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Microbiology
Qiuxia Yang, Xiangmin Cheng, Tingting Zhang, Xinzhan Liu, Xinli Wei
Summary: This study conducted a taxonomic study on the genus Peltula from China, discovering and describing five new species and providing a key to identify Peltula species in China.
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Evolutionary Biology
Gulnara Tagirdzhanova, Paul Saary, Jeffrey P. Tingley, David Diaz-Escandon, D. Wade Abbott, Robert D. Finn, Toby Spribille
Summary: Basidiomycete yeasts have been identified as secondary fungal symbionts of lichens, with their genomes showing differences from ascomycetes. The study provides insights into the role of yeasts in fungal-fungal interactions in lichen symbioses and offers a new resource for further exploration.
GENOME BIOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
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Microbiology
Qian-Xin Guan, Chang-Lin Zhao
Summary: Three new wood-inhabiting fungi species, Hyphoderma crystallinum, H. membranaceum, and H. microporoides, have been proposed based on a combination of morphological features and molecular evidence. Phylogenetic analyses showed their relationships within the Hyphoderma genus, demonstrating their distinct characteristics and evolutionary connections. Additionally, a map of global distribution for Hyphoderma species and an identification key for Chinese Hyphoderma are provided in this study.
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Microbiology
Sandra Hilario, Micael F. M. Goncalves, Artur Alves
Summary: DNA sequence analysis is crucial for species delimitation in Diaporthe, but combining multiple genes without genealogical concordance criteria complicates species delimitation. Using GCPSR and PTPs methods, the D. eres complex was identified as a single species, contrary to the current recognition of multiple species. Absence of reproductive isolation and low genetic diversity indices suggest D. eres constitutes a population rather than distinct lineages.
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Microbiology
Thais Bercot Pontes Teodoro, Aline Teixeira Carolino, Raymyson Rhuryo de Sousa Queiroz, Patricia Batista de Oliveira, Denise Dolores Oliveira Moreira, Gerson Adriano Silva, Richard Ian Samuels
Summary: The maintenance of the symbiosis between leaf-cutting ants and their mutualistic fungus is crucial for the survival of both species. The fungal parasite Escovopsis weberi poses a threat to this symbiosis by causing damage to the fungal garden. This study aimed to induce Escovopsis weberi to produce mycelial pellets and explore their potential for controlling leaf-cutting ants.
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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)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Katherine Beigel, Alix E. Matthews, Katrin Kellner, Christine Pawlik, Matthew Greenwold, Jon N. Seal
Summary: Recent studies on fungus-gardening ants and their symbiotic fungi have revealed varying degrees of fungal sharing among unrelated ant lineages, challenging the previous assumption of strong concordance between ants and their symbiotic fungi within major clades. Genomic analysis suggests that each ant species tends to exhibit fidelity to its own fungal subclade, supporting a pattern of codivergence between the ants and fungi. This implies that symbiont exchange within clades may be less common than previously thought.
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Zoology
Jun-Young Kang, Sun-Jae Park, A-Young Kim, Jong-Seok Park
Summary: The genus Batriscenellus Jeannel, 1958 has 35 species known from South Korea, China, Japan, Russia, and India. This study documents three species from the Korean Peninsula and describes a new species, Batriscenellus koreanus sp. nov., while also providing redescriptions, a species key, illustrations, and diagnostic characters for the Korean species.
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Evolutionary Biology
Lauren Huth, Gavin J. Ash, Alexander Idnurm, Levente Kiss, Niloofar Vaghefi
Summary: Mycoparasitic fungi Ampelomyces are important for controlling plant pathogenic powdery mildews. The genomic analysis revealed the bipartite structure of Ampelomyces genomes and their evolutionary affinity to plant pathogenic fungi. The high-quality genome assembly provides a valuable resource for future studies on biocontrol mechanisms.
GENOME BIOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
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Microbiology
Yao Wang, De-Xiang Tang, Run Luo, Yuan-Bing Wang, Chinnapan Thanarut, Van-Minh Dao, Hong Yu
Summary: In this study, seven new Clonostachys species were found and identified through sampling in China, Vietnam, and Thailand, and two of them were described and illustrated based on morphological characteristics and molecular data. The phylogenetic positions of the seven species were evaluated using sequence data from four genomic loci (ITS, nrLSU, TUB2, and TEF1), and the genetic divergence of Clonostachys species for three markers (ITS, TUB2, and TEF1) were also compared. The results showed that TEF1 sequence data provided the best resolution for distinguishing Clonostachys species, followed by TUB2 and ITS regions.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
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Microbiology
Haoming Wang, Rong Huang, Jingyi Ren, Lihua Tang, Suiping Huang, Xiaolin Chen, Jun Fan, Bintao Li, Qinhu Wang, Tom Hsiang, Huiquan Liu, Qili Li
Summary: Anthracnose diseases caused by Colletotrichum species are common fungal diseases that seriously affect fruit yield and quality. In this study, we sequenced and analyzed the genomes of 17 Colletotrichum strains and identified mini-chromosomes. Through comparative genomics analysis, we found extensive chromosomal rearrangements events. Our findings revealed the evolution and potential relationships between mini-chromosomes and virulence in Colletotrichum.
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Zoology
Peter Jager, Miquel A. Arnedo, Guilherme H. F. Azevedo, Barbara Baehr, Alexandre B. Bonaldo, Charles R. Haddad, Danilo Harms, Gustavo Hormiga, Facundo M. Labarque, Christoph Muster, Martin J. Ramirez, Adalberto J. Santos
Summary: Zootaxa has made significant contributions to our understanding of global spider diversity over the past twenty years, publishing numerous descriptions of new species and genera, analyzing contributions by authors and geographic regions to reveal trends, and examining milestones in spider systematic research. The journal also discusses future prospects and the role it will play in spider taxonomy, dedicating its contribution to the memory of Norman I. Platnick, a key figure in the field.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chung-Chi Hwang, Wei-Chuan Zhou, Mang-Jye Ger, Yunhai Guo, Zhou-Xing Qian, Yen-Chieh Wang, Chi-Li Tsai, Shu-Ping Wu
Summary: By utilizing molecular phylogenetic analysis, this study investigated the evolutionary history of the land snail genus Acusta in East Asia, revealing that the recognized species in Acusta are polyphyletic and challenging previous assumptions about the colonization of East Asian islands via land bridges during the Pleistocene glaciations. The genus originated in the late Miocene-Pliocene from an area around North and Northeast China to South China and East Asian islands, leading to three major evolutionary lineages with distinct evolutionary histories.
MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
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Entomology
Tomasz W. Pyrcz, Keith R. Willmott, Dorota Lachowska-Cierlik, Artur Mrozek, Klaudia Florczyk, Oscar Mahecha-J, Marianne Espeland
Summary: Analysis of a target enrichment molecular dataset confirms the monophyly of the Pronophila Westwood clade, a Neotropical montane butterfly group. The study identified three genera within the Pseudomaniola genus based on wing color patterns and genitalia characteristics. Differences were also observed in scale organization and morphology. Divergence time analysis suggests that Fahraeusia diverged from Pseudomaniola + Boyeriana around 12 Mya, and Pseudomaniola and Boyeriana separated around 5 Mya at the start of the Pliocene.
INSECT SYSTEMATICS AND DIVERSITY
(2023)
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Mycology
P. W. Crous, E. R. Osieck, R. G. Shivas, Y. P. Tan, S. L. Bishop-Hurley, F. Esteve-Raventos, E. Larsson, J. J. Luangsa-ard, F. Pancorbo, S. Balashov, I. G. Baseia, T. Boekhout, S. Chandranayaka, D. A. Cowan, R. H. S. F. Cruz, P. Czachura, S. De la Pena-Lastra, F. Dovana, B. Drury, J. Fell, A. Flakus, R. Fotedar, Z. Jurjevic, A. Kolecka, J. Mack, G. Maggs-Kollinh, S. Mahadevakumar, A. Mateos, S. Mongkolsamrit, W. Noisripoom, M. Plaza, D. P. Overy, M. Pigtek, M. Sandoval-Denis, J. Vauras, M. J. Wingfield, S. E. Abell, A. Ahmadpour, A. Akulov, F. Alavi, Z. Alavi, A. Altes, P. Alvarado, G. Anand, N. Ashtekar, B. Assyov, G. Banc-Prandi, K. D. Barbosa, G. G. Barreto, J. -M. Bellanger, J. L. Bezerra, D. J. Bhat, P. Bilanski, T. Bose, F. Bozok, J. Chaves, D. H. Costa-Rezende, C. Danteswari, V. Darmostuk, G. Delgado, S. Denman, A. Eichmeier, J. Etayo, G. Eyssartier, S. Faulwetter, K. G. G. Ganga, Y. Ghosta, J. Goh, J. S. Gois, D. Gramaje, L. Granit, M. Groenewald, G. Gulden, L. F. P. Gusmao, A. Hammerbacher, Z. Heidarian, N. Hywel-Jones, R. Jankowiak, M. Kaliyaperumal, O. Kaygusuz, K. Kezo, A. Khonsanit, S. Kumar, C. H. Kuo, T. Laessre, K. P. D. Latha, M. Loizides, S. M. Luo, J. G. Macia-Vicente, P. Manimohan, P. A. S. Marbach, P. Marinho, T. S. Marney, G. Marques, M. P. Martin, A. N. Miller, F. Mondello, G. Moreno, K. T. Mufeeda, H. Y. Mun, T. Nau, T. Nkomo, A. Okrasinska, J. P. A. F. Oliveira, R. L. Oliveira, D. A. Ortiz, J. Pawlowska, M. A. Perez-De-Gregorio, A. R. Podile, A. Portugal, N. Privitera, K. C. Rajeshkumar, I. Rauf, B. Rian, A. Rigueiro-Rodriguez, G. F. Rivas-Torres, P. Rodriguez-Flakus, M. Romero-Gordillo, I. Saar, M. Saba, C. D. Santos, P. V. S. R. N. Sarma, J. L. Siquier, S. Sleiman, M. Spetik, K. R. Sridhar, M. Stryjak-Bogacka, K. Szczepanska, H. Taskin, D. S. Tennakoon, D. Thanakitpipattana, J. Trovao, J. Turkekul, A. L. van Iperen, P. van 't, G. Vasquez, C. M. Visagie, B. D. Wingfield, P. T. W. Wong, W. X. Yang, M. Yarar, O. Yarden, N. Yilmaz, N. Zhang, Y. N. Zhu, J. Z. Groenewald
Summary: This study describes novel species of fungi from various countries, including Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Denmark, and more. The morphological and cultural characteristics of these new taxa are supported by DNA barcodes.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Martin Unterseher, Romina Gazis, Priscila Chaverri, Carlos Fernando Garcia Guarniz, Diogenes Humberto Zavaleta Tenorio
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
(2013)
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Ecology
Priscila Chaverri, Gary J. Samuels
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Catalina Salgado-Salazar, Amy Y. Rossman, Priscila Chaverri
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Plant Sciences
Anaid Talavera-Ortiz, Priscila Chaverri, Gerardo Diaz-Godinez, Ma De Lourdes Acosta-Urdapilleta, Elba Villegas, Maura Tellez-Tellez
ACTA BOTANICA MEXICANA
(2020)
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Forestry
Cristian D. Gonzalez, Rodrigo A. Morales, Priscila Chaverri
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Mycology
Rildo Alexandre Fernandes da Silva, Camila Pereira de Almeida, Ailton Reis, Frederick Mendes Aguiar, Priscila Chaverri, Danilo Batista Pinho
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Carolina Seas, Priscila Chaverri
ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE
(2020)
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Mycology
Viviana A. Barrera, Leopoldo Iannone, Andrea Irene Romero, Priscila Chaverri
Summary: A study identified 10 Trichoderma species, including 3 new species, from decaying plant tissues and soils in Argentina, with 5 new species added to the Argentine mycobiota. Trichoderma afroharzianum and T. endophyticum were the most frequently found species in the samples, highlighting the importance of correct identification in biocontrol species.
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Mycology
Sofia Vieto, Efrain Escudero-Leyva, Roberto Avendano, Noelia Rechnitzer, Melissa D. Barrantes-Madrigal, Geraldine Conejo-Barboza, Oscar A. Herrera-Sancho, Priscila Chaverri, Max Chavarria
Summary: This study conducted a physicochemical and microbiological analysis of a 19th century oil painting, La Danza, located in the National Theatre of Costa Rica, in order to identify the fungal species responsible for the observed damage. The findings contribute to the understanding of fungi that inhabit and deteriorate cultural heritage, and provide valuable information for conservation and restoration strategies.
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Biology
Irene Adamo, Edgar Ortiz-Malavasi, Robin Chazdon, Priscila Chaverri, Hans ter Steege, Jozsef Geml
Summary: This study compared the diversity and community composition of trees and soil fungi in primary and regenerating forests of different ages in southern Costa Rica, finding that forest age and environmental factors have significant impacts on both plant and fungal communities. The research provides insights into the successional dynamics of fungal communities during tropical forest regeneration.
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Zoology
Laura Campos-Esquivel, Paul E. Hanson, Efrain Escudero-Leyva, Priscila Chaverri
Summary: This study provides important knowledge on the virulence and infection cycles of poorly studied native species of entomopathogenic fungi. Additionally, the results offer insights into the optimal temperature for development under laboratory conditions and susceptibility to fungicides, which could contribute to future biological control strategies.
JOURNAL OF INVERTEBRATE PATHOLOGY
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Efrain Escudero-Leyva, Sofia Vieto, Roberto Avendano, Diego Rojas-Gatjens, Paola Aguero, Carlos Pacheco, Mavis L. Montero, Priscila Chaverri, Max Chavarria
Summary: We investigated the physicochemical characteristics and mycobiota of important historic documents from Costa Rica. The composition of paper and ink was determined using nondestructive techniques. Cultivation and molecular techniques were used to characterize the fungi present in the documents. Cotton-based paper was found to be more resistant to fungal colonization, and most of the isolates exhibited cellulolytic activity. This study enhances our understanding of fungal diversity in historic documents and provides valuable information for their conservation and restoration strategies.
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Plant Sciences
Priscila Chaverri, Megan K. Romberg, Maripaz Montero-Vargas, John M. Mckemy, Karen K. Rane, Clarissa J. Balbalian, Lisa A. Castlebury
Summary: Global agricultural trade has led to the emergence and re-emergence of new plant pathogens. This study investigates the geographic and host distribution of the fungal pathogen Colletotrichum liriopes. The findings reveal that C. liriopes has expanded its distribution to the United States and other hosts, providing fundamental knowledge for reducing costs and losses in agricultural trade and understanding pathogen movement.
Article
Microbiology
Priscila Chaverri, Gloriana Chaverri
Summary: This study found significant differences in fungal communities between bat feces and fruits, with only 38% of fungal species overlapping. The dominant fungi in bat feces were Agaricomycetes, while in fruits they were Dothideomycetes. These findings provide a foundation for further research on the direct and indirect symbiotic relationships within the fungal-plant-bat ecological network.