Morphology and molecular phylogeny of fungi associated with plants.

species are widely recognized for their exceptional drought tolerance, making them ideal candidates for sustainable landscaping and ecological restoration in arid regions. Limestone outcrops hosting are unique ecosystems characterized by extreme environmental conditions such as nutrient-poor substrates. Thus, they provide valuable opportunities for studying fungal diversity and their adaptations.

Exploring the health benefits of : antimicrobial properties and mechanisms of action.

, a well-known medicinal mushroom, has garnered attention for its broad therapeutic properties, particularly its potent antimicrobial activities. This review focuses on the mechanisms of action and bioactive compounds responsible for the ability of to inhibit various pathogenic microorganisms. The polysaccharides, triterpenoids, proteins, and phenolic compounds in exhibit strong antimicrobial effects by targeting bacterial cell walls, disrupting membrane integrity, and inhibiting key microbial enzymes.

Evaluation of mycoparasitic and entomopathogenic as potential bioinsecticides against the dengue vector, .

Introduction: Over the past three decades, dengue disease incidence has significantly increased worldwide, creating serious public health concerns. The principal mosquito vector, , exhibits resistance to commonly used insecticides, reducing the efficacy of vector control measures. Thus, the necessity for alternate strategies is critical.

Five new species, two new sexual morph reports, and one new geographical record of (Amphisphaeriales, Sordariomycetes) isolated from bamboo in Yunnan, China.

is an important genus in the Apiosporaceae family with a worldwide distribution. They exhibit different lifestyles including pathogenic, saprophytic, and endophytic. In this study, we aimed to explore the associated with bamboo and collected 14 apiospora-like taxa from the forests of Yunnan Province, China.

Influence of indigenous non- yeast strains on the physicochemical and sensory properties of wine fermentation: a promising approach to enhancing wine quality.

This study explores the potential of indigenous non- yeasts isolated from L. grape skins to improve the quality of regional wines by enhancing their physicochemical and sensory characteristics. Five promising yeast strains were identified at different stages of fermentation: (J1Y-T1), (Y5P-T5), (JF3-T1N), (Y8P-T8), and (WMP4-T4).

Multifunctional Nanoemulsified Extract: Synergistic Anti-Pathogenic, Anti-Biofilm, Anti-Inflammatory, and Metabolic Modulation Effects against Periodontitis.

This study investigates the therapeutic potential of extracts, focusing on the 95% ethanol (95E) extract and its nanoemulsified form, against oral pathogens and their bioactive effects. The findings demonstrate potent antibacterial activity against and , essential for combating periodontal diseases, and significant anti-biofilm properties crucial for plaque management. Additionally, the extracts exhibit promising inhibitory effects on α-glucosidase enzymes, indicating potential for diabetes management through glucose metabolism regulation.

 gen. et. sp. nov., and spp. nov. in Cainiaceae from Yunnan, China.

Morphological comparisons and multi locus phylogenetic analyses (base on the combined genes of ITS, LSU, 2 and ) demonstrated that three new saprobic taxa isolated from bamboo belong to Cainiaceae. These taxa comprise a novel genus () and two new species, and . The three new taxa belong to Cainiaceae (Xylariales, Sordariomycetes) a poorly studied family, which now comprises eight genera.

Exploring ascomycete diversity in Yunnan II: Introducing three novel species in the suborder Massarineae (Dothideomycetes, Pleosporales) from fern and grasses.

This article presents the results of an ongoing inventory of Ascomycota in Yunnan, China, carried out as part of the research project series "Exploring ascomycete diversity in Yunnan". From over 100 samples collected from diverse host substrates, microfungi have been isolated, identified and are currently being documented. The primary objective of this research is to promote the discovery of novel taxa and explore the ascomycete diversity in the region, utilising a morphology-phylogeny approach.

Exploring ascomycete diversity in Yunnan, China I: resolving ambiguous taxa in and investigating conservation implications of fungi.

Yunnan, located in southwestern China, is known for its high fungal diversity, and many of which are endemic to the region. As part of our ongoing studies on fungi in Yunnan, we introduce two new genera in (), to accommodate one -like and another -like taxa. gen.

Coffee-Associated Endophytes: Plant Growth Promotion and Crop Protection.

Endophytic microbes are a ubiquitous group of plant-associated communities that colonize the intercellular or intracellular host tissues while providing numerous beneficial effects to the plants. All the plant species are thought to be associated with endophytes, majorly constituted with bacteria and fungi. During the last two decades, there has been a considerable movement toward the study of endophytes associated with coffee plants.

Plant-Fungi Interactions: Where It Goes?

Fungi live different lifestyles-including pathogenic and symbiotic-by interacting with living plants. Recently, there has been a substantial increase in the study of phytopathogenic fungi and their interactions with plants. Symbiotic relationships with plants appear to be lagging behind, although progressive.

Overexpressing in enables high ethanol production from different lignocellulose hydrolysates.

The efficiently renewable bioethanol can help to alleviate energy crisis and environmental pollution. Genetically modified strains for efficient use of xylose and developing lignocellulosic hydrolysates play an essential role in facilitating cellulosic ethanol production. Here we present a promising strain GRE3 via overexpressed in a previously reported strain WXY70.

Fungal Species from sp.: sp.nov, sp.nov and as a New Host Record.

In the present study, we report two new asexual fungal species (i.e., , () and a new host for a previously described species (i.

Chemical Constituents, Antioxidant, Anti-Tyrosinase, Cytotoxicity, and Anti-Melanogenesis Activities of (Jack) Leaf Essential Oils.

Essential oils of plants have been used widely in cosmetic preparations. Being both perfuming and active ingredients, the functions of essential oils mean they are high-value ingredients. In this study, the leaf of (Jack) or Torch ginger was used.

Potential Fungi Isolated From Anti-biodegradable Chinese Medicine Residue to Degrade Lignocellulose.

Traditional Chinese medicine is one of the ancient medicines which is popular in Asian countries, among which the residue produced by the use of anti-biodegradables is endless, and causes significant adverse impacts on the environment. However, the high acidity of anti-biodegradable residues and some special biological activities make it difficult for microorganisms to survive, resulting in a very low degradation rate of lignocellulose in naturally stacked residues, which directly impedes the degradation of residues. We aimed to identify the fungal strains that efficiently biodegrade anti-biodegradable residue and see the possibility to improve the biodegradation of it and other agricultural wastes by co-cultivating these fungi.

Taxonomic Reappraisal of Periconiaceae with the Description of Three New Species from China.

As a result of an ongoing research survey of microfungi in Yunnan, China, several saprobic ascomycetes were collected from various host substrates. Preliminary morphological analyses identified a few of these taxa as species. We obtained DNA sequence data of the species from pure cultures and investigated their phylogenetic affinities.

Taxonomy and Phylogeny of Novel and Extant Taxa in Pleosporales Associated with from Yunnan, China (Series I).

Pleosporales is the largest fungal order with a worldwide distribution in terrestrial and aquatic environments. During investigations of saprobic fungi associated with mango () in Baoshan and Honghe, Yunnan, China, fungal taxa belonging to pleosporales were collected. Morphological examinations and phylogenetic analyses of ITS, LSU, SSU, and - loci were used to identify the fungal taxa.

Evaluation of Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities of White Mulberry ( L.) Fruit Extracts.

The fruit of mulberry trees ( sp.), mulberries, are traditionally utilised as a nutritional food and provide health benefits as well as skin nourishment in Thailand. White mulberries ( L.

One New Species and Two New Host Records of from Bamboo and Maize in Northern Thailand with Thirteen New Combinations.

The genus is known as a cosmopolitan genus, found across various substrates. In this study, four taxa were obtained from the decaying stems of bamboo and maize in northern Thailand. collections were compared with known species based on the morphological characteristics and the DNA sequence data of internal transcribed spacer (ITS), the partial large subunit nuclear rDNA (LSU), the translation elongation factor 1-alpha gene (TEF1-α) and beta-tubulins (TUB2).

(Ganodermataceae, Basidiomycota) Species from the Greater Mekong Subregion.

The cosmopolitan fungal genus is an important pathogen on arboreal plant hosts, particularly in tropical and temperate regions. It has long been used as a traditional medicine because of its medicinal properties and chemical constituents. In this study, collections were made in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), encompassing tropical parts of Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and temperate areas in Yunnan Province, China.

https://botryosphaeriales.org/, an online platform for up-to-date classification and account of taxa of Botryosphaeriales.

Fungi are eukaryotes that inhabit various ecosystems worldwide and have a decomposing effect that other organisms cannot replace. Fungi are divided into two main groups depending on how their sexual spores are formed, viz. Ascomycota and Basidiomycota.

Importance of Molecular Data to Identify Fungal Plant Pathogens and Guidelines for Pathogenicity Testing Based on Koch's Postulates.

Fungi are an essential component of any ecosystem, but they can also cause mild and severe plant diseases. Plant diseases are caused by a wide array of fungal groups that affect a diverse range of hosts with different tissue specificities. Fungi were previously named based only on morphology and, in many cases, host association, which has led to superfluous species names and synonyms.