scholarly journals Novel Symbiotic Association Between Euwallacea Ambrosia Beetle and Fusarium Fungus on Fig Trees in Japan

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zi-Ru Jiang ◽  
Hayato Masuya ◽  
Hisashi Kajimura
Keyword(s):  
Sequence Data ◽  
Pathogenic Fungus ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Ambrosia Beetle ◽  
Symbiotic Association ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Fungal Isolation ◽  
Female Head ◽  
Fig Tree ◽  
Fig Trees

Ficus carica plantations in Japan were first reported to be infested by an ambrosia beetle species, identified as Euwallacea interjectus, in 1996. The purpose of this study was to determine the symbiotic fungi of female adults of E. interjectus emerging from F. carica trees infected with fig wilt disease (FWD). Dispersal adults (51 females) of E. interjectus, which were collected from logs of an infested fig tree in Hiroshima Prefecture, Western Japan, were separated into three respective body parts (head, thorax, and abdomen) and used for fungal isolation. Isolated fungi were identified based on the morphological characteristics and DNA sequence data. Over 13 species of associated fungi were detected, of which a specific fungus, Fusarium kuroshium, was dominant in female head (including oral mycangia). The plant-pathogenic fungus of FWD, Ceratocystis ficicola, was not observed within any body parts of E. interjectus. We further discussed the relationship among E. interjectus and its associated fungi in fig tree.

scholarly journals Morphological characterization of active germoplasm bank fig tree accessions

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Gabriela Fontanetti Rodrigues ◽  
Tatiane Paes dos Santos ◽  
Antonio Flávio Arruda Ferreira ◽  
Laís Naiara Honorato Monteiro ◽  
Eduarda Sayuri Nakanishi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crop Production ◽  
Phenotypic Variability ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Morphological Characterization ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Fig Tree ◽  
Fig Trees ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Characteristics

Abstract Fig tree (Ficus carica L.) is a fruit of great importance worldwide, being able to be implanted as new source of agricultural variability. The aim of the present work was to characterize the active germplasm bank of fig trees by means of morphological descriptors of 45 fig accessions at the Faculty of Agrarian and Technological Sciences, Campus of Dracena, FCAT / UNESP aiming at the recognition of the quality and genetic variability potential of the species. Thus, their biometric characteristics were evaluated by qualitative and quantitative descriptors of leaves and fruits. Fig tree accessions were characterized by means of the morphological characteristics of leaves and fruits, identifying AGB with high phenotypic variability and well adapted to the region and, by the analysis of the qualitative and quantitative characteristics, it was concluded that the most divergent accessions presented characteristics of agronomic interest, allowing the selection of features in order to subsidize conservation works, genetic improvement and crop production.

scholarly journals Phylogeny and Taxonomical Investigation ofTrichodermaspp. from Indian Region of Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hot Spot Region with Special Reference to Manipur

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Th. Kamala ◽  
S. Indira Devi ◽  
K. Chandradev Sharma ◽  
K. Kennedy
Keyword(s):  
Sequence Data ◽  
Hot Spot ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Indian Region ◽  
Agricultural Practice ◽  
Phenotypic Data ◽  
Unique Region ◽  
Seedborne Pathogens ◽  
Fungal Phytopathogens ◽  
Agroclimatic Zones

Towards assessing the genetic diversity and occurrence ofTrichodermaspecies from the Indian region of Indo-Burma Biodiversity hotspot, a total of 193Trichodermastrains were isolated from cultivated soils of nine different districts of Manipur comprising 4 different agroclimatic zones. The isolates were grouped based on the morphological characteristics. ITS-RFLP of the rDNA region using three restriction digestion enzymes: Mob1, Taq1, and Hinf1, showed interspecific variations among 65 isolates ofTrichoderma. Based on ITS sequence data, a total of 22 different types of representativeTrichodermaspecies were reported and phylogenetic analysis showed 4 well-separated main clades in whichT. harzianumwas found to be the most prevalent spp. among all theTrichodermaspp. Combined molecular and phenotypic data leads to the development of a taxonomy of all the 22 differentTrichodermaspp., which was reported for the first time from this unique region. All these species were found to produce different extrolites and enzymes responsible for the biocontrol activities against the harmful fungal phytopathogens that hamper in food production. This potential indigenousTrichodermaspp. can be targeted for the development of suitable bioformulation against soil and seedborne pathogens in sustainable agricultural practice.

scholarly journals Morphological characteristic of black-winged myna (acridotheres melanopterus)*

2018 ◽  
Vol 197 ◽  
pp. 06006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renaldi Ednin Vernia ◽  
Anais Tritto ◽  
Abinawanto Abinawanto ◽  
Nurul Winarni ◽  
Anita mayasari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Morphological Characteristic ◽  
Sample Selection ◽  
Digital Camera ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
The Body ◽  
Entire Body ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Breeding Management ◽  
Black Feather ◽  
Average Body

Black-winged myna (Acridotheres melanopterus) is an endemic bird of Java and Bali, currently critically endangered based on International Union of Conservation for Nature (IUCN) since 2010. The study about black-winged myna morphological characteristic is important because it has two relatives with almost identical features of morphology. The information can be used as a basis in breeding management to avoid hybridization. The study aims to determine the morphological characteristics of black-winged myna. The sample selection was done using purposive sampling method. Data was taken from 36 black-winged mynas with >=2 years old. Data collection was done by measuring and documenting every morphological feature of the observed body parts. Documentation of the wings, back, chest, head and sides of the body are taken from each bird using a digital camera. The results showed that almost the entire body of black-winged myna covered by white feather, black feather only present on the cover of the wings and tail. Black eyes surrounded by yellow skin without feather. The beak is orange with blackish parts around the nostrils. The bird has yellow legs with three fingers at the front and one finger at the back. The average body length of this bird is 22.5 cm, weight 89.02 g, width 5.98 cm, body circumference 14.36 cm and wingspan 38.49 cm.

Phylogenetic Relations of Rhizoplaca Zopf. from Anatolia Inferred from ITS Sequence Data

2006 ◽  
Vol 61 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 405-412 ◽  
Author(s):  
Demet Cansaran ◽  
Sümer Aras ◽  
İrfan Kandemir ◽  
Gökhan Halıcı
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Variability ◽  
Phylogenetic Tree ◽  
Sequence Data ◽  
Volcanic Rocks ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Its Rdna ◽  
Its Sequence ◽  
Phylogenetic Relations ◽  
Rdna Sequences

Like many lichen-forming fungi, species of the genus Rhizoplaca have wide geographical distributions, but studies of their genetic variability are limited. The information about the ITS rDNA sequences of three species of Rhizoplaca from Anatolia was generated and aligned with other species from other countries and also with the data belonging to Lecanora species. The examined species were collected from the volcanic rocks of Mount Erciyes which is located in the middle of Anatolia (Turkey). The sequence data aligned with eight other samples of Rhizoplaca and six different species of Lecanora were obtained from GenBank. The results support the concept maintained by Arup and Grube (2000) that Rhizoplaca may not be a genus separate from Lecanora. According to the phylogenetic tree, Rhizoplaca melanopthalma from Turkey with two different samples of R. melanopthalma from Arizona (AF159929, AF159934) and a sample from Austria formed a group under the same branch. R. peltata and R. chrysoleuca samples from Anatolia located in two other branches of the tree formed sister groups with the samples of the same species from different countries. Although R. peltata remained on the same branch with other samples of the same species from other countries it was placed in a different branch within the group. When the three species from Anatolia were considered alone, it was noticed that Rhizoplaca melanopthalma and Rhizoplaca peltata are phylogenetically closer to each other than Rhizoplaca chrysoleuca; the morphological characteristics also support this result.

scholarly journals The first report of massive infestation with Lipoptena Cervi ( Diptera: Hippoboscidae ) in Roe Deer ( Capreolus Capreolus ) in Iasi county, N-E of Romania

2017 ◽  
Vol 69 (2) ◽  
pp. 293-298 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Lazăr ◽  
O.C. Iacob ◽  
C. Solcan ◽  
S.A. Pașca ◽  
R. Lazăr ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Roe Deer ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Capreolus Capreolus ◽  
Alcoholic Solution ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Hunting Season ◽  
Inflammatory Reactions ◽  
Trophy Hunting ◽  
The Face

ABSTRACT Investigations of four roe deer corpses were carried out from May until October 2014, in the Veterinary Forensic Laboratory and in the Parasitic Diseases Clinic, in the Iasi Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. The roe deer were harvested by shooting during the trophy hunting season. The clinical examination of the shot specimens revealed the presence of a highly consistent number of extremely mobile apterous insects, spread on the face, head, neck, lateral body parts, abdominal regions, inguinal, perianal and, finally, all over the body. The corpses presented weakening, anemia and cutaneous modification conditions. Several dozen insects were prelevated in a glass recipient and preserved in 70º alcoholic solution in order to identify the ectoparasite species. The morphological characteristics included insects in the Diptera order, Hippoboscidae family, Lipoptena cervi species. These are highly hematophagous insects that by severe weakening are affecting the game health and trophy quality. Histological investigations of the skin revealed some inflammatory reactions caused by ectoparasite Lipoptena cervi. Lipoptena cervi was identified for the first time in Iasi County, Romania.

scholarly journals Revision of Claraeola (Diptera, Pipunculidae) in the Middle East based on morphology and DNA barcodes

ZooKeys ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 873 ◽  
pp. 85-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Behnam Motamedinia ◽  
Jeffrey H. Skevington ◽  
Scott Kelso
Keyword(s):  
Middle East ◽  
Sequence Data ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Identification Key ◽  
Dna Barcodes ◽  
Mitochondrial Coi ◽  
Coi Barcoding

The Middle East species of Claraeola Aczél (Diptera, Pipunculidae) are revised based on morphological characteristics and sequence data from the mitochondrial COI barcoding gene, using a novel COI mini-barcode protocol. Four new Claraeola species are described: C. bousynterga Motamedinia & Skevington, sp. nov., C. heidiae Motamedinia & Skevington, sp. nov., C. khuzestanensis Motamedinia & Skevington, sp. nov., and C. mantisphalliga Motamedinia & Skevington, sp. nov.Eudorylas thekkadiensis Kapoor, Grewal & Sharma, 1987 is transferred to Claraeola, C. thekkadiensis (comb. nov.). Diagnoses, illustrations, an identification key, and a distributional map are given for the Middle East species.

Morphology and phylogenetic analyses reveal Montagnula puerensis sp. nov. (Didymosphaeriaceae, Pleosporales) from southwest China

Phytotaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 514 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-25
Author(s):  
TIANYE DU ◽  
KEVIN D. HYDE ◽  
AUSANA MAPOOK ◽  
PETER E. MORTIMER ◽  
JIANCHU XU ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Yunnan Province ◽  
Southwest China ◽  
Sequence Data ◽  
Phylogenetic Analyses ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Location Information ◽  
Fruiting Bodies ◽  
Host Genus ◽  
Extant Species ◽  
Culture Characteristics

A dead woody sample of Acer sp. with fungal fruiting bodies was collected in Pu’er City of Yunnan Province. Multigene phylogenetic analyses of LSU, ITS, SSU, and tef1-α sequence data showed that our collection belongs to Montagnula and is well separated from all other extant species. Montagnula puerensis is compared with all extant species by morphological characteristics, culture characteristics, host, and location information and is the first report of Montagnula from the host genus Acer.

Revision of Batrachospermum sections Acarposporophytum and Aristata (Batrachospermales, Rhodophyta) with the establishment of the new genera Acarposporophycos and Visia

Phytotaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 395 (2) ◽  
pp. 51 ◽  
Author(s):  
ORLANDO NECCHI JR ◽  
AURO GARCIA FILHO ◽  
MONICA O. PAIANO
Keyword(s):  
Dna Sequence ◽  
Sequence Data ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Sequence Divergence ◽  
Morphological Evidence ◽  
Similar Species ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
Generic Level ◽  
Dna Sequence Data ◽  
Cell Layers

Sections of the paraphyletic genus Batrachospermum have been recently investigated using molecular (DNA sequence data) and morphological evidence. Some sections have been recognized as distinct genera in order to resolve paraphyly. Batrachospermum species of sections Acarposporophytum and Aristata are showed to form well-supported clades and, in this study, we propose to raise them to the generic level, Acarposporophycos gen. nov. and Visia gen. nov., respectively. In addition, we re-evaluated the characters used to circumscribe species by reexamining type specimens as well as new collections. Acarposporophycos, with the sole species A. brasiliensis, is characterized by the lack of carposporophytic stage, with the fertilized carpogonia germinating to form directly the filaments of the ‘Chantransia’ stage on the gametophyte. Of the five previously accepted species in the genus Visia, we recognize four species: V. cayennensis—type species (synonym Batrachospermum beraense), V. cylindrocellularis, V. longiarticulata and V. turgida. The species are circumscribed on the basis of morphological characteristics (shape and cell layers of primary fascicles, occurrence of secondary fascicles, post-fertilization development of carpogonia) and DNA sequence data (rbcL and COI-5P). Specimens described as Visia cayennensis from Australia and Brazil had a high sequence divergence in comparison to those from or near the type locality (French Guiana), and are here referred to as Visia spp. Further studies are recommended to better discriminate these morphologically similar species on a broad geographical scale and define their status at the species level. Descriptions, identification key and photomicrographs are presented for each recognized species.

Molecular phylogeny of the Fusarium solani species complex (FSSC) isolated from soils in Iran

Botany ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 92 (11) ◽  
pp. 815-820 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khosrow Chehri
Keyword(s):  
Dna Sequences ◽  
Fusarium Solani ◽  
Species Complex ◽  
Agricultural Soils ◽  
Sequence Data ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Taxonomic Status ◽  
Its Region ◽  
Phylogenetic Study ◽  
Fusarium Solani Species Complex

Members of Fusarium solani species complex (FSSC) are frequently isolated from soils, food, feeds, trees, and to some extent from humans and other animals. The taxonomic status of these fungi is being revised but no attempt has been made to identify those isolated in Iran, a mountainous country with a high biodiversity. The objective of the present research was to study the phylogenetic diversity of FSSC strains recovered from soils in Iran by analyzing morphological characteristics and DNA sequences. A total of 65 strains belonging to the FSSC were recovered from agricultural soils in western Iran. Based on differences in their morphological characters, 25 strains were selected for phylogenetic analysis employing translation elongation factor-1α (tef1) and internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region sequences. Comparisons of DNA sequence data revealed that all isolates belonged to Fusarium falciforme, Fusarium keratoplasticum, Fusarium petroliphilum, the unnamed species FSSC 5, and unknown species of Fusarium, which represents a new lineage within members of Clade 3. Based on morphological features and phylogenetic study, F. keratoplasticum and F. petroliphilum were reported for the first time in Iran.

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