Current Issue
December, 2023
- Vol. 51 No. 04
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Occurrence of Gray Mold in Wasabi Caused by Botrytis cinerea in Korea
During crop disease surveys in 2019 and 2021, we observed gray mold symptoms on the leaves of wasabi (Eutrema japonicum) plants grown in vinyl greenhouses in Taebaek and …
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Evaluation of Extracellular Enzyme Activity of Fungi from Freshwater Environment in South Korea
This study aimed to isolate and characterize fungi from freshwater environments in South Korea and evaluate their extracellular enzyme activities. Fungal strains were collected from …
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First Report of Pyrenophora tritici-repentis in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in Korea and in vitro Selection of an Effective Fungicide
Tan spot, caused by Pyrenophora tritici-repentis, is a major foliar disease in wheat worldwide. In April 2021, tan spot symptoms were observed in a commercial wheat field in Suncheon, …
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Taxonomic and Microbiological Report on Seven Yeast Species Unrecorded in the National Species List of Korea
According to our previous study, 500 species of yeast exist in Korea, including nine variants comprising 142 genera and 48 classes in two phyla. Additionally, 4,483 fungal species have …
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Erysiphe orixae, a Powdery Mildew Occurring on Orixa japonica in Korea
Powdery mildew anamorphs were collected from Orixa japonica (Rutaceae) in Korea. Based on the morphology and molecular phylogeny derived from the internal transcribed spacer …
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Newly Recorded Macrofungi from Taebaeksan National Park in Korea
Mt. Taebaeksan extends from Gangwon-do Province (Taebaek-si, Youngwon-gu, and Jeongseon-gun) to Gyeongsangbuk-do Province (Bongwha-gun), South Korea. Indigenous …
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Five Unrecorded Endophytic Fungal Species in Sordariomycetes from Korea
Sordariomycetes is the second largest class of Ascomycota, distributed throughout various habitat including terrestrial and aquatic environments and also existing as endophytes. We …
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First Record of Four Yeast Strains Isolated from Freshwater in Korea
Freshwater ecosystems are significant habitats of fungi including yeasts. This study aimed to isolate and characterize wild yeasts from freshwater environments in Korea. The yeast …
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Characterization of Ascomycetous Yeast Species Wickerhamomyces sp. GW1-4 and Archaeorhizomyces sp. YB4-103 isolated from Soil
The study was undertaken to isolate and characterize wild yeast strains from soil samples collected in Seoul, Korea. Among the 19 yeast strains obtained, 17 were previously recorded …
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Mycological Characteristics and Carbon Source Activities of Unrecorded Wild Yeast Species from Vineyard Soil in Korea
This study aimed to isolate and characterize wild yeast strains from the vineyard soil in Korea. Twenty yeast strains were isolated from vineyard soil in Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea, …
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First Report of Charcoal Rot Caused by Macrophomina phaseolina on Peanut Plants in Korea
Peanut plants showing mild wilt were found in fields of Iksan, Korea, in August 2021. The diseased peanut plants were collected, and the causal pathogens were isolated using potato …
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Characteristics of Lentinula edodes Fruiting Bodies Formed by Mono-mono Hybridization Using Mating Type Analysis
In this study, dikaryotic strains of Lentinula edodes were generated by mono-mono hybridization using mating type analysis and their fruiting body characteristics were …
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Occurrence of Fusarium Wilt in Basil Caused by Fusarium oxysporum in Korea
Wilt symptoms were observed in basil (Ocimum basilicum) plants grown in a vinyl greenhouse located in Gokseong, Korea, during crop disease surveys conducted in …
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Holomorph and Phylogeny of Erysiphe chloranthi on Chloranthus japonicus in Korea
Erysiphe chloranthi is the only powdery mildew species (Erysiphaceae) found on Chloranthus plants belonging to the family Chloranthaceae. This species has long been known to be …
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Report on the Unrecorded Helvella Genus Found in Taebaek City, South Korea
In July 2023, previously unrecorded fungi belonging to the genus Helvella were collected from the city of Taebaek, South Korea. These fungi are morphologically similar to Helvella …
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Species Diversity of Endophytic Fungi Isolated from Taxus cuspidata Inhabiting Mt. Hallasan, Korea
Several endophytic fungal strains were isolated from Taxus cuspidata and identified by molecular analysis of the internal transcribed spacer and RNA polymerase Ⅱ second largest …
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Morphological Characteristics of the Fruiting Bodies of Wild Lentinula edodes Strains Cultivated on Sawdust Blocks in Korea
Wild Lentinula edodes (shiitake) strains are an important breeding material for developing new varieties suitable for various consumer preferences and environmental conditions. The morphological …
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Apiospora pseudosinensis (Apiosporaceae): an Unrecorded Endophytic Fungus Isolated from Pseudosasa japonica
Bamboo is host to diverse range of fungi, however, research on bambusicolous fungi remains insignificant in Korea. The genus Apiospora is prevalent in various environments, …
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Report of Eight Unrecorded Fungi from the Fire Blight Burial Control Soil in Korea
Fire blight, a plant disease caused by Erwinia amylovora, continues to cause considerable damage to fruit-bearing trees belonging to the Rosaceae family, such as apples and pears. In Korea, …
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Six New Recorded Boletes from Mudeungsan National Park in Korea
The indigenous fungi in Mudeungsan National Park were investigated between 2020 and 2022. All collected specimens were identified to the species level based on their …
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Seven Unrecorded Species of Ascomycota Isolated from the Rhizosphere Soils of Apple and Pear Trees in Korea
Soil is a rich source of saprobic and pathogenic fungi in crop cultivation areas. Compared with that of the fruit trees, scarce information is available regarding the fungi present …
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Unrecorded Fungi Isolated from Fire Blightcontrolled Apple Orchard Soil in Korea
To explore fungal diversity in orchard soil where fire-blighted apple trees are buried, we collected soil samples from apple orchards in Chungju, Korea. Fungal isolates were obtained …
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Occurrence of Entomophthora muscae Isolated from Delia platura in South Korea
In June 2023, at the oat field on Kongju National University’s Yesan Campus, flies infected with an entomopathogenic fungus were discovered. The flies were hanging with their wings folded …
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Diversity of Endophytic Fungi Isolated from Pinus densiflora in Chuncheon city, Gangwon province, Korea
Red pine (Pinus densiflora) is a dominant tree species in Korean forests. The diversity of endophytic fungi was investigated by isolating fungi from different parts of a red pine …