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Genetics & Heredity
Gizem Kaya, Chisom Ezekannagha, Dominik Heider, Georges Hattab
Summary: Sustained efforts in next-generation sequencing technologies are changing the field of taxonomy. In order to support evolutionary and taxonomic studies, researchers have developed an interactive web tool called Context-Aware Phylogenetic Trees (CAPT). This tool enhances the traditional phylogenetic tree view with taxonomic icicle view, providing context and interactive techniques for exploring and validating the data.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2022)
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Microbiology
Ning Mao, Yu-Yan Xu, Tao-Yu Zhao, Jing-Chong Lv, Li Fan
Summary: This study focused on species of Mallocybe and Pseudosperma in north China, with new species described and relationships inferred through morphological and phylogenetic methods. The research identified eight species overall, with three new species in Pseudosperma. The study highlights the importance of further research on these genera in north China.
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Environmental Sciences
Tak-Kei Chou, Min-Yun Liu, Te-Yu Liao
Summary: In this study, the phylogeny of lionfishes was reconstructed using genetic sequencing, leading to a revised taxonomy. The results showed that Dendrochirus and Pterois were not monophyletic and were divided into multiple clades. Based on molecular and morphological data, Dendrochirus and Pterois were proposed for D. I and Pt. I, respectively, while a new genus, Neochirus, was proposed for the D. II clade. Furthermore, the genera Pteropterus and Nemapterois were revalidated for Pt. II and D. III, respectively.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Manuel Tiburtini, Gianluigi Bacchetta, Marco Sarigu, Salvatore Cambria, Paolo Caputo, Daniele De Luca, Gianniantonio Domina, Alessia Turini, Lorenzo Peruzzi
Summary: An integrative approach was used to resolve the complex taxonomy and systematics of the genus Armeria in Sardinia and Corsica. The study found that some taxa are no longer supported by new data, leading to a new taxonomic hypothesis that considers only five species endemic to the islands.
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Biology
Yu-Yan Xu, Ming-Qi Zhu, Ning Mao, Li Fan, Xiao-Ye Shen
Summary: This study identified specimens from Chinese herbaria and newly collected Otidea species from northern China based on morphological and phylogenetic analyses. Nine Otidea phylogenetic species were recognized, with four described as new species. The discovery of these new species will expand our knowledge of Otidea species resources in China.
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Biology
Guanghang Qiao, Juan Zhao, Juanjuan Liu, Xiaoqian Tan, Wentao Qin
Summary: Two new species of Lasiodiplodia have been discovered in northern China, leading to a better understanding of the genus's biodiversity, phylogeny, and established concepts. These species were described and studied based on their morphological characteristics and phylogenetic analyses. This study updates our knowledge of the species diversity within the genus Lasiodiplodia.
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Microbiology
Ya-Rong Wang, Yu-Cheng Dai, Hong-Gao Liu, Josef Vlasak, Peter Buchanan, Yuan Yuan, Ying-Da Wu
Summary: Megasporoporia sensu lato has been intensively studied in China and South America, resulting in the recognition of four genera and 36 species within this genus. This study analyzed more samples and described six new species, as well as provided an identification key to these species.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Emmanuel Nyongesa Waswa, Elijah Mbandi Mkala, Wyclif Ochieng Odago, Sara Getachew Amenu, Elizabeth Syowai Mutinda, Samuel Wamburu Muthui, Shi-Xiong Ding, Guang-Wan Hu, Qing-Feng Wang
Summary: The chloroplast genomes of Sambucus species showed high similarities in structure and gene coding, with specific sequence variations in certain regions that can be used as candidate barcodes for species discrimination. The study also confirmed the monophyly of Sambucus plants and revealed the separation of different populations. These findings suggest that the chloroplast genome of Sambucus plants is a valuable genetic resource for resolving taxonomic discrepancies and conducting molecular evolutionary studies.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Microbiology
Caroline Ohrman, Jason W. Sahl, Andreas Sjodin, Ingrid Uneklint, Rebecca Ballard, Linda Karlsson, Ryelan F. McDonough, David Sundell, Kathleen Soria, Stina Backman, Kitty Chase, Bjorn Brindefalk, Shanmuga Sozhamannan, Adriana Vallesi, Emil Hagglund, Jose Gustavo Ramirez-Paredes, Johanna Thelaus, Duncan Colquhoun, Kerstin Myrtennas, Dawn Birdsell, Anders Johansson, David M. Wagner, Mats Forsman
Summary: An increasing diversity of species has been recognized within the family Francisellaceae, but sometimes new isolates are misnamed. Historically, detecting F. tularensis has been challenging, but restructuring data based on phylogenetic structure can help identify specific genetic regions for detection.
Review
Microbiology
Zhishuai Qu, Hongbo Pan, Jun Gong, Congcong Wang, Sabine Filker, Xiaozhong Hu
Summary: In this study, we review the taxonomy, phylogeny, and ecology of cyrtophorian ciliates in China, providing a comprehensive understanding of their classification and evolutionary history. We provide a species checklist, an illustrated identification key, and molecular data for the study of phylogeny. Our findings suggest that the separation of the stomatogenesis zone from the left kineties is a key evolutionary event in cyrtophorian ciliates, leading to the formation of an independent sexual organelle.
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Plant Sciences
Jing Cai, Huan-Huan Qin, Jia-Qing Lei, Chang-Kun Liu, Xing-Jin He, Song-Dong Zhou
Summary: In this study, the phylogeny of Seseli species was investigated using a combination of plastome data and morphological characteristics. The results revealed that Seseli is not a monophyletic group and has a complex evolutionary history. The study suggests focusing on a narrower sense of Seseli for further research and revising the current taxonomic system.
Article
Zoology
Thiago Da Silva Moreira, Gustavo Hormiga
Summary: The linyphiid genera Jalapyphantes and Selenyphantes have been revised, revealing new species. Phylogenetic analysis shows that both genera are sister to each other and are included within the newly circumscribed Pocobletus clade.
ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
(2021)
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Microbiology
Yanliu Chen, Mengya An, Jingying Liang, Weijie Li, Chunying Deng, Jing Wang, Yangkun Li, Junfeng Liang
Summary: In this study, four new species of Russula subg. Brevipedum collected from China were described based on morphological characteristics and molecular evidence. These species include Russula brevispora, Russula flavescens, Russula longicollis, and Russula pseudojaponica. Detailed descriptions of their external features and spore morphology were provided, and phylogenetic analyses were conducted.
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Microbiology
Beeyoung Gun Lee, Jae-Seoun Hur
Summary: Psoroglaena humidosilvae is described as a new lichen species from a wetland forest in South Korea. It differs from other Psoroglaena species in terms of its thallus projections, perithecia size and shape, asci size, and septate ascospores. Molecular analyses using ITS, mtSSU, and LSU sequences support P. humidosilvae as a distinct species in the genus Psoroglaena. A surrogate key is provided for the identification of all 22 Psoroglaena species.
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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.
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Surapong Khuna, Jaturong Kumla, Tanapol Thitla, Saisamorn Lumyong, Nakarin Suwannarach
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Plant Sciences
Danushka S. . Tennakoon, Sinang Hongsanan, Nimali I. . De Silva, Nakarin Suwannarach, Saisamorn Lumyong
Summary: Two exciting fungal species, Paramicrothyrium bambusae and Tumidispora thailandica, were discovered during our study of fungal diversity on leaf litter in Thailand. Through morphological examination and phylogenetic analysis, they were identified as belonging to Microthyriaceae. The study used maximum likelihood, maximum parsimony, and Bayesian analyses of ITS and LSU sequence data to clarify the phylogenetic relationships of these species. Detailed descriptions, micrographs, and phylogenetic trees of the new species were provided, along with comparisons to closely related species.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Soumitra Paloi, Nakarin Suwannarach, Jaturong Kumla, Wiphawanee Phonrob, Samantha C. Karunarathna, Saisamorn Lumyong
Summary: This article reviews the current research on Tulostoma in Asia, including taxonomic updates, diversity, distribution, and sequence data. It also reports the first record of T. exasperatum in Thailand, based on two specimens collected during the period from 2021 to 2022. The study provides comprehensive descriptions, photographic documentation, and comparisons with morphologically similar and phylogenetically related species.
CHIANG MAI JOURNAL OF SCIENCE
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Rungtiwa Phookamsak, Sinang Hongsanan, Darbhe Jayarama Bhat, Jianchu Xu, Peter E. Mortimer, Nakarin Suwannarach, Jaturong Kumla, Turki M. Dawoud, Saisamorn Lumyong
Summary: In this study, a new species called Scolecohyalosporium thailandense is described and characterized based on morphological and molecular approaches. The species was found on the grass Imperata sp. in terrestrial habitats in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. Phylogenetic analyses showed that S. thailandense is closely related to the type species of the genus, S. submersum, forming a distinct clade within the family Parabambusicolaceae. This study provides morphological characteristics, illustrations, updated phylogenetic analyses, and discusses the distinctiveness of S. thailandense compared to closely related taxa.
Article
Microbiology
Yuan S. Liu, Jian-Kui Liu, Jaturong Kumla, Nakarin Suwannarach, Saisamorn Lumyong
Summary: This study examined 20 samples collected in 2019 and 2020, and found that they represented nine species in four sections through microscopic characteristics and multi-gene phylogenetic analyses. Three of these species were newly discovered, and there were also six interesting taxa, including four new records in Thailand.
Review
Microbiology
Shubhi Avasthi, Ajay Kumar Gautam, Mekala Niranjan, Rajnish Kumar Verma, Samantha C. Karunarathna, Ashwani Kumar, Nakarin Suwannarach
Summary: This study provides an overview of the taxonomy, ecology, and molecular identification of Puccinia, the largest genus of rust fungi. It also discusses the threats that Puccinia poses to agricultural and nonagricultural plants. Phylogenetic analysis reveals the worldwide distribution and polyphyletic nature of Puccinia. Asian countries show a significant increase in research publications on this genus, and the families Asteraceae and Poaceae are the most infected in the 21st century.
Article
Microbiology
Er-Fu Yang, Dong-Qin Dai, Jayarama D. Bhat, Turki M. Dawoud, Itthayakorn Promputtha, Nimal Adikaram, Steven L. Stephenson, Samantha C. Karunarathna, Saowaluck Tibpromma
Summary: Investigating plant-associated fungi is important for estimating global fungal diversity, ecosystem conservation, and industrial and agricultural development. A study in Yunnan, China discovered three new species and five new records of saprobic fungi associated with mango. Phylogenetic analysis and morphological examinations were used to identify these taxa.
Review
Microbiology
Nalin N. N. Wijayawardene, Nattawut Boonyuen, Chathuranga B. B. Ranaweera, Heethaka K. S. de Zoysa, Rasanie E. E. Padmathilake, Faarah Nifla, Dong-Qin Dai, Yanxia Liu, Nakarin Suwannarach, Jaturong Kumla, Thushara C. C. Bamunuarachchige, Huan-Huan Chen
Summary: Fungi play various roles in ecosystems and their accurate identification is important. Technological advancements like PCR and DNA sequencing have made it easier to identify and classify fungi. However, some species, known as "dark taxa," lack distinct physical features, making identification challenging. High-throughput sequencing and metagenomics offer solutions for identifying new fungal lineages.
Article
Microbiology
Jaturong Kumla, Nakarin Suwannarach, Yuan S. Liu, Keerati Tanruean, Saisamorn Lumyong
Summary: This study collected 19 specimens of edible Amanita in northern Thailand and analyzed their morphological characteristics and genetic sequences. The study also investigated the nutritional composition, total phenolic content, and antioxidant and alpha-glucosidase inhibitory activities of these mushroom species. The results showed variations in nutritional content and antioxidant activity among different Amanita species.
Review
Biology
A. K. Hasith Priyashantha, Dong-Qin Dai, Darbhe J. J. Bhat, Steven L. L. Stephenson, Itthayakorn Promputtha, Prashant Kaushik, Saowaluck Tibpromma, Samantha C. C. Karunarathna
Summary: Fungi can form various associations with plants, including pathogenic and symbiotic relationships. Pathogenic fungi cause diseases in plants and exert pressure on their survival. On the other hand, plants benefit from interactions with symbiotic fungi. Changes in climate can influence the interactions between plants and fungi, either positively or negatively. This paper explores these interactions and their importance in agricultural practices.
Article
Biology
Nipuni Mayadunna, Samantha C. Karunarathna, Suhail Asad, Steven L. Stephenson, Abdallah M. Elgorban, Salim Al-Rejaie, Jaturong Kumla, Neelamanie Yapa, Nakarin Suwannarach
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the phosphate-solubilizing efficiency of phosphate-solubilizing microorganisms (PSMs) using tricalcium phosphate (TCP) and Eppawala rock phosphate (ERP). A series of identified isolates were compared in phosphate solubilization using TCP and ERP as a P source. Twelve isolates with higher efficiency were selected for biofertilizer production. The pot trial with Capsicum annuum L. showed that the application of native PSMs as biofertilizer effectively increased plant height, leaf length, and width.
Article
Mycology
Soumitra Paloi, Jaturong Kumla, Samantha C. Karunarathna, Saisamorn Lumyong, Nakarin Suwannarach
Summary: In this study, five Russula specimens were collected in northern Thailand, and after analysis, one was identified as R. bellissima, while the other four specimens belonged to two new species, R. pseudomodesta and R. sribuabanensis. The phylogenetic placement of these two new species was confirmed through morphological and molecular analyses, and comprehensive descriptions and comparisons with related species were provided.
MYCOLOGICAL PROGRESS
(2023)
Article
Acoustics
Antira Wichaphian, Nanthakrit Sriket, Sritip Sensupa, Jeeraporn Pekkoh, Wasu Pathom-aree, Yupa Chromkaew, Nakarin Suwannarach, Jaturong Kumla, Benjamas Cheirsilp, Sirasit Srinuanpan
Summary: This study successfully extracted enriched biodiesel feedstock with excellent fuel properties from ultrasonically assisted deep eutectic solvent (DES)-pretreated Chlorella biomass, and developed a promising hydroponic biofertilizer.
ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Biology
Suhail Asad, Alviti Kankanamalage Hasith Priyashantha, Saowaluck Tibpromma, Yinling Luo, Jianqiang Zhang, Zhuqing Fan, Likun Zhao, Ke Shen, Chen Niu, Li Lu, Itthayakorn Promputtha, Samantha C. Karunarathna
Summary: The study on coffee endophytes has shown that they can enhance coffee plant growth and minimize pest damages, making them a sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides. In the coffee beverage industry, using coffee endophytes is advantageous as they improve the aroma and flavor of the beverage.
Article
Agronomy
Kammala Waththe Asanka Madhushan, Samantha C. Karunarathna, Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Dharmasiri Dissanayake, Tikka Devage Chamarika Priyadarshani, Steven L. Stephenson, Abdallah M. Elgorban, Turki M. Dawoud, Alviti Kankanamalage Hasith Priyashantha, Dongqing Dai, Pinnaduwage Neelamanie Yapa, Xiaoyan Wang
Summary: In this study, the growth and yield responses of Sri Lankan lowland rice were evaluated under different soil nutrient management systems, with the application of beneficial Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and intercropping with vetiver grass. The results showed that the utilization of AMF and vetiver in organic soil significantly increased the grain yield of rice.
