Two New Records of Endophytic Fungi Isolated from Lindera obtusiloba in Korea: Colletotrichum citricola and Valsa ceratophora

Lindera obtusiloba Blume, a shrub prevalent in the understory vegetation of the deciduous forests in East Asia and Korea, is known for its pharmacological properties, including antioxidant, anti-allergic, and anti-inflammatory activities. Endophytic fungi were isolated from surface-sterilized twigs...

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Main Authors: Jae-Eui Cha, Yun-Jeong Kim, Ji-Won Kim, Ahn-Heum Eom
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Society of Mycology 2024-06-01
Series:한국균학회지
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Online Access:https://www.kjmycology.or.kr/5202-06/
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Summary:Lindera obtusiloba Blume, a shrub prevalent in the understory vegetation of the deciduous forests in East Asia and Korea, is known for its pharmacological properties, including antioxidant, anti-allergic, and anti-inflammatory activities. Endophytic fungi were isolated from surface-sterilized twigs and leaves of L. obtusiloba collected from Samcheok-si and Jecheon-si in Korea. The fungal strains were identified based on their morphological characteristics and molecular analyses using DNA markers such as internal transcribed spacer, large subunit rDNA, β-tubulin, chitin synthase, and glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase. Here, we report two new records of endophytic fungi isolated from L. obtusiloba in Korea: Colletotrichum citricola and Valsa ceratophora. These results enhance our understanding of the diversity of endophytic fungi in L. obtusiloba and contribute to enhancing our knowledge of fungal biodiversity in Korea.
ISSN:0253-651X
2383-5249