Cureus,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 27, 2024
Peritonitis
caused
by
dematiaceous
molds
is
uncommon
but
poses
a
significant
threat
to
patients
undergoing
peritoneal
dialysis
(PD),
leading
high
mortality
and
morbidity.
This
report
highlights
three
cases
of
peritonitis
distinct
species
Diaporthe
(D.
amygdali,
D.
eucalyptorum,
phaseolorum),
initially
unidentified
through
conventional
culture
methods.
The
nucleotide
sequences
internal
transcribed
spacer
regions
(ITS),
18S
nuclear
ribosomal
small
subunit
(SSU),
28S
large
(LSU)
the
DNA
gene
correctly
identified
isolates.
Despite
early
catheter
removal
administration
appropriate
antifungal
medications,
all
experienced
fatal
outcomes.
barcoding
emerges
as
valuable
tool
for
accurately
diagnosing
within
genus
pathogenic
microbes,
aiding
in
identifying
root
causes
infections.
It
emphasizes
importance
strict
adherence
aseptic
techniques
during
PD
exchanges
prevent
plant-borne
pathogens.
Fungal Diversity,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
126(1), P. 1 - 125
Published: July 9, 2024
Abstract
Diaporthe
is
an
important
plant
pathogenic
genus,
which
also
occurs
as
endophytes
and
saprobes.
Many
species
that
are
morphologically
similar
proved
to
be
genetically
distinct.
The
current
understanding
of
taxonomy
by
applying
morphological
characters,
host
associations
multi-gene
phylogeny
problematic
leading
overestimation/underestimation
numbers
this
significant
fungal
genus.
Currently,
there
no
definite
boundaries
for
the
accepted
species.
Hence,
present
study
aims
re-structure
genus
,
based
on
single
gene
phylogenies
(ITS,
tef
tub
cal
his
),
justified
GCPSR
(Genealogical
Concordance
Phylogenetic
Species
Recognition)
methodology
well
coalescence-based
models
(PTP—Poisson
Tree
Processes
mPTP—multi-rate
Poisson
Processes).
Considering
all
available
type
isolates
divided
into
seven
sections
while
13
15
species-complexes
proposed.
To
support
re-assessment
82
obtained
from
woody
hosts
in
Guizhou
Province
China
were
investigated
revealed
presence
two
novel
17
previously
known
Synonymies
specified
31
molecular
data
studies.
Dividing
several
specific
phylogenetic
analyses
can
avoid
construction
lengthy
trees
entire
future
taxonomic
In
other
words,
when
one
conducts
research
related
only
appropriate
section
need
selected
analysis.
Mycosphere,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1), P. 918 - 1189
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Diaporthe
is
a
large
and
taxonomically
complex
genus,
with
over
thousand
epithets
listed
in
Index
Fungorum.The
placement
of
many
species
remains
confusing,
there
lack
consensus
on
their
taxonomy
phylogeny.In
this
study,
we
provide
annotated
notes
accepted
or
presumed
up
to
2023.Our
cover
832
include
information
morphology,
ecology,
geographic
distribution,
molecular
data,
pathogenicity,
where
available.Diaporthe
cyatheae
comb.nov.,
D.
pseudobauhiniae
nom.nov.,
xishuangbannaensis
krabiensis
sp.nov.,
pseudobiguttulata
nom.nov.are
introduced
paper.In
addition,
list
331
that
were
previously
classified
as
but
are
no
longer
members
the
genus.Our
comprehensive
review
provides
resource
for
researchers
taxonomists,
enabling
accurate
identification
classification,
enhancing
our
understanding
ecological
roles
these
fungi.
Current Issues in Molecular Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
47(1), P. 53 - 53
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Considering
that
fungi
display
a
great
morphological,
ecological,
metabolic,
and
phylogenetic
diversity,
their
taxonomic
identification
is
extremely
important
because
it
helps
us
establish
information
about
each
species
its
possible
biochemical
ecological
roles.
Traditionally,
the
of
at
level
has
been
carried
out
with
molecular
tools
such
as
DNA
sequencing,
but
still
represents
huge
challenge
today
due
to
heterogeneity
fungal
kingdom,
making
task
complex
difficult
process.
Biotyping,
type
chemotaxonomy,
developed
in
field
identification/differentiation
classification
micro-fungi
through
mass
spectrometry
(MS).
Here,
two
endophytic
strains
isolated
from
different
hosts
were
cultivated
studied
regarding
morphology
biology.
Morphology
analysis
determined
Diaporthe,
results
grouped
them
D.
melongenae.
We
sought
faster
less
way
differentiating
these
interest
an
MS
chemical
profile
MS/MS
data
using
low-resolution
spectrometer.
Additionally,
we
linked
this
structure
compounds
previously
genus
Diaporthe.
Studies
conducted
technique
allowed
propose
distinctive
molecules
are
unique
strain
share
common
(13
total).
In
addition,
first
report
secondary
metabolites
The
dataset
demonstrates
under
investigation
can
be
distinguished
via
spectrometry,
suggesting
host
affinity;
both
exhibits
pronounced
differences
profiles
across
all
culture
media
incubation
periods
parameters
described
herein.
IMA Fungus,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Feb. 28, 2025
In
this
study,
the
complete
mitogenomes
of
three
Diaporthe
species
(Diaportheeres
ZM79-3,
D.phaseolorum
ZM33-4
and
sp.
ZM41-5)
were
sequenced,
assembled
compared
with
other
previously
sequenced
(D.caulivora
VNIIKR
SE
Dcaul3,
D.longicolla
MSPL
10-6
D.sojae
Dps12).
The
six
found
to
be
circular
DNA
molecules,
lengths
ranging
from
53,646
bp
108,865
bp.
mainly
comprised
same
set
15
core
protein-coding
genes
(PCGs),
two
rRNAs,
a
certain
number
tRNAs
unidentified
open
reading
frames
(ORFs).
PCG
length,
AT
skew
GC
showed
large
variability
among
PCGs
in
mitogenomes.
nad1
gene
had
least
K2P
genetic
distance
13
Diaporthales
species,
indicating
that
was
highly
conserved.
Ka/Ks
values
for
all
<
1,
suggesting
these
subject
purifying
selection.
Comparative
mitogenome
analysis
introns
contributed
most
size
variation
Frequent
intron
loss/gain
events
detected
have
occurred
cox1
during
evolution
Although
undergone
large-scale
rearrangements,
identical
arrangements.
Phylogenetic
based
on
combined
mitochondrial
datasets
formed
well-supported
topologies.
To
our
knowledge,
study
is
first
report
ZM41-5,
as
well
comparison
species.
Our
findings
will
further
promote
investigations
genetics,
phylogeny
MycoKeys,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
117, P. 191 - 265
Published: May 9, 2025
Phytopathogenic
fungi
induce
severe
diseases
in
plant
hosts,
potentially
leading
to
significant
crop
quantity
and
quality
reductions.
In
this
study,
we
isolated
identified
pathogenic
that
threaten
the
successful
cultivation
of
annual
perennial
crops
northern
Thailand.
Samples
with
leaf
spots,
fruit
rot,
wilting,
dieback
symptoms
were
collected
from
19
different
Chiang
Rai,
Mai,
Sakon
Nakhon
provinces
Out
183
isolates,
27
selected
for
molecular
analysis
multi-gene
phylogenetic
study
based
on
their
diverse
host
range,
geographical
distribution,
an
initial
morphological
assessment.
Four
most
species-diverse
fungal
genera
-
Colletotrichum,
Diaporthe,
Fusarium,
Neopestalotiopsis
identified,
along
23
taxa,
including
four
novel
species.
Six
species
Colletotrichum
(Colletotrichumabelmoschi
sp.
nov.,
C.fructicola,
C.makassarense,
C.plurivorum,
C.siamense,
C.spaethianum),
six
Diaporthe
(Diaporthefistulosi
D.hongkongensis,
D.melongenicola
D.rosae,
D.sennicola,
D.siamensis),
five
Fusarium
(Fusariumbubalinum,
F.languescens,
F.nirenbergiae,
F.sulawesiense,
F.tanahbumbuense),
three
(Neopestalotiopsisformicidarum,
N.theobromicola
N.zakeelii,
unspecified
taxa),
characterized
study.
Additionally,
fourteen
new
records
eight
are
reported.
Pathogenicity
tests
carried
out
strains,
results
confirmed
pathogenicity
plants.
This
offers
insights
into
diversity
New Zealand Journal of Botany,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 15
Published: June 5, 2024
Manilkara
zapota
(L.)
P.
Royen
is
an
evergreen
ornamental
and
fruit
tree
distributed
in
tropical
subtropical
regions.
In
2022,
a
leaf
spot
disease
was
observed
on
M.
plants
Guangdong
Province,
China.
The
putative
pathogen
isolated
identified
based
morphology
multi-locus
phylogenetic
analyses
of
tub2,
ITS,
tef1-α,
cal
his3.
Based
analyses,
the
causal
agent
as
novel
species
namely
Diaporthe
manilkarae.
Furthermore,
pathogenicity
essays
were
conducted
using
potted
seedlings
to
confirm
pathogenicity.
results
revealed
that
this
fungus
able
infect
wounded
leaves
develop
typical
symptoms
similar
field
whereas
control
non-wounded
remained
asymptomatic.
This
study
will
contribute
knowledge
fungi
associated
with
zapota.
Further
studies
are
required
understand
other
crops.
MycoKeys,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
99, P. 319 - 362
Published: Oct. 23, 2023
The
genus
Diaporthe
(Diaporthaceae,
Diaporthales)
is
a
large
group
of
fungi
frequently
reported
as
phytopathogens,
with
ubiquitous
distribution
across
the
globe.
have
traditionally
been
characterized
by
morphology
their
ana-
and
teleomorphic
state,
revealing
high
degree
heterogeneity
soon
DNA
sequencing
was
utilized
different
members
group.
Their
relevance
for
biotechnology
agriculture
attracts
attention
taxonomists
natural
product
chemists
alike
in
context
plant
protection
exploitation
potential
to
produce
bioactive
secondary
metabolites.
While
more
than
1000
species
are
described
date,
Africa,
habitat,
has
so
far
under-sampled.
Several
endophytic
belonging
were
isolated
from
hosts
Cameroon
over
course
this
study.
Phylogenetic
analyses
based
on
sequence
data
internal
transcribed
spacer
region
intervening
5.8S
nrRNA
gene,
partial
fragments
calmodulin,
beta-tubulin,
histone
translation
elongation
factor
1-α
genes,
demonstrated
that
these
isolates
represent
four
new
species,
i.e.
D.brideliae,
D.cameroonensis,
D.pseudoanacardii
D.rauvolfiae.
Moreover,
description
D.isoberliniae
here
emended,
now
incorporating
beta
gamma
conidia
produced
two
our
isolates,
which
had
never
documented
previous
records.
paraphyletic
nature
discussed
suggestions
made
future
revision
genus.