Studies in FungiPub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.48130/sif-2023-0005
Z. Abdulla
{"title":"Taxonomy and biology of Cladosporium endophyticum as the first record in Iraq","authors":"Z. Abdulla","doi":"10.48130/sif-2023-0005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.48130/sif-2023-0005","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":33118,"journal":{"name":"Studies in Fungi","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70561856","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}
Studies in FungiPub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.48130/sif-2023-0013
R. M. Dulay
{"title":"Oudemansiella (Physalacriaceae) mushrooms: A status review on the distribution, cultivation, composition and bioactivity profile","authors":"R. M. Dulay","doi":"10.48130/sif-2023-0013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.48130/sif-2023-0013","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":33118,"journal":{"name":"Studies in Fungi","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70561943","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}
Studies in FungiPub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.48130/sif-2023-0008
S. Giri, P. Pradhan
{"title":"Notes on phytopathogenic fungi reported from Sikkim, India and their broad inter-taxa affinities to plant hosts as inferred from Data Mining","authors":"S. Giri, P. Pradhan","doi":"10.48130/sif-2023-0008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.48130/sif-2023-0008","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":33118,"journal":{"name":"Studies in Fungi","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70562138","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}
Studies in FungiPub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.48130/sif-2023-0017
Subhesh Saurabh Jha, LS Songachan
{"title":"Exploring the potentials of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi as a biofertilizer","authors":"Subhesh Saurabh Jha, LS Songachan","doi":"10.48130/sif-2023-0017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.48130/sif-2023-0017","url":null,"abstract":"Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) are a group of soil-borne fungi that form symbiotic relationships with the roots of most plants, including crops. In this relationship, the fungus provides the plant with nutrients, such as Phosphorus, in exchange for carbohydrates produced by the plant through photosynthesis. The use of AMF as a biofertilizer involves the application of these fungi to soil to enhance plant growth and improve nutrient uptake. Studies have shown that AMF can increase plant growth, drought tolerance, and nutrient uptake, leading to improved crop yields. The fungi form a network of hyphae in the soil, which helps to increase the soil's water-holding capacity, as well as its ability to retain nutrients. This can lead to improved plant growth and health, even in nutrient-poor soils. In addition, the use of AMF as a biofertilizer can help to reduce the dependence on synthetic fertilizers, which can have negative environmental impacts. AMF can help to improve soil fertility, increase plant nutrient uptake, and reduce soil erosion, leading to more sustainable agriculture practices. However, it is important to note that the effectiveness of AMF as a biofertilizer can vary depending on several factors, including the species of AMF used, the type of crop being grown, and the conditions of the soil. Additionally, the proper application and management of AMF is important to ensure its effectiveness. In conclusion, the use of AMF as a biofertilizer has the potential to enhance plant growth, improve nutrient uptake, and promote sustainable agriculture practices.","PeriodicalId":33118,"journal":{"name":"Studies in Fungi","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134888009","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}
Studies in FungiPub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.48130/sif-2023-0001
Jun-Fu Li, Hong-Bo Jiang, Rajesh Jeewon, Sinang Hongsanan, Darbhe Jarayama Bhat, Song-Ming Tang, Saisamorn Lumyong, Peter Edward Mortimer, Jian-Chu Xu, Erio Camporesi, Timur S. Bulgakov, Gao-Juan Zhao, Nakarin Suwannarach, Rungtiwa Phookamsak
{"title":"<i>Alternaria</i>: update on species limits, evolution, multi-locus phylogeny, and classification","authors":"Jun-Fu Li, Hong-Bo Jiang, Rajesh Jeewon, Sinang Hongsanan, Darbhe Jarayama Bhat, Song-Ming Tang, Saisamorn Lumyong, Peter Edward Mortimer, Jian-Chu Xu, Erio Camporesi, Timur S. Bulgakov, Gao-Juan Zhao, Nakarin Suwannarach, Rungtiwa Phookamsak","doi":"10.48130/sif-2023-0001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.48130/sif-2023-0001","url":null,"abstract":"<italic>Alternaria</italic>, a genus of ascomycetes, comprises major plant pathogens, saprobes and are common allergens to humans. There are more than 360 accepted species in the genus, which are currently divided into 29 sections. This paper aims to elaborate the taxonomy of <italic>Alternaria</italic> with multi-locus phylogenetic trees derived by analyses of a concatenated DNA sequence dataset consisting of ITS, LSU, <italic>TEF1-α</italic>, <italic>RPB2</italic>, <italic>GAPDH</italic> and <italic>Alt-a1</italic> loci. Eighteen new species viz. <italic>Alternaria</italic> <italic>arctoseptata</italic>, <italic>A. arundinis</italic>,<italic>A. baoshanensis</italic>, <italic>A. breviconidiophora</italic>,<italic>A. brevirostra</italic>,<italic>A. ellipsoidialis</italic>,<italic>A. eupatoriicola</italic>,<italic>A. falcata</italic>,<italic>A. lathyri</italic>, <italic>A. macilenta</italic>,<italic>A.</italic> <italic>macroconidia</italic>,<italic>A. minimispora</italic>,<italic>A. nodulariconidiophora</italic>, <italic>A. oblongoellipsoidea</italic>, <italic>A. orobanches</italic>, <italic>A. phragmiticola</italic>,<italic>A.</italic> <italic>phytolaccae</italic> and <italic>A. salicicola</italic> are introduced and classified in sect. <italic>Alternaria</italic>, sect. <italic>Infectoriae</italic>, sect. <italic>Porri</italic> and sect. <italic>Radicina.</italic> <italic>Alternaria alternata</italic> and<italic>A. doliconidium</italic> are also described herein with new host and geographical records, in China, Italy, and Thailand. This study further explores the utility of divergent time estimates to gain additional insights into the evolutionary relationships of <italic>Alternaria</italic> in Pleosporales.","PeriodicalId":33118,"journal":{"name":"Studies in Fungi","volume":"37 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136298130","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}
Studies in FungiPub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.48130/sif-2023-0014
I. Roxo, A. L. Amaral, A. Portugal, J. Trovão
{"title":"A checklist of fungi isolated from honey (2000 – 2022)","authors":"I. Roxo, A. L. Amaral, A. Portugal, J. Trovão","doi":"10.48130/sif-2023-0014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.48130/sif-2023-0014","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":33118,"journal":{"name":"Studies in Fungi","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70562034","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}
Studies in FungiPub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.48130/sif-2023-0018
Johnmel A. Fabros, Mark Kevin M. Lazo, Janah Elvira S. Magpantay, Marcelino D. Abon, Rich Milton R. Dulay, Sofronio P. Kalaw, Renato G. Reyes
{"title":"The Effect of nutritional and physical factors on the growth of <i>Trametes versicolor</i> (L.) Lloyd and its mycochemical and cytotoxic properties","authors":"Johnmel A. Fabros, Mark Kevin M. Lazo, Janah Elvira S. Magpantay, Marcelino D. Abon, Rich Milton R. Dulay, Sofronio P. Kalaw, Renato G. Reyes","doi":"10.48130/sif-2023-0018","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.48130/sif-2023-0018","url":null,"abstract":"<italic>Trametes versicolor</italic> (L.) Lloyd is an agaricomycetous fungi characterized by its fan-shaped or shelf-like fruiting bodies with a thin leathery and velvety upper surface that displays concentric bands of brown-black and white color and undersurface cap features with numerous tiny spores. In this study, the culture condition for the mycelial growth as well as the fruiting body production was established. The mycochemical compositions and the cytotoxic activity were also elucidated. Optimization study of the secondary mycelia shows that <italic>T. versicolor</italic> luxuriantly grew on malt extract agar (MEA), potato dextrose agar (PDA), and coconut water <italic>gulaman</italic> (CWG) culture media. In terms of pH of the medium, pH 6.0 to 8.0 supports the best mycelial growth. On the other hand, sealed, lighted conditions incubated at 25 °C to 32 °C were the requirements for the optimum growth of <italic>T. versicolor.</italic> After 37 days of incubation period, the fruiting body production of <italic>T. versicolor</italic> was determined. <italic>T. versicolor</italic> produced 37.68 g bag<sup>−1</sup> which is equivalent to 7.65% biological efficiency (BE) on a substrate consisting of rice straw and sawdust at 7:3 ratio by volume. Moreover, qualitative mycochemical analysis of the aqueous extract of <italic>T. versicolor</italic> revealed the presence of different mycochemicals such as terpenoids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, and alkaloids. In terms of the cytotoxic effect of <italic>T. versicolor,</italic> the LC50 values of ethanol and methanol extracts were calculated, showing that they had a high toxicity level of 70.93 µg/ml and 74.43 µg/ml, respectively against brine shrimp nauplii after 24 hours of incubation. Overall, the optimum culture condition for mycelial growth and fruiting body production, mycochemical compounds, and cytotoxic effect of <italic>T. versicolor</italic> tabulated in this study provide significant data that elucidated the value of this mushroom in the pharmaceutical industries.","PeriodicalId":33118,"journal":{"name":"Studies in Fungi","volume":"27 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135211800","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}
Studies in FungiPub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.48130/sif-2023-0010
A. Mapook, K. Hyde, N. Huanraluek, S. Boonmee
{"title":"Addition to Microascales (Sordariomycetes, Ascomycota): Synnematotriadelphiaceae fam. nov., Triadelphia mukdahanensis sp. nov. (Triadelphiaceae) and the validation of Graphiaceae","authors":"A. Mapook, K. Hyde, N. Huanraluek, S. Boonmee","doi":"10.48130/sif-2023-0010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.48130/sif-2023-0010","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":33118,"journal":{"name":"Studies in Fungi","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70561739","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}
Studies in FungiPub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.48130/sif-2023-0016
WAE Yasanthika, AR Gomes de Farias, DN Wanasinghe, KWT Chethana, R Zare, L Cai, SSN Maharachchikumbura, DS Tennakoon, RH Perera, T Luangharn, P Chomnunti
{"title":"https://soilfun.org/, a web-based platform for soil-inhabiting <i>Ascomycota</i> species","authors":"WAE Yasanthika, AR Gomes de Farias, DN Wanasinghe, KWT Chethana, R Zare, L Cai, SSN Maharachchikumbura, DS Tennakoon, RH Perera, T Luangharn, P Chomnunti","doi":"10.48130/sif-2023-0016","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.48130/sif-2023-0016","url":null,"abstract":"Soil covers a large area of the earth's crust and supports a high level of bio-diversity. This diversity is influenced by numerous geobiological variables, which impact soil fungal distribution worldwide. The taxonomy of soil-associated fungi has been investigated over the years using various approaches. To recover below-ground fungal species, researchers currently use culture-dependent and culture-independent approaches such as high-throughput techniques. As a result, a significant amount of taxonomic information is being generated and scattered throughout many publications. Most recent publications and databases of soil <italic>Ascomycota</italic> are derived from high-throughput techniques mainly focused on higher taxonomic ranks; however, information of the genera and species identified from soils are not conglomerated into a database. Therefore, the Soil Fungi website aims to create an online platform to compile the soil-associated fungal species with comprehensive taxonomic descriptions and continuously update them following the most recent classifications. The scattered information will be obtained from publications and conglomerated on the website where users have quick and user-friendly access. This paper introduces the <ext-link ext-link-type=\"uri\" xmlns:xlink=\"http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink\" xlink:href=\"https://soilfun.org/\">https://soilfun.org/</ext-link> website with its objectives and functions and provides a guideline for accessing and retrieving information. The website will serve as a central database of soil-associated fungal species, including their taxonomic descriptions and other relevant information. Users will be able to access and retrieve information from the website easily. The Soil Fungi website will be an essential tool for researchers, students, and other interested parties in soil mycology.","PeriodicalId":33118,"journal":{"name":"Studies in Fungi","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136256668","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":"New record of Psathyrella squarrosa (Psathyrellaceae) from India with additional notes","authors":"Pilankatta Kumbala Nayana, Chittethu Kunjan Pradeep","doi":"10.48130/sif-2022-0003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.48130/sif-2022-0003","url":null,"abstract":"A remarkable Psathyrella was collected on several occasions during our diversity study on the agaricoid fungi of Kerala State, India. The macro-and micromorphological features in conjunction with nrITS-based phylogenetic analysis identified the collections as Psathyrella squarrosa , a recently described species from China. A reassessment of the species is provided based on collections made in Kerala State, India. This forms the first world report of the species after the type. Stipiti pellis thin-walled, hyaline, 4−14 broad hyphae with clamp connections. Stipe contains both caulocystidia and paracystidia throughout. Caulocystidia in clusters, the stipe apex, 22.4−52.0 versiform, lageniform utriform, utriform, flexuous obtuse, mucronate to rostrate apex, thick-walled, hyaline, apex with crystals, dissolving in 3% Paracystidia in at the apex, 20−28 10.0−13.6 clavate, thin-walled, hyaline. squamules","PeriodicalId":33118,"journal":{"name":"Studies in Fungi","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70561187","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}