Inoculum 56(4) - Mycological Society of America
Inoculum 56(4) - Mycological Society of America
Inoculum 56(4) - Mycological Society of America
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MSA ABSTRACTS<br />
Kikuchi, Kensuke*, Matsushita, Norihisa and Suzuki, Kazuo. Laboratory <strong>of</strong> Forest<br />
Botany, Graduate School <strong>of</strong> Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University <strong>of</strong><br />
Tokyo, Japan. kiku@fr.a.u-tokyo.ac.jp. Genotyping <strong>of</strong> mycorrhizas synthesized<br />
by spore inoculation <strong>of</strong> Suillus bovinus.<br />
In previous studies, we have developed SSR (simple sequence repeat)<br />
markers from Suillus bovinus and mycorrhizal ability <strong>of</strong> monosporus strains <strong>of</strong> S.<br />
bovinus was confirmed. In this study, seedlings <strong>of</strong> Pinus densiflora were inoculated<br />
with spores <strong>of</strong> S. bovinus and genotyping <strong>of</strong> mycorrhizas formed were conducted<br />
with SSR marker. The result is discussed in relation with reproduction <strong>of</strong><br />
S. bovinus. poster<br />
Kim, Mee-Sook 1 *, Hanna, John, W. 1,2 , McDonald, Geral I. 1 and Klopfenstein,<br />
Ned B. 1 1 USDA Forest Service-RMRS, 1221 S. Main St., Moscow, ID 83843<br />
USA. 2 Dept. <strong>of</strong> Forest Resources, University <strong>of</strong> Idaho, Moscow, ID 83844, USA.<br />
mkim@fs.fed.us Characterization <strong>of</strong> North <strong>America</strong>n Armillaria species: Genetic<br />
relationships determined from nuclear rDNA (IGS, ITS, and large subunit)<br />
sequences and AFLP markers.<br />
Genetic relationships among 10 North <strong>America</strong>n Armillaria species were<br />
analyzed using sequence data from nuclear rDNA (intergenic spacer, internal<br />
transcribed spacer including 5.8S, and large subunit: LSU) and Amplified Fragment<br />
Length Polymorphism (AFLP) markers. Phylogenetic analyses <strong>of</strong> the rDNA<br />
sequences suggested the occurrence <strong>of</strong> interspecific hybridization between A. ostoyae<br />
and A. gemina. Several Armillaria species (i.e., A. calvescens, A. sinapina,<br />
A. gallica, NABS X, and A. cepistipes) clustered together based on rDNA sequence<br />
data; however, AFLP data provided delineation among these species.<br />
AFLP analysis supported current taxonomic classification established by conventional<br />
methods (e.g., morphology and interfertility tests). Both LSU sequence and<br />
AFLP marker data indicate that A. mellea and A. tabescens are genetically distant<br />
from the other Armillaria species <strong>of</strong> North <strong>America</strong>. poster<br />
Kim, Seong Hwan 1 *, Kim, Jae-Jin 2 , Breuil, Colette 2 and Kim, Gyu-Hyeok 3 . 1 Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> Microbiology, Dankook University, Cheonan, Chungnam, 330-714<br />
Korea, 2 Dept. <strong>of</strong> Wood Science, University <strong>of</strong> British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C.<br />
V6T 1Z4, Canada, 3 Dept. <strong>of</strong> Forest Resources and Environmental Sciences,<br />
Korea University, Seoul, Korea. Differentiation <strong>of</strong> sibling species Ophiostoma<br />
piceae and Ophiostoma quercus using beta-tubulin gene derived PCR<br />
primers.<br />
Ophiostoma piceae and O. quercus are sibling species and members <strong>of</strong> O.<br />
piceae complex. These two species are found worldwide on conifer and hard<br />
wood and cause sapstain problems. Since the two species are genetically closely<br />
related and morphologically very similar, it is not easy to identify them. To find a<br />
fast and reliable method for their identification, we amplified by PCR and sequenced<br />
the beta-tubulin gene from isolates <strong>of</strong> O. piceae and O. quercus from different<br />
geographical origins. Sequence variations between the two species were<br />
clearly observed. Potential nucleotide sites in the variable region <strong>of</strong> beta-tubulin<br />
gene were selected and used for the designation <strong>of</strong> O. piceae and O. quercus specific<br />
primers. Specificity tests <strong>of</strong> the designed primers to the known isolates <strong>of</strong> O.<br />
piceae and O. quercus showed that they could easily differentiate the two species.<br />
With the beta-tubulin gene derived primers, we could also detect the two species<br />
present on pinewood. poster<br />
Kinjo, Noriko* 1 and Zang, Mu 2 . 1 Colleage <strong>of</strong> Liberal Arts and Sciences, Tokyo<br />
Medical and Dental University, 2-8-30, Kohnodai, Ichikawa-shi, Chiba 272-<br />
0827, Japan, 2 Kunming Institute <strong>of</strong> Botany, Academia Sinica, Kunming Yunnan<br />
650204, P.R. <strong>of</strong> China. k.kinjo@spn2.speednet.ne.jp. Cultural and microscopical<br />
studies on Cordyceps sinensis.<br />
Cordyceps sinensis has attracted many people due to its peculiar characteristics<br />
<strong>of</strong> fruiting on the host caterpillar. The fungus was used as a tonic for court<br />
cuisine from the middle <strong>of</strong> the Qing dynasty, and has become one <strong>of</strong> most famous<br />
and esteemed traditional Chinese medicines. The fungus has been noted for its<br />
medicinal potential, hence extensive pharmaceutical studies have been carried out<br />
and reported in China and Japan. The fungus is endemic in the alpine shrub-meadow<br />
zone <strong>of</strong> high mountains in the southernwestern China. We have explored its<br />
habitats in these regions and reported the results <strong>of</strong> the expeditions, morphological<br />
and genetic studies <strong>of</strong> the fungus (Kinjo and Zang, 2001). Our result also inferred<br />
that the anamorph <strong>of</strong> C. sinensis is closely related to Hirsutella sinensis.<br />
Here we present the result <strong>of</strong> culturing study on C. sinensis, and the direct observation<br />
<strong>of</strong> the teleomorphic state developing into its anamorph. The ascospores<br />
dropped on a SBA plate were germinated to produce hyphae or conidiogeneous<br />
phialides from 10 days after inoculations. Conidia were ovoid, ellipsoid and<br />
brown coloured, Two or three, occasionally much more conidia were aggregated<br />
together in a slime head, as a cultural period progressed. These morphological<br />
characters were similar to H. sinensis. Other cultural characteristics also will be<br />
also presented at the meeting. poster<br />
Kinoshita, Akihiko 1 *, Satomura, Takami 2 and Horikoshi, Takao 3 . 1 Graduate<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Biosphere Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-7-1, Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima<br />
739-8521, Japan. 2 Center for Ecological Research, Kyoto University,<br />
2-509-3, Hirano, Otsu 520-2113, Japan. 3 Faculty <strong>of</strong> Integrated Arts and<br />
Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-7-1, Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima 739-<br />
32 <strong>Inoculum</strong> <strong>56</strong>(4), August 2005<br />
8521, Japan. akisita@hiroshima-u.ac.jp. Fungal biomass in ectomycorrhizas <strong>of</strong><br />
seedlings and adult trees <strong>of</strong> four tree species.<br />
In order to estimate the role <strong>of</strong> ectomycorrhizal fungi in carbon cycling <strong>of</strong><br />
forest ecosystems, it is needed to quantify their biomass. Usually fungal biomass<br />
<strong>of</strong> ectomycorrhizas was quantified by multiplying the amount <strong>of</strong> mycorrhizal tips<br />
by fungal mass in each tip. It has been suggested that ectomycorrhiza comprises<br />
20-40% <strong>of</strong> fungal tissues. However, it is considered that fungal contents may variable<br />
with the differences <strong>of</strong> plant species and their growth stages. In this study, we<br />
compared fungal sheath area (FSA; %), as an indicator <strong>of</strong> fungal contents <strong>of</strong> ectomycorrhizas,<br />
between seedlings and adult trees <strong>of</strong> Abies firma, Pinus densiflora,<br />
Fagus crenata and Quercus serrata in temperate to cool temperate forests <strong>of</strong><br />
western Japan. Roots <strong>of</strong> seedlings and adult trees <strong>of</strong> each species were sampled in<br />
autumn 2002-2004. Fifteen -25 mycorrhizal tips <strong>of</strong> each species were randomly<br />
selected, and sectioned by hand transversely. Mycorrhizal and fungal sheath<br />
thicknesses were measured for 2-4 sections for each tip. Then FSA was calculated<br />
using these values. In addition, the tips were classified to reveal mycorrhizal<br />
types. Large numbers <strong>of</strong> mycorrhizal types were found in adult trees than<br />
seedlings in all species. FSA was almost similar both seedlings and adult trees.<br />
Therefore the range <strong>of</strong> fungal contents in ectomycorrhizas is from 20-40%, irrespective<br />
<strong>of</strong> differences <strong>of</strong> plant species, growth stages and the number <strong>of</strong> mycorrhizal<br />
types. poster<br />
Kiyuna, Tomohiko 1 *, An, Kwang-Deuk 1 , Kigawa, Rika 2 , Sano, Chie 2 , Miura,<br />
Sadatoshi 2 and Sugiyama, Junta 3 . 1 NCIMB Japan Co., Ltd., Research Center, 330<br />
Shimizu Nagasaki, Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka-ken 424-0065, Japan, 2 Tokyo National<br />
Research Institute <strong>of</strong> Cultural Properties, Tokyo, Japan, 3 NCIMB Japan<br />
Co., Ltd., Kanda Office, Sudacho Towa Bldg. 6F, 2-2-4 Kanda Sudacho, Chiyoda-ku,<br />
Tokyo 101-0041, Japan. tkiyuna@suruga-g.co.jp. Mural-paintings in the<br />
Takamatsu-zuka and Kitora tumuluses: The current status <strong>of</strong> myc<strong>of</strong>lora<br />
and the roots <strong>of</strong> their fungi.<br />
The discovery <strong>of</strong> Takamatsu-zuka Tumulus in Asuka-mura, Nara Pref. was<br />
in 1972. The tomb is dated near end <strong>of</strong> later period <strong>of</strong> the Tumulus age (late 7c.).<br />
The most striking findings were the mural-paintings on the plaster adorning the<br />
inner walls <strong>of</strong> the stone chamber in this tumulus. Since then the myc<strong>of</strong>lora in the<br />
stone chamber, including inner walls and paintings, and the adjacent room has<br />
been investigated at regular intervals. The myc<strong>of</strong>lora was stable till the end <strong>of</strong><br />
1990s. The situation <strong>of</strong> fungi on inner walls in the stone chamber suddenly<br />
changed in 2001; the appearance <strong>of</strong> fungi occurred frequently and they grew onto<br />
colorful paintings. Also, similar situation has recently occurred in the Kitora Tumulus’<br />
stone chamber (late 7c.) discovered in 1983. In order to contribute the<br />
preservation <strong>of</strong> mural-paintings in the stone chamber, we have recently investigated<br />
the myc<strong>of</strong>lora and searched the identity and roots <strong>of</strong> fungi. As a result, the<br />
major fungi relating to the∞@biodeteriolation <strong>of</strong> mural-paintings were assignable<br />
to the anamorph genera Fusarium, Trichoderma and Penicillium. In the study, we<br />
have clarifed the identity <strong>of</strong> Fusarium and Trichoderma isolates using the integrated<br />
analysis <strong>of</strong> phenotypic characters (mainly morphology) and genotypic ones<br />
(28S rDNA D1/D2 and EF 1-alpha). The roots and lineages <strong>of</strong> these fungi will be<br />
polyphasically dicussed. poster<br />
Kiyuna, Tomohiko 1 , An, Kwang-Deuk 1 , Harada, Yukio 2 and *Sugiyama, Junta 3 .<br />
1 NCIMB Japan Co., Ltd., Research Center, Shizuoka-ken, Japan, 2 Hirosaki University,<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> Agriculture & Life Science, 3 Bunkyo-cho, Hirosaki, Aomoriken,<br />
Japan, 3 NCIMB Japan Co., Ltd., Kanda Office, Sudacho Towa Bldg. 6F, 2-<br />
2-4 Kanda Sudacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0041, Japan.<br />
jsugiyam@suruga-g.co.jp. Identity <strong>of</strong> Taphrina farlowii Sadebeck (‘Archiascomycetes’)<br />
based on a new collection: searching from morphological and<br />
molecular characters.<br />
The isolate CBS 376.39 preserved as Taphrina farlowii has been identified<br />
as the ascomycetous yeast Pichia guilliermondii from both the molecular phylogenetic<br />
and phenotypic comparisons by Sjamsuridzal et al. (1997) and subsequently<br />
by Ogawa et al. (2003). The purpose <strong>of</strong> this study is to do collect and isolate<br />
“true” T. farlowii and polyphasically investigate the identity. In June 2004 one<br />
<strong>of</strong> the authors (Y .H.) collected a fresh material <strong>of</strong> a fruit pocket fungus that parasitized<br />
Prunus ssiori (‘Shiuri-Sakura’) in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture. Physiological<br />
and chemotaxonomic characterization, and molecular phylogenetic analyses<br />
<strong>of</strong> 18S rDNA and ITS-5.8S rDNA sequences, in addition to observations <strong>of</strong><br />
morphological characters, have been made for both the specimen and living isolate.<br />
As a result, morphological and habitat’s characteristics <strong>of</strong> this fungus were<br />
well agreed with those <strong>of</strong> Mix’s description for T. farlowii Sadebeck in 1949. Besides,<br />
the molecular phylogenies have suggested that the closest relatives <strong>of</strong> our<br />
T. farlowii are T. confusa on P. alabamensis, P. virgiana, etc. and T. padi on P.<br />
padus. This placement using the molecular phylogenetics was agreeable to Mix’s<br />
opinion based on the traditional taxonomy. Polyphasic comparions between<br />
“false” T. farlowii isolate, and “true” T. farlowii specimen and isolate will be fully<br />
demonstrated. poster<br />
Klich, Maren A. USDA/ARS/Southern Regional Research Center, New Orleans,<br />
LA 70124, USA. mklich@srrc.ars.usda.gov. Aflatoxin production and long-<br />
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