Publications by authors named "Zhu Ming Tan"
Background: (Pers.) Roussel (1806) is a large genus of Mycenaceae known for having small to medium-sized basidiomata. It is typified by the species (Scop.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF, a new taxon in sect. that can strongly enhance the germination efficiency of seeds, was discovered in subtropical areas of China. As revealed by a morphological comparison with related species as well as maximum likelihood (ML) and Bayesian phylogenetic analyses based on sequences of the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) and the large subunit (LSU) regions of nuclear ribosomal RNA, the new taxon can be distinguished from phenotypically similar and phylogenetically related species.
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- The SEM examination of Chinese Tuber samples showed similar spore features to T. pseudohimalayense and other related species, suggesting they may be variations within a single species.
- Different researchers highlighted variations in the peridium's surface among T. indicum, T. himalayense, T. sinense, and T. pseudohimalayense, leading to the conclusion that they are all part of the same species - T. indicum.
- The study reveals that within T. indicum in China, there are two distinct groups based on genetic sequences, indicating a complex geographical structure among these Tuber species.
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- The study examined the phylogenetic relationships of Tuber pseudoexcavatum with other truffle species using DNA sequences from four specific genes.
- The analysis revealed two main subclades of black truffles: one containing Asian varieties and the Perigord black truffle, and another consisting of T. pseudoexcavatum and T. brumale, indicating an early divergence between them.
- A proposed common ancestor for these black truffles suggests a geographical origin between Europe and China, with migrations occurring in distinct routes, leading to the development of different species.