sp. nov., pectinolytic bacterium isolated from pineapple ().

Recently, species clustering within has been identified as complex, encompassing validly published names, including and , with some strains potentially delineating new species. In this study, genomes of strains isolated from a bacterial heart rot outbreak in pineapple ( var. ) on Oahu, Hawaii, along with two strains from pineapple in Malaysia, were sequenced.

Three new species, sp. nov., sp. nov., and sp. nov., isolated from the Araceae family.

and are closely related genera in the family Lysobacteraceae. In our previous study of aroid-associated bacterial strains, most strains isolated from anthurium and other aroids were reclassified as and other species. However, two strains isolated from and were phylogenetically distant from other strains in the clade and two strains isolated from clustered within the clade.

Strains Isolated from Hosts in the Family Araceae Reveal Diverse Phylogenetic Relationships and Origins.

The family Araceae, comprising ornamentals including , , , , and , is susceptible to pathogens. Previous analyses have established heterogeneity in aroid strains, yet unresolved taxonomic positions and dynamics between and frequently associated in aroids necessitate in-depth genetic investigation to resolve these complex relationships. This study utilized multilocus sequence analysis of housekeeping genes , , , , and to investigate 59 aroid strains, selected based on hosts, time, and geographical origins.

Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay for specific and rapid detection of Dickeya fangzhongdai targeting a unique genomic region.

Dickeya fangzhongdai, a bacterial pathogen of taro (Colocasia esculenta), onion (Allium sp.), and several species in the orchid family (Orchidaceae) causes soft rot and bleeding canker diseases. No field-deployable diagnostic tool is available for specific detection of this pathogen in different plant tissues.

Comparative Genomics of Three Strains and Genetic Analysis Revealed Genes Involved in Fungal Growth and Virulence on Chili Pepper.

causes anthracnose of chili pepper in many countries. Three strains of this pathogen, Coll-524, Coll-153, and Coll-365, show varied virulence on chili pepper. Among the three strains, Coll-365 showed significant defects in growth and virulence.

Preliminary phylogeny of Coemansia (Kickxellales), with descriptions of four new species from Taiwan.

Four new species of Coemansia from Taiwan are described. Three produce spirally twisted sporangiophores, and these new taxa increase the number of species in the Coemansia spiralis complex from three to six. Each new taxon is morphologically unique.

Two new Ramicandelaber species from Taiwan.

Two new species of Ramicandelaber isolated from soil in Taiwan are described. Ramicandelaber fabisporus sp. nov.