scholarly journals Molecular characterization of stinkhorn fungus Aseroë coccinea Imazeki et Yoshimi ex Kasuya 2007 (Basidiomycota: Agaricomycetes: Phallales) from India

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 15530-15534
Author(s):  
Vivek Bobade ◽  
Neelesh Dahanukar
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Markers ◽  
Phylogenetic Tree ◽  
Molecular Characterization ◽  
Western Ghats ◽  
Fungal Diversity ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
First Report ◽  
Western Ghats Of India ◽  
Generic Position

In this note we provide the first report of stinkhorn fungus Aseroë coccinea from northern Western Ghats of India and first report of this species from outside its type locality in Japan. In addition to the morphological characters, we also provide sequences for two molecular markers and provide a phylogenetic tree, which questions the generic position of the species. Our report highlights the need for more exploratory surveys for understanding diversity, distribution and taxonomy of Phallales and in general fungal diversity of India.

scholarly journals A morphological and molecular characterization of vine mealybug populations (Hemiptera, Pseudococcidae) from Tunisia

2012 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramzi Mansour ◽  
Vincenzo Cavalieri ◽  
Gaetana Mazzeo ◽  
Kaouthar Grissa Lebdi ◽  
Agatino Russo
Keyword(s):  
Phylogenetic Tree ◽  
Molecular Characterization ◽  
Adult Female ◽  
Morphological Examination ◽  
Molecular Analyses ◽  
Planococcus Ficus ◽  
Morphological Studies ◽  
Vine Mealybug ◽  
Morphological And Molecular Characterization

Some vine mealybug, <em>Planococcus ficus </em>(Signoret) populations in Tunisian vineyards have been morphologically and genetically characterized. The morphological examination was based on the main distinctive characteristics of species of <em>Planococcus</em>, namely the number and distribution of the multilocular disc pores and tubular ducts on the adult female. This showed the existence of two different vine mealybug populations in Tunisia. Likewise, in the molecular analyses, two separate clades were revealed in the neighbour-joining phylogenetic tree, supporting the morphological studies and suggesting that there are two distinct populations of <em>P. ficus</em> on grapevine in Tunisia.

scholarly journals Molecular characterization and distribution of Plasmodium matutinum, a common avian malaria parasite

Parasitology ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 144 (13) ◽  
pp. 1726-1735 ◽  
Author(s):  
GEDIMINAS VALKIŪNAS ◽  
MIKAS ILGŪNAS ◽  
DOVILĖ BUKAUSKAITĖ ◽  
VAIDAS PALINAUSKAS ◽  
RASA BERNOTIENĖ ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Markers ◽  
Molecular Characterization ◽  
Malaria Parasite ◽  
Avian Malaria ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Molecular Data ◽  
Infected Blood ◽  
Avian Malaria Parasite ◽  
Thrush Nightingale

SUMMARYSpecies of Plasmodium (Plasmodiidae, Haemosporida) are widespread and cause malaria, which can be severe in avian hosts. Molecular markers are essential to detect and identify parasites, but still absent for many avian malaria and related haemosporidian species. Here, we provide first molecular characterization of Plasmodium matutinum, a common agent of avian malaria. This parasite was isolated from a naturally infected thrush nightingale Luscinia luscinia (Muscicapidae). Fragments of mitochondrial, apicoplast and nuclear genomes were obtained. Domestic canaries Serinus canaria were susceptible after inoculation of infected blood, and the long-lasting light parasitemia developed in two exposed birds. Clinical signs of illness were not reported. Illustrations of blood stages of P. matutinum (pLINN1) are given, and phylogenetic analysis identified the closely related avian Plasmodium species. The phylogeny based on partial cytochrome b (cyt b) sequences suggests that this parasite is most closely related to Plasmodium tejerai (cyt b lineage pSPMAG01), a common malaria parasite of American birds. Both these parasites belong to subgenus Haemamoeba, and their blood stages are similar morphologically, particularly due to marked vacuolization of the cytoplasm in growing erythrocytic meronts. Molecular data show that transmission of P. matutinum (pLINN1) occurs broadly in the Holarctic, and the parasite likely is of cosmopolitan distribution. Passeriform birds and Culex mosquitoes are common hosts. This study provides first molecular markers for detection of P. matutinum.

Molecular characterization of small and medium segments of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus in Turkey

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 247-254
Author(s):  
Murat Karamese ◽  
Erkan Ozmen ◽  
Hakan Aydin ◽  
Mehmet Ozkan Timurkan ◽  
Mesud Fakirullahoglu
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Phylogenetic Analysis ◽  
Phylogenetic Tree ◽  
Molecular Characterization ◽  
Hemorrhagic Fever ◽  
Fever Virus ◽  
Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever ◽  
Hemorrhagic Fever Virus ◽  
Relationship Of

Aim: The objective was to investigate the genotypic relationship of S and M segments in Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) by phylogenetic analysis in 25 patients from seven endemic cities in Turkey. Materials & methods: A total of 25 samples from patients with CCHF were included between 2012 and 2015. Phylogenetic tree analyses were inferred using MEGA version-6.0 and distances were calculated by Kimura’s 2-parameter. Results: Phylogenetic analysis showed that all isolated viruses (n = 25) were in the predicted clades such as clade V- Europe-1 regarding both S and M segments of the CCHFV. Conclusion: Further epidemiological, molecular and phylogenic studies should be performed in both reservoir animals/vectors and humans to determine the incidence of tick-borne infectious disease and to help to develop vaccines for prevention of the disease.

Two new species of Simulium (Gomphostilbia) (Diptera: Simuliidae) from South India

Zootaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4742 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-72
Author(s):  
SANKARAPPAN ANBALAGAN ◽  
SURULIYANDI VIJAYAN ◽  
CHELLAPANDIAN BALACHANDRAN ◽  
BERCHMANS THIYONILA ◽  
AATHMANATHAN SURYA
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Western Ghats ◽  
South India ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Species Group ◽  
Coi Gene ◽  
Morphological Classification ◽  
Western Ghats Of India ◽  
Two New Species ◽  
The Western Ghats

Two new black fly species, Simulium (Gomphostilbia) dinakarani sp. nov. and Simulium (Gomphostilbia) krishnani sp. nov. are described based on reared adult, pupal and larval specimens collected from the Western Ghats of India. These two new species are placed in the Simulium batoense species-group of the subgenus Gomphostilbia Enderlein. The morphological characters of two new species are compared with other related species of batoense species-group in India. The COI gene has successfully differentiated these two new species from its allies, S. (G.) panagudiense and S. (G.) takaokai of the batoense species group and the phylogenetic analysis by using COI gene sequences supporting its morphological classification. 

Molecular Characterization of Colistin-ResistantEscherichia coliIsolated from Chickens: First Report from Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 846-854 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prabhu Raj Joshi ◽  
Rapee Thummeepak ◽  
Saroj Paudel ◽  
Mahesh Acharya ◽  
Sriju Pradhan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Characterization ◽  
First Report
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