Potentiality of Beneficial Microbe Bacillus siamensis GP-P8 for the Suppression of Anthracnose Pathogens and Pepper Plant Growth Promotion.

This study was carried out to screen the antifungal activity against Colletotrichum acutatum, Colletotrichum dematium, and Colletotrichum coccodes. Bacterial isolate GP-P8 from pepper soil was found to be effective against the tested pathogens with an average inhibition rate of 70.7% in in vitro dual culture assays.

Comparing Physicochemical Properties, Fatty Acid Profiles, Amino Acid Composition, and Volatile Compounds in Dry-Cured Loin: The Impact of Different Levels of Proteolysis and Lipid Oxidation.

The aim of this study is to compare the quality characteristics of dry-cured loins with different levels of proteolysis and lipid oxidation and to investigate the relationship between these factors on quality characteristics. The dry-cured loins were divided into four groups [proteolytic index (PI) and 2-thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) of high levels (HH), PI of high level and TBARS of low level (HL), PI of low level and TBARS of high level (LH), and PI and TBARS of low levels (LL)] based on the proteolysis index and TBARS. Moisture, protein, and fat content were all significantly influenced by proteolysis and lipid oxidation (p<0.

Paprika extract as a natural antioxidant in cold-stored pork patties: Effect on oxidative stability and heterocyclic amines inhibition.

In this study, we compared the degree of oxidation of pork patties refrigerated at 7 °C for 0, 7, and 14 days and the content of 10 types of heterocyclic amines (HCAs) after heating. The pork patties used in the study were added with 0.7 mg sodium nitrite (SN) and 5 mg paprika extract (PE), respectively.

Epigenetic regulation of DHRS2 by SUV420H2 inhibits cell apoptosis in renal cell carcinoma.

Renal cell carcinoma (RCC), also known as kidney cancer, is a common malignant tumor of the urinary system. While surgical treatment is essential, novel therapeutic targets and corresponding drugs for RCC are still needed due to the high relapse rate and low five-year survival rate. In this study, we found that SUV420H2 is overexpressed in renal cancers and that high SUV420H2 expression is associated with a poor prognosis, as evidenced by RCC RNA-seq results derived from the TCGA.

Bacterial Community and Diversity from the Watermelon Cultivated Soils through Next Generation Sequencing Approach.

Knowledge and better understanding of functions of the microbial community are pivotal for crop management. This study was conducted to study bacterial structures including Acidovorax species community structures and diversity from the watermelon cultivated soils in different regions of South Korea. In this study, soil samples were collected from watermelon cultivation areas from various places of South Korea and microbiome analysis was performed to analyze bacterial communities including Acidovorax species community.

Suppression of Fusarium Wilt Caused by f. sp. and Growth Promotion on Lettuce Using Bacterial Isolates.

This study was carried out to explore a non-chemical strategy for enhancing productivity by employing some antagonistic rhizobacteria. One hundred eighteen bacterial isolates were obtained from the rhizospheric zone of various crop fields of Gangwon-do, Korea, and screened for antifungal activity against Fusarium wilt ( f. sp.

Potential of Novel Sequence Type of for Biological Control of Root Rot of Maize ( L.) Caused by .

In this study, two strains, strain KNU17BI2 and strain KNU17BI3, were isolated from maize rhizospheric soil, South Korea. The 16S rRNA gene and multilocus sequence analysis and typing (MLSA-MLST) were used for the identification of the studied strains. Strain KNU17BI2, which belonged to was of a novel sequence type (ST) designated ST-1538, while strain KNU17BI3 had a similar allelic profile with the seven loci of strain LMG 23361.

Phenazine and 1-Undecene Producing subsp. Strain KNU17Pc1 for Growth Promotion and Disease Suppression in Korean Maize Cultivars.

In this study, strain KNU17Pc1 was tested for its antifungal activity against AG-1(IA), which causes banded leaf and sheath blight (BLSB) of maize. KNU17Pc1 was tested further for its broad-spectrum antifungal activity and in vitro plant growth promoting (PGP) traits. In addition, the in vivo effects of KNU17Pc1 on reduction of BLSB severity and seedling growth promotion of two maize cultivars under greenhouse conditions were investigated.

Discovery of Two Species with Keratinolytic Activity from Field Soil in Korea.

In an ongoing survey of Korean indigenous fungi, two fungal strains (KNU16-74 and KNU16-99) belonging to the genus were isolated from field soil in Gyeongnam, Korea. Morphological characterization and phylogenetic analysis using sequence of the internal transcribed spacer regions were carried out to confirm its precise identification. These strains were identified as (KNU16-74) and (KNU16-99).

Effectiveness of multi-trait Burkholderia contaminans KNU17BI1 in growth promotion and management of banded leaf and sheath blight in maize seedling.

Plant growth promoting (PGP) bacteria enhance plant growth and are a green alternative to chemical fertilizers. In our study, an effective plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) strain, KNU17BI1, was isolated from rhizospheric soil of maize, South Korea. The strain was tested in vitro for specific PGP and antifungal traits, such as phosphate solubilization, zinc solubilization, indole acetic acid (IAA) production, ammonia production, nitrogen fixation, 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate (ACC) deaminase activity, siderophore hydrogen cyanide production (HCN) and hydrolytic enzyme activity.

Phylogenetic Status of Two Undescribed Zygomycete Species from Korea: and .

During a survey of fungal diversity of the order Mucorales, three zygomycete isolates, CNUFC-YR113-1, CNUFC-KNU16-7, and CNUFC-BS1-1 were isolated from freshwater and soil samples in Korea. The strains were analyzed both morphologically and phylogenetically based on internal transcribed spacer and 28S rDNA gene sequences. Based on their morphology and phylogeny, the CNUFC-YR113-1 and CNUFC-KNU16-7 isolates were identified as , and CNUFC-BS1-1 was identified as .

Three New Records of Ascomycetes Isolates from Field Soils in Korea.

Three new records of Ascomycota species (, , ) from field soils in Korea are presented in this study. These newly discovered fungal isolates were isolated from field soils from various places across Gyeongnam, Korea in 2016. All the isolates were identified and described based on morphological characteristics, and rDNA internal transcribed spacer and β-tubulin gene sequence data.

Biological Control of Bacterial Fruit Blotch of Watermelon Pathogen () with Rhizosphere Associated Bacteria.

Bacterial fruit blotch (BFB), which is caused by , is a serious threat to watermelon growers around the world. The present study was conducted to screen effective rhizobacterial isolates against 35 different isolates and determine their efficacy on BFB and growth parameters of watermelon. Two rhizobacterial isolates viz.

Discovery of Two New Talaromyces Species from Crop Field Soil in Korea.

Two new fungal species of the genus Talaromyces, Talaromyces purpurogenus and Talaromyces trachyspermus from the Trichocomaceae family, were recovered during an investigation of fungal communities in soil collected from the Gangwon-do and Jeollanam-do provinces of Korea. These two species have not been previously officially reported from Korea. In this study, detailed descriptions of internal transcribed spacer rDNA and beta-tubulin gene regions of these two fungi are presented.

Three New Records of Mortierella Species Isolated from Crop Field Soil in Korea.

Three new fungal species of the genus Mortierella, Mortierella zychae, Mortierella ambigua, and Mortierella indohii, have been reported in Korea. The fungi were encountered during a study on the fungal community of soil samples collected from different locations in Korea. The species were identified based on molecular and morphological analyses.

A New Record of Gongronella butleri Isolated in Korea.

We report the isolation of a Gongronella butleri species and describe it based on the analysis of the internal transcribed spacer region of rDNA and morphological characteristics. G. butleri has been reported as a high chitosan producer in the literature.

A New Record of Volutella ciliata Isolated from Crop Field Soil in Korea.

During a survey of fungal species in South Korea, a species of Volutella ciliata was isolated and described based on the analysis of the internal transcribed spacer region of its rDNA and its morphological characteristics. This is the first record of Volutella ciliata isolated from crop field soil in Korea.

Penicillium menonorum: A Novel Fungus to Promote Growth and Nutrient Management in Cucumber Plants.

The present study is the first report on the isolation of Penicillium menonorum from rhizosphere soil in Korea and its identification based on morphological characteristics and internal transcribed spacer gene sequence. The fungal isolate was named KNU-3 and was found to exhibit plant growth-promoting (PGP) activity through indole acetic acid (IAA) and siderophore production, as well as P solubilization. KNU-3 produced 9.

First Report of Mortierella alpina (Mortierellaceae, Zygomycota) Isolated from Crop Field Soil in Korea.

A new recorded species of Mortierella was recovered during the investigation of fungal communities in soil samples collected from different locations of Gangwon-do, Korea. The species was identified and described as Mortierella alpina on the basis of phylogenetic analysis of internal transcribed spacer sequences and morphological characteristics. This species has not been officially reported from Korea thus far.

A New Record of Pseudallescheria boydii Isolated from Crop Field Soil in Korea.

Pseudallescheria boydii KNU13-2 was isolated from crop field soil and identified by analysis of internal transcribed spacer regions of rDNA and morphological characteristics. In the literature, P. boydii has been mentioned as a human pathogen.

Generation of mouse functional oocytes in rat by xeno-ectopic transplantation of primordial germ cells.

Primordial germ cells (PGCs) are germ cell progenitors in the fetal genital ridge; female PGCs give rise to definitive oocytes that contribute to the next generation. Artificial PGCs have been induced in vitro from pluripotent stem cells and gonad-like tissue has been induced in vivo by cotransplantation of PGCs with PGC-free gonadal cells. To apply these technologies to human infertility treatment or conservation of rare species, PGC transplantation must be established in xenogenic animals.

Three new records of penicillium species isolated from insect specimens in Korea.

Three Penicillium species have been isolated from insect specimens in Korea; Penicillium sp., P. steckii, and P.

Biocontrol of late blight and plant growth promotion in tomato using rhizobacterial isolates.

Seven bacterial isolates (viz., AB05, AB10, AB11, AB12, AB14, AB15, and AB17) were derived from the rhizosphere and evaluated in terms of plant growth-promoting activities and the inhibition of Phytophthora infestans affecting tomatoes in Korea. According to 16S rDNA sequencing, a majority of the isolates are members of Bacillus, and a single isolate belongs to Paenibacillus.