Cephaleuros species are well-known as plant pathogens that cause red rust or algae spot diseases in many economically cultivated plants that grow in shady and humid environments. Despite their prevalence, the adaptive evolution of these pathogens remains poorly understood. We sequenced and characterized three Cephaleuros (Cephaleuros lagerheimii, Cephaleuros diffusus, and Cephaleuros virescens) chloroplast genomes, and compared them with seven previously reported chloroplast genomes. The chloroplast … Read more... 

The enzyme L-asparaginase is used in medicine and food to reduce the risk of cancer by both increasing the breakdown of acrylamide and preventing its formation. In the study, Cleistothelebolus nipigonensis was used as a new source of L-asparaginase. L-asparaginase from this fungus was partially purified and its degradation potential was investigated using pure acrylamide. Potatoes were fried using this method to determine the potential use of L-asparaginase in the food industry. Acrylamide … Read more... 

Lichens contain a sufficient amount of plant nutrients for plant growth. Studies have shown that the characteristic secondary metabolites they produce contain significant amounts of organic acids, amino acids, and hormones. This study aims to examine the effects of 10 different lichen species Aspicilia calcarea (A. calcarea), Cetraria islandica (C. islandica), Cladonia furcata (C. furcata), Flavoparmelia caperata (F. caperata), Lobaria pulmonaria (L. pulmonaria), Pseudevernia furfuracea (P. furfuracea), … Read more... 

The document does not appear to contain a specific section labeled as an abstract. However, based on the introduction, the study provides an ecological history of Glacier Bay, Alaska, with a focus on interglacial forests and vegetation succession following glacial retreat. The research discusses historical glacier movements, their impact on vegetation, and the processes of plant re-colonization over time. The study is structured into multiple parts, beginning with an overview of glacial events, followed … Read more... 

460 species of terrestrial macrofungi revealed in a poorly explored area in middle taiga of West Siberia. The plot-based study revealed differences between communities of terrestrial macrofungi of old coniferous forests, their after-cutting secondary formations and bogged stages. The survey allowed to reveal records of 3 species listed in the Red Data Book of Russia and 9 species listed in the Red Data Book of Yugra. Lichenomphalia umbellifera. biodiversity, macrofungi, funga, boreal forest, West … Read more...