{"title":"Agaricus L. from European Mediterranean Countries","authors":"H. Keller","doi":"10.17348/jbrit.v17.i1.1305","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17348/jbrit.v17.i1.1305","url":null,"abstract":"The genus Agaricus is subdivided into 18 sections and four subsections. This group of fungi are represented by thehighly prized edible and commercially grown Agaricus campestris described and illustrated on pages 233–237 with highlightedforemost synonyms, etymology, descriptions, notes, and habit photographs included for about 97 species andsubspecies. Each species has 4 to 10 color photographs with species morphological descriptions featuring the pileus (cap),stipe, context, and microscopy. Habitat and collections give where the species can be found.","PeriodicalId":17307,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41471048","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Solomon Described Plants: A Botanical Guide to Plant Life in the Bible","authors":"Barney L. Lipscomb","doi":"10.17348/jbrit.v17.i1.1317","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17348/jbrit.v17.i1.1317","url":null,"abstract":"From the publisher: This is a treatment of the plants mentioned in the Old and New Testaments, their uses, ecology, history, beauty, and symbolism. The book includes more than three hundred original photographs by the author from field and ethnobotanical studies over the past four decades. Special attention has been paid to plants that have been misunderstood in previous treatments. Recent advances in analytical techniques in archaeobotany, including sophisticated chemical and genomic methods, have helped elucidate the identity of problematic Bible plants. Also included is a review of recent literature on the plants. The volume will be aninvaluable resource to students of the Bible, theologians, botanists, and translators.","PeriodicalId":17307,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44974710","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"What is Suksdorf’s hawthorn? Revision of the Western North American 20-stamen black-fruited hawthorns (Crataegus series Douglasianae, Rosaceae subtribe Malinae)","authors":"T. Dickinson, Shery Han","doi":"10.17348/jbrit.v17.i1.1292","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17348/jbrit.v17.i1.1292","url":null,"abstract":"An agamic complex of 20- and 10-stamen, black-fruited hawthorns (Crataegus subg. Sanguineae, sect. Douglasianae) occurs in western North America, with a 10-stamen taxon disjunct in the upper Great Lakes basin. Here, we recircumscribe the 20-stamen taxa at the core of this complex (C. ser. Douglasianae). This is needed in order to distinguish between a presumptively ancestral diploid and its allo- and autopolyploid derivatives, all differing in breeding system, distribution, morphology, and pattern of genetic variation. The earliest name for these 20-stamen taxa, Crataegus gaylussacia A. Heller, was given to distinctive plants of Marin and Sonoma counties in California that have recently been shown to be autotriploids. In Flora North America, however, this name was applied to all 20-stamen, black-fruited hawthorns. We recircumscribe C. gaylussacia, and also recircumscribe and typify a slightly younger name, C. suksdorfii (Sarg.) Kruschke, with a specimen from southern Washington with the diminished pollen fertility found in allopolyploid, apomictic black-fruited hawthorns occurring east of the Cascades, from northern California north to southernmost Alaska. Finally, we recognize the diploid, self-incompatible, sexual black-fruited hawthorns found west of the Cascades from northern California to southwestern Washington as Crataegus rhodamae-loveae sp. nov. Together with the 10-stamen, black-fruited hawthorns in predominantly tetraploid, apomictic, and self-fertile C. douglasii Lindl. and its segregates (discussed in detail in a companion paper), these species are linked by whole genome duplications associated in most cases with hybridization, with members of red-fruited C. subg. Americanae, and with each other. We suggest that this complex provides a model for understanding other such groups of Crataegus species that are related by whole genome duplications resulting from the fertilization of unreduced gametes (facilitated by but not necessarily dependent on occurrence of gametophytic apomixis), often together with hybridization. We note that an earlier effort at DNA barcoding these and other hawthorn species that provided limited support for our taxonomic decisions here also demonstrated some limited utility of the original plant DNA barcoding loci in groups like Crataegus. The taxonomic decisions we advocate will warrant consideration when other groups of hawthorns are revised in the light of data like those employed here.","PeriodicalId":17307,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41735344","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Oreocarya worthingtonii (Boraginaceae): A new species from southeastern New Mexico, U.S.A.","authors":"Robert C. Sivinski","doi":"10.17348/jbrit.v17.i1.1286","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17348/jbrit.v17.i1.1286","url":null,"abstract":"A new species of Oreocarya (Boraginaceae), O. worthingtonii Sivinski, is described from the Brokeoff Mountains branch of the Guadalupe Mountain range in Eddy and Otero counties, New Mexico. It is similar to Oreocarya oblata (M.E. Jones) J.F. Macbr. in pubescence, homostyly and globular, roughened fruits, but differs in its slender stems with linear leaves, subcapitate inflorescence and finely tuberculate nutlets. Specimen photos and a key to Oreocarya species with globular fruits and roughened nutlets from the northern Chihuahuan Desert are also presented.","PeriodicalId":17307,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41747950","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A revision of Cordiaceae (Boraginales) in Central America, Mexico, and the United States","authors":"J. Miller","doi":"10.17348/jbrit.v17.i1.1290","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17348/jbrit.v17.i1.1290","url":null,"abstract":"A taxonomic revision is provided for Cordiaceae (Boraginales) in Mexico and Central America and the adjacent portions of the United States, including 44 species of Cordia and 17 species of Varronia. Eight of the 44 species of Cordia were described as new to science elsewhere in earlier parts of this study. Cordiaceae are distinguished from other families of Boraginales in being erect woody plants with a style that is twice-divided with four stigmas. Taxonomic history of generic delimitation in the Cordiaceae is presented, along with discussions of morphology of Cordia and Varronia, an overview of breeding systems in the family, provisional conservation assessments, infrageneric classification, keys to species, and descriptions, with complete nomenclature and notes on geographic distribution and how to recognize individual species.","PeriodicalId":17307,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48842924","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Annual Review of Environment and Resources, Volume 47","authors":"Brit Press","doi":"10.17348/jbrit.v17.i1.1313","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17348/jbrit.v17.i1.1313","url":null,"abstract":"About This Journal—The Annual Review of Environment and Resources, in publication since 1976, providesauthoritative reviews of significant topics within environmental science and engineering, including ecologyand conservation science, water and energy resources, atmosphere, oceans, climate change, agriculture andliving resources, and human dimensions of resource use and global change. 31 articles in Vol. 47.","PeriodicalId":17307,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48912131","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D. Lewis, J. Ammirati, K. Liimatainen, T. Niskanen, C. Ovrebo, Matthew E. Smith, J. Justice, L. Kaminsky
{"title":"Cortinarius watsoneae, a new species of Agaricomycetes (Cortinariaceae) from the Gulf States","authors":"D. Lewis, J. Ammirati, K. Liimatainen, T. Niskanen, C. Ovrebo, Matthew E. Smith, J. Justice, L. Kaminsky","doi":"10.17348/jbrit.v17.i1.1294","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17348/jbrit.v17.i1.1294","url":null,"abstract":"Cortinarius watsoneae, a new species in subgenus Myxacium, sect. Myxacium, is described from pine and mixed pine and hardwood forests from the Gulf States region of North America. It is characterized by the young lamellae that are grayish violet to pale violet, and relatively large basidiospores in comparison to C. mucosus. The ITS sequence is distinct from other members of sect. Myxacium, with 97% similarity to the closest known species, C. collinitus and C. mucosus. The new species is named in honor of the late Geraldine Watson.","PeriodicalId":17307,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42860121","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Putting Down Roots: Foundations of Botany at Carolina","authors":"Brit Press","doi":"10.17348/jbrit.v17.i1.1310","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17348/jbrit.v17.i1.1310","url":null,"abstract":"From the Publisher: This book traces the development of the academic discipline of botany at the University ofNorth Carolina at Chapel Hill from 1792 to 1982. Coverage of the professors who taught botany during UNC’sfirst century includes their biographical background, pedagogical style, scientific instruction, and contributionsto science. The academic influences that each of these educators had on Carolina are also noted. Theconcluding chapter, constituting about one-sixth of the volume, describes the UNC Department of Botany,established in 1908. The principal focus of this chapter is the department’s accomplishments, its faculty, andits graduate students. Several significant themes are woven through the text, particularly for the 1800s: the University Museum,the idea of establishing a model farm, the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society, the emergence of laboratory practicein the curriculum, the University Library and the sciences, and the campus landscape and its beautification.Included among the noteworthy milestones of the university and of Chapel Hill are the first woman to teachbotany, the early history of the freedmen’s school for Black children, and the establishment of the campus’sfirst chemical teaching laboratory.","PeriodicalId":17307,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46644193","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
O. O., Ogun Mautin L., Ewekeye Tolulope S., T. O., Asokere Simeon Y., Usamot Q.
{"title":"Effects of Electroplating Effluents on Growth, Heavy Metals Accumulation and Concentrations in Amaranthus viridis Lin.","authors":"O. O., Ogun Mautin L., Ewekeye Tolulope S., T. O., Asokere Simeon Y., Usamot Q.","doi":"10.30564/jbr.v5i3.5730","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30564/jbr.v5i3.5730","url":null,"abstract":"Pollution in recent times has become prevalent due to industrial expansion, hence, releasing pollutants into the environment. Thus, this study aimed at investigating the effects of effluents from electroplating companies on growth, heavy metals accumulation and concentrations in Amaranthus viridis. Seeds of A. viridis were obtained from the National Institute of Horticulture, Ibadan. Loam soils were collected from Lagos State University and two samples of electroplating effluents were obtained from Oregun, Lagos. Seeds were sown, nursed, and transplanted in a uniform bucket filled with 5 kg loam soil and transplanted seedlings were treated with Effluent A (5 and 10% conc.) and Effluent B (5 and 10% conc.) and control respectively. Growth parameters such as plant height and so on were measured and plant samples harvested were analyzed for heavy metal concentrations using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. Data collected were subjected to a one-way analysis of variance. Results revealed that Effluents A and B are highly acidic and above discharge limits. Also, the result revealed that 5% conc. of Effluents A and B had more effects on growth (p < 0.05) of A. viridis across the harvests than 10% conc. in relation to control. This result showed that the effluent samples affect the growth rhythms of plants. Results further revealed vigorous accumulation of the heavy metals: Zn (241.66 µg kg–1 ± 0.10 at third harvest in Effluent A: 10%), Cu (68.25 µg kg–1 ± 0.23 at first harvest in Effluent B: 5%), Cr (500 µg kg–1 ± 0.90 in harvests at all concentrations.) and Ni (500 µg kg–1 ± 0.90 at third harvest in Effluent B: 5%) and all these metals are far above the control and permissible limits of WHO/FAO recommendations. From this study, it could be concluded that electroplating effluents had adverse effects on growth and increased metals’ bioaccumulation in A. viridis. Therefore, the treatment of effluents to enhance an eco-friendly environment should be done.","PeriodicalId":17307,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas","volume":"86 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89618076","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Farmer’s Approach to Detecting Photoperiod Sensitivity in Rice (Oryza sativa ssp. indica) Landraces","authors":"Debal Deb","doi":"10.30564/jbr.v5i3.5737","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30564/jbr.v5i3.5737","url":null,"abstract":"Most indigenous rice landraces are sensitive to photoperiod during short day seasons, and this sensitivity is more pronounced in indica than in japonica landraces. Attempts to identify photoperiod sensitive (PPS) cultivars based on the life history stages of the rice plant, and several models and indices based on phenology and day length have not been precise, and in some cases yield counterfactual inferences. Following the empirical method of traditional Asian rice farmers, the author has developed a robust index, based on the sowing and flowering dates of a large number of landraces grown in different seasons from 2020 to 2023, to contradistinguish PPS from photoperiod insensitive cultivars. Unlike other indices and models of photoperiod sensitivity, the index does not require the presumed duration of different life history stages of the rice plant but relies only on the flowering dates and the number of days till flowering of a rice cultivar sown on different dates to consistently identify photoperiod sensitive cultivars.","PeriodicalId":17307,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas","volume":"76 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85785130","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}