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First report of seven unrecorded bambusicolous fungi in Korea

  • Sun Lul Kwon (Division of Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University) ;
  • Minseo Cho (Division of Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University) ;
  • Changmu Kim (Species Diversity Research Division, National Institute of Biological Resources) ;
  • Jae-Jin Kim (Division of Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University)
  • Received : 2023.10.30
  • Accepted : 2023.11.15
  • Published : 2024.05.31
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Abstract

Korean bamboo forests encompass 22,067 hectares and are dominated by Phyllostachys species. These forests serve as vital ecosystems, providing nourishment and habitat for diverse flora, fauna, and microorganisms. Among these inhabitants, various fungal species have been documented worldwide, displaying ecological roles as saprobes, parasites, and symbionts within or outside the bamboo host. However, a comprehensive study of bambusicolous fungi within the Korean bamboo ecosystem remains a critical gap in our knowledge. In this study, we conducted an extensive survey of bamboo materials collected from various bamboo forests and subsequently undertook fungal isolation. Primary identification of bambusicolous fungi was achieved through analysis of the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region. As a result, we identified seven previously unrecorded bambusicolous fungal species (Fusarium bambusarum, Fusicolla violacea, Macroconia gigas, Neopestalotiopsis camelliae-oleiferae, Neopestalotiopsis iberica, Neopestalotiopsis longiappendiculata, and Thyridium punctulatum). Phylogenetic analysis using protein-coding genes appropriate for each taxon and morphological observation were conducted to ensure accurate identification. This study contributes to our understanding of fungal diversity within bamboo forests in Korea.

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Acknowledgement

This research was supported by the project of the National Institute of Biological Resources[NIBR202304104] under the Ministry of Environment, Korea; National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) grants funded by the Korean government (MSIT) [2021R1A2C1011894]. This study was also supported by the Korea University Grant.

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