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HOLEC J., WILD J. (2011): Fungal diversity in sandstone gorges of the Bohemian Switzerland National Park (Czech Republic): impact of climatic inversion.   [macromycetes, ecology, microclimate, boreal-montane fungi]  Czech Mycology 63(2): 243-263   (published: 10th August, 2011)
  abstract   The diversity of macrofungi in 8 sandstone gorges (narrow valleys bordered by sandstone walls, mostly covered by Picea forests with admixed Fagus, alt. 170–390 m) was assessed with respect to microclimatic data from 235 stations measuring temperature and soil moisture along the elevation gradient. In total, 253 species of macrofungi were found including some boreal-montane species, species preferring moist habitats and/or species of more or less natural vegetation. Microclimatically, the bottoms of gorges are significantly colder than their slopes and slope crests during the vegetation period (climatic inversion) and show higher soil moisture throughout the year. However, they are not significantly colder during the winter period and even show a higher average minimal temperature than the rest of gorges. Generally, bottoms of sandstone gorges function as „buffers“ maintaining a stable, humid and rather cold microclimate and enabling the occurrence of some boreal-montane fungi and species requiring humid conditions. Climatic inversion is a phenomenon markedly influencing the distribution of fungi in the landscape and enabling extrazonal occurrence of some species.

HROUDA P. (2001): Pleurotoid fungi of the family Polyporaceae in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.   [Pleurotoid fungi, phenology, ecology, occurrence, distribution, Czech Republic, Slovakia]  Czech Mycology 53(1): 29-87   (published: 10th June, 2001)
  abstract   This paper presents a survey of the pleurotoid genera belonging to the family Polyporaceae in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. It is based on material deposited in Czech and Slovak herbaria as well as on published records of finds of the included species from the studied territory. For each species a short description is provided, accompanied by taxonomic or nomenclatoric notes in some problematic cases, and characters distinguishing it from related species are highlighted. Short notes about phenology, ecology, occurrence and distribution are included. The study is supplemented with distribution maps for individual species. A new combination, Neolentinus degener, is submitted instead of Neolentinus cyathi for mis (Schaeff.: Fr.) Redhead et Ginns.

FRAGNER P. (1991): Identification of Aspergilli isolated from human and animal diseases I.  Česká Mykologie 45(3): 113-122   (published: 31st October, 1991)
  abstract   A suggestion of simple keys to determination of aspergilli found in human and animal diseases exploits the author’s experience and data from literature. Part I comprises: Introduction, Teleomorphs, Diagnostic possibilities of microscopical findings in clinical specimens, Cultivation, Remark on variability, List of species, Great key, Small key, and Description of species.

OTČENÁŠEK M., DVOŘÁK J. (1985): Fungi infecting man. Taxonomy of agents of human mycoses in an alphabetical survey.  Česká Mykologie 39(3): 155-164   (published: 1985)
  abstract   An orientational survey of taxonomy of fungi which have been described as agents of human mycoses is given. An alphabetical list of 163 agents contains data on synonyms of the individual species and organs afflicted by them. The literature citation of the earliest paper calling attention to pathogenicity is provided. Current nomenclature of anamorph and teleomorph stages and their mutual relation is discussed.

SVRČEK M., KUBIČKA J. (1971): Zweiter Beitrag zur Kenntnis der Mykoflora des Urwaldes „Žofínský prales“ im Gebirge Novohradské hory (Südböhmen).  Česká Mykologie 25(2): 103-111   (published: 1971)
  abstract   This article presents results of continued mycological exploration in the Žofínský virgin forest (Novohradské hory, southern Bohemia), conducted during 11 excursions between 1966–1969. 225 new fungal species were recorded, bringing the total known to 462. Newly added taxa include 58 Aphyllophorales, 112 Agaricales, 1 Gasteromycete, 35 Discomycetes, 9 Pyrenomycetes, 3 Hyphomycetes, and 7 Myxomycetes. The remaining unidentified material is to be processed in a future contribution.

CEJP K., PALMER J.T. (1963): The genera Nidularia Fr. and Mycocalia J. T. Palmer in Czechoslovakia and Mycocalia sphagneti J. T. Palmer sp. nov. from England.  Česká Mykologie 17(3): 113-126   (published: 10th July, 1963)

KOTLABA F. (1958): On an interesting euroasiatic fungus Hymenochaete Mougeotii (Fr.) Cooke.  Česká Mykologie 12(3): 136-143   (published: 20th July, 1958)

PALMER J.T. (1958): A review of Nidularia arundinacea Vel. and a comparison with related species.  Česká Mykologie 12(3): 132-136   (published: 20th July, 1958)

GRISHKAN I., TEMINA M. (2023): Diversity of microfungal communities inside saxicolous lichens from Nahal Oren, Mount Carmel, Israel.   [endolichenic fungi, lichen thallus, melanised fungi, microclimatic contrast, rock surface.]  Czech Mycology 75(1): 15-34   (published: 28th March, 2023)   Electronic supplement
  abstract   In this study, we examined the endolichenic fungal communities of saxicolous lichens covering the rocks in the Nahal Oren valley, northern Israel. A total of 60 fungal species belonging to 35 genera were isolated from six lichen species collected in the summer and winter on the south-facing slope (SFS) and north-facing slope (NFS) of the valley. We verified that rocks serve as a possible source for the formation of endolichenic communities because communities colonising lichen thalli and the rock surface shared 39% of species and clustered together on the SFS. On the NFS, with a comparatively favourable microclimate, lichen thalli abundantly harboured typical soil fungi such as Clonostachys rosea and Fusarium spp. in winter and summer, respectively. At the same time, more severe environmental conditions on the SFS facilitated the prevalence of melanised fungi with thick-walled and multicellular spores irrespective of season. The lowest species richness and isolate densities of endolichenic communities were registered in the thalli of Collema cristatum. This decrease, especially expressed in the summer, was probably associated with the antifungal effect of substances produced by its cyanobiont, as well as with the heavy dehydration of thalli during the dry season.

ZÍBAROVÁ L., KOUT J., TEJKLOVÁ T. (2021): Notes on Hapalopilus eupatorii and Erastia ochraceolateritia.   [Phanerochaetaceae, polypores, white-rot fungi, lignicolous fungi.]  Czech Mycology 73(1): 59-77   (published: 30th March, 2021)
  abstract   Two species of polypores from the genus Hapalopilus s.l. are discussed. Hapalopilus eupatorii is published for the first time outside of Europe (Canary Islands) and in the Czech Republic. This species is shown to be more plastic in both morphology and ecology than previously thought. Revision of a type specimen of Phaeolus rutilans f. resupinatus has demonstrated that this taxon is microscopically different from Hapalopilus eupatorii in its spore shape. Erastia ochraceolateritia is published for the first time from the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The identities of these two species were confirmed both based on morphology and by sequencing of ITS DNA regions. Maps of their current and historic distribution in the Czech Republic and Slovakia are provided. A new combination, Erastia aurantiaca, is formally proposed.

RAMSHAJ Q., RUSEVSKA K., TOFILOVSKA S., KARADELEV M. (2021): Checklist of macrofungi from oak forests in the Republic of Kosovo.   [fungi, taxa, Balkan Peninsula, diversity, ecology, rare species.]  Czech Mycology 73(1): 21-42   (published: 12th February, 2021)   Electronic supplement
  abstract   In the period from 2017 to 2019 a survey of the diversity of fungi in oak forests in the Republic of Kosovo was conducted. The survey included 31 localities, mainly in Quercetum frainetto-cerris and Querco-Carpinetum orientalis communities. As a result of the fieldwork performed in various seasons, a first checklist of fungi from oak forests in the country is provided. A total of 220 taxa (219 species and one forma) were identified. The majority of the identified taxa belong to Basidiomycota (206) and only 14 species to Ascomycota. The paper provides a list of all recorded species with data on locality, altitude, time of collection, forest association and type of substrate. Distribution and ecology of selected rare or threatened species are briefly discussed.

KOTLABA F., ZEHNÁLEK P. (2018): Sixteen gasteromycetes collected in Cuba 50 years ago   [new records, Geastrum spp., taxonomy, nomenclature, distribution]  Czech Mycology 70(2): 185-209   (published: 14th December, 2018)
  abstract   Sixteen species of gasteromycetes were identified in 50-year old collections from Cuba, including five species new to this island. The species Calvatia cyathiformis, Clathrus columnatus, Clathrus crispus, Cyathus limbatus, Diplocystis wrightii, Rhizopogon sp., Scleroderma tenerum and Tulostoma floridanum had already been reported from Cuba, whereas Disciseda hyalothrix and Lycogalopsis solmsii represent new records for this country. Six species belong to the genus Geastrum, of which G. pectinatum agg., G. schweinitzii agg. and G. velutinum agg. were already known from Cuba, but three species, G. corollinum, G. kotlabae and G. trichiferum, are new to the Cuban mycobiota. Each species is provided with a brief description followed by taxonomic notes, and distribution.

MOUBASHER A.H., ABDEL-SATER M.A., SOLIMAN Z.S.M. (2018): Diversity of yeasts and filamentous fungi in mud from hypersaline and freshwater bodies in Egypt.   [fungal diversity, alkalinity, Wadi El-Natrun, lakes, Ibrahimia Canal, River Nile, molecular characterisation, ITS]  Czech Mycology 70(1): 1-32   (published: 26th January, 2018)
  abstract   The diversity of yeasts and filamentous fungi in muds from hypersaline alkaline lakes of Wadi ElNatrun and fresh water of the Nile River and Ibrahimia Canal was evaluated. The mean pH of saline water mud was 9.21, but fresh water mud registered 8.07. A total of 193 species (two varieties were distinguished in two of them) belonging to 67 genera were recovered from both muds investigated on DRBC (55 genera, 164 species), DG18 (36 genera, 117 species) and MY50G (23 genera, 76 species) media. From these, 17 species assigned to 12 genera were yeasts and 176 species and 2 varieties assigned to 55 genera were filamentous fungi. The highest numbers of fungal propagules were recovered on DRBC from freshwater mud, while the lowest on MY50G from saline water mud. Yeasts constituted a small proportion of all propagules from the two mud types on all three media, whereas filamentous fungi were the major component. However, freshwater mud samples yielded higher numbers of yeast genera and species using all three media. Candida was common in freshwater mud and rare in saline water mud, while Meyerozyma and Rhodotorula were infrequent in both muds. The remaining yeast species were recovered from freshwater mud only. Aspergillus (46 species) was the most common genus of filamentous fungi encountered in all samples, ranging in frequency from 39.82% to 96.62%; A. terreus, A. flavipes and A. niger dominated in both types of mud. Cladosporium (9 species), Fusarium (8 species), Penicillium (18 species) and Scopulariopsis (7 species) were encountered in both types of mud. Notably, 47 filamentous species were isolated only on the media with lower water activity (DG18, MY50G).

MARWA ABDEL-KAREEM M., ZOHRI A.A. (2017): Inhibition of three toxigenic fungal strains and their toxins production using selenium nanoparticles.   [Se-NPs, mycotoxigenic moulds, mycotoxins, aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, sterigmatocystin]  Czech Mycology 69(2): 193-204   (published: 24th November, 2017)
  abstract   Spoilage and poisoning of foods by microfungi are a major problem, especially in developing countries. While selenium nanoparticles (Se-NPs) have been used for a wide range of applications including antibacterial, antioxidant and anticancer applications, the effects of Se-NPs on fungal strains remain for the most part unknown to date. Our research is a pioneering attempt to evaluate the antifungal activity and antimycotoxin properties of Se-NPs (32 nm). Se-NPs at different concentrations were evaluated against the growth and mycotoxins production of three toxigenic fungal strains. The growth of Aspergillus parasiticus, A. ochraceus and A. nidulans was completely inhibited using 7000, 9000 and 3000 μg/ml of Se-NPs, respectively, while the complete inhibition in aflatoxins, ochratoxin A and sterigmatocystin production was reported by addition of 2000, 2000, and 800 μg/ml of Se-NPs, respectively. Results of this study show that Se-NPs were effective against the fungal strains tested and their toxin production. These results suggest that Se-NPs could be used as an effective microfungicide in agricultural and food safety applications against toxigenic microfungi.

ABDEL-SATER M.A., MOUBASHER A.H., SOLIMAN Z.S.M. (2016): Diversity of filamentous and yeast fungi in soil of citrus and grapevine plantations in the Assiut region, Egypt.   [Mycobiota, biodiversity, phenotypic and biochemical characterisation, ITS sequence, Coniochaeta canina, Aspergillus stella-maris]  Czech Mycology 68(2): 183-214   (published: 20th December, 2016)
  abstract   An extensive survey of soil mycobiota on citrus and grapevine plantations in Sahel-Saleem City, Assiut Governorate, Egypt was carried out using the dilution-plate method and 2 isolation media at 25 °C. Sixty-four genera and 195 species of filamentous fungi and 10 genera and 13 species of yeasts were recovered. A higher diversity (number of genera and species) and gross total counts were recovered from citrus than from grapevine soil. The peak of filamentous fungi recovered from both soils was found to be in February. Aspergillus (45 species) was the most dominant genus; A. ochraceus predominated in citrus plantations, while A. niger and A. aculeatus in grapevine. The Penicillium count came second after Aspergillus in citrus (23 species) and after Aspergillus and Fusarium in grapevine (11 species).Penicillium citrinum, P. ochrochloron and P. olsonii were more common in citrus plantations, but they were replaced by P. oxalicum in grapevine soil. Fusarium (19 species) was represented in 88.9–100% of both soils on both media; F. solani predominated in both soils, while F. incarnatum came next in citrus, and F. babinda and F. oxysporum in grapevine. Humicola (3 species) with the dominant H. fuscoatra was recorded in 61.1–83.3% of soil of both plantations, while Talaromyces (with T. purpureogenus followed by T. pinophilus being the most common) was recorded in 83.3–100% on DRBC and 38.9–50% on DYM from the soil of plantations of both crops. Volutella (5 species) was common in citrus but missing from grapevine soil. The present study reveals that hyaline fungi predominated over dark-coloured ones. Yeasts comprised only minor proportions in both soils (maximum 0.5%). They showed their peak in the soil of citrus plantations in April and in grapevine in February. All species were recovered in one or two samples only. Diutina catenulata, Debaryomyces hansenii, Galactomyces (3 species), Hanseniaspora occidentalis, Kluyveromyces marxianus, Meyerozyma caribbica, and Schwanniomyces pseudopolymorphus were encountered in citrus only, while Cryptococcus laurentii, Pichia kudriavzevii, Meyerozyma guilliermondii and Rhodotorula sp. in grapevine only. Physiological and growth characteristics were obtained for most of the recovered yeasts.

AMOOPOUR M., GHOBAD-NEJHAD M., KHODAPARAST S.A. (2016): New records of polypores from Iran, with a checklist of polypores for Gilan Province.   [fungi, hyrcanian forests, poroid basidiomycetes]  Czech Mycology 68(2): 139-148   (published: 27th September, 2016)
  abstract   As a result of a survey of poroid basidiomycetes in Gilan Province, Antrodiella fragrans, Ceriporia aurantiocarnescens, Oligoporus tephroleucus, Polyporus udus, and Tyromyces kmetii are newly reported from Iran, and the following seven species are reported as new to this province: Coriolopsis gallica, Fomitiporia punctata, Hapalopilus nidulans, Inonotus cuticularis, Oligoporus hibernicus, Phylloporia ribis, and Polyporus tuberaster. An updated checklist of polypores for Gilan Province is provided. Altogether, 66 polypores are known from Gilan up to now.

ADAMČÍK S., AUDE E., BÄSSLER C., CHRISTENSEN M., DORT K.VAN, FRITZ Ö., GLEJDURA S., HEILMANN-CLAUSEN J., HOLEC J., JANČOVIČOVÁ S., KUNCA V., LACKOVIČOVÁ A., LÜTH M., ÓDOR P. (2016): Fungi and lichens recorded during the Cryptogam Symposium on Natural Beech Forests, Slovakia 2011.   [old-growth beech forests, diversity, conservation, indicator, red-list, Europe]  Czech Mycology 68(1): 1-40   (published: 1st February, 2016)
  abstract   In September 2011, an international team of cryptogam experts visited seven national nature reserves in five mountain areas of Slovakia: Havešová and Stužica in the Poloniny Mts., Vihorlat in the Vihorlatské vrchy Mts., Oblík in the Slanské vrchy Mts., Dobročský prales and Klenovský Vepor in the Veporské vrchy Mts. and Badínsky prales in the Kremnické vrchy Mts. The reserves were selected to represent examples of the best protected old-growth beech forests in the country. The aim was to study the diversity of wood-inhabiting fungi on fallen beech logs and epiphytic lichens on standing beech trees. In total, 215 fungal species and 128 lichens were recorded on beech wood and bark, and 27 fungi and 26 lichens on additional substrates. The site of the highest conservation value is Stužica with 126 fungi and 79 lichens recorded on beech, of which 12 fungi and 19 lichens are indicators of high nature conservation value. Combined with historical records, a total of 19 non-lichenised fungal indicators are now reported from the site, making it the highest ranked natural beech forest in Europe. The second most important reserve for fungal diversity is Havešová with 121 species, including 14 indicator species recorded on beech wood. For lichens, the second most important reserve is Klenovský Vepor with 69 species including 18 lichen indicators recorded on beech. Nine fungus species are here reported as new to Slovakia: Asterostroma medium, Entoloma hispidulum, E. pseudoparasiticum, Gloeohypochnicium analogum, Hohenbuehelia valesiaca, Hymenochaete ulmicola, Hypocrea parmastoi, Melanomma spiniferum and Scutellinia colensoi. Lichen species Alyxoria ochrocheila is reported as new to Slovakia and Lecanographa amylacea, which was considered extinct in the Slovak Red list, was also recorded. This is the first list of wood-inhabiting fungi and epiphytic lichens of old-growth beech forests in Slovakia, and hence an important contribution to the exploration of biodiversity in Slovakia.

HOLEC J., KŘÍŽ M., POUZAR Z., ŠANDOVÁ M. (2015): Boubínský prales virgin forest, a Central European refugium of boreal-montane and old-growth forest fungi.   [Mt. Boubín, Bohemian Forest, Czech Republic, Basidiomycota, Ascomycota, diversity, ecology, distribution]  Czech Mycology 67(2): 157-226   (published: 10th September, 2015)
  abstract   Boubínský prales virgin forest is the best-preserved montane Picea-Fagus-Abies forest in the Czech Republic. Its core area (46.67 ha), grown with original montane forest never cut nor managed by foresters, has been protected since 1858. It represents the centre of the present-day nature reserve (685.87 ha). A detailed inventory of its fungal diversity was carried out in 2013–2014. Ten segments differing in habitat and naturalness were studied (235 ha). The total number of species was 659, with the centre of diversity in the core area (503 species) followed by the neighbouring segments grown by natural forests minimally influenced by man. When literature and herbarium data are added, the total diversity reaches a total of 792 taxa. The locality represents a unique refugium for some borealmontane fungi (e.g. Amylocystis lapponica, Laurilia sulcata, Pholiota subochracea), a high number of rare species preferring old-growth forests (Antrodia crassa, A. sitchensis, Baeospora myriadophylla, Chrysomphalina chrysophylla, Fomitopsis rosea, Ionomidotis irregularis, Junghuhnia collabens, Skeletocutis odora, S. stellae, Tatraea dumbirensis), wood-inhabiting and mycorrhizal fungi confined to Abies (Panellus violaceofulvus, Phellinus pouzarii, Pseudoplectania melaena, Lactarius albocarneus), and a high number of indicators of well-preserved Fagus forests (e.g.Climacodon septentrionalis, Flammulaster limulatus, Pholiota squarrosoides). Several very rare fungi are present, e.g. Chromosera cyanophylla, Cystoderma subvinaceum and Pseudorhizina sphaerospora. The value of the local mycobiota is further emphasised by the high number of protected and Red List species. Comparison with other Central European old-growth forests has confirmed that Boubínský prales is a mycological hotspot of European importance.

ABDEL-HAFEZ S.I.I., ABO-ELYOUSR K.A.M., ABDEL-RAHIM I.R. (2015): Leaf surface and endophytic fungi associated with onion leaves and their antagonistic activity against Alternaria porri.   [phyllosphere, phylloplane, endophytes, purple blotch disease, antagonism]  Czech Mycology 67(1): 1-22   (published: 10th April, 2015)
  abstract   Sixty-eight fungal species belonging to 29 genera were isolated as leaf surface and endophytic fungi from healthy and purple blotch diseased onion leaves. The fungal populations associated with diseased onion leaves (1.360 × 103 CFU/g leaf in the phyllosphere, 2.614 CFU/leaf segment in the phylloplane and 1.324 CFU/leaf segment in the surface-sterilised diseased leaves) were higher than those in healthy samples (0.804 × 103 CFU in the phyllosphere, 1.184 CFU in the phylloplane, and 0.35 CFU as endophytes). Endophytic fungi of healthy leaves were represented by 12 genera and 15 species, while fungi of surface-sterilised diseased leaves included 17 species from 13 genera. The mycobiota associated with surface-sterilised diseased leaves were different from the endophytic fungi of healthy samples, whereas the disease may stimulate colonisation of opportunistic fungi causing secondary infections such as Botrytis cinerea, Penicillium aurantiogriseum, Alternaria alternata and Cladosporium spp. In contrast, healthy leaves were a source of antagonistic endophytic fungi such as Trichoderma harzianum and T. koningii. Testing the antagonistic effect of 91 fungal isolates against Alternaria porri showed that nine isolates of Trichoderma produced the highest suppressive potential (73.1%) depending on competition and mycoparasitism. Epicoccum nigrum and Penicillium oxalicum exhibited antibiosis against A. porri producing a 12 mm broad inhibition zone. In conclusion, the quantitative and qualitative compositions of fungi associated with onion leaves were distinctly influenced by A. porri infection. Mycobiota associated with asymptomatic onion leaves such as Epicoccum nigrum, Penicillium oxalicum and Trichoderma harzianum are a natural source of eco-friendly bioagents. They showed an effective antagonistic potential against A. porri, and may thus be applied as an alternative to fungicides.

DVOŘÁK D., BĚŤÁK J., TOMŠOVSKÝ M. (2014): Aurantiporus alborubescens (Basidiomycota, Polyporales) - first record in the Carpathians and notes on its systematic position.   [Aurantiporus, phylogeny, old-growth forests, beech forests, indicator species]  Czech Mycology 66(1): 71-84   (published: 4th June, 2014)
  abstract   The authors present the first collection of the rare old-growth forest polypore Aurantiporus alborubescens in the Carpathians, supported by a description of macro- and microscopic features. Its European distribution and ecological demands are discussed. LSU rDNA sequences of the collected material were also analysed and compared with those of A. fissilis and A. croceus as well as some other polyporoid and corticioid species, in order to resolve the phylogenetic placement of the studied species. Based on the results of the molecular analysis, the homogeneity of the genus Aurantiporus Murrill in the sense of Jahn is questioned.

ABDULLAH S.K., MONFORT E., ASENSIO L., SALINAS J., LOPEZ LLORCA L.V., JANSSON H.B. (2010): Soil mycobiota of date palm plantations in Elche, SE Spain.   [soil saprotrophic fungi, phytopathogenic fungi, Phoenix dactylifera, isolation methods]  Czech Mycology 61(2): 149-162   (published: 10th August, 2010)
  abstract   The mycobiota of soil from date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) plantations in Elche, SE Spain was examined using 23 soil samples and five isolation methods. One hundred and nineteen species assigned to 67 genera were isolated. The most frequent species were in decreasing order: Aspergillus fumigatus, A. niger, Neosartorya spinosa, Thielaviopsis punctulata, Chaetomium bostrychodes, Gilmaniella macrospora, Aspergillus candidus, Fusarium oxysporum, Rhizopus microsporus, Sordaria fimicola, Aspergillus terreus, Chaetomium murorum, Fusarium solani, Mucor racemosus, Penicillium citrinum and Thielaviopsis paradoxa. The thermotolerant and thermophilic species of Malbranchea cinnamomea, Myriococcum thermophilum, Rhizomucor miehei, Scytalidium thermophilum, Talaromyces emersonii, Thermoascus aurantiacus and Thermomyces lanuginosus were detected in various frequencies of occurrence. Our findings are compared with those from a similar survey of soil from date palm plantations in Iraq. Our study indicates that there is no characteristic mycobiota for soil in date palm plantations except for the more frequent isolation of some species well known as pathogens on date palm.

RAVIKUMAR M., SRIDHAR K.R., SIVAKUMAR T., KARAMCHAND K.S., SIVAKUMAR N., VELLAIYAN R. (2009): Diversity of filamentous fungi on coastal woody debris after tsunami on the southeast coast of India.   [tsunami, Bay of Bengal, southeast coast of India, woody litter, fungal diversity]  Czech Mycology 61(1): 107-115   (published: 29th September, 2009)
  abstract   Five coastal locations on the southeast coast of India severely disturbed after the tsunami on December 26, 2004 were surveyed for the occurrence of filamentous fungi on woody debris by means of short-term (1 month) and long-term (12 months) damp incubation. Short-term incubation revealed 26 mitosporic fungi (8 genera) ranging from 14 to 17 taxa per location with a total frequency of occurrence between 0.4 and 5.6 %. Aspergillus taxa were dominant and six of them were common to all locations.Long-term incubation yielded 35 fungi (25 genera) (22 ascomycetes, 1 basidiomycete and 12 mitosporic fungi). The total fungal taxa per location ranged from 25 to 28 with a total frequency of occurrence of 0.8 to 46.8 %. Corollospora gracilis was the most dominant ascomycete (46.8 %), while Cirrenalia tropicalis and Dictyosporium pelagicum dominated among mitosporic fungi (18 %). The total frequency of occurrence of 11 ascomycetes and four mitosporic fungi was above 10 %. Twelve ascomycetes and two mitosporic fungi were common to all locations. The richness of fungi was higher after long-term than short-term incubation. The occurrence of 61 fungal taxa in this study suggests that the tsunami-dumped woody litter on the southeast coast of India might have at least partially originated from the ocean, thus representing a mosaic of fungi existing in seawater and sediments.

ISMAIL M.A., TALIGOOLA H.K., NAKAMYA R. (2008): Mycobiota associated with baby food products imported into Uganda with special reference to aflatoxigenic aspergilli and aflatoxins.   [mycobiota, aflatoxigenic aspergilli, aflatoxins, imported baby foods]  Czech Mycology 60(1): 75-89   (published: 4th July, 2008)
  abstract   Five baby food products imported into Uganda were collected from different shops and investigated for contamination by fungi and aflatoxins. Forty-two species belonging to 21 genera in addition to some unidentified fungi were recovered on dichloran rose bengal chloramphenicol agar. Cornflakes followed by Cerelac were the most heavily contaminated products while Heinz mixed cereal was the least. Cladosporium sphaerospermum, Fusarium tricinctum and Penicillium oxalicum were the most predominant fungi. On the other hand, using Aspergillus flavus/parasiticus agar, 34 % of the samples were positive for aflatoxigenic aspergilli. Aflatoxigenic aspergilli constituted 78.8 % of all aspergilli and 4.9 % of all contaminating fungi. Samples from all products were contaminated with aflatoxigenic aspergilli, but samples of Cerelac were the most, while those of Porridge oats were the least. Aflatoxin analysis of food samples revealed that 9 out of 13 analysed samples were contaminated with aflatoxins in the range of 1–10 ppb (6 samples) and 11–20 ppb (3 samples). Only samples of Cerelac were aflatoxin–free, although aflatoxigenic aspergilli were detected in some samples. It was noted that samples of Cerelac had the least moisture content compared to the other products. Contaminated foods constitute a health hazard to human consumption. These foods, especially those for babies, must therefore be examined at regular intervals in order to assess their hygienic quality.

FARGHALY R.M., GHERBAWY Y.A.M.H., YOSEF M.S. (2004): Contamination of meat stored in home refrigerators in Qena (Egypt).   [microscopic fungi, stored meat, refrigerators, Aspergillus, RAPD-PCR]  Czech Mycology 56(1-2): 53-62   (published: 12th August, 2004)
  abstract   Eighty samples were collected from different parts of home-refrigerators and meat stored herein, in the province of Qena, Egypt. Quantitative and qualitative estimations of moulds were carried out by conventional methods and the identified Aspergillus spp. were confirmed by the RAPD-PCR technique in the Institute of Applied Microbiology (IAM), University of Agricultural Sciences, Vienna, Austria. The obtained results revealed that the highest mould count was 3.9 X 104 CFU/cm2 in the chest of there frigerators, followed by 3.2 X 10^4, 2.6 X 10^3 and 2.5 X 10^3 CFU/cm2 in samples of air and freezer of refrigerators and stored meat, respectively. Elevenmould genera could beidentified, the most common of which were Aspergillus, Penicillium and Cladosporium. The counts and relative frequencies for these genera were 31 (25.4 %), 17 (13.9 %) and 16 (13.1 %), respectively. Five Aspergillus species were identified; mainly A. flavus 13 (42.0 %), A. niger 5 (16.1 %) and A. nidulans 5 (16.1 %). The isolated Aspergillus species were subjected to further identification by r and om amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) by using type strains from IAM. RAPD-analysis indicated that the Aspergillus strains isolated during this study were completely identical with the corresponding type strains from IAM. Public health hazard and significance of mould contamination in home-refrigerators, as well as hygienic measures and recommendations are fully discussed to prevent or minimise such contamination.

UDAYA PRAKASH N.K., VITTAL B.P.R. (2003): Aerometric study on thermophilous fungi in a farm house, Chennai.   [airborne fungi, Andersen 2-stagesampler, occupational environment, respirable fraction, India]  Czech Mycology 55(3-4): 253-259   (published: 22nd December, 2003)
  abstract   A survey on airborne thermophilous fungi at a farmhouse in Chennai, India was made using an Andersen 2-stage viable sampler for the period from January 1997 to December 1997 at fortnight intervals. A total of 582 colonies belonging to 17 species were recorded. The species Emericella nidulans was dominant with an average of 60.2 CFU/m³ of air followed by Aspergillus fumigatus and Thermomyces lanuginosus with 34.7 CFU/m³ of air and 32.2 CFU/m³ of air, respectively. The total respirable fraction recorded was 58.4 %.

NOVÁKOVÁ A., PIŽL V. (2003): Mycoflora in the intestine of Eisenia andrei (Oligochaeta, Lumbricidae) and in vermiculture substrates.   [cattle manure, saprotrophic and cellulolytic microfungi, earthworms]  Czech Mycology 55(1-2): 83-102   (published: 23rd July, 2003)
  abstract   Mycoflora of three commercial vermiculture systems based on cattle manure derived sub­ strates and Eisenia andrei earthworms was studied using several isolation methods. A total of 172 taxa of saprotrophic micromycetes were isolated (19 taxa of Zygomycetes, 9 taxa of Ascomycetes and 144 taxa of mitosporic fungi). Aspergillus fumigatus was the most frequent microfungal species in the intestine of Eisenia andrei. In vermicuture substrates, Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus fumigatus were among species isolated very frequently by the soil dilution method, while Rhizopus stolonifer was estimated as frequent species using the soil washing isolation technique.

HASAN H.A.H. (2000): Fungal association and deterioration of Oil-type Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) seed during storage.   [safflower, mycoflora, mycotoxin, oil, protein, sugars, enzymes, germination]  Czech Mycology 52(2): 125-137   (published: 20th April, 2000)
  abstract   Different fungal species viz. Aspergillus Jiavus, A. Jumigalus, A. niger, A. sydowii, Emericella nidulans, Mucorcircinelloides and Pénicillium chrysogenum were isolated from commercial safflower seeds. The total number of fungi increased with raising the moisture content of the seeds from 15 to 25 % and reached a maximum level after 3 months of storage. Aspergillus was the dominant genus at 25°C. However, Pénicillium was dominant at 10°C. Germination of seeds significantly decreased with increasing moisture content and length of storage. Where no germination in seed at 25 % moisture content was observed after 5 months of storage at v-â 25°C, there was a perceptible increase in freefatty acidscontent, especially at high moisture and temperatures. This increase in free fatty acids positively correlated with the infestation of seeds by P. chrysogenum at 10°C, and A. flavus and A. niger at 25°C. In artificially inoculated seeds (25 % moisture content) by A. Jiavus, aflatoxin production reached their maximum level after I month and then decreased. Seed deterioration was accompanied by a corresponding rise in free fatty acids, free amino acids and soluble protein. The high levels of autolytic enzymes (amylase, cellulase, lipase and protease) detected in seed fungi clearly indicate the important role of these enzymes in seed deterioration. Also, the carcurnin and turmerol oils of safflower promoted the growth and lipase activity of A. Jiavus. Thus, the oils encourage seed infestation and did not make the safflower safe from deterioration.

GHERBAWY Y.A.M.H., ABDELZAHER H.M.A. (1999): Isolation of fungi from tomato rhizosphere and evaluation of the effect of some fungicides and biological agents on the production of cellulase enzymes by Nectria haematococca and Pythium ultimum var. ultimum.   [Biologicalcontrol, root-rot, fungicides Nectria haematococca, Pythium ultimum var. ultimum]  Czech Mycology 51(2-3): 157-170   (published: 25th May, 1999)
  abstract   Forty-five species and two species varieties belonging to twenty-six genera of fungi were isolated from 30 soil samples from the rhizosphere of tomato plants. The fungi most frequently isolated were Aspergillus flavus, A.fumigatus, A. niger, A. terreus, Gibberella fujikuroi, Nectria haematococca and Rhizopus stolonifer. Ridomil and Vitavax-captan (10, 50 and 100ppm) had no significant effects on the activity of Cl and Cₓ enzymes of Nectria haematococca. Cₓ enzyme activity was slightly increased at 10 and 50ppm, but slightly decreased at 100ppm. Vitavax-captan (10, 50 and 100ppm) significantly decreased Cl enzyme activities of N. haematococca. Cₓ enzyme activity was slightly increased at 10 and 50ppm, but at 100 ppm it showed a slightly inhibitory effect. Ridomil caused a slight increase in the activity of Cₓ and Cl enzymes by Pythium ultimum var. ultimum at low and moderate doses but the highest dose of Ridomil caused a slight reduction. Vitavax-captan slightly increased the activity of Cₓ and Cl enzymes in P. ultimum var. ultimum. Normal and sterilised filtrates of Myrothecium verrucaria, Penicillium oxalicum and Trichoderma harzianum induced a small decrease in Cl enzyme activity of Nectria haematococca. The sterilised filtrates of the three fungi tested caused greater inhibition compared to the normal filtrate. The production of Cₓ enzyme was slightly increased with normal and sterilised filtrates of Penicillium oxalicum and Trichoderma harzianum, but was significantly increased by both types of filtrates of Myrothecium verrucaria. The two types of filtrate of all fungi tested did not significantly affect the activity of Cl and Cₓ enzymes by lithium ultimum var. ultimum. Production of extracellular protein by Nectria haematococca was not significantly affected by any dose of the tested fungi cides. It was slightly increased by the two types of filtrate of the three tested fungi but significantly increased by the normal filtrate of Myrothecium verrucaria. The normal filtrate of all the fungi tested enhanced extracellular protein production to a greater extent than the sterilised filtrate. Extracellular proteins of Pythium ultimum var. ultimum were slightly increased by all doses of Vitavax-captan and low doses only of Ridomil, also two types of filtrate of all tested fungi caused a slightly increasing effect.

VACCARO G., BENNETT J.W. (1999): Norsolorinic acid mutants and aflatoxin research.   [norsolorinic acid, aflatoxins, polyketides, Aspergillusflavus, Aspergillus parasiticus]  Czech Mycology 51(2-3): 89-97   (published: 25th May, 1999)
  abstract   Norsolorinic acid is a red polyhydroxyanthraquinone. Mutants of Aspergillus parasiticus and Aspergillus flavus that accumulate norsolorinic acid, as well as making low levels of aflatoxin, have been used to study aflatoxin biosynthesis and aflatoxin genetics. In physiological studies the red color of norsolorinic acid serves as a visual screen for the putative presence of aflatoxin. In biosynthetic studies using ¹⁴C-radioisotope labeling, norsolorinic acid is the first stable intermediate detected in the pathway. By complementation of suitable marked strains, and selection for red pigment, the gene for the enzyme associated with norsolorinic acid became the first gene cloned from the aflatoxin pathway. Gene disruption confirmed the role of norsolorinic acid as an aflatoxin precursor. Several laboratories have partially purified an enzyme that catalyzes the transformation of norsolorinic acid to other pigments. It is proposed that double mutants of A. nidulans, lacking both norsolorinic acid production and another secondary metabolite, can be used to screen for regulatory genes of the aflatoxin/sterigmatocystin pathway.

HUŇKOVÁ Z., KUBÁTOVÁ A., WEIGNEROVÁ L., KŘEN V. (1999): Induction of extracellular glycosidases in filamentous fungi and their potential use in chemotaxonomy.   [glycosidases, induction, Aspergillus, Penicillium, Fusarium]  Czech Mycology 51(1): 71-87   (published: 29th January, 1999)
  abstract   Data on the occurrence and inducibility of extracellular β-N-acetylhexosaminidase, α-galactosidase, α- and β-mannosidase and α-L-fucosidase, including inductors, are given for selected Aspergillus, Penicillium and Fusarium strains. These data represent additional information on the strains in the Culture Collection of Fungi, Department of Botany, Charles University, Prague, and in the Culture Collection of the Institute of Microbiology, Prague, Czech Republic, thus extending their usability in biochemistry and biotechnology. With respect to these biochemical data a taxonomic evaluation of the examined strains is presented. Several strains were re­ identified after biochemical and morphological comparisons with the type strains. The strains of A. niveus CCF 544, A. terreus CCF 76, CCF 869, and CCIM USA were re-identified as A. flavipes, the strain A. oryzae CCF 1301 as A. wentii.

ŠAŠEK V., NOVOTNÝ Č., VAMPOLA P. (1998): Screening for efficient organopollutant fungal degraders by decolorization.   [decolorization, synthetic dyes, ligninolytic enzymes, white rot fungi, biodegrad­ation]  Czech Mycology 50(4): 303-311   (published: 12th July, 1998)
  abstract   A set of cultures of wood-degrading Basidiomycetes was screened for the ability to decolorize model synthetic dyes with the aim of selecting strains with the highest activities of ligninolytic enzymes. Four decolorization patterns were observed; some species possessed no decolorizing ability, some decolorized on all the media, some decolorized only when fully grown, and only apart of them followed a typical behaviour described in Phanerochaete chrysosporium Burds., i.e. decolorized only on nutrient limited media. The strains with the highest decolorizing capabilities will be further studied with respect to biodegradation of aromatic organopollutants.

NASSER L., ABDEL-SATER M.A. (1997): Fungi associated with sheep hairs in Saudi Arabia.   [Keratinophilic, non-keratinophilic fungi, sheep hairs]  Czech Mycology 50(2): 99-106   (published: 16th December, 1997)
  abstract   The frequency of occurrence of fungi in 25 hair samples of nine kinds of sheep, collected from different localities in Saudi Arabia, was estimated using three isolation methods at 28°C. Fortyfive species and one variety representing 23 genera were isolated and the most common genera were Chrysosporium, Alternaria, Aspergillus and Penicillium. The most prevalent species of the above genera were C. indicum, C. tropicum, Alternaria alternata, Aspergillus flavus, A. fumigatus, Penicillium chrysogenum and P. oxalicum. Other fungi were also isolated with variable frequencies.

PIECKOVÁ E., JESENSKÁ Z. (1997): The effect of chloroform extracts of micromycete biomass on the movement of tracheal cilia in one-day old chickens in vitro.   [Micromycete, biomass, chloroform extract, tracheal cilia]  Czech Mycology 50(1): 57-62   (published: 29th September, 1997)
  abstract   The ciliostatic effect of metabolites from mycelia and spore biomass of 185 micromycete strains extractable with chlor of orm on tracheal epi the l cilia was investigated in 1-d old chickens in vitro. The strains were isolated from cotton or flax. Extracts of 54 strains (29 %) displayed ciliostatic activity: 16 (9 %), 6 (3 %), and 32 (17 %) strains stopped the movement of cilia after 24, 48, and 72 hours, respectively. There may be relationships between these results and respiratory tract illnesses in people living in mouldy dwellings, working with mouldy materials, or with sick building syndrome.

KUNERT J. (1996): Growth and production of extracellular proteases by the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus on various media. I. Media without proteins.   [Aspergillus fumigatus, virulence, extracellular proteases, enzyme induction]  Czech Mycology 49(2): 91-106   (published: 13th October, 1996)
  abstract   A strain of Aspergillus fumigatus was grown on ten nutrient media containing glucose and various (organic and inorganic) sources of nitrogen. Growth of the mycelia, pH of the cultivation fluid, uptake of nutrients and proteolytic activity on haemoglobin at pH 3 and on azocasein at pH 7.5 were assessed. The aim of the study was to find the physiological conditions for the production of extracellular proteases. High activities of alkaline protease(s) were found only when the following three conditions were fulfilled: (a) exhaustion of glucose from the medium, (b) reaching of the maximum mycelium dry weight, (c) rise of the medium pH to at least 7. These three factors are causally related and coincide in time so that they can hardly be evaluated individually. A neutral to alkaline pH is certainly a necessary condition and a steep rise in pH may itself be a sufficient triggering factor for the synthesis of protease(s). The presence of proteins and/or peptides as inducers is probably not quite necessary but is nevertheless strongly stimulating. The activity of acid (aspartic) protease was small to negligible on all media and its production clearly depended only on the pH of the medium (optimum pH 4 to 6).

FASSATIOVÁ O. (1995): Micromycetes in archives and book depositories in the Czech Republic.   [Micromycetes, archives, allergies, Czech Republic]  Czech Mycology 48(1): 77-86   (published: 16th May, 1995)
  abstract   Species representation of micromycetes and their frequency were studied in the period 1981-1988 in four archives in Prague and near Prague and in one depository in West Bohemia. Representants of genera Penicillium, Cladosporium, Alternaria, Aspergillus, Mucor and Rhizopus isolated by sediment plate method and from the surfaces of the archive depots were the most frequent in all observed spaces. The higher number of the most frequent species was always found in older and for the archive purposes less convenient buildings, while inside the new building the number of the most frequent species was very low. In suitable conditions only a limited number of species for which the given specific conditions are convenient, act as destructive. They are mostly Penicillium which form coherent growing covers on the backs of the books and cartons. Spores of these fungi released by their growth contaminate the atmosphere of these spaces and can cause allergies in sensitive persons.

JESENSKÁ Z., PIECKOVÁ E. (1995): Heat-resistant fungi.   [Heat resistance, fungi]  Czech Mycology 48(1): 73-76   (published: 16th May, 1995)
  abstract   The survival of fungi from soil samples has been investigated after temperature of 60, 70, 80 and 90"C in Sabouraud agar. The number of isolated propagules and species had significantly different quantities. The heat-resistant fungi are an economically and scientifically important group of fungi and represent a matter for further investigation.

HAWKSWORTH D.L. (1995): Tailoring fungal nomenclature to suit user needs.   [Bionomenclature, code, harmonization, names, nomenclature, taxonomy]  Czech Mycology 48(1): 3-10   (published: 16th May, 1995)
  abstract   The nomenclature of fungi is controlled by the InternationalCode of Botanical Nomenclature, revised at intervals of six years. The latest revision by the XV International Botanical Congress in Tokyo in 1993 signalled a major shift in botanical nomenclature towards increased pragmatism. The “top-ten” changes relevant to mycologists are summarized, and attention is drawn to a resolution of the Congress urging taxonomists to refrain from name changes for non-scientific reasons. Discussions have also been taking place between representatives of the Codes or Rules regulating the names of other organisms with a view to increasing harmonization between their practices and the eventual production of a single Code. Significant common ground has been established and the formation of an International Commission on Bionomenclature has been proposed. The pressure for change comes from both the generators and the users of names, and has targets which if realized will be of benefit to both groups.

PIECKOVÁ E., JESENSKÁ Z. (1994): The effect of the heat-stable and chloroform-extractable secondary metabolites of filamentous fungi on the respiratory tract cilia movement of one-day-old chickens in vitro.   [Fungi, cilia, trachea, chickens, metabolites, bronchitis]  Czech Mycology 47(3): 215-221   (published: 17th June, 1994)
  abstract   The ciliostatic activity of the heat-stable (100°C/10 min.) and chloroform-extractable metabolites of 63 strains of filamentous fungi - growing on the liquid medium - on tracheal cilia of one-day-old chickens in vitro was evaluated. Twenty two (34.9%) from the investigated strains produced ciliostatic metabolites, 4.7%, 7.9%, 3.1%, resp. 19.0% of the strains stopped the movement of cilia after 24, 48, 72, resp. 144 hours. The results are discussed in connection with chronic bronchitis of people working with moulded materials or living in moulded dwellings.

MARVANOVÁ L., KALOUSKOVÁ V., HANULÁKOVÁ D., SCHÁNĚL L. (1993): Misroscopic fungi in the Zbrašov agaronite caves.  Česká Mykologie 46(3-4): 243-250   (published: 25th August, 1993)
  abstract   The aragonite coating in some pans of the caves in Zbrašov (northern Moravia, ČSFR) is strewn with fragments of textile fibres, originating probably from the clothes of cave visitors. These filaments as well as the aragonite in their close vicinity are colonised by microscopic fungi. About fifty taxa have been identified. Spores of fungi in the aeroplankton in the caves mostly belong to other species than do occur on the aragonite. The species composition of the fungal community on aragonite is probably influenced by the temperature inside the caves.

HOLEC J. (1993): Ecology of macrofungi in the beech woods of the Šumava mountains and Šumava foothills.  Česká Mykologie 46(3-4): 163-202   (published: 25th August, 1993)
  abstract   The fungi of the order Agaricales s. l. and several families of ungilled fungi and gasteromycetes were studied in the beech woods of the southeastern part of the Sumava mountains and Sumava foothills (Czechoslovakia). Altogether, 230 species were recorded on 8 permanent plots (50 x 50 m) during the years 1988 - 1990. The terrestrial fungi were closely associated with a particular layer of the surface humus and substrate, and the lignicolous fungi were associated with wood in various stages of decay. The occurrence of mycorrhizal fungi was influenced above all by the mycorrhizal partner, altitude, and climate. The species composition, number of mycorrhizal and terrestrial species on the individual plots, and their share were determined by the humus type, microrelief, and the thickness of the detritus layer. The occurrence of lignicolous fungi was in close relation to the degree of naturalness of the wood, substrate diversity of the plot and the mesoclimate. The results are summarized in the mycosociological tables and compared by the use of cluster analysis and diagrams.

ŠIMONOVIČOVÁ A. (1992): Microfungal community structure in forest soils of North Slovakia. II. Similarity of mykocenosis (Krížna, Koprová and Furkotská Vallies).  Česká Mykologie 46(1-2): 106-113   (published: 1st April, 1993)
  abstract   On five localities in vallies Krížna, Koprová and Furkotská (High Tatra Mts.) we investigated the species structure of soil microscopic fungi and the similarity of mycocenosis. The arenic podzol and podzolic ranker soils were studied. The soils had low to very low acid reaction and very low content of organic matter. In the global number of isolated soil microscopic fungi species (48), the cosmopolitan genus Penicillium of the family Moniliaceae was dominantly represented. The species of the family Mucoraceae were suppressed as the result of the soil quality decreasing, which reflects the degradation of the quality of the whole environment in High Tatra Mts. The highest index of similarity – S = 0.6 – was proved between the localities in the neighboring vallies.

ŠIMONOVIČOVÁ A. (1992): Microfungal community structure in forest soil of North Slovakia. I. Similarity of mykocenosis (The Valley Tichá).  Česká Mykologie 46(1-2): 99-105   (published: 1st April, 1993)
  abstract   Microfungal community structure in four forest localities in the Valley Tichá in the High Tatra Mountains was studied. Podzolic and ranker soils are poor in organic matter, physically and chemically unfavourable. The pH values are lower – by 1.0 to 1.5 – than values in 1962, which means that the quality of the soils has degraded. These differences correspond with the quality of mycocenosis, which has also worsened. 41 species of soil micromycetes were isolated. The occurrence of the representatives of the genus Penicillium (fam. Moniliaceae) was the highest. The occurrence of the representatives of the family Mucoraceae was suppressed. The similarity of the neighbouring mycocenoses was higher than that of those more distant from each other.

KLÁN J., BAUDIŠOVÁ D., SKÁLA Z. (1992): Enzymy activity of mycelial cultures of saprotrophic macromycetes (Basidiomycotina). III. A taxonomic application.  Česká Mykologie 46(1-2): 75-85   (published: 1st April, 1993)
  abstract   Mycelial cultures of 92 species belonging to 40 genera of saprotrophic basidiomycetous fungi (orders Agaricales, Aphyllophorales, Gastrosporiales, Lycoperdales and Nidulariales) were tested with respect to the production of extracellular hydrolytic enzymes and oxidoreductases (laccase, peroxidase, tyrosinase, diaminooxidase, proteases, amylases, urease, p-cresol oxidases and hydrolyse of tyrosine) using simple plate and spot tests. The results obtained were evaluated by means of factor analysis methods. Distribution of enzyme activities in individual species was discussed.

SVRČEK M. (1990): A report on mycological trips to Krkonoše Mts. (Giant Mts.), Bohemia, in the years 1986-1989.  Česká Mykologie 44(3): 140-146   (published: 22nd October, 1990)
  abstract   In the second part of this report (see part I in Čes. Mykol. 44:77–91, 1990) results of mycological excursions to the eastern part of the Krkonoše Mts. are presented. Fungi belonging to Gasteromycetes, Aphyllophorales s.l., Discomycetes, Pyrenomycetes, Uredinales, Deuteromycetes and Myxomycetes are included. Species are listed alphabetically with data on localities and altitudes. Noteworthy finds include Amanita battarrae, Conocybe microspora, Cortinarius castaneus, C. sertipes, Crepidotus cesatii, Cystoderma jasonis, Galerina pseudomniophila, Inocybe napipes, Lactarius aspideus, L. spinosulus, Mycena megaspora, Naucoria myosotis.

ŘEPOVÁ A. (1989): Soil micromycetes from Czechoslovakia - a list of isolated species with bibliography. II.  Česká Mykologie 43(4): 235-243   (published: 17th November, 1989)
  abstract   A list of micromycetes (saprophytic, keratinophilic, rhizosphere, nematophagous, ovicidal, dermatophytes, and cellular slime moulds) isolated from various Czechoslovak soils is presented. The paper includes distribution data and literature citations for each species. It is the second installment of the series and documents a wide variety of fungi, including Chaetomium species and other frequently encountered genera.

ŘEPOVÁ A. (1989): Soil micromycetes from Czechoslovakia - a list of isolated species with bibliography.  Česká Mykologie 43(3): 169-175   (published: 21st August, 1989)
  abstract   A list of micromycetes (saprophytic, keratinophilic, rhizosphere, nematophagous, ovicidal, dermatophytes, and cellular slime moulds) isolated from various Czechoslovak soils is presented. Records about species distribution in Czechoslovakia and bibliography are included for each micromycete species.

ŠEBESTA J., HARDER D.E., ZWATZ B. (1987): Contribution concerning the occurrence and pathogenicity of the European population of oat crown rust (Puccinia coronata Cda. var. avenae Fraser et Led.) and donors of resistance.  Česká Mykologie 41(2): 97-106   (published: 8th May, 1987)
  abstract   The occurrence and pathogenicity of European populations of oat crown rust (Puccinia coronata var. avenae) and effectiveness of resistance donors are analysed. High virulence variability is observed. Most effective resistance genes are Pc 39, Pc 48, Pc 50, Pc 55, Pc 58, and Pc 59. Least effective are Pc 35, Pc 40, Pc 45, Pc 46, Pc 47, and Pc 54. Suitability of these genes for breeding is discussed.

Seminar on „Morphogenesis of Fungi“, Olomouc, May 31, 1984.  Česká Mykologie 40(1): 52-58   (published: 7th February, 1986)

ČERNÝ A., ANTONÍN V. (1982): 3. Mykologische Studientage in Mähren im Jahre 1981.  Česká Mykologie 36(3): 184-187   (published: 1982)

ŠEBEK S. (1979): Zur Pilzflora des Hügels „Semická hůrka“ (Kreis Nymburk, Bez. Mittelböhmen).  Česká Mykologie 33(3): 159-169   (published: 1979)
  abstract   The author provides an overview of the fungal flora of the hill “Semická hůrka” (District of Nymburk) in central Polabí, covered by subxerophilous oak forest with fragments of the Querco-Carpinetum bohemicum community. On the southern slope, communities of the order Prunetalia mix with substitute communities from the Cirsio-Brachypodion pinnati alliance. The location is a notable site of thermophilic fungi in central Polabí. A proposal for protection of this site is attached.

HUBÁLEK Z., ROSICKÝ B., OTČENÁŠEK M. (1979): Fungi on the hair of small wild mammals in Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia.  Česká Mykologie 33(2): 81-93   (published: 1979)
  abstract   A new record of dry rot fungus Serpula lacrimans (Wulf. ex Fr.) Schroet. on the trunk bases of two living trees of Norway Spruce Picea abies (L.) Karst. in the Botanical Garden in Průhonice near Prague is described. Differences between Serpula lacrimans and Serpula himantioides (Fr. ex Fr.) Karst. and the phytopathological significance of the new record are discussed.

DERMEK A. (1978): A contribution to the mycoflora of the forests on environs of the villages Brodské, Čáry, Gbely, Kopčany, Kúty and Smolinské (Western Slovakia). (with coloured plates No.93 and 94).  Česká Mykologie 32(4): 215-225   (published: 1978)
  abstract   The author gives a brief characterization of the territory in Western Slovakia around Brodské, Čáry, Gbely, Kopčany, Kúty, and Smolinské, and enumerates the fungi species found there between 1963 and 1977. Some rare species are highlighted: Hydnellum spongiosipes, Lepista graveolens, Leucopaxillus tricolor, Amanita rubescens f. annulo-sulfurea, and Leccinum thalassinum. A new combination Lepista graveolens (Peck) Dermek is proposed.

SEMERDŽIEVA M., MUSÍLEK V. (1976): List of cultures of Basidiomycetes of the Institute of Microbiology, Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences.  Česká Mykologie 30(1): 49-57   (published: 1976)
  abstract   The Laboratory of Experimental Mycology, Institute of Microbiology, Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences, Prague, takes care for a culture collection of Basidiomycetes, which now includes 130 species (280 strains). The cultures were mainly obtained by the explant method from fresh fruit-bodies collected in their natural localities in Czechoslovakia, some of them were isolated from basidiospores or from substrate mycelium. A small part of mycelial cultures was obtained on an exchange basis from various international institutions. The mycelial cultures are used for purposes of investigating their physiology of growth and biochemical activities.

BEDNÁŘOVÁ M., FASSATIOVÁ O. (1976): Fungus contamination of algal cultures.  Česká Mykologie 30(1): 33-37   (published: 1976)
  abstract   Contamination in 24 algal cultures from the collection of the Department of Botany, Charles University of Prague, was determined. All cultures were contaminated. They contained fungi, bacteria, actinomycetes, in some cases fungi along with bacteria. There were isolated 10 species of fungi: Verticillium lecanii (Zimm.) Viégas, Acremonium kiliense Grütz, Penicillium notatum Westl., Penicillium sp., Aspergillus nidulans (Eidam) Wint., Aspergillus versicolor (Vuill.) Tiraboschi, Tritirachium album Limber, Cladosporium sp., Paecilomyces sp., Acremonium sp. Contaminants were able to grow even in algal cultures cultivated on mineral media. Analysis of contamination indicated that some contaminants were brought into cultures from the original environment of algae, some of them by following manipulation with cultures.

HEJTMÁNEK M., HEJTMÁNKOVÁ N. (1976): Fluorescence microscopy of hyphal nuclei.  Česká Mykologie 30(1): 20-23   (published: 1976)
  abstract   A method of fluorescence staining of hyphal nuclei in 32 species of fungi is described. It also permits observation of nuclei in conidia and septa. The latter can be safely distinguished by combining fluorescence under incident UV light with phase contrast under penetrating light. This method is applicable to quantitative evaluation of nuclear ratios in mycelium of Phycomycetes, Ascomycetes, Basidiomycetes, and Deuteromycetes.

ČAPEK A., HANČ O. (1974): Biotransformation of steroids-chemotaxonomic characteric of lower fungi.  Česká Mykologie 28(3): 169-172   (published: 1974)
  abstract   The mycoflora of southernmost Slovakia, between Nové Zámky, Komárno, and Štúrovo, differs significantly from the rest of the country and resembles Pannonian regions. The author reports 54 herbarium-archived species, including many rare taxa. The area's rich diversity of gilled fungi and Geastrum species is emphasized.

FRAGNER P., VÍTOVEC J., VLADÍK P., ZÁHOŘ Z. (1973): Aspergillus penicilloides im solitären Lungenaspergillom bei einer Rehgeise.  Česká Mykologie 27(3): 151-155   (published: 1973)
  abstract   The suitability of 17 different culture media for stimulating macroconidial production in Trichophyton rubrum was tested. Blood agar with thiamine was found to be the most effective, inducing macroconidia formation in 59.5% of 55 tested strains. Results support the use of media with natural proteins or plant-based ingredients to improve diagnostic yield.

KOTLABA F., POUZAR Z. (1966): What is Polyporus acanthoides Bull. sensu Velenovský? - with Notes on the Systematic position of Polyporus croceus (Pers.) ex Fr.  Česká Mykologie 20(2): 97-104   (published: 1966)
  abstract   The authors revise material from southern Bohemia determined by Velenovský as Polyporus acanthoides Bull. and later by Pilát as Phaeolus croceus. They identify the specimen as Albatrellus confluens (Alb. et Schw. ex Fr.) Kotl. et Pouz. Based on anatomical and chemical characteristics, the true Polyporus croceus belongs in the genus Hapalopilus P. Karst., which is described in detail.

CEJP K. (1966): On the several species of the order Nidulariales.  Česká Mykologie 20(1): 29   (published: 1966)
  abstract   The author describes several species of Nidulariales fungi with special structures (peridioles) and reproduction methods. Crucibulum laeve and Cyathus olla are highlighted, including their morphology, ecology, and mechanism of spore dispersal.

KOTLABA F., POUZAR Z. (1963): Three noteworthy polypores of the Slovakian Carpathians.  Česká Mykologie 17(4): 174-185   (published: 18th October, 1963)

PILÁT A., SVRČEK M. (1961): Congressus secundus mycologorum europaeorum. Čechoslovakia 1960.  Česká Mykologie 15(1): 1-12   (published: 20th January, 1961)

KOTLABA F., POUZAR Z. (1957): Notes on classification of european pore fungi.  Česká Mykologie 11(3): 152-170   (published: 20th August, 1957)

SVRČEK M. (1956): Podzimní výstava hub 1955 v Národním museu v Praze.  Česká Mykologie 10(1): 27-30   (published: 28th February, 1956)

CEJP K. (1949): Houbová antibiotika II.  Česká Mykologie 3(1-2): 6-11   (published: 15th February, 1949)

PILÁT A. (1948): K devadesátým narozeninám prof. Dra Josefa Velenovského.  Česká Mykologie 2(2): 34-38   (published: 15th May, 1948)

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