A Novel Acremonium Species Isolated from Air Samples in Korea

AbstractThe aim of this study was to characterize a new fungal species, Acremonium conglutinatum, isolated from air samples collected in Wando, South Korea. Phylogenetic analysis based on the internal transcribed spacer and large subunit regions revealed its unique position within the genus Acremoni...

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Main Authors: Jung-Min Lee, Jae-Eui Cha, Young-Sil Yoon, Ahn-Heum Eom
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2023-07-01
Series:Mycobiology
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/12298093.2023.2242646
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Summary:AbstractThe aim of this study was to characterize a new fungal species, Acremonium conglutinatum, isolated from air samples collected in Wando, South Korea. Phylogenetic analysis based on the internal transcribed spacer and large subunit regions revealed its unique position within the genus Acremonium. The isolated strain displayed distinct morphological characteristics, including ellipsoid or bent-ellipsoid conidia formed in clusters on the phialides. These features differentiate the new species from closely related species within the genus. This study describes the morphological and molecular characteristics of A. conglutinatum and emphasizes its phylogenetic relationships with other Acremonium spp. The identification of this novel species contributes to our understanding of the diversity and ecological role of Acremonium.
ISSN:1229-8093
2092-9323