Article
Plant Sciences
Danilo E. Bustamante, Boo Yeon Won, Michael J. Wynne, Tae Oh Cho
Summary: Recent segregation of 12 genera in the tribe Streblocladieae has updated the taxonomy of certain species belonging to Polysiphonia sensu lato, with new combinations being proposed. Six new additions to the tribe have been made based on morphological and molecular analyses, including the description of a new species and proposal of new combinations. The study also identified additional diagnostic features for two genera within the tribe, providing insights into distribution, diagnostic features for delimiting genera morphologically, and molecular evolutionary relationships.
JOURNAL OF PHYCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ga Hun Boo, Jeong Kwang Park, Kyu Sam Han, Hwan Su Yoon
Summary: A new species of Gelidium rosulatum from the subtidal zone in eastern Korea is described based on morphological observations and molecular analyses. The distinctness of the new species is revealed through phylogenetic analysis and it is closely related to other East Asian species and G. chilense.
Article
Plant Sciences
Masahiro Suzuki, Taiju Kitayama
Summary: A new species of Fredericqia from the Choshi Peninsula, Japan has been described based on morphological and molecular analyses, with unique characteristics such as a flattened incurved thallus and marginal proliferations. Molecular analysis indicates that this new species, named Fredericqia chiharae, belongs to the genus Fredericqia and is distinct from other species within the genus.
Article
Plant Sciences
Masahiro Suzuki, Ryuta Terada
Summary: The study identified a deep-water species of Rhodymenia prostrata as a new species in the genus Halopeltis, which was named Halopeltis tanakae. This new species, characterized by specific anatomical features, was found in the northwestern Pacific and represents the second species of the genus in the region.
Article
Plant Sciences
Masahiro Suzuki, Ryuta Terada
Summary: A new flattened species of Gracilariopsis from Mageshima Island, Japan, named Gp. mageshimensis sp. nov., shows distinct characteristics based on morphological and molecular analyses, and belongs to the Gracilariopsis clade.
Article
Plant Sciences
Nereida M. Rancel-Rodriguez, Julio Afonso-Carrillo, Ana Tronholm, Marta Sanson
Summary: Environmental and human factors are causing a significant decline in marine algae in regions like the Canary Islands, while new unidentified algae species continue to be discovered. In this study, a new turf-forming species of Pterocladiella was identified using morphological and molecular phylogenetics methods. The new species, Pterocladiella canariensis sp. nov., is characterized by its small size, ribbon-like erect axes, small polygonal cortical cells, circular cystocarp, spermatangial sori with sterile margins, and tetrasporangia arranged in V-shaped rows. Phylogenetic analyses suggest a link to Pterocladiella species endemic to South Africa and Madagascar.
Article
Plant Sciences
Joel H. Nitta, Eric Schuettpelz, Santiago Ramirez-Barahona, Wataru Iwasaki
Summary: This study introduces an automated pipeline for creating a continuously updated fern tree of life (FTOL) using DNA sequence data from GenBank. The pipeline combines whole plastomes and commonly sequenced plastid regions to obtain a high-resolution global fern phylogeny. By resolving synonyms using a curated reference taxonomy, the FTOL includes about 40% more species than previous global fern phylogenies. The FTOL and its associated datasets are available through a web portal and R packages, providing immediate access to the most up-to-date and comprehensive fern phylogeny.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Danilo E. Bustamante, Martha S. Calderon, Andres Mansilla
Summary: Here we describe the new species Devaleraea yagan based on multilocus phylogeny and confirm the low genetic divergences in palmariaceaean species using principal coordinate analysis (PCoA).
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Serena Cavallero, Margherita Montalbano Di Filippo, Emiliano Mori, Andrea Viviano, Claudio De Liberato, Andrea Sforzi, Stefano D'Amelio, Federica Berrilli
Summary: Adult specimens of Trichuris sp. collected from crested porcupines in Italy were characterized using morphological and molecular tools, revealing diagnostic traits to distinguish this species. Biometrical and genetic data supported the recognition of this Trichuris sp. as a valid and distinct taxon, though more molecular data from other Trichuris spp. infecting porcupines are needed for a more comprehensive understanding of distinct lineages.
Article
Microbiology
Vahid Raissi, Soudabeh Etemadi, Nasrin Sohrabi, Omid Raiesi, Mehdi Shahraki, Alireza Salimi-Khorashad, Asmaa Ibrahim
Summary: The study aimed to identify isolates of E. granulosus and C. tenuicollis by sequencing the COX1 gene, revealing that the dominant genotype across all isolates was G1. The partial COX1 gene sequence also matched with T. hydatigena.
CURRENT MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Iftikhar Ahmad, Shafi Ullah, Abdulaziz Alouffi, Mashal M. Almutairi, Mehran Khan, Muhammad Numan, Sher Zaman Safi, Lidia Chitimia-Dobler, Tetsuya Tanaka, Abid Ali
Summary: This study investigated the poorly known tick Haemaphysalis danieli in Pakistan, confirming its morphology, host record, and phylogenetic position in relation to other Haemaphysalis species. The study found a close evolutionary relationship between H. danieli and a conspecific from China, as well as an undetermined Haemaphysalis sp. from China and Anatolia.
Article
Parasitology
Tyler J. Achatz, Jakson R. Martens, Aneta Kostadinova, Eric E. Pulis, Sarah A. Orlofske, Jeffrey A. Bell, Alan Fecchio, Pablo Oyarzun-Ruiz, Yaroslav Y. Syrota, Vasyl V. Tkach
Summary: In this study, DNA sequences of multiple species of Diplostomidae were obtained and their phylogenetic relationships were analyzed. The results showed that Tylodelphys is not a monophyletic group and confirmed Dolichorchis as a separate genus. The study also suggested multiple definitive host-switching events and a New World origin of Diplostomum and Tylodelphys species.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR PARASITOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Long Xiao Lei, Wang Shi Ping, Zhou Shuai Feng, Li Zheng Xiang, Zhuang Shi Feng, He Zhuo
Summary: This study investigated the infection of Clonorchis sinensis in high-incidence areas of Hunan Province, China, revealing differences in infection rates and genetic sequences among different regions. The findings will contribute to the prevention and control of the parasite's spread in Hunan Province.
BIOMEDICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Limnology
Tan Huaqiang, Liu Wenhua, Li Ping
Summary: The DNA sequence of Polysiphonia hainanensis was provided for the first time, and based on morphological and molecular analyses, it was confirmed as a synonym of Bryocladia thyrsigera, further revealing the phylogenetic position of this species within the Polysiphonieae.
JOURNAL OF OCEANOLOGY AND LIMNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Zoology
Thomas L. Turner
Summary: This study describes the diversity of Scopalinida order sponges in California, revealing four new species and highlighting the undercharacterized sponge diversity in California kelp forests. The use of SCUBA-based collection proved to be a useful tool in improving our understanding of this diversity.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Danilo E. Bustamante, Claudia Esther Yalta-Macedo, Juancarlos Alejandro Cruz, Jorge Luis Maicelo-Quintana, Juan Carlos Guerrero-Abad, Dina Lida Gutierrez-Reynoso
MITOCHONDRIAL DNA PART B-RESOURCES
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Danilo E. Bustamante, Boo Yeon Won, Michael J. Wynne, Tae Oh Cho
Summary: Recent segregation of 12 genera in the tribe Streblocladieae has updated the taxonomy of certain species belonging to Polysiphonia sensu lato, with new combinations being proposed. Six new additions to the tribe have been made based on morphological and molecular analyses, including the description of a new species and proposal of new combinations. The study also identified additional diagnostic features for two genera within the tribe, providing insights into distribution, diagnostic features for delimiting genera morphologically, and molecular evolutionary relationships.
JOURNAL OF PHYCOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Mycology
Sajeewa S. N. Maharachchikumbura, Yanpeng Chen, Hiran A. Ariyawansa, Kevin D. Hyde, Danny Haelewaters, Rekhani H. Perera, Milan C. Samarakoon, Dhanushka N. Wanasinghe, Danilo E. Bustamante, Jian-Kui Liu, Daniel P. Lawrence, Ratchadawan Cheewangkoon, Marc Stadler
Summary: Disturbances caused by human activities result in biodiversity loss and call for more effective ways to discover and delimit species. The paper reviews the main approaches used to delimit species in the phylum Ascomycota, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of each species concept. The advancement in phylogenetic methods has increased the rate of species discovery, but challenges such as gene tree heterogeneity still hinder species delimitation in low-rank phylogenies.
Article
Plant Sciences
Martha S. Calderon, Danilo E. Bustamante, Paul W. Gabrielson, Patrick T. Martone, Katharine R. Hind, Soren R. Schipper, Andres Mansilla
Summary: Through multilocus species delimitation analyses, it was found that Corallina berteroi may be a single global species in the complex, with a new species C. yendoi identified from Japan as distinct from the known species.
JOURNAL OF PHYCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Mycology
Danilo E. Bustamante, Martha S. Calderon, Santos Leiva, Jani E. Mendoza, Marielita Arce, Manuel Oliva
Summary: Trichoderma, a hyperdiverse genus, is crucial for various human activities, and accurate identification is essential. This study utilized multiple molecular markers and DNA-based methods to identify numerous species in two lineages of Trichoderma, including three new species. The integrative approach of DNA-based methods, multilocus phylogeny, and phenotype proved to be reliable in verifying species boundaries in Trichoderma.
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Dee Amos, Vilma Aguilar, Kristin Barber-Scott, Danilo E. Bustamante, Martha S. Calderon, Roman Carrasco, Jois V. Carrion, Nancy Castro, Dalylah Celso, Stephanie M. Cortes Cedillo, Rodrigo Cortes, Long Dao, Sonia De Santos, Zachary Ebie, Luke Evangelista, Samia L. Fernandez, Gabriela Flores, Linett Garcia, Eric Gonzalez, Alejandro Hernandez, Mario O. Hernandez, Jeffery R. Hughey, Luis Luna, Karina Marquez, Vanessa Martinez, Jani E. Mendoza, Lauren Mirassou, Cali Murillo, Michael Parr, Jhordy Perez, Itzel Perez-Santana, Horacio Perez, Alynna Quezada, Sebastian Quizon, Shawn Sandberg, Ariana Santos, Jessie Tapia, Daniel Tineo, Mai N. Vang
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ligia Garcia, Jaris Veneros, Franz Pucha-Cofrep, Segundo Chavez, Danilo E. Bustamante, Martha S. Calderon, Eli Morales, Manuel Oliva
Summary: The Tilacancha Private Conservation Area plays a crucial role in providing fresh water to the city of Chachapoyas. Research has shown that the amount of soil lost varies under different precipitation scenarios, with conservation practices and land cover being key factors in reducing erosion.
APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL SOIL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Hocheol Kim, Ji Hyun Yang, Danilo E. Bustamante, Martha S. Calderon, Andres Mansilla, Christine A. Maggs, Gayle I. Hansen, Hwan Su Yoon
Summary: The widely distributed genus Ahnfeltia has 11 accepted species names, with A. plicata and A. fastigiata possibly diverging genetically due to past geographic changes. Genome size differences and conserved gene contents were found between the two species. Phylogenetic analysis supported the monophyly of the Ahnfeltiophycidae, while individual gene trees indicated genetic diversification within Ahnfeltia populations in accordance with geographic distribution.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Daniel Tineo, Danilo E. Bustamante, Martha S. Calderon, Eyner Huaman
Summary: This study characterized and analyzed the diversity of Andean berries using morphological and molecular approaches, identifying 24 species. The results showed that the genus Rubus is the most diverse group of berries in the Amazonas region. It is recommended to integrate morphological and DNA-based methods to understand the diversity of berries in the Peruvian Andean cloud forest.
Article
Plant Sciences
Danilo E. Bustamante, Martha S. Calderon, Andres Mansilla
Summary: Here we describe the new species Devaleraea yagan based on multilocus phylogeny and confirm the low genetic divergences in palmariaceaean species using principal coordinate analysis (PCoA).
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Daniel Tineo, Danilo E. Bustamante, Martha S. Calderon
Summary: Vasconcellea carvalhoae is a promising highland papaya in South America, and its plastid genome resembles other Caricaceae species in length, content, and organization.
MITOCHONDRIAL DNA PART B-RESOURCES
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Seung In Park, Chung Hyun Cho, Claudia Ciniglia, Tzu-Yen Huang, Shao-Lun Liu, Danilo E. Bustamante, Martha S. Calderon, Andres Mansilla, Timothy McDermott, Robert A. Andersen, Hwan Su Yoon
Summary: This study provides a systematic classification of the extremophilic red algal class Cyanidiophyceae, revealing hidden diversity and proposing four new orders, three new genera, five new species, and a new nomenclatural combination.
JOURNAL OF PHYCOLOGY
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Plant Sciences
Danilo E. Bustamante, Martha S. Calderon, Sung Min Boo
Meeting Abstract
Plant Sciences
Martha S. Calderon, Danilo E. Bustamante, Andres Mansilla
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Ever Tarrillo, Ligia M. Garcia, Danilo E. Bustamante
Summary: The study characterized compost based on agribusiness waste of heart of palm and chicken manure for the production of Pleurotus sp. The results showed that treatment T5, with a lignin proportion closest to the required amount, was the most suitable for use after 16 days of composting.
COGENT FOOD & AGRICULTURE
(2021)
