multi-locus phylogenetic analysis

Morpho-Molecular Identification and Pathogenic Characterization of Fusarium and Colletotrichum Species Associated with Intercropped Soybean Pod Decay

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This study identified dangerous fungi causing soybean pod decay in Southwestern China’s intercropping farms. Researchers found 8 types of Fusarium and 6 types of Colletotrichum fungi infecting soybean pods, with some species being discovered as soybean pathogens for the first time. Laboratory tests showed that certain species like F. proliferatum and C. fructicola cause severe damage to both soybean pods and seeds, potentially reducing crop yields and seed quality significantly.

The Novel Disease Vicia unijuga Caused by Colletotrichum tofieldiae in China: Implications for Host Growth, Photosynthesis, and Nutritional Quality

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Scientists in China discovered that a fungus called Colletotrichum tofieldiae causes a disease called anthracnose in perennial vetch (Vicia unijuga), an important forage crop used for animal feed. When plants get infected with this fungus, they become weak, their ability to photosynthesize decreases, and the nutritional quality of the plant drops significantly, reducing its value as animal feed. The fungus can also infect other legume crops like alfalfa and clover, showing it has a broad range of potential host plants.

Additions to Macgarvieomyces in Iran: Morphological and Phylogenetic Analyses Reveal Six New Species

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Scientists discovered six new species of fungi in Iran that cause leaf spots on common wetland plants. By examining the fungi under microscopes and analyzing their genetic material, researchers were able to identify these previously unknown species and describe their characteristics. This discovery significantly increases our understanding of fungal diversity in Iran and shows how combining traditional observation with modern genetic analysis helps identify new organisms. These findings provide important information for future ecological and evolutionary studies of these fungi.

Morpho-Molecular Identification and Pathogenic Characterization of Fusarium and Colletotrichum Species Associated with Intercropped Soybean Pod Decay

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This research identified harmful fungi that cause soybean pod and seed decay in China’s Sichuan Province. Scientists found eight different Fusarium species and six different Colletotrichum species affecting soybean pods, with some species identified for the first time as soybean pathogens. Laboratory tests showed that certain fungal species, particularly Fusarium proliferatum and Colletotrichum fructicola, were the most damaging to soybean plants. These findings help farmers understand and better manage fungal diseases in soybean crops grown in intercropping systems.

Research Keyword: multi-locus phylogenetic analysis

Morpho-Molecular Identification and Pathogenic Characterization of Fusarium and Colletotrichum Species Associated with Intercropped Soybean Pod Decay

The Novel Disease Vicia unijuga Caused by Colletotrichum tofieldiae in China: Implications for Host Growth, Photosynthesis, and Nutritional Quality

Additions to Macgarvieomyces in Iran: Morphological and Phylogenetic Analyses Reveal Six New Species

Morpho-Molecular Identification and Pathogenic Characterization of Fusarium and Colletotrichum Species Associated with Intercropped Soybean Pod Decay