments.
TRENDS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Li Gong, Wei Shi, Min Yang, Hairong Luo
Summary: This study revealed a high level of intra-individual polymorphism of 18S-ITS1-5.8S rDNA in Cynoglossus melampetalus genome, indicating a non-concerted evolution manner. The presence of multiple types of rDNA sequences with differences in length, GC content, secondary structure stability, and minimum free energy challenges the previous assumption of homogeneity within species.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ilenia Clavero-Camacho, Juan Emilio Palomares-Rius, Carolina Cantalapiedra-Navarrete, Pablo Castillo, Gracia Liebanas, Antonio Archidona-Yuste
Summary: This study investigated the morphological and molecular diversity of ring nematodes in soil samples from fruit crops in Spain and identified two new species. One of these species was found in high soil density in peach fields and may have pathogenic effects.
Review
Mycology
Teun Boekhout, Anthony S. Amend, Fouad El Baidouri, Toni Gabaldon, Jozsef Geml, Moritz Mittelbach, Vincent Robert, Chen Shuhui Tan, Benedetta Turchetti, Duong Vu, Qi-Ming Wang, Andrey Yurkov
Summary: Yeast, defined as unicellular fungi, are found in various fungal lineages and are not a taxonomic unit; it may take hundreds of years to fully document all yeast species. Many areas, including cold habitats and threatened environments, remain unsampled for yeasts. Studies have shown hybrid yeast species, prevalent yeast communities in natural habitats impacted by deforestation, and surprising global distributions of yeast species in soils and marine waters.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jozsef Geml, Anne Elizabeth Arnold, Tatiana A. Semenova-Nelsen, Eduardo R. Nouhra, Elisandro R. Drechsler-Santos, Aristoteles Goes-Neto, Luis N. Morgado, Peter Odor, Balazs Hegyi, Grau Oriol, Alicia Ibanez, Leho Tedersoo, Francois Lutzoni
Summary: Mountains provide an ideal setting to study the mechanisms underlying species distributions and community assembly. This study compared the composition and diversity of fungal communities in soils along elevational gradients in different tropical mountain regions. The results showed that the richness and composition of soil fungal communities were influenced by environmental factors, particularly temperature and soil pH. The distribution of host plants also played a role in driving richness and community composition, especially for fungi that depend on symbiosis with plants. The study suggests that tropical montane forest fungi will be sensitive to climate change, leading to shifts in composition and functionality over time.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kel Cook, Jyotsna Sharma, Andrew D. Taylor, Ian Herriott, D. Lee Taylor
Summary: This study explored the spatial structure and substrate specificity of fungal communities in the canopy of a Costa Rican tropical rainforest. The results showed significant positive spatial autocorrelation and distance decay of similarity of fungal communities at small scales, with high turnover and low similarity among samples. The composition and diversity of fungal communities varied among substrate types.
Article
Plant Sciences
Adrienn Geiger, Zoltan Karacsony, Richard Golen, Kalman Zoltan Vaczy, Jozsef Geml
Summary: Grapevine trunk diseases (GTDs) pose a significant threat to the wine industry, and understanding the differences in plant pathogenic fungal communities in asymptomatic and symptomatic grapevines is crucial. This study found that GTD-associated fungi dominate in perennial wood while non-GTD pathogens dominate in soil, and there were no significant differences between asymptomatic and Esca symptomatic grapevines. Additionally, there were compositional differences among sampling sites, suggesting the importance of local factors on plant pathogenic fungal communities.
Article
Plant Sciences
Erika Buscardo, Jozsef Geml, Steven K. Schmidt, Helena Freitas, Anete P. Souza, Hillandia B. Cunha, Laszlo Nagy
Summary: This study quantified the relationship between soil mineral nitrogen availability, fungal community composition, and functional groups in an Amazon rainforest. The findings suggest that animal excretions, which create high-nitrogen patches, contribute to soil microbial diversity and plant community diversity.
JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Demelash Alem, Tatek Dejene, Jozsef Geml, Juan Andres Oria-de-Rueda, Pablo Martin-Pinto
Summary: This study assessed soil fungal communities in three church forests in Ethiopia using ITS2 rDNA metabarcoding. The results revealed significant differences in diversity and richness among the forests, and the composition of fungal communities was influenced by climatic, edaphic, vegetation, and spatial variables. Linear relationships were found between tree basal area and the abundance of fungal communities. The baseline information obtained in this study could assist other countries facing similar forest conservation issues.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Adam Istvan Hegyi, Margot Otto, Jozsef Geml, Julia Hegyi-Kalo, Jozsef Kun, Attila Gyenesei, Rian Pierneef, Kalman Zoltan Vaczy
Summary: This study analyzed the gene expression data during the noble rot process in grapes, revealing the important genes for grape berry structural integrity and the dominant role of Botrytis cinerea in this process.
Article
Plant Sciences
Anna Molnar, Jozsef Geml, Adrienn Geiger, Carla Mota Leal, Glodia Kgobe, Adrienn Maria Toth, Szabolcs Villango, Lili Mezes, Mark Czegledi, Gyorgy Lorincz, Zsolt Zsofi
Summary: Improving our understanding of the grapevine mycobiome and its influencing factors is crucial for agriculture. This study examines the impact of scion cultivar on fungal communities in grapevine berries and leaves, finding that both chemical composition and physiological traits of the plant influence the composition and diversity of these communities. The findings also highlight differences in fungal community composition among cultivars, as well as correlations between fungal community composition and physiological variables in leaves, suggesting a complex interaction between the plant and its microbial environment.
Article
Microbiology
Rosario Medel-Ortiz, Roberto Garibay-Orijel, Andres Arguelles-Moyao, Gerardo Mata, Richard W. Kerrigan, Alan E. Bessette, Jozsef Geml, Claudio Angelini, Luis A. Parra, Jie Chen
Summary: In this study, a new species, Agaricus macrochlamys, was described, which is morphologically cryptic with the edible and medicinally cultivated mushroom A. subrufescens. Phylogenetic analyses showed a close relationship between A. macrochlamys and A. subrufescens, with species-specific markers distinguishing them. Additionally, while A. subrufescens is cosmopolitan, A. macrochlamys is currently limited in distribution.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Margot Otto, Jozsef Geml, Adam Hegyi, Julia Hegyi-Kalo, Rian Pierneef, Miklos Pogany, Jozsef Kun, Attila Gyenesei, Kalman Z. Vaczy
Summary: This study analyzed transcriptomic data from healthy, noble rot, and grey rot grape berries collected in the Tokaj wine region in Hungary. The results showed that B. cinerea was most active in noble rot berries, followed by grey rot and healthy berries. The expression profiles also differed qualitatively between noble rot and grey rot, with several functional genes linked to physico-chemical changes in botrytized grape berries.
Article
Forestry
Pablo Martin-Pinto, Juan Andres Oria-de-Rueda, Tatek Dejene, Olaya Mediavilla, Maria Hernandez-Rodriguez, Jose A. Reque, Ignacio Sanz-Benito, Maria Santos, Jozsef Geml
Summary: Cistus ladanifer-dominated ecosystems in the Western Mediterranean basin have significant ecological benefits through mushroom production. The soil fungal community in these ecosystems is influenced by stand age, climate, and soil parameters. Understanding these factors can aid in restoring and promoting fungal diversity, production, and function in these scrubland systems. Mosaic landscapes and retaining late successional stands are important management strategies to support fungal diversity in these ecosystems.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Review
Ecology
Rebecca E. Hewitt, Nicola J. Day, M. Rae DeVan, D. Lee Taylor
Summary: Root-associated fungi are crucial for plant ecophysiology, growth, and post-fire responses in the boreal forest. Understanding the impacts of wildfires on mycorrhizal fungi and plant-fungal interactions is important for predicting vegetation patterns, ecosystem function, and future fire risk.
FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Leho Tedersoo, Vladimir Mikryukov, Alexander Zizka, Mohammad Bahram, Niloufar Hagh-Doust, Sten Anslan, Oleh Prylutskyi, Manuel Delgado-Baquerizo, Fernando T. Maestre, Jaan Parn, Maarja Opik, Mari Moora, Martin Zobel, Mikk Espenberg, Ulo Mander, Abdul Nasir Khalid, Adriana Corrales, Ahto Agan, Aida-M Vasco-Palacios, Alessandro Saitta, Andrea C. Rinaldi, Annemieke Verbeken, Bobby P. Sulistyo, Boris Tamgnoue, Brendan Furneaux, Camila Duarte Ritter, Casper Nyamukondiwa, Cathy Sharp, Cesar Marin, Daniyal Gohar, Darta Klavina, Dipon Sharmah, Dong Qin Dai, Eduardo Nouhra, Elisabeth Machteld Biersma, Elisabeth Rahn, Erin K. Cameron, Eske De Crop, Eveli Otsing, Evgeny A. Davydov, Felipe E. Albornoz, Francis Q. Brearley, Franz Buegger, Geoffrey Zahn, Gregory Bonito, Inga Hiiesalu, Isabel C. Barrio, Jacob Heilmann-Clausen, Jelena Ankuda, John Y. Kupagme, Jose G. Macia-Vicente, Joseph Djeugap Fovo, Jozsef Geml, Juha M. Alatalo, Julieta Alvarez-Manjarrez, Kadri Poldmaa, Kadri Runnel, Kalev Adamson, Kari Anne Brathen, Karin Pritsch, Kassim Tchan, Kevin D. Hyde, Kevin K. Newsham, Kristel Panksep, Adebola A. Lateef, Liis Tiirmann, Linda Hansson, Louis J. Lamit, Malka Saba, Maria Tuomi, Marieka Gryzenhout, Marijn Bauters, Meike Piepenbring, Nalin Wijayawardene, Nourou S. Yorou, Olavi Kurina, Peter E. Mortimer, Peter Meidl, Petr Kohout, Rolf Henrik Nilsson, Rasmus Puusepp, Rein Drenkhan, Roberto Garibay-Orijel, Roberto Godoy, Saad Alkahtani, Saleh Rahimlou, Sergey Dudov, Sergei Polme, Soumya Ghosh, Sunil Mundra, Talaat Ahmed, Tarquin Netherway, Terry W. Henkel, Tomas Roslin, Vincent Nteziryayo, Vladimir E. Fedosov, Vladimir G. Onipchenko, W. A. Erandi Yasanthika, Young Woon Lim, Nadejda A. Soudzilovskaia, Alexandre Antonelli, Urmas Koljalg, Kessy Abarenkov
Summary: Fungi are highly diverse organisms that play important roles in ecosystems. However, their distribution patterns and conservation needs are not well studied compared to charismatic animals and plants. This study examined endemicity patterns, vulnerability to global change, and conservation priority areas for functional groups of soil fungi. The study found that most fungi are endemic to tropical habitats and are vulnerable to drought, heat, and land-cover change. Conservation areas of highest priority for fungi include wetlands, tropical forests, and woodlands.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Kel Cook, D. Lee Taylor
Summary: Epiphytes, which grow on other plants for support, harbor diverse fungal communities on their surfaces and interiors that can benefit or harm their hosts. However, our understanding of these fungal communities and their structure is limited. By studying seven epiphytic plant taxa in a Costa Rican rainforest, we found that the fungi associated with these plants were not highly specific to host species and showed weak differentiation between epiphytic and neighboring plant hosts on rocks. The high turnover of fungi within and between hosts and habitats suggests that epiphytic plant-associated fungal communities are highly diverse and likely structured by stochastic processes.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pablo Martin-Pinto, Tatek Dejene, Gian Maria Niccolo Benucci, Olaya Mediavilla, Maria Hernandez-Rodriguez, Jozsef Geml, Petr Baldrian, Ignacio Sanz-Benito, Jaime Olaizola, Gregory Bonito, Juan Andres Oria-de-Rueda
Summary: This study investigates the effects of different fire prevention treatments and site history on the co-response and co-occurrence patterns of bacteria and fungi in a fire-risky scrubland ecosystem. The results show that site history, especially fire occurrence, strongly influences the microbial community. Young burnt areas have lower microbial diversity and a heat-resistant community, while young clearing history affects the fungal community.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Markus Osaland Fjelde, Einar Timdal, Reidar Haugan, Mika Bendiksby
Summary: This study investigated the taxonomy of the crustose lichen genus Calvitimela using molecular phylogenetics and morphological observations. The results revealed evolutionarily old and deeply divergent lineages within Calvitimela, with overlapping morphological characters between different subgenera. Chemical characters were informative at the level of subgenera but often homoplastic at the species level. A practical taxonomy of Calvitimela was proposed based on these findings.
MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND EVOLUTION
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bo-Yang Shi, Da Pan, Kang-Qin Zhang, Tian-Yu Gu, Darren C. J. Yeo, Peter K. L. Ng, Neil Cumberlidge, Hong-Ying Sun
Summary: This study investigates the evolutionary history and speciation mechanisms of montane potamids in the Hengduan Mountains Region. The results suggest that the vicariance events of these crabs are correlated with the emergence of sky islands due to the uplift of the mountains. The mountain ridges provided corridors for their dispersal and past climatic conditions played a crucial role in their evolutionary history. The mechanisms isolating sky islands are reinforced by the climatic features of dry-hot valleys and continue to affect local diversification.
MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND EVOLUTION
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Attila Nemeth, Edvard Mizsei, Levente Laczko, David Czaban, Zsolt Hegyeli, Szabolcs Lengyel, Gabor Csorba, Gabor Sramko
Summary: Species delimitation of European blind mole rats is challenging due to their small morphological differences and complex chromosomal evolution. This study provides a comprehensive framework to improve understanding of their evolutionary history and revise their taxonomy. The results reveal the presence of multiple superspecies and species, with distinct geographic patterns and rapid chromosomal evolution.
MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND EVOLUTION
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ying Qi, Zhaoyan Zhong, Xu Liu, Xing He, Yadong Zhou, Lili Zhang, Chong Chen, Katrin Linse, Jian-Wen Qiu, Jin Sun
Summary: This study investigates the phylogenetic relationships among patellogastropod families using mitochondrial and phylogenomic data. The results show that the mitochondrial phylogeny recovers monophyly of most families, but the relationships among families are still contentious. However, a more robust family-level topology consistent with morphology is achieved by phylogenomics. Additionally, the mainly deep-water families are found to be monophyletic, suggesting a single colonization of the deep water during the Jurassic.
MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND EVOLUTION
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yu-Jie Shi, Jin -Liang Huang, Jia-Xuan Mi, Jing Li, Fan-Yu Meng, Yu Zhong, Fang He, Fei -Fei Tian, Fan Zhang, Liang-Hua Chen, Han-Bo Yang, Hong-Lin Hu, Xue-Qin Wan
Summary: Despite numerous studies on hybrid speciation, our understanding of this process remains limited. In this study, we conducted an 18-year systematic investigation on Populus taxa on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and discovered three new taxa that originated from distant hybridization between two different sections. These hybrid taxa demonstrate greater ecological adaptability than their ancestral species due to heterosis. We propose a hybrid speciation process model that can explain important evolutionary concerns.
MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND EVOLUTION
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Anna Cho, Denis Tikhonenkov, Gordon Lax, Kristina I. Prokina, Patrick J. Keeling
Summary: Unlike conspicuous ochrophytes, many small and overlooked flagellates belonging to basally branching stramenopiles remain poorly characterized at the cellular or genomic level. This study describes four new species, including two new genera, of sediment-dwelling MAST-6 and provides updated phylogenomic tree of stramenopiles. The characterization of these flagellates is important due to their phylogenetic diversity and abundance in various environments.
MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND EVOLUTION
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tian-Tian Xue, Steven B. Janssens, Bin-Bin Liu, Sheng-Xiang Yu
Summary: Phylogenomic conflicts are widespread among genomic data, with most previous studies primarily focusing on nuclear datasets instead of organellar genomes. In this study, we investigated the phylogenetic conflicts within and between plastid and mitochondrial genomes using Potentilla as a case study. We found that both plastid and mitochondrial genomes divided Potentilla into eight highly supported clades, with two newly identified clades. Our results demonstrate that mitochondrial genes can fully resolve phylogenetic relationships among major clades of Potentilla and are not always linked with plastomes in evolutionary history.
MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND EVOLUTION
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alexandra A. Grossi, Chunpo Tian, Mengjiao Ren, Fasheng Zou, Daniel R. Gustafsson
Summary: This study suggests that the coevolutionary relationships between chewing lice, endosymbiotic bacteria, and birds are not independent, but the patterns vary depending on the analysis method used. Additionally, louse host-switching does not seem to affect bacterial strains.
MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND EVOLUTION
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ingrid Olivares, Sergio Tusso, Maria Jose Sanin, Marylaure de La Harpe, Oriane Loiseau, Jonathan Rolland, Nicolas Salamin, Michael Kessler, Kentaro K. Shimizu, Margot Paris
Summary: Traditionally, differences between species have been associated with morphological variation. However, the discovery of cryptic diversity suggests that the evolution of distinct lineages can occur without morphological differences. Through genetic analysis, we found that a tropical montane plant lineage is composed of numerous unrecognized genetic groups that are not morphologically distinct. Geographic distance and topography play a crucial role in determining the genetic divergence of these groups.
MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND EVOLUTION
(2024)