Research Keyword: Didymellaceae

Ectophoma salviniae sp. nov., Neottiosporina mihintaleensis sp. nov. and four other endophytes associated with aquatic plants from Sri Lanka and their extracellular enzymatic potential

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Researchers in Sri Lanka discovered six species of fungi living inside freshwater aquatic plants, including two entirely new species. These fungi were identified using advanced genetic testing and were found to produce useful enzymes like amylase, cellulase, and laccase. This research reveals that Sri Lankan freshwater ecosystems harbor diverse fungal communities with potential biotechnological applications.

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Didymellaceae species associated with tea plant (Camellia sinensis) in China

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Researchers identified 25 different fungal species from the Didymellaceae family that can infect tea plant leaves in China, including six previously unknown species. By testing how harmful these fungi are to tea plants, they found that some species cause severe damage while others are harmless. These findings help tea farmers understand and manage leaf blight disease that threatens tea crop production.

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Didymellaceae species associated with tea plant (Camellia sinensis) in China

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Researchers identified 25 different fungal species from the Didymellaceae family affecting tea plants across China, including 6 previously unknown species. These fungi cause leaf blight disease that damages tea crops. Tests showed that some species are more harmful than others, with Epicoccum anhuiense being the most damaging and Epicoccum puerense the least damaging to tea leaves.

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