Saprolegniaceae identified on amphibian eggs throughout the Pacific Northwest, USA, by internal transcribed spacer sequences and phylogenetic analysis [PDF]
We assessed the diversity and phylogeny of Saprolegniaceae on amphibian eggs from the Pacific Northwest, with particular focus on Saprolegnia ferax, a species implicated in high egg mortality.
Jill E. Petrisko +18 more
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Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS) Fails Barcoding of the Genus Neotinea Rchb.f. (Orchidaceae)
Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS) is one of the most used barcoding regions for the molecular phylogenetics and barcoding of orchids. Our aim in this study is to test the reliability of ITS on barcoding of closely related Neotinea spp., including ...
Kaan Hürkan, Kemal Melih Taşkın
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DNA barcoding in Atlantic Forest plants: what is the best marker for Sapotaceae species identification? [PDF]
The Atlantic Forest is a phytogeographic domain with a high rate of endemism and large species diversity. The Sapotaceae is a botanical family for which species identification in the Atlantic Forest is difficult.
Caio Vinicius Vivas +6 more
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Molecular characterization of Dirofilaria spp. circulating in Portugal
Background Dirofilariosis is a potentially zoonotic parasitic disease, mainly transmitted by mosquito vectors in many parts of the world. Data concerning the canine Dirofilaria species currently circulating in Portugal is scarce.
Cátia Ferreira +7 more
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Identification of aquatic mycobacteria based on sequence analysis of the 16S-23S rRNA internal transcribed spacer region [PDF]
Purpose. Mycobacteria are common causative agents of bacterial infections in many species of freshwater and marine fish. Identification of mycobacteria to the species level based on phenotypic tests is inappropriate and time consuming.
Pourahmad, Fazel +3 more
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Recent advances in exploring physiology and biodiversity of ectomycorrhizas highlight the functioning of these symbioses in ecosystems [PDF]
Ectomycorrhizas, the dominating mycorrhizal symbiosis in boreal, temperate and some tropical forests, are formed by 5000-6000 species of the asco- and basidiomycetes.
Nehls, Uwe +5 more
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Isolation and Identification of fungi associated with diseased freshwater fishes in Terengganu, Malaysia [PDF]
Fish health problem presents an ongoing challenge for aquaculture as disease outbreaks cause fish mortalities and financial losses. This study investigated the fungal infections in common freshwater ornamental and food fish species in Terengganu ...
Khairulbariyyah Zakaria +16 more
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Mangrove plants using deoxyribonucleic acid barcodes for enhancing biodiversity and conservation [PDF]
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Mangrove forests in North Sumatra and Aceh are concentrated on the east coast of Sumatra Island. Mangrove habitats are highly productive, diversified, and ecologically and commercially significant ecosystems.
M. Basyuni +13 more
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Indigofera cordifolia Heyne ex Roth. so far is reported only in the Arabian Peninsula from Oman. A recent field expedition in the Farasan Archipelago, Saudi Arabia, Red Sea, resulted in documentation of this species in Dumsuk Island.
Samah A. Alharbi, Rahmah N. Al-Qthanin
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Fungal composition in saliva and plaque in children with caries: Differences and influencing factors
Caries is a dental disease that can affect oral and psychological health and has a high incidence in children. The role of fungal flora in childhood caries has not been fully described.
Meixiang Yin +5 more
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