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Mycology
Gulhan Tunc, Oana-Alina Boiu-Sicuia, Asli Sahiner, Volkan Kuzucu, Nazime Mercan Dogan, Tomaz Langerholc
Summary: Disease infections caused by invasive fungi and bacteria are major contributors to agricultural losses and food contamination. In this study, three strains of Trichoderma were screened for their antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities. The tested strains showed inhibitory effects against plant pathogenic fungi and human pathogens, with the Turkish Trichoderma sp.4 strain exhibiting significant inhibitory activity.
CRYPTOGAMIE MYCOLOGIE
(2023)
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Dermatology
Michela Starace, Elisa Milan, Giovanni Summa, Aurora Maria Alessandrini, Andrea Sechi, Matilde Iorizzo, Nilton Gioia Di Chiacchio, Nilton Di Chiacchio, Bianca Maria Piraccini
Summary: Pathogen-specific dermoscopic features can be used for the differential diagnosis of distal subungual onychomycosis. Spikes are associated with T. rubrum infection, while striae are associated with T. interdigitalis infection.
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Mycology
Barsha Kalita, Abhijeet Roy, Aiswarya Jayaprakash, Annamalai Arunachalam, P. T. Lakshmi
Summary: This study investigates the molecular mechanisms of spore germination in Rhizopus delemar, an opportunistic fungal pathogen that causes mucormycosis. The study uses weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) to identify a specific module related to resting phase with enrichment in protein phosphorylation, carbohydrate metabolic process, and cellular response to stimulus. The co-expression network analysis also reveals the interaction between cell wall modifying enzymes and novel lncRNAs, some of which are predicted to be endogenous target mimic (eTM) lncRNAs. Overall, this study provides insight into spore germination and identifies potential targets for mucormycosis treatment related to cell wall-related enzymes.
MYCOLOGY-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON FUNGAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Mycology
Xiang-Yang Liu, Shi-Liang Liu, Hao-Wen Wei, Xue-Wei Wang, Jia Yu, Shan Shen, Li-Wei Zhou
Summary: Wood-inhabiting basidiomycetous fungi in the Dabie Mountains have important economic values and ecological roles. This study identified 175 species, including edible, medicinal, poisonous, and forest pathogenic species. Species diversity was higher in the eastern part of the mountains and was influenced by habitat filtering and competitive exclusion.
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Mycology
Luara Medianeira de Lima Schloesser, Cristina Tonial Simoes, Janine Alves Sarturi, Cristiane Rosa da Silva, Isadora Fabris Laber, Dison Stracke Pfingsten Franco, Carlos Augusto Mallmann
Summary: The present study evaluates and compares the ability of antimycotoxin additives to bind Aflatoxin B1. The results show that bentonite, clinoptilolite, and beta-glucans have different adsorption rates, with bentonite achieving higher rates at both pH 3 and pH 6.
MYCOTOXIN RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Mycology
Melissa Mardones, Julieta Carranza-Velazquez, Milagro Mata-Hidalgo, Xaviera Amador-Fernandez, Hector Urbina
Summary: This study confirms the presence of seven Ganoderma species in Costa Rica and expands the distribution range of G. curtisii and G. ecuadorense to Central America.
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Mycology
Lin Li, Shan-Ping Wan, Yun Wang, Naritsada Thongklang, Song -Ming Tang, Zong-Long Luo, Shu-Hong Li
Summary: More specimens of Hydnotrya have been collected from southwestern China in recent years. Morphological and molecular analyses showed that they belonged to three species of Hydnotrya, of which two are new to science. The study described the new species and discussed their relationship with other species. It also provided a more detailed description of a previously reported species and a key for distinguishing different species.
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Mycology
Ozlem Sefer, Esma Ozsoy, Emre Yoruk, Evrim Ozkale
Summary: In this study, potential fungal biocontrol agents for Fusarium culmorum were investigated using transcriptional analyses. Trichoderma spp. isolates belonging to four different species were evaluated for their antagonistic effects. The results showed that T. brevicompactum K26 strain had the highest suppressive effect on F. culmorum. The study also identified three genes as reliable markers for evaluating the biocontrol capacities of Trichoderma spp. Overall, this study highlights the importance of finding effective biocontrol agents for combating Fusarium culmorum.
FRONTIERS IN FUNGAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Mycology
Jia-Yu Song, Hai-Xia Wu, Jin-Chen Li, Wei-Feng Ding, Cui-Ling Gong, Xiang-Yu Zeng, Nalin N. Wijayawardene, Da-Xin Yang
Summary: The genus Ciliochorella is a group of parasitic fungi that are mainly found in subtropical and tropical regions, playing important roles in litter decomposition. This study introduces two new species (Ciliochorella chinensis sp. nov. and C. savannica sp. nov.) discovered in leaf litter collected from savanna-like vegetation in southwestern China. Phylogenetic analysis suggests that these new species form distinct branches within the Ciliochorella genus. Morphological comparisons also highlight the differentiation of these new species within the genus. Furthermore, both new species are capable of cellulose degradation and laccase production.
Review
Mycology
Jensen E. Cherewyk, Barry R. Blakley, Ahmad N. Al-Dissi
Summary: Ergot alkaloids, secondary metabolites produced by fungi, contaminate cereal crops and grasses. The C-8-S-isomers, previously considered biologically inactive, have been found to possess bioactivity. Analytical assessments now include the C-8-S-isomers, and high concentrations of specific C-8-S-isomers have been identified. Further research on C-8-S-isomers is warranted, and their inclusion in regulatory recommendations for food and feed is recommended.
MYCOTOXIN RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Mycology
Richard M. Tehan, Connor B. Dooley, Edward G. Barge, Kerry L. McPhail, Joseph W. Spatafora
Summary: Molecular phylogenetic and chemical analyses, as well as morphological characterization, have led to the discovery of new features in two North American Paraisaria species and new combinations for two known species. The use of chemotaxonomy has proven useful in identifying markers for degraded herbarium specimens where DNA sequencing is not possible.
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Mycology
Michael Bradshaw, Uwe Braun, Luis Quijada, Donald H. Pfister
Summary: In this paper, the phylogeny and taxonomy of the genus Erysiphe, specifically the Microsphaera lineage, are evaluated using a multilocus approach. The study resolves the species level classification of the Erysiphe aquilegiae complex and identifies several new species and combinations.
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Plant Sciences
Henk-Jan van der Kolk, Harold Timans, Jannes Boers, Laurens B. Sparrius
Summary: The new species Thelocarpon periphysatum is described from marl quarries in the Netherlands. It is characterized by perithecioid ascomata with a green-yellowish ring, abundant periphyses and periphysoids up to 120 μm long, absence of paraphyses, and wide, oblong, and often asymmetrical ascospores. The perithecia are immersed in black cyanobacterial crusts on calcareous rocks. A worldwide key to the 30 currently accepted species of Thelocarpon is provided.
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Mycology
Patrick Jung, Karen Baumann, Dina Emrich, Michael Schermer, Kai-Uwe Eckhardt, Gerald Jandl, Peter Leinweber, Felix Harion, Andreas Wruck, Martin Grube, Burkhard Buedel, Michael Lakatos
Summary: This study investigates the mutualistic-parasitic continuum dynamics between an orange lichen and a lichenicolous fungus, revealing the impact of the fungus infection on the lichen, including changes in photosynthetic activity, surface roughness, and inhibition of parietin synthesis. This study provides a new level of understanding of interactions within lichens.
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Mycology
Valerii Darmostuk, Adam Flakus
Summary: Acrospermales, one of the least studied lineages of Dothideomycetes, exhibit diverse ecological strategies. This study identified a new species, A. bolivianum, which is the first lichenicolous member of Acrospermum and demonstrates a close relationship with bryophilous Acrospermum adeanum. The ancestral lifestyle of Acrospermales is saprotrophic, and the lichenicolous lifestyle has independently evolved at least twice in this group.
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Agronomy
Kim Cuc Thi Nguyen, Phuc Hung Truong, Cuong Tu Ho, Cong Tuan Le, Khoa Dang Tran, Tien Long Nguyen, Manh Tuan Nguyen, Phu Van Nguyen
Summary: In this study, 25 yeast strains were isolated from soil samples collected in gold mining ore in Gia Lai, Vietnam. Among them, one isolate named GL1(T) exhibited high tolerance to Cu2+ and could grow in a wide range of pH and temperature. The dried biomass of the isolate showed effective removal of Cu2+, and phylogenetic analysis suggested it belonged to a novel Rhodotorula species.
Article
Mycology
Stephanie Alexandrina Gillet, Murillo Nascimento Silva, Elck Almeida Carvalho, Erik Galvao Paranhos da Silva, Pedro dos Santos Moreau, Ana Paula Trovatti Uetanabaro, Andrea Miura da Costa
Summary: Amylases are important enzymes for biotechnological and industrial applications. In this study, amylase was successfully produced using peach palm waste as a low-cost substrate under solid state fermentation. The composition of the nitrogen source was optimized to further increase the amylase yield. The physicochemical characterization of the amylase revealed its optimum activity at pH 4.0 and temperature ranging from 50°C to 60°C. The enzyme showed stability in a wide range of pH and temperature conditions. This research demonstrates the potential of cost-effective amylase extraction for industrial applications, especially in food processes.
MYCOLOGY-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON FUNGAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Mycology
Manja Molgaard Severinsen, Klaus Ringsborg Westphal, Mikael Terp, Trine Sorensen, Anders Olsen, Simone Bachleitner, Lena Studt-Reinhold, Reinhard Wimmer, Teis Esben Sondergaard, Jens Laurids Sorensen
Summary: This study investigates the life cycle and metabolome of the pathogenic fungus Fusarium graminearum, which has significant impacts on agriculture and human health. A previously unknown polyketide from the PKS2 gene cluster was identified and named fugralin A and B. Functional characterization showed that these compounds are not produced during infection and do not affect pathogenicity or visual growth. The compounds are volatile, suggesting potential functions for further investigation.
FRONTIERS IN FUNGAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Mycology
Lixin Shi, Zeyu Zhao, Luna Yang, Gang Ding, Xiaoke Xing
Summary: This study investigated the impact of active components in mycorrhizal fungus on orchid seed germination. The results showed that certain steroids significantly enhanced protocorm volume and promoted protocorm differentiation. These findings are important for the understanding of orchid biology and mycorrhizal interaction.
MYCOLOGY-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON FUNGAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Noushka Reiter, Richard Dimon, Arild Arifin, Celeste Linde
Summary: Orchids depend on mycorrhizal fungi for germination, and this study found that different species and ages of Tulasnella fungi affect the germination of Thelymitra adorata. Younger cultures showed higher germination rates, and T. subasymmetrica was able to germinate T. adorata, potentially expanding its conservation options.
