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Plant Dis 2020 Sep 29. Epub 2020 Sep 29.

Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin, China;

Alocasia macrorrhizos (Linnaeus) G. Don is a perennial herb in the Araceae family. It is native to South Asia and the Asia-Pacific and has long been cultivated as it is an economically important medicinal and ornamental plant. Read More

Plant Dis 2020 Sep 8. Epub 2020 Sep 8.

National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, 63279, Department of Plant Medicine, Pingtung County, Taiwan.

Tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze) is a very popular beverage and cash crop that is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas. Read More

Plant Dis 2020 Aug 11. Epub 2020 Aug 11.

chengdu, China;

(Thunb.) Decne. & Planch. Read More

Plant Dis 2020 Jul 28. Epub 2020 Jul 28.

College of Coastal Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China;

Ctenanthe oppenheimiana (E. Morren) K. Schum. Read More

Zootaxa 2019 Dec 6;4706(1):zootaxa.4706.1.7. Epub 2019 Dec 6.

Senckenberg am Meer Wilhelmshaven, Abt. Deutsches Zentrum für Marine Biodiversitätsforschung, DZMB, Südstrand 44, 26382 Wilhelmshaven, Germany.

Findings of a new representative of the Laophontodinae Lang, 1944 (Copepoda, Harpacticoida) from the Napoleon Reef (Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea, Egypt) provided new insights into the systematics of the type genus Laophontodes T. Scott, 1894. Bicorniphontodes clarae gen. Read More

MycoKeys 2019 16;61:91-109. Epub 2019 Dec 16.

Center of Excellence in Fungal Research, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai, 57100, Thailand National Chiayi University Chiayi Taiwan.

A novel ascomycete genus, , occurring on leaf litter of in Dahu Forest Area in Chiayi, Taiwan is described and illustrated. is characterized by dark mycelium covering the upper leaf surface, elongate mycelial pellicle with ring of setae, pale brown to brown peridium, broadly obovoid, short pedicellate asci and hyaline, fusiform, elongated (tapering ends) and multi-septate ascospores with a thin mucilaginous sheath. Phylogenetic analyses of combined ITS, LSU and SSU sequence data revealed as a distinct genus within the Chaetothyriaceae with high bootstrap support. Read More

MycoKeys 2019 12;61:75-89. Epub 2019 Dec 12.

Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Tree Breeding by Molecular Design, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China Beijing Forestry University Beijing China.

(Hymenochaetaceae) is characterized by annual to perennial, resupinate to pileate basidiocarps, a dimitic hyphal system, presence of hymenial setae, and hyaline, thin-walled, smooth basidiospores. Phylogenetic analyses based on the nLSU and a combined ITS, nLSU and RPB2 datasets of 18 species of revealed two new lineages that are equated to two new species; grouped together with , , and with a strong support; formed a strongly supported lineage distinct from other species. The individual morphological characters of the new species and their related species are discussed. Read More

Mycologia 2019 May-Jun;111(3):423-444. Epub 2019 Apr 9.

a Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Tree Breeding by Molecular Design , Beijing Forestry University , Beijing 100083 , China.

The genus of the Hymenochaetaceae is characterized by resupinate to pileate basidiocarps, a dimitic hyphal system with fine crystal aggregates and encrusted generative hyphae in dissepiment edge and tube trama, the presence of hymenial setae, and hyaline, thin-walled, smooth basidiospores. Members of the group are easy to distinguish from other species of because of the moderately large pores, presence of mycelial setae, and large hymenial setae. Here, we explore phylogenetic relationships among 20 species of based on examination of some 90 collections sampled worldwide. Read More

Zookeys 2017 4(718):35-64. Epub 2017 Dec 4.

Department of Life Science, College of Natural Sciences, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Korea.

Two new species of the genus were found from the west coast of Korea. The first new species, , is closely related to . However, the new species is clearly distinguished by the presence of two modified pinnate setae on the P5 baseoendopodal lobe. Read More

Mycologia 2017 3;109(2):210-216. Epub 2017 Mar 3.

b Institute of Microbiology, Beijing Forestry University , Beijing 100083 , People's Republic of China.

Phellinopsis (Hymenochaetaceae) was recently segregated from Phellinus. Phellinopsis differs from other genera segregated from Phellinus in a combination of hymenial setae, if present, mostly originating from tramal hyphae and hyaline basidiospores becoming pale yellowish with age. In this study, two new species of Phellinopsis, P. Read More

Mycologia 2017 4;109(1):27-34. Epub 2017 Jan 4.

a Institute of Microbiology, PO Box 61, Beijing Forestry University , Beijing , China.

Onnia includes white rotting polypores with annual basidiocarps, a duplex context, monomitic hyphal structure, hymenial setae, and hyaline, thin-walled, smooth basidiospores. Specimens of Onnia, originating mainly from East Asia, Europe, and North America, were studied using both morphology and phylogenetic analyses. Our concatenated data set was derived from 25 collections and included (i) 25 nuc rDNA internal transcribed spacer region sequences (ITS1-5. Read More

Fungal Biol 2016 08 12;120(8):988-1001. Epub 2016 May 12.

Key Laboratory of Forest Ecology and Management, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110164, PR China. Electronic address:

Phellinidium, including 13 accepted polypore species mostly with resupinate basidiocarps, is one of the most aggressive forest pathogenic genera. This genus is characterized by the combination of a monomitic hyphal structure, abundant hyphoid setae in the context and trama, and hyaline and thin-walled basidiospores. To explore the relationships among the species of Phellinidium, especially those between forest pathogens and saprophytes, we examined 29 specimens representing all 13 previously known species from Asia, Europe and America from morphological and phylogenetic perspectives. Read More

Zootaxa 2016 Jan 14;4066(2):125-51. Epub 2016 Jan 14.

Department of Zoology, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjunanagar 522 510, India; Email: unknown.

To date, 20 species of Parastenocarididae are known from the Indian subcontinent. This paper gives the description of two more new species from the coastal deltaic belt of the Rivers Krishna and Godavari in the Andhra Pradesh state of the southeastern Indian peninsula. They are: Parastenocaris enckelli n. Read More

Neotrop Entomol 2015 Oct 11;44(5):474-80. Epub 2015 Aug 11.

Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública Sérgio Arouca, Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil,

Dichelacera (Dichelacera) walteri Guimarães, Gorayeb & Rodrigues-Guimarães n. sp. is described from female specimens collected in Marambaia Island, located in Mangaratiba County, state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Read More

Plant Dis 2014 Sep;98(9):1269

Tropical Research and Education Center, University of Florida, Homestead.

Arugula (Eruca sativa) is grown in Florida and is an important component in packaged salad products. During spring 2013, leaf lesions on arugula caused significant economic losses in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Symptoms initially appeared as small water-soaked lesions that later became circular, sunken, and white in the center with a dark brown to black halo, up to 4 mm in diameter. Read More

Plant Dis 2014 Sep;98(9):1276

Institute for Forage Crops, 37251 Kruševac, Serbia. This research was supported by grant TR 31057 of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development, Republic of Serbia.

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) is economically the most important forage crop in Serbia. In July 2009, alfalfa plants showed symptoms characteristic of anthracnose disease ("shepherd's crook") including wilting and death of the upper portion of the stems. Read More

Plant Dis 2014 Aug;98(8):1158

Division of Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 136-701, Korea.

Yellow lupin (Lupinus luteus L.) is native to the Mediterranean region of southern Europe. In Korea, yellow lupins are cultivated for ornamental purposes. Read More

Zootaxa 2014 Jun 25;3821(5):501-37. Epub 2014 Jun 25.

Department of Zoology, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjunanagar 522 510, India; Email: unknown.

To date, only 16 species of the very diverse family Parastenocarididae have been reported from the Indian subcontinent. This paper gives an illustrated description of three new species, viz. Parastenocaris edakkal n. Read More

Plant Dis 2014 Jul;98(7):997

Departamento de Agronomia, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Recife, 52171-900, Pernambuco, Brazil.

In January 2011, leaves of several daylily (Hemerocallis flava L.) plants in nurseries in Vitória da Conquista, northeastern Brazil, showed typical anthracnose symptoms. Reddish brown lesions with a yellow halo were first observed at the tip leaves. Read More

Plant Dis 2014 Jul;98(7):995

Department of Plant Pathology, Physiology, and Weed Science, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA.

Colletotrichum fioriniae is a member of the large cosmopolitan C. acutatum species complex (2). Known agricultural hosts of C. Read More

Plant Dis 2014 Apr;98(4):569

Henan Agricultural University, 95 Wenhua Road, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002, China.

China rose, Rosa chinensis Jacq., is extensively cultivated as an ornamental plant in China (1). During the course of a disease survey of China rose in Henan Province, a leaf spot was observed on about 20 China roses, cultivated in a garden in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, in early October 2012. Read More

Plant Dis 2014 Apr;98(4):571

Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China.

Fragrant plantain lily [Hosta plantaginea (Lam.) Aschers.] is an easily grown herbaceous perennial plant valued for its decorative foliage and dainty colorful flowers. Read More

Plant Dis 2014 Mar;98(3):422

Plant Protection Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of High Technology for Plant Protection, Guangzhou 510640, China.

In the spring of 2011, leaf and fruit spot symptoms were observed in three orchards planted with Citrus reticulata Blanco cv. Nian Ju in Longmen City, Guangdong Province. The incidence of fruit and leaf spot ranged from of 5 to 25% across all three orchards. Read More

Plant Dis 2014 Feb;98(2):284

Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West of Changjiang Road, Hefei, 230036, China.

Yellow Mountain fuzz tip, a cultivar of Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze, is commonly grown in the Yellow Mountain region in Anhui Province of China. During 2011 to 2012, leaf and twig blight on tea plants occurred from July to September in growing regions. Read More

Zookeys 2013 15(351):1-30. Epub 2013 Nov 15.

Universidad de Quintana Roo (UQROO), Unidad Cozumel, Av. Andrés Quintana Roo s/n, 77600, Cozumel, Quintana Roo México.

Two new species of the freshwater cyclopoid genera Eucyclops are described, Eucyclops tziscao sp. n. and E. Read More

Plant Dis 2013 Nov;97(11):1508

Plant Protection Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of High Technology for Plant Protection, Guangzhou 510640, China.

Citrus reticulata Blanco cv. Shiyue Ju, which produces one of China's most popular tropical fruits, is widely planted throughout southern China. In 2008, a new citrus disease was found in Zhaoqing City in Guangdong Province on about 20,000 ha. Read More

Plant Dis 2013 Nov;97(11):1510

Division of Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 136-701, Korea.

Sansevieria, Sansevieria trifasciata Prain, is cultivated in greenhouses and is used as a potted interior foliage plant in Korea. In April 2012, several plants (cv. Moonshine) exhibiting typical anthracnose symptoms from a local nursery were sent to the plant clinic of Gyeonggi-Do Agricultural Research and Extension Services for diagnosis. Read More

Plant Dis 2013 Nov;97(11):1507

Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.

At least nine Colletotrichum species, particularly Colletotrichum truncatum, have been recorded on legumes worldwide (1). In June 2010, samples of chickpea leaflets showing leaf spot disease symptoms were collected from experimental farms in Ladang Dua, Selangor state of Malaysia. Tan lesions with darker brown borders were observed on leaflets and were associated with premature leaf drop. Read More

Plant Dis 2013 Oct;97(10):1380

Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West of Changjiang Road, Hefei, 230036, P. R. China.

Peucedanum praeruptorum Dunn, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, is an important crop in Ningguo, China. Since 2010, leaf spot symptoms were observed yearly starting in June. Blighted leaf areas on individual plants ranged from 10 to 25% in many fields, and up to 200 ha were affected each year. Read More

Plant Dis 2013 Oct;97(10):1383

School of Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1, Canada.

Lobelia chinensis is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Campanulaceae that is native to China, where it grows well in moist to wet soils. It is commonly used as a Chinese herbal medicine. In May 2012, symptoms of leaf spot were observed on leaves of L. Read More