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Immunology
Qiu-Yue Zhang, Hong-Gao Liu, Lu-Sen Bian, Qian Chen
Summary: Two new species of Scytinostroma, S. acystidiatum and S. macrospermum, were identified in southwest China. Phylogenetic analysis based on ITS + nLSU dataset showed that these two species form independent lineages and exhibit morphological differences from known Scytinostroma species.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Mycology
Guo-Jie Li, Shou-Mian Li, Bart Buyck, Shi-Yi Zhao, Xue-Jiao Xie, Lu-Yao Shi, Chun-Ying Deng, Qing-Feng Meng, Qi-Biao Sun, Jun-Qing Yan, Jing Wang, Ming Li
Summary: Three new species of Russula section Ingratae were discovered in southern China, in Guizhou and Jiangsu Provinces. Additionally, R. indocatillus was reported for the first time in China. Detailed morphological and phylogenetic data were provided for these specimens.
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Microbiology
Yuan Yuan, Jia-Jia Chen, Kari Korhonen, Francis Martin, Yu-Cheng Dai
Summary: This study conducted morphological and multilocus phylogenetic analyses on Heterobasidion samples from Asia, Oceania, Europe, and North America, identifying three new species. The research revealed that one species appears to be a saprotroph, while the others are pathogens. It was shown that European countries should consider the American and European Heterobasidion species as entry plant quarantine fungi in Asia.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Lei Zou, Xiaolu Zhang, Yinglian Deng, Changlin Zhao
Summary: Four new fungi of the family Peniophoraceae were described based on morphological features and molecular evidence. Each species has unique characteristics in terms of hymenial surface color, hyphal system structure, and spore morphology.
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Plant Sciences
Yu Song, Xiu-Chao Xie, Bart Buyck
Summary: Two novel species of Russula, R. coronaspora Y.Song sp. nov. and R. minor Y.Song sp. nov., belonging to subgenus Russula crown clade, are described based on both morphological and phylogenetic evidence, with distinctive characteristics in spores and pileipellis.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF TAXONOMY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Yun-Lin Xu, Yan Tian, Shuang-Hui He
Summary: In this study, we conducted a taxonomic and phylogenetic study on Peniophora. Through analysis of ITS and 28S sequence data of all available species, we found that Peniophora should be considered a large genus instead of three small genera. We also discovered four new species. This study reveals the rich species diversity of corticioid fungi in Asia and calls for further research.
Article
Microbiology
Yun-Xiao Han, Zhi-Qun Liang, Nian-Kai Zeng
Summary: In this study, two new species (R. discoidea and R. niveopicta) and two known taxa (R. xanthovirens and R. subatropurpurea) were described based on morphology and molecular phylogenetic analyses of subgenus Heterophyllidiae from southern China. Both morphological and phylogenetic analyses confirmed the classification of the species and synonymized R. prasina with R. xanthovirens.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
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
Yue Qi, Aiguo Xu, Ye Zhou, Kexin Bi, Weiqiang Qin, Hongbo Guo, Xiaodan Yu
Summary: Three new species of Calocybe, including Calocybe lilacea, C. longisterigma, and C. subochraceus, have been discovered in Inner Mongolia, Hunan, and Liaoning provinces of China. These species exhibit distinct morphological features and belong to Sect. Carneoviolaceae.
Article
Immunology
Qiu-Yue Zhang, Can Jin, Hong-Min Zhou, Zi-Yan Ma, Yi-Zhe Zhang, Jia-Qi Liang, Jing Si, Hai-Jiao Li
Summary: Through re-examination of Chinese Cortinarius specimens, three new species, C. cinnamomeolilacinus, C. subclackamasensis, and C. tropicus, belonging to the sect. Anomali, were described in China based on morphological examination and phylogenetic analysis.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Mycology
Y. R. Wang, Y. D. Wu, J. Vlasak, Y. Yuan, Y. C. Dai
Summary: Megasporoporia sensu lato is a common polypore genus in tropics, recognized by its resupinate, light-colored basidiocarps with big pores growing on fresh fallen trunks and branches. Molecular analyses revealed its polyphyletic nature, leading to its division into three genera. This study identified and described four new species and proposed a new combination within the genus.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
E. Erin Morris, David C. Harris, Angela Shen, Francoise Vermeylen, Ann E. Hajek
Summary: Deladenus nematodes are being used for the biological control of Sirex noctilio, an invasive woodwasp threatening pine trees. These nematodes are parasitic on Sirex eggs and also feed on the fungal symbionts of Sirex. The growth and survival of these nematodes are influenced by the different species and strains of Amylostereum fungi associated with Sirex.
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Marco Leonardi, Ornella Comandini, Enrico Sanjust, Andrea C. Rinaldi
Summary: With mycological conservation gaining importance, the study highlights the threat faced by milkcap species worldwide, with a significant number listed in Red Lists. The disproportionate red-listing of Lactarius species compared to Lactifluus is a notable finding, along with the identification of extinct and critically endangered species within the milkcap group.
Review
Mycology
Mao-Qiang He, Rui-Lin Zhao, Dong-Mei Liu, Teodor T. Denchev, Dominik Begerow, Andrey Yurkov, Martin Kemler, Ana M. Millanes, Mats Wedin, A. R. McTaggart, Roger G. Shivas, Bart Buyck, Jie Chen, Alfredo Vizzini, Viktor Papp, Ivan Zmitrovich, Naveed Davoodian, Kevin D. Hyde
Summary: This study reviews the species diversity of Basidiomycota in different lifestyles and habitats, highlighting the higher publication rate of new species in lichenicolous yeast-like taxa and the lower discovery rate of plant parasitic basidiomycetes. The establishment of a comprehensive taxonomic system through a global initiative by mycologists is found to be important for promoting and standardizing the recognition of taxa. Estimates suggest that over 54,000 species of Basidiomycota will be discovered by 2030, highlighting the significant gap between described and unknown diversity in this phylum.
Article
Plant Sciences
Yun-Xiao Han, Zhi-Qun Liang, Shuai Jiang, Nian-Kai Zeng
Summary: This article describes a new species of Russula, Russula hainanensis, based on morphological and phylogenetic evidence. It provides an illustrated morphological description of the species and compares it with related species.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ting Yang, Yi Xin, Tongyao Liu, Zhengfeng Li, Xingzhong Liu, Yunpeng Wu, Mingfeng Wang, Meichun Xiang
Summary: This study identified a rhizosphere bacterium, strain NC1, which showed strong inhibition against root-knot nematodes. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis revealed that the strain produced volatile compounds, DMDS and benzaldehyde, that exhibited nematicidal activity. A greenhouse trial demonstrated that the strain effectively controlled root-knot nematodes.
Review
Mycology
Bingjie Liu, Rong Fu, Bing Wu, Xingzhong Liu, Meichun Xiang
Summary: Rock-inhabiting fungi (RIF) are a group of organisms associated with terrestrial rocks, exhibiting unique morphological features and slow growth, which are significant in eukaryotic biology, ecology, and biotechnology. Understanding the biodiversity, antistress biology, origin, and convergent evolution of RIF can aid in cultural relic preservation and the application of biotechnology.
MYCOLOGY-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON FUNGAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ji-Jiang Zhou, Meng-Le Xie, Guo-Jie Li, Jia Song, Diliyar Abdulla, Peng-Jie Xing, Yu Li, Rui-Qing Ji, Zhong-Hui Zhang
Summary: This article describes a new mushroom species, Russula quercina sp. nov., found in a Quercus mongolica forest in Northeast China. Its identification as a distinct species is confirmed through detailed morphological characteristics and molecular phylogenetic analysis.
Article
Mycology
Wenjia Li, Jing Li, Xuefeng Hu, Linghua Xu, Xiaoyu Liu, Zhengming Qian, Liling Jin, Yimin Zhang, Jiangchun Wei, Xingzhong Liu
Summary: Chinese cordyceps extract (CCE) has been found to exhibit anti-tumor effects through the suppression of tumor angiogenesis, making it a potential treatment for angiogenesis-related cancers.
MYCOLOGICAL PROGRESS
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Meichun Xiang, Jun Chu, Wenjiao Cai, Haikun Ma, Weijing Zhu, Xiaoling Zhang, Jinwei Ren, Lizheng Xiao, Dongbo Liu, Xingzhong Liu
Summary: This study tracked microbial succession and interactions during the development of the golden flower fungus in Fu Brick tea using culture-dependent methods and high-throughput sequencing. The study found that the presence of the golden flower fungus was associated with microbes such as Klebsiella, Lactobacillus, and Bacillus, highlighting the importance of these co-occurring microbes in the manufacturing process of Fu Brick tea.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zongkui Wang, Huiwen Xiao, Jiali Dong, Yuan Li, Bin Wang, Zhiyuan Chen, Xiaozhou Zeng, Jia Liu, Yanxi Dong, Li Ma, Jun Xu, Lu Cheng, Changqing Li, Xingzhong Liu, Ming Cui
Summary: Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) has been investigated as a potential treatment for radiation injuries. The results showed that IVIg can protect against radiation-induced hematopoietic and gastrointestinal toxicity in female mice but not in males. In addition, IVIg can modulate gut microbiota configurations in both females and males. Overall, IVIg shows potential as a sex-specific therapeutic avenue to improve the prognosis of cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Peinan Fu, Yang Zhang, Chenyin Wang, Shuyi Si, Xingzhong Liu, Yongsheng Che
Summary: Four new 9,11-secosteroid-derived gamma-lactones, called Altersteroids A-D (1-4), were isolated from a culture of the ascomycete fungus Alternaria sp. Their structures were determined primarily by NMR experiments. The absolute configuration of compound 1 was established through X-ray crystallographic analysis, while the configurations of compounds 2-4 were assigned using quantum-chemical calculations. These compounds feature a gamma-lactone moiety fused to the steroid D ring at C13/C-14. Compound 3 exhibited moderate cytotoxicity against four tumor cell lines and induced apoptosis in A549 cells. Notably, compound 3 showed equipotent activity against cisplatin-sensitive and cisplatin-resistant MB49 cells, with an IC50 value of 12.7 μM.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS
(2023)
Correction
Biology
Wenjia Li, Jinming Xia, Quanping Li, Zongyao Zhang, Weiwei Zhang, Caihong Dong, Jiangchun Wei, Xingzhong Liu
Summary: This paper contains errors in the authors' affiliations. Wenjia Li is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, while Jiangchun Wei and Xingzhong Liu are professors at the same university, which was missing in the original version. The affiliations have been corrected.
SCIENCE CHINA-LIFE SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Hao Zhou, Gui-Qiang Cheng, Qiu-Tong Wang, Mei-Jun Guo, Lan Zhuo, Hui-Fang Yan, Guo-Jie Li, Cheng-Lin Hou
Summary: This study identified six new species of Russula subgenus Russula from the Yanshan Mountains in northern Beijing and northern Hebei Province of China, using morphology observation and molecular phylogenetic analyses. It enriches the species diversity of Russula in North China and provides new data support for the systematic study of Russula in subsequent research.
Article
Microbiology
Guo-Jie Li, Tie-Zhi Liu, Shou-Mian Li, Shi-Yi Zhao, Cai-Yun Niu, Zhen-Zhen Liu, Xue-Jiao Xie, Xu Zhang, Lu-Yao Shi, Yao-Bin Guo, Ke Wang, Bin Cao, Rui-Lin Zhao, Ming Li, Chun-Ying Deng, Tie-Zheng Wei
Summary: Four new species, R. begonia, R. photinia, R. rhodochroa, and R. rufa, from northern and southwestern China under coniferous and deciduous trees are proposed. The illustrations and descriptions of R. gracillima, R. leucomarginata, R. roseola, and the above four new species are provided based on morphological characters and phylogenetic analyses. The relationships between these new species and related taxa are discussed.
Review
Mycology
Shunxian Wang, Xingzhong Liu
Summary: This paper summarizes the development and progress of gene manipulation tools in nematode-trapping fungi (NTF), including transformation methods and strategies, random gene mutagenesis methods, and target gene mutagenesis methods. It provides a clear reference and instruction for researchers working on NTF as well as other groups of fungi.
MYCOLOGY-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON FUNGAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Mycology
Jingzu Sun, Shuang Yu, Yongzhong Lu, Hongwei Liu, Xingzhong Liu
Summary: During a field survey, two causal agents of mushroom diseases - Diploospora longispora and Paecilomyces penicillatus - were identified, causing up to 80% of yield losses. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that these fungi belong to a distinct clade in Hypocreales. Two new genera, Pseudodiploospora and Zelopaecilomyces, were introduced based on their morphological characteristics and phylogenetic relationships. Five new combinations were proposed.
MYCOLOGY-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON FUNGAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Xiaozhou Zhao, Yani Fan, Weiwei Zhang, Meichun Xiang, Seogchan Kang, Shunxian Wang, Xingzhong Liu
Summary: Calcium ion (Ca2+) serves as a universal second messenger in regulating various processes in animals, plants, and fungi. The low-affinity calcium uptake system (LACS) is responsible for acquiring Ca2+ from the extracellular environment under high extracellular Ca2+ concentration. Nematode-trapping fungi (NTF) encode two related proteins for LACS, and this study focused on characterizing the role of DhFIG_2, an ortholog of AoFIG_2, in growth and development of Dactylellina haptotyla. Knocking down the expression of DhFIG_2 via RNA interference (RNAi) significantly impacted conidiation, trap formation, vegetative growth, and stress responses, indicating the importance of this LACS component in NTF.
FUNGAL GENETICS AND BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Wenjia Li, Qinggui Lei, Wenqing Li, Guoying Tan, Xingzhong Liu, Zhengming Qian
Summary: A high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method using one reference compound was developed for the determination of 4 nucleosides in Chinese cordyceps. The method involved ultrasonic extraction of the cordyceps sample with a 0.5% phosphoric acid solution, followed by separation on a CORTECS T3 column using acetonitrile and water as the mobile phase. The established HPLC method showed good accuracy, precision, reproducibility, and stability, making it suitable for the quantitative analysis of nucleosides in Chinese cordyceps. The method is a simple, cost-effective, and time-saving alternative for quality control of Chinese cordyceps.
NATURAL PRODUCT COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Correction
Chemistry, Analytical
Wenjia Li, Zhengming Qian, Chunhong Li, Dean Guo, Jiangchun Wei, Xingzhong Liu
ANALYTICAL LETTERS
(2022)
