Publications by authors named "S S N Maharachchikumbura"
Medicinal plants serve as vital resources for preventing and treating diseases, with their flowers, fruits, leaves, roots, or entire plants being utilized in the pharmaceutical industry or as direct therapeutic agents. During our investigation of microfungi associated with medicinal plants in Guizhou and Sichuan Provinces, China, several asexual and sexual fungal morphs were collected. Multi-locus phylogenetic analysis based on combined ITS, LSU, SSU and datasets revealed that these taxa are related to the family Dictyosporiaceae.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPine trees play a crucial role in the forests of Sichuan Province, boasting rich species diversity and a lengthy evolutionary history. However, research and investigation on fungi associated with pine trees are insufficient. This study investigated the diversity of hyphomycetes fungi associated with pine trees in Sichuan Province, China.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- Pleosporales is the largest and most diverse order in Dothideomycetes, thriving in decaying plant matter across various global environments.
- A survey in Sichuan, China, identified new fungal specimens from dead pine and cherry branches, which were initially classified as part of Massarinaceae and Thyridariaceae.
- Phylogenetic analyses led to the proposal of a new genus and species based on unique morphological traits and genetic data, highlighting the unexplored biodiversity within Thyridariaceae and related fungal groups.
Article Synopsis
- Cenchrus americanus, a crucial millet crop primarily grown in arid regions, was observed in Mysore, India, experiencing spathe blight and leaf spot disease during July 2021, affecting 5-8% of the surveyed fields.
- Diseased samples showed brown, spotty lesions, and the pathogen responsible was identified as Curvularia sp. through morphological characteristics and molecular methods.
- Pathogen identification involved analyzing fungal colonies and comparing DNA sequences of the isolates to reference sequences, confirming 100% similarity with Curvularia spicifera.
Article Synopsis
- * A bibliometric analysis was conducted to identify the top 100 most cited fungal genera, examining why some have more influence on mycology than others.
- * The paper discusses case studies for these top genera, providing insights into their ecology, economic impact, and key scientific advancements, while also outlining the historical context of research on these fungi.