• Mycobiology
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• 제44권1호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2016

Ganoderma lucidum has a long history of use as a traditional medicine in Asian countries. However, the taxonomy of Ganoderma species remains controversial, since they were initially classified on the basis of their morphological characteristics. Recently, it was proposed that G. lucidum from China be renamed as G. sichuanense or G. lingzhi. In the present study, phylogenetic analysis using the internal transcribed spacer region rDNA sequences of the Ganoderma species indicated that all strains of the Korean 'G. lucidum' clustered into one group together with G. sichuanense and G. lingzhi from China. However, strains from Europe and North American, which were regarded as true G. lucidum, were positioned in a clearly different group. In addition, the average size of the basidiospores from the Korean cultivated Yeongji strains was similar to that of G. lingzhi. Based on these results, we propose that the Korean cultivated Yeongji strains of 'G. lucidum' should be renamed as G. lingzhi.

• 식물분류학회지
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.223-231
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• 2008

Wasabia koreana (고추냉이)를 둘러싼 분포역, 국명, 학명에 대한 문제를 종합적으로 고찰하였다. 이를 위해 기준표본을 근거로 형태적 재검토를 수행하였고, 분류학적으로 연관성이 있다고 보고된 분류군인 Cardamine yezoensis 및 W. japonica와 주요 형질을 비교하였다. 그 결과 W. koreana가 울릉도에 분포한다는 대부분의 보고는 W. japonica를 W. koreana로 오인한 결과이며, 따라서 울릉도의 이른바 '고추냉이'는 겨자냉이로 불러야 한다는 주장이 타당함을 재확인하였다. 한편, 그동안 속의 지위에 변동이 있었던 고추냉이에 대해 최근에 제안된 신대리명인 Cardamine pseudowasabi에 대해서도 논의하였다.

• ALGAE
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.1-15
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• 2020

Two strains isolated from a subtropical region in China, were morphologically identified as a Nostoc-like species, but its taxonomic identity was unknown. In this study, these two strains were taxonomically and phylogenetically characterized based on polyphasic approach combining morphological and genetic characteristics. Though both were virtually indistinguishable from Nostoc in field and cultured material, these two strains were phylogenetically distinct from Nostoc based on 16S rRNA phylogeny. The 16S-23S internal transcribed spacer rRNA secondary structure of these strains showed the unique pattern of D1-D1', Box-B, and V3 helix, which distinguished them from other Nostoc-like heterocytous genera. A unique cluster separated from Nostoc sensu stricto supports the establishment of Violetonostoc gen. nov. with the type species as Violetonostoc minutum sp. nov.

• 식물분류학회지
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• 제48권4호
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• pp.357-362
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• 2018

"향약채취월령"과 "동의보감"을 비롯한 우리나라 옛 문헌에 나오는 식물명 상기생(桑寄生)은 지금까지 뽕나무겨우살이(Loranthus parasiticus), 꼬리겨우살이(Loranthus tanakae), 참나무겨우살이(Taxillus yadoriki), 뽕나무겨우살이(Taxillus chinensis), 동백나무겨우살이(Korthalsella japonica), 그리고 겨우살이(Viscum album var. coloratum)로 알려져 왔다. 최근에는 상기생(桑寄生)이 국내에는 분포하지 않는다는 주장도 제기되었으나, 옛 문헌에 기록된 상기생은 중국에서 부르는 상기생, 즉 Taxillus sutchuenensis과는 다른 겨우살이(V. album var. coloratum)임이 확인되었다. 상기생을 뽕나무겨우살이라고 불렀으나, 최근에는 겨우살이로 부르고 있음이 확인되었다.

• ALGAE
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.187-198
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• 2019

The exploration of seaweed diversity in poorly studied habitats has often led to the discovery of new species. Sand-covered rocks are an example, as they received less attention than sand-free rocky intertidal habitats during seaweed diversity surveys in Brazil. In sand-covered rocks from Espirito Santo and Rio de Janeiro we found an alga whose morphology was unique among rhodomelacean species previously reported in Brazil. With the aim to clarify the taxonomic identity of this species we studied its morphology, as well as its phylogenetic relationships. Molecular analyses resolved this species in the genus Alsidium (tribe Alsidieae) and differed from sequenced congeners with divergences ${\geq}2.5$ and 4.2% in the rbcL and cox1 genes, respectively. Morphological characters were in agreement with the genus Alsidium, and differed from other species currently recognized in the genus. The species consisted of a basal crust and scarcely branched erect axes with seven pericentral cells covered by a continuous layer of cortical cells. Reproductive structures were formed on clusters of short determinate branches. Therefore, the new species A. oliveiranum is proposed based on morphological and molecular evidence. Our findings contribute to better understand the diversity of the tribe Alsidieae, which is particularly diverse in the Americas.

• 환경생물
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.657-665
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• 2023

The root-lesion nematode Pratylenchus spp. is the most important plantparasitic nematode due to its worldwide distribution, wide host ranges, and migratory endoparasitic characteristics. One population of Pratylenchus collected from the giant pussy willow (Salix chaenomeloides Kimura) in the Andong area as part of a nematode survey in Korea was characterized morphologically and by molecular methods. The analysis of morphological measurements and morphometric characteristics, as well as DNA sequencing of the rRNA large subunit (LSU) D2/D3 expansion segments and the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) gene sequence, confirmed the identity of this population as P. hippeastri. This study is the first report of P. hippeastri associated with Salix chaenomeloides in Korea and worldwide. Further studies on distribution and pathogenicity in different P. hippeastri host crops, such as grapevines, strawberries, and apples, are necessary. The taxonomic keys to 16 Pratylenchus species in Korea are provided.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제34권8호
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• pp.1636-1641
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• 2024

A Gram-stain-positive, aerobic, white-coloured, rod-shaped bacteria, designated as a strain dW9^T, was isolated from soil. Strain dW9^T was catalase-positive and oxidase-negative. Strain dW9^T grew at temperature of 20-37℃ and at pH of 5.0-7.0. Phylogenetic and 16S rRNA gene analysis indicated that strain dW9^T belonged to the genus Paenibacillus with its closest relative being Paenibacillus filicis S4^T (97.4% sequence similarity). The genome size of dW9^T was 7,787,916 bp with DNA G+C G+C content of 51.3%. The digital DNA-DNA hybridization (dDDH) and average nucleotide identity (ANI) values of dW9^T with its closest relatives were found to be <22.0% and <74.0%, respectively. The only respiratory quinone was MK-7, and the major fatty acids were antiso-C_15:0 and iso-C_16:0. Overall, the comprehensive taxonomic analysis revealed that strain dW9^T met all the fundamental criteria to be classified as a novel species within the genus Paenibacillus. Accordingly, we propose the name Paenibacillus gyeongsangnamensis sp. nov., with the type strain dW9^T (=KCTC 43431^T =NBRC 116022^T).

• 한국해양학회지:바다
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.158-170
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• 2016

국내 연안에서 하계에 출현하는 Alexandrium 속 와편모류의 종 다양성 연구를 위해, 2013년 7월부터 10월까지 19개 정점에서 해수 시료를 채취하였고, 이 가운데 4개 지역에서 Alexandrium 속의 와편모류가 확인되었다. 해당 4개 해수 시료에 단세포/단세포사 분리법을 적용하여, 총 22 종류의 Alexandrium 단종배양체를 확립하였다. 이 가운데 4종류의 Alexandrium 단종배양체에 대한 형태학 및 유전학적 특성을 분석한 결과, 각각 A. catenella, A. affine, A. fraterculus 및 Alexandrium sp.(strain WEB-Alex-01)인 것으로 확인되었다. 우리나라 연안에서 일반적으로 Alexandrium이 춘계 또는 추계의 중수온기에 주로 출현하는 것으로 알려진 바와는 대조적으로, 다양한 Alexandrium 종들이 하계에도 출현함을 확인하였다. 미동정 Alexandrium sp.(strain WEB-Alex-01) 종주는 국내 최초 보고 종으로서, 이 단종배양체에 대한 분류, 생리, 생태, 독성 등에 관한 추가적인 연구가 필요하다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제34권7호
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• pp.1475-1483
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• 2024

Three Gram-stain-positive, aerobic, rod-shaped, and non-motile bacteria, labelled as W11^T, SW19^T, and YR1^T, were isolated from soil, and performed their polyphasic taxonomic investigation. The phylogenetic and 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis showed that strains W11^T, SW19^T, and YR1^T belonged to the genera Agromyces, Rathayibacter, and Nocardioides, respectively. Strain W11^T was closely affiliated with Agromyces cavernae SYSU K20354^T (98.1%), strain SW19^T showed the closest affiliation with Rathayibacter rubneri ZW T2_19^T (97.0%), and strain YR1^T was most closely related to Nocardioides marmorisolisilvae KIS18-7^T (98.0%). The genome sizes of strains W11^T, SW19^T, and YR1^T were 4,181,720 bp, 4,740,677 bp, and 4,228,226 bp, respectively, with DNA G+C contents of 70.5%, 64.2%, and 69.7%, respectively. Average nucleotide identity and digital DNA-DNA hybridization values of W11^T, SW19^T, and YR1^T with their respective reference species were <79.6% and <23.6%, respectively. The predominant cellular fatty acids detected in strain W11^T were anteiso-C_15:0, iso-C_16:0, and anteiso-C_17:0. In strain SW19^T, they were summed feature 9 (C_16:0 10-methyl and/or iso-C_17:1ω 9c), anteiso-C_17:0, and anteiso-C_15:0. Strain YR1^T exhibited C_18:1ω 9c, C_18:0 10-methyl, TBSA, and anteiso-C_15:0 as its major cellular fatty acids. Overall, the polyphasic taxonomic comparisons indicated that strains W11^T, SW19^T, and YR1^T represent novel species within the genera Agromyces, Rathayibacter, and Nocardioides, respectively. Accordingly, we propose the names Agromyces silvae sp. nov., with the type strain W11^T (=KCTC 49818^T =NBRC 115999^T), Rathayibacter soli sp. nov., with the type strain SW19^T (=KCTC 49860^T =NBRC 116108^T), and Nocardioides terrisoli sp. nov., with the type strain YR1^T (=KCTC 49863^T =NBRC 116165^T).

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제52권2호
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• pp.169-175
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• 2014

There are 60 species of blood-feeding land leeches, 50 species belonging to the family Haemadipsidae and 10 species belonging to the family Xerobdellidae. Despite recent papers on the land leeches, their taxonomic identification is not fully understood, especially at a species level. In Korea, there have been no historical records of the terrestrial leeches, but recently an unrecorded blood-feeding land leech was discovered at Gageo-do (Island), Korea. Molecular analysis was used to identify the species of 29 leeches collected from Mt. Dock-Sil in Gageo-do. Conventional PCR was conducted using nuclear 18S rRNA and mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 (CO1) genetic marker. The 18S rRNA sequences revealed that the leeches share 99.9% identity with Haemadipsa rjukjuana (inhabiting Taiwan), and the CO1 sequences revealed that the leeches are very close to H. rjukjuana (inhabiting Taiwan). The CO1 sequences were separated into 2 categories, 1 with 94.6% and the other with 94.3% similarity to the H. rjukjuana L00115A (inhabiting Taiwan). This new finding of the land leech is the first record in Korea. In addition, the north range of the distribution of the blood-feeding leech (Hirudiniformes: Haemadipisidae) should be reconsidered including Korea.