-Mediated Transformation of the Aquatic Fungus FBCC-F1546.

is a useful fungus known for its ability to mineralise lignin during primary metabolism and decompose polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). However, no functional genetic analysis techniques have been developed yet for this fungus, specifically in terms of transformation. In this study, we applied an -mediated transformation (ATMT) system to for a functional gene analysis.

and - Two New Taxa from Dokdo Islands (South Korea).

sp. nov., a lichenicolous fungus from the subcosmopolitan complex growing on crustose thalli of species of the genus (subfamily Xanthorioideae, Teloschistaceae), as well as the lichen species sp.

(Arthoniaceae, Arthoniales), A New Lichen Species from South Korea.

A total of 121 species of lichens belonging to the genus have been described to date, most of which have been found in tropical regions. Here, we describe the discovery of a novel species for the first time in South Korea. Until now, was the only species reported in South Korea.

Three New Monotypic Genera of the Caloplacoid Lichens (Teloschistaceae, Lichen-Forming Ascomycetes).

Three monophyletic branches are strongly supported in a phylogenetic analysis of the Teloschistaceae based on combined data sets of internal transcribed spacer and large subunit nrDNA and 12S small subunit mtDNA sequences. These are described as new monotypic genera: Jasonhuria S. Y.

An easy, rapid, and cost-effective method for DNA extraction from various lichen taxa and specimens suitable for analysis of fungal and algal strains.

Lichen studies, including biodiversity, phylogenetic relationships, and conservation concerns require definitive species identification, however many lichens can be challenging to identify at the species level. Molecular techniques have shown efficacy in discriminating among lichen taxa, however, obtaining genomic DNA from herbarium and fresh lichen thalli by conventional methods has been difficult, because lichens contain high proteins, polysaccharides, and other complex compounds in their cell walls. Here we report a rapid, easy, and inexpensive protocol for extracting PCR-quality DNA from various lichen species.

Notes on the lichen genus leptogium (collemataceae, ascomycota) in South Korea.

Leptogium (Ach.) Gray is distributed throughout South Korea; however, for nearly two decades no detailed taxonomic or revisionary research on this lichen genus has been conducted. This study examined the specimens deposited in the lichen herbarium at the Korean Lichen Research Institute, and samples were identified using descriptions recently published in the scientific literature.