Introduction: Pyrola renifolia (Ericaceae) is a sciophyte that thrives in shaded forests. Although it is considered to be a mixotrophic plant, little is known about its root system and fungal associates. Aims: This work aimed clarifying the root morphological feature and the symb...
Honeysuckle (Lonicera caerulea), also known as "haskap" in Japan, is a shrub that produces edible berries and inhabits mountainous and wetland areas with harsh environments. In this study, we surveyed the relationship between honeysuckle and the root endophytic fungi. Root sample...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i132983
Previous screening analyses demonstrated that the in vivo biobleaching activities of the white-rot fungi Irpex lacteus KB-1.1 and Lentinus tigrinus LP-7 are higher than those of Phanerochaete chrysosporium and Trametes versicolor. The purpose of the current study was to examine t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2019/v5i330061
Limestone soils are stressful for plant growth. Plant-associated ectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungi may promote plant growth under stressful conditions, yet available information on ECM fungi in limestone areas is scarce. We investigated the ECM fungal communities associated with domina...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2023/v7i2129
Aims: To investigate the effect of temperature on the mycelial growth of the highly prized mushroom, Tricholoma matsutake, in soil medium. Methodology: Seven strains of T. matsutake collected from different areas of Japan were incubated in soil medium at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2019/v5i430066
Large-scale petroleum production poses environmental and human health risks, particularly due to petroleum contamination in marine environments. The aim of this study was to isolate and screen fungi inhabiting decaying mangrove wood in East Kalimantan with their ability to degrad...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i54542