• Asian Journal of Turfgrass Science
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• v.12 no.4
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• pp.211-220
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• 1998

Cellulose-degrading fungi were idenfied as Rhizoctonia solani AG2-2(IV), T. harzianum and C. cochliodes. Rhizoctonia solani AG2-2(IV) grows better in the acidified media of pH 4 and 5 than pH 6 and 7. Mycelial growth of T. harzianum and C. cochliodes was also higher in pH 4 and 5 than in pH 6 and 7. In order to relate the above findings to nutrient utilization, mycelial growth of R. solani AG2-2(IV) are evaluated with various carbon sources. R. solani AG2-2(IV) grows well in the order of mannose, cellobiose, glucose, xylose and arabinose. However, mycelial dry weights of T. harzianum were 98.7, 78.0, 72.3, 43.7 and 32.3mg in glucose, mannose, cellobiose, xylose, and arabinose, respectively. Mycelial dry weight of C. cochilodes was 118, 65, 57, 49, and 16mg in mannose, cellobiose, xylose, glucose, and arabinose, respectively. Result of cellulase assay of R. solani AG2-2(IV) and soil fungi was reffered as, R. solani AG2-2(IV) produced more cellulase on CMC substrate than on CEL and secretes more enzyme in floated condition than in water-immersed condition. T. harzianum secreted less amount of cellulase than R. solani AG2-2 and C. cochliodes. T. harzianum produced no enzyme on CEL under water-immersed condition. C. cochliodes produced similar amounts of cellulase on either CMC or CEL under both water-immersed and floated condition.

• Proceedings of the Turfgrass Society of Korea Conference
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• 2011.02a
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• pp.35-35
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• 2011

A large patch disease caused by Rhizoctonia solani AG2-2(IV) is a serious problem in turfgrass sites including golf courses and sports fields in Korea. The objectives of this study were to isolate some antagonistic microorganisms and to explain some involving mechanisms. Initially single colonies which were formed from the filtrates of various soil samples were obtained from LB culture and then co-cultured with R.solani AG2-2(IV) on PDA plate to explore some antagonistic microbes against for large patch fungus, Rhizoctonia solani AG2-2(IV). Out of total 82 antagonistic isolates which commonly had inhibition effect on Rhizoctonia solani AG2-2(IV) mycelial growth, one candidate (YPIN22) showed the most antifungal effect, which was confirmed by the longest distance from the edge of bacterial colony to the mycelial edge of the Rhizoctonia solani AG2-2(IV) in the dual culture. A succeeding investigation was to test any potential effect of the isolate on growth inhibition of 5 other turfgrass pathogens including R. solani solani AG2-2(IIIB), P. ultimum, C. caudatum, C. lunata, and F.oxysporum. Preliminary result indicated that the new isolate YPIN22 was also found to have antagonistic potential on the growth inhibition of those turfgrass pathogenic fungi, which was explained by inhibition zones ranging from 8 to 22mm. A further explanation of some characteristics of the isolate YPIN22 will be discussed in detail.

• The Korean Journal of Mycology
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• v.23 no.3 s.74
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• pp.257-265
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• 1995

Morphological characteristics and pathogenicity of Rhizoctonia species causing blight diseases of turfgrasses were studied. The species were identified as Rhizoctonia cerealis Van der Hoeven, R. oryzae Ryker et Gooch, and R. solani $K{\ddot{u}hn}$ based on their morphological and cultural characteristics. Isolates of R. solani were assigned to anastomosis groups (AG) with cultural type 1 (1A), 2-2 (IIIB), and 2-2 (IV). R. cerealis, R. oryzae and R. solani induced sheath rot and foliar blight symptoms on creeping bentgrass (Agrostis palustris) and zoysiagrass (Zoysia japonica). Inoculation tests showed that disease severity with isolates of R. cerealis and R. oryzae were more serious to creeping bentgrass than zoysiagrass. AG 1(1A) isolates of R. solani were strongly pathogenic on creeping bentgrass, but moderate to zoysiagrass. AG 2-2 (III) isolates were moderately pathogenic to zoysiagrass, but weakly to creeping bentgrass. AG 2-2 (IV) isolates from zoysiagrass were moderately pathogenic to zoysiagrass, but weakly to creeping bentgrass.

• The Korean Journal of Mycology
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• v.51 no.2
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• pp.141-146
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• 2023

Stem rot symptoms were observed in Gondre (Cirsium setidens) plants growing in a vinyl greenhouse in Taebaek, Korea during a disease survey in June 2022. The plants presented with dark brown to black rot on the stems at or above the soil line. Severely diseased plants displayed wilt and blight. Disease incidence among these plants ranged from 1 to 5%. Three isolates of Rhizoctonia sp. were obtained from the stem lesions of diseased plants. All isolates were identified as Rhizoctonia solani AG-2-2(IV) based on the morphological and cultural characteristics, results of the anastomosis test, and phylogenetic analysis. The pathogenicity of the isolates to Gondre plants was confirmed using an artificial inoculation test. The lesions induced by the inoculation test were similar to those observed in the investigated vinyl greenhouse. Here, we report a case of R. solani AG-2-2(IV) causing stem rot in Gondre.

• Weed & Turfgrass Science
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• v.2 no.4
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• pp.387-394
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• 2013

The Rhizoctonia blight causing by Rhizoctonia spp. is an important disease of turfgrass, requiring fungicide application to maintain acceptable conditions for turfgrass good qualities in the golf course. The experiment was conducted to determine the mean 50% effective concentration inhibiting mycelial growth ($EC_{50}$) value of to flutolanil, pyraclostrobine and hexaconazole to Rhizoctonia solani AG-1 IB, Rhizoctonia cerealis and Rhizoctonia solani AG2-2IV isolated from Gyeongbuk province of Korea in vitro. Five discriminatory concentrations of each fungicide were used to detect in vitro sensitivity. The mean of $EC_{50}$ values to three systemic fungicides was the lowest isolate of R. solani AG-1 IB. However, the sensitivity of fungicides to Rhizoctonia solani AG2-2IV were higher mean $EC_{50}$ value of 0.026 ${\mu}g\;a.i.\;ml^{-1}$ of pyraclostrobine and 0.044 ${\mu}g\;a.i.\;ml^{-1}$ of flutolanil. R. cerealis was the lowest sensitivity to hexaconazole which was an average $EC_{50}$ value of 0.022 ${\mu}g\;a.i.\;ml^{-1}$. Inhibition of mycelial growth rate (%) by three combine fungicides using the $EC_{50}$ value of each fungicide was the highest R. solani AG2-2IV. Results of this study were may confirmed in vitro response fungicide of three Rhizoctonia species for control of Rhizoctonia blight in the field.

• Korean Journal Plant Pathology
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• v.11 no.3
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• pp.278-281
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• 1995

An isolate of Rhizoctonia solani AG 2-2(IV) from zoysiagrass was examined on development of its teleomorph by the modified soil-on-agar culture method. The most effective growth medium for sporulation was Czapek's 1/2 agar medium added with yeast extract and peptone. The characters of teleomorph of R. solani AG 2-2 (IV) are as follows. Hymenia developed on soil surface after the development of vegetative hyphae. Basidia were barrel-shaped, short clavate or obovate and were 11.4~17.9$\times$7.1~11.4 ${\mu}{\textrm}{m}$ (mean : 15.1$\times$9.0 ${\mu}{\textrm}{m}$) in size. Sterigmata were horn-shaped and slightly bent to the inner side and 4.3~18.6 ${\mu}{\textrm}{m}$ (mean : 10.3 ${\mu}{\textrm}{m}$) in size. Two to four sterigmata developed on each basidium. Basidiospores were obovate, ellipsoid to oblong-ellipsoid, hyaline, smooth, thin walled, with an apiculus, and 3.6~10.4$\times$2.9~5.7 ${\mu}{\textrm}{m}$ (mean : 7.8$\times$4.4 ${\mu}{\textrm}{m}$) in size.

• Weed & Turfgrass Science
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• v.2 no.2
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• pp.202-206
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• 2013

Biocontrol potential of an isolate of Helicosporium spp. against Rhizoctonia solani, Fusarium oxysporium and Phytophthora drechsleri was evaluated in vitro and in vivo. A selected biocontrol agent designated as Helicosporium 0635BP strongly inhibited growth and lysed mycelium of Rhizoctonia solani and Fusarium oxysporium on PDA. Autoclaved culture filtrate of the agent also completely inhibited growth of the turfgrass large patch pathogen, R. solani AG2-2 IV at the concentration of 50 ml $L^{-1}$. The pathogen was killed when dipped under the 20% filtrate for four hours or 50% for one hr. In a field trial, plots applied with the crude or times diluted culture filtrate showed 100% control efficacy of the turfgrass large patch as a chemical applied for a comparison. Results indicated that Helicosporium 0635BP is a promising biocontrol agent on control of the turfgrass large patch disease and its culture filtrate contained unknown heat suitable antifungal substance (s). Further studies on mass production, purification and identification of the unknown compound (s) are in progress for practical use.

• Asian Journal of Turfgrass Science
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• v.26 no.1
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• pp.8-16
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• 2012

The objective of this study was to identify bacterial antagonists of R. solani AG2-2 (IV) on zoysiagrass and to evaluate their antifungal activity in vitro and in vivo to select an antagonistic isolate. Antagonistic isolates that inhibit large patch disease caused by R. solani AG2-2 (IV) in zoysiagrass were selected from several soils, and their antagonistic activities were investigated in vitro and in vivo. Of 216 bacterial isolates, 67 inhibited several plant pathogenic fungi. The isolates that inhibited stem-segment colonization by R. solani AG2-2 (IV) in zoysiagrass were tested in a growth chamber. Eleven isolates were active as plant growth promoting isolates. Among them, five plant growth promoting isolates and their concentration dependent efficiency on zoysiagrass following inoculation with R. solani AG2-2 (IV) was evaluated. Isolate H33 was one of the potential antagonistic isolates, and it was further tested against various plant pathogens. H33 not only suppressed the disease caused by R. solani AG2-2 (IV) on zoysiagrass but also promoted leaf weight and leaf height of zoysiagrass under growth chamber and greenhouse conditions. The H33 isolate, which belongs to Streptomyces arenae, was identified through physiological, biochemical, and 16S rDNA studies. Further studies will investigate the cultural characterization of S. arenae H33 and isolation and identification of antifungal substance produced by S. arenae H33.

• Korean Journal Plant Pathology
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• v.12 no.1
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• pp.21-32
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• 1996

Rhizoctonia solani 균주들의 각 균사융합군 및 배형별 72종의 기주작물에 대한 병원성을 접종실험에 의해 조사하였다. 33종의 작물에서 단독으로 분리된 균사융합군 및 배양형은 그 기주작물에 병원성이 강하였으며, 8종의 작물에서 단독으로 분리된 것들은 병원성이 약하거나 강하였고, 6조의 작물에서 단독으로 분리도니 것들은 병원성이 약하거나 없었다. 26종의 작물에서 같이 분리된 균사융합군 및 배양형은 그 기주작물에 대한 병원성이 대부분 다르거나 간혹 비슷했다. AG-1(IA)는 1종을 제외한 기주작물에 잎마름병 혹은 잎썩음병과 잎집무늬마름병을 일으켰다. AG-1(IB)는 19종의 기주작물에 잘록병과 잎마름병 혹은 잎썩음병을 일으켰으나, 9종의 기주작물에는 병징을 약하게 유발시키거나 혹은 유발시키지 못했다. AG-1(IC)는 2종의 유채속작물에 잘록병과 밑둥썩음병 혹은 잎썩음병을 일으켰다. AG-2-1은 1종을 제외한 기주작물에 잘록병, 밑둥썩음병, 관부썩음병, 눈마름벼, 뿌리썩음병, 잎마름병을 일으켰다. AG-202(IIIB)는 기주작물에 뿌리 및 줄기썩음병, 잎마름병, 잘록병, 잎자루썩음병을 일으켰다. AG-2-2(IV)는 기주작물에 잘록병, 관부썩음병, 줄기썩음병, 라이족토니아마름병을 일으켰다. AG-3은 감자에 검은무늬썩음병을 일으켰다. AG-4는 42종의 기주작물에 여러 가지 병을 일으켰으나, 3종의 기주작물에는 잘록병, 눈마름병, 잎집무늬마름병을 일으켰으나, 9종의 기주작물에는 병징을 약하게 유발시키거나 혹은 유발시키지 못했다.

• Mycobiology
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• v.37 no.2
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• pp.114-120
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• 2009

Streptomyces albidoflavus C247 was isolated from the soil of the Gyeongsan golf course in Korea. Physiological, biochemical and 16S rDNA gene sequence analysis strongly suggested that the isolate belonged to Streptomyces albidoflavus. Preliminary screening revealed that the isolate was active against fungi and bacteria. Self-directing optimization was employed to determine the best combination of parameters such as carbon and nitrogen source, pH and temperature. Nutritional and culture conditions for the production of antibiotics by this organism under shake-flask conditions were also optimized. Maltose (5%) and soytone (5%) were found to be the best carbon and nitrogen sources for the production of antibiotics by S. albidoflavus C247. Additionally, 62.89% mycelial growth inhibition was achieved when the organism was cultured at $30^{\circ}C$ and pH 6.5. Ethyl acetate (EtOAc) was the best extraction solvent for the isolation of the antibiotics, and 100 ${mu}$/ml of EtOAc extract was found to inhibit 60.27% of the mycelial growth of Rhizoctonia solani AG2-2(IV) when the poison plate diffusion method was conducted.