Jaturong Kumla

Chiang Mai University | CMU · Department of Biology

Agarwood, a highly valued, fragrant, dark, resinous heartwood, commands an estimated market value of over US $200 million. With the increasing market demand for agarwood, artificial induction methods have been a subject of study. Fungal induction is one of the methods that can effectively induce agarwood formation and is eco friendly to the environ...

A new species of microfungus, described herein as Trichoderma thailandense was isolated from the pileus surface of oyster mushroom and upland black rice samples in Thailand. This species is described using morphological characteristics and molecular multi-gene analyses. Based on multi-gene phylogenetic analyses of the internal transcribed spacer (I...

Fungi are one of the most diverse groups of organisms with an estimated number of species in the range of 2–3 million. The higher-level ranking of fungi has been discussed in the framework of molecular phylogenetics since Hibbett et al., and the definition and the higher ranks (e.g., phyla) of the ‘true fungi’ have been revised in several subsequen...

A significant global problem affecting muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.) is fruit rot caused by phytopathogenic fungi, which results in unsaleable products and substantial financial losses. In 2022 and 2023, fruit rot on muskmelon was found during the postharvest storage period in Phayao Province of northern Thailand. The aim of the current study was to...

Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) is commonly grown in Thailand. In June 2023, leaf anthracnose on this plant was observed at a field in Chai Prakan District (19°42'24"N, 99°01'59"E), Chiang Mai Province, Thailand, with ~25% disease incidence in a 1000-m2 plantation area. The initial symptom had brown spots with a yellow halo, enlarged, elo...

A new Crinipellis species, described herein as C. siamensis, was collected from northern Thailand during the rainy seasons in 2022 and 2023. This species was identified based on morphological characteristics and molecular data. Crinipellis siamensis is characterized by its crinipelloid basidiomata, grayish orange to brown pileus, elongated to cylin...

Marasmiellus (Omphalotaceae, Agaricales) specimens collected in Thailand were investigated based on morphological characteristics and molecular phylogenetic analyses. In the present study, two species are introduced as new to science, namely Marasmiellus thailandicus and M. minutisporus. Phylogenetic analyses were carried out based on the internal...

This Special Issue "Fungal Research in an Era of Global Change" in Chiang Mai Journal of Science welcomes groundbreaking contributions on fungal diversity (taxonomical, phylogenetic, and evolution results), ecological studies (community, geological distribution, and life mode findings), and fungal utilization in agriculture, biotechnology, and medi...

Citation: Jinanukul, P.; Kumla, J.; Aiduang, W.; Thamjaree, W.; Oranratmanee, R.; Shummadtayar, U.; Tongtuam, Y.; Lumyong, S.; Suwannarach, N.; Waroonkun, T.

Bats (Chiroptera), the second largest group of mammals, are known for their unique immune system and their ability to act as vectors for various zoonoses. Bats also act as important carriers of fungi, which include plant, animal, and human pathogens. Their roosting areas, foraging behaviors, and even migration routes make bats ideal vectors for fun...

The genus Peniophora is known to be distributed from boreal to tropical regions worldwide. During surveys of plant diseases in southern Thailand in 2022 and 2023, two specimens of rotten snake fruits (Salacca zalacca) were collected. The new species, P. salaccae, is described based on collections with morphological and molecular data. This species...

Aquilaria (Thymelaeaceae), a tropical and subtropical plant, is one of the main genera that can produce agarwood. Aquilaria sinensis and A. yunnanensis are native Chinese tree species, and A. sinensis is China's main agarwood source. Agarwood is a non-timber forest product with high economic and medicinal value. First-grade agarwood is sold as much...

Guava (Psidium guajava L.) is a popular fruit crop that is widely cultivated in Thailand. In November 2023, brown spot disease on guava was observed during postharvest storage at 22 to 31°C and 70 to 75% relative humidity over a period of 3 to 7 days in Fang District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. The disease incidence was ~20% of 100 fruits per p...

Zhujiangyuan Nature Reserve, located in Qujing City, Yunnan Province, China, is reported with high fauna and floral diversity, while the fungal diversity of the region is poorly documented. During the summer season in 2023, decaying wood-inhabiting microfungi were collected from different microhabitats. The novel species were identified based on mo...

Several strains of Trichoderma are applied in the field to control plant diseases due to their capacity to suppress fungal pathogens and control plant diseases. Some Trichoderma strains also are able to promote plant growth through the production of indole-3-acetic acid (IAA). In southern Thailand, the local rice variety “Chor Khing” is mainly cult...

Most species of Dothiora are known from the dead parts of various host plants as saprobic fungi in terrestrial habitats occurring in tropical and temperate regions. In the present study, samples of Dothiora were collected from dead twigs and branches of Capparis spinosa, Rhaponticum repens, and an unknown angiosperm plant from the Tashkent and Jizz...

This article presents the results of an ongoing inventory of Ascomycota in Yunnan, China, carried out as part of the research project series “Exploring ascomycete diversity in Yunnan”. From over 100 samples collected from diverse host substrates, microfungi have been isolated, identified and are currently being documented. The primary objective of...

The tropical areas in southern and southwestern Yunnan are rich in fungal diversity. Additionally, the diversity of seed flora in Yunnan Province is higher than in other regions in China and the abundant endemic species of woody plants provide favourable substrates for fungi. Rubber plantations in Yunnan Province are distributed over a large area,...

Background Spathaspora passalidarum is a yeast with the highly effective capability of fermenting several monosaccharides in lignocellulosic hydrolysates, especially xylose. However, this yeast was shown to be sensitive to furfural released during pretreatment and hydrolysis processes of lignocellulose biomass. We aimed to improve furfural toleranc...

Citation: Aiduang, W.; Jatuwong, K.; Jinanukul, P.; Suwannarach, N.; Kumla, J.; Thamjaree, W.; Teeraphantuvat, T.; Waroonkun, T.; Oranratmanee, R.; Lumyong, S. Abstract: Mycelium-based bio-composites (MBCs) represent a sustainable and innovative material with high potential for contemporary applications, particularly in the field of modern interior...

As the continuation of Fungal Diversity Notes series, the current paper is the 16th contribution to this series. A total of 103 taxa from seven classes in Ascomycota and Basidiomycota are included here. Of these 101 taxa, four new genera, 89 new species, one new combination, one new name and six new records are described in detail along with inform...

During our ongoing study of ascomycetes in Yunnan Province of China, a saprobic fungus was collected on a dead stem of Bidens pilosa (black-jack) in Yunnan Province, China. Preliminary identification based on the LSU, SSU, and ITS nucleotide BLAST searches demonstrated that the new isolate is related to Praeclarispora artemisiae and Phragmogibbera...

A new macrofungal species, described herein as Gloeocantharellus thailandensis, was collected from southern Thailand in 2022. This species is characterized by gomphoid basidiomata, pale red to pastel red pileus, broadly ellipsoid to elongated basidiospores with verrucose ornamentation, and abundant gleoplerous hyphae. Multi-gene phylogenetic analys...

Exo-electrogenic microorganisms are characterized by their special metabolic capability of transferring metabolic electrons out of their cell, into insoluble external electron acceptors such as iron or manganese oxides and electrodes, or vice versa take up electron from electrodes. Their conventional application is primarily limited to microbial fu...

A new edible wild mushroom species, described herein as Panus sribuabanensis, was collected from local markets and natural forests located in northern Thailand. This species is characterized by its medium to large-sized basidiomata, broadly ellipsoid to ellipsoid-shaped basidiospores, dimitic hyphal system, and the absence of hyphal pegs. A molecul...

In this paper, the application of inactivation by plasma-activated water (PAW) for exporting whiteleg shrimp and splendid squid is studied. Through experimentation, the maximum hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) concentration in PAW was determined by utilizing a full factorial design with two-level factors. Subsequently, analysis of variance (ANOVA) was cond...

A new species of rock-inhabiting fungi, described herein as Anteaglonium saxicola, was isolated from rock samples collected from natural forests in Lamphun Province, Thailand. This species was introduced based on morphological characteristics and multi-gene phylogenetic analyses. Multi-gene phylogenetic analyses based on a combination of the 28S la...

The genus Cladophialophora was established in 1980. Prior to this study, a total of 63 species had been validated and assigned to this genus. The members of Cladophialophora have been recognized as human pathogens that cause chromoblastomycosis and various other skin diseases. Beyond its pathogenic role, some members of this genus are associated wi...

During t he investigation of Basidiomycetes at Qujing, Yunnan Province, China, some interesting mushroom specimens were collected at the Qujing Normal University premises. Based on their unique morphology, we preliminarily identified them as Agaricus species. Further analyses based on internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region and micro-morphological...

Several soil fungi significantly contribute to the enhancement of plant development by improving nutrient uptake and producing growth-promoting metabolites. In the present study, three strains of phosphate-solubilizing fungi, namely, Aspergillus chiangmaiensis SDBR-CMUI4, A. pseudopiperis SDBR-CMUI1, and A. pseudotubingensis SDBR-CMUO2, were examin...

This study pursued the goal of creating value-added co-products through an environmentally friendly biorefinery approach, employing ultrasonically assisted deep eutectic solvent (DES)-pretreated Chlorella biomass. The primary focus was on generating enriched biodiesel feedstock with exceptional fuel properties and developing hydroponic biofertilize...

Russula is the most diverse genus within the family Russulaceae and has an ectomycorrhizal association with many host trees. During the monsoon season of 2022, five Russula specimens were collected in northern Thailand. After morphological and molecular analyses, the five specimens were determined to belong to Russula subgenus Heterophyllidia. A si...

A new species of soil fungi, described herein as Penicillium thailandense, was isolated from soil samples of deciduous dipterocarp forest in Lamphun Province, Thailand. This species was identified by using combination of morphological characteristics and molecular analyses. Morphologically, P. thailandense is similar to P. sanjayi, but it can be di...

Members of the family Herpotrichiellaceae are distributed worldwide and can be found in various habitats including on insects, plants, rocks, and in the soil. They are also known to be opportunistic human pathogens. In this study, 12 strains of rock-inhabiting fungi that belong to Herpotrichiellaceae were isolated from rock samples collected from f...

The study focuses on the application of PAW inactivation for exporting white leg shrimp and splendid squid. The experiment determined the maximum hydrogen peroxide concentration in PAW by utilizing a full factorial design with two-level factors. Subsequently, the analysis of variance (ANOVA) was conducted using Minitab. The results indicated that a...

A new endophytic ascomycete, described herein as Fusarium endophyticum, was isolated from leaves of Camellia sinensis var. assamica collected from Nan Province, northern Thailand. This species is described using morphological characteristics and molecular multi-gene analyses. Multi-gene phylogenetic analyses of a combination of internal transcribed...

Giant philodendron (Philodendron giganteum Schott) is cultivated in Thailand and has become an important ornamental houseplant with great economic value. During the rainy season in July 2022, anthracnose disease on this plant was observed at a nursery in Saraphi District, Chiang Mai Province (18°40'18" N, 99°03'17" E), Thailand. The area investigat...

During a survey of micro-fungi in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand, fruiting bodies of Rhytidhysteron growing on dead twigs of several host plants were collected. Phylogenetic analyses of a combined LSU, ITS, SSU, and TEF1 sequence data along with morphological characteristics, were used to identify the new collections as R. bruguierae, R. neorufulum...

Russula is the most diverse genus within the family Russulaceae and has an ectomycorrhizal association with many host trees. During the monsoon season of 2022, five Russula specimens were collected in northern Thailand. After morphological and molecular analyses, the five specimens were determined to belong to Russula subgenus Heterophyllidia . A s...

Citation: Wijayawardene, N.N.; Boonyuen, N.; Ranaweera, C.B.; de Zoysa, H.K.S.; Padmathilake, R.E.; Nifla, F.; Dai, D.-Q.; Liu, Y.; Suwannarach, N.; Kumla, J.; et al. OMICS and Other Advanced Technologies in Mycological Applications. J. Fungi 2023, 9, 688. Abstract: Fungi play many roles in different ecosystems. The precise identification of fungi...

Leaf litter is an essential functional aspect of forest ecosystems, acting as a source of organic matter, a protective layer in forest soils, and a nurturing habitat for micro-and macro-organisms. Through their successional occurrence, litter-inhabiting microfungi play a key role in litter decomposition and nutrient recycling. Despite their importa...

The Amanita subgenus Amanitina contains six sections, and the species diversity of this subgenus has still not been explored in Thailand. Twenty samples collected in 2019 and 2020, which had the morphological characteristics of the Amanita subgen. Amanitina, were observed in this study. Both the microscopical characteristics and multi-gene phylogen...

In the present study, a new species, Scolecohyalosporium thailandense, is introduced based on morphological and molecular approaches. The species was found as a saprobe occurring on Imperata sp. (Poaceae) in terrestrial habitats in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. This species is characterized by solitary, semi-immersed to erumpent, subglobose to amp...

During an investigation of Diatrypaceae from southern China, 10 xylariales-like taxa have been collected. Morphological and multi-gene analyses confirmed that these taxa reside in Diatrypaceae and represent eight novel taxa and two new records belonging to six genera (viz., Allocryptovalsa, Diatrype, Diatrypella, Paraeutypella, Peroneutypa, and Vas...

T his research investigated the biological control of Ring Spot Disease of Brassicales caused by Alternaria brassicicola, which is an agriculturally important pathogen, using antagonistic yeasts. One hundred fifteen yeasts were isolated from 38 fruits and vegetable leaves. A total of twenty-nine yeast isolates showed the inhibitory activity of A. b...

Members of the genus Tulostoma are commonly referred to as stalked puffballs that are known to be found in tropical and temperate regions. More than 155 species had been published worldwide, while 57 species had been reported in Asia. Herein, we present a brief review of the current findings through an overview of recently published literature invo...

Ediriweera AN, Voto P, Karunarathna SC, et al. (2023). A new species and a new record in the Agaricales from Sri Lanka. MycolObs 6:92−107 and full descriptions.

As phosphorus (P) bioavailability is limited in arable lands, chemical fertilizers are being used by farmers to increase crop production. Phosphate-solubilizing microorganisms (PSMs) increase the bioavailability of sparingly soluble inorganic and organic soil phosphorus. Therefore, the current study was an effort to evaluate the phosphate-solubiliz...

Five fungal taxa collected from plant litter in Chiang Mai province, Thailand, are described with illustrations. The maximum likelihood, maximum parsimony, and Bayesian analyses of combined loci of the internal transcribed spacer (ITS), large subunit nuclear ribosomal DNA (LSU), and translation extension factor 1-α (tef1-α) region were used for phy...

Edible wild mushrooms are extremely popular among consumers and are highly valued for their potential economic benefits in northern Thailand. In this present study, a total of 19 specimens of edible Amanita were collected during investigations of wild edible mushrooms in northern Thailand during the period from 2019 to 2022. Their morphological cha...

This study assessed the potential uptake of soil-contaminated heavy metals by Azolla pinnata and Lemna gibba in combination with and without arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) in traditional and improved rice varieties. Total levels of cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and arsenic (As) in soil, rice roots, shoots, grains, A. pinnata, and L. gi...

A new macro-fungal species, described herein as Hymenagaricus siamensis, was collected from northern Thailand during the period from 2020 to 2022. This species is characterized by its small-sized basidiomata, a squamulose pileipellis consisting of pseudoparenchymatous tissue, yellowish-brown basidiospores and an absence of pleurocystidia and clamp...

This article is the 14th in the Fungal Diversity Notes series, wherein we report 98 taxa distributed in two phyla, seven classes, 26 orders and 50 families which are described and illustrated. Taxa in this study were collected from Australia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Chile, China, Cyprus, Egypt, France, French Guiana, India, Indonesia, Italy, Laos, Me...

Fruit rot caused by phytopathogenic fungi is one of the major diseases affecting watermelons (Citrullus lanatus) around the world, which can result in unmarketable fruits and significant economic losses. Fruit rot was observed on watermelons throughout the postharvest storage periods in Phayao Province, northern Thailand in 2022. For the present st...

Our recent research study focused on Miang fermentation revealed that tannin-tolerant yeasts and bacteria play vital roles in the Miang production process. A high proportion of yeast species are associated with plants, insects, or both, and nectar is one of the unexplored sources of yeast biodiversity. Therefore, this study aimed to isolate and ide...

Botryosphaeria is a commonly encountered and economically important genus whose species are widely distributed phytopathogens as well as endophytes, necrotrophs and saprobes. We herein provide insights into botryosphaeriaceous microfungi associated with Magnolia species in Thailand. Phylogeny based on combined ITS, tef1 and tub2 sequences coupled w...

Abstract: Termite mushrooms have been classified to the genus Termitomyces, family Lyophyllaceae, order Agaricales. These mushrooms form a mutualistic association with termites in the subfamily Macrotermitinae. In fact, all Termitomyces species are edible and have unique food value attributed to their texture, flavour, nutrient content, and benefic...

Article Info Importance of the work: Mushroom mycelia can be utilized in novel and low-cost bio-fabrication for recycling agricultural wastes into eco-friendly biomaterials known as myco-composites. Objectives: To investigate mushroom isolates and agricultural waste that could be used to make myco-composite materials. Materials & Methods: The mycel...

Cyanobacteria are rich in phytochemicals, which have beneficial impacts on the prevention of many diseases. This study aimed to comprehensively characterize phytochemicals and evaluate multifunctional bioactivities in the ethanolic extract of the cyanobacterium Leptolyngbya sp. KC45. Results found that the extract mainly contained chlorophylls, car...

Taxonomic studies of bambusicolous fungi in China and Thailand have resulted in the collection of three fascinating saprobic coelomycetes strains. Morphology coupled with combined gene analysis of ITS, LSU, TUB2, and TEF1-α DNA sequence data showed that they belong to the genus Apiospora, family Apiosporaceae. A new species from Thailand, Apiospora...

Fruit rot of cucurbits caused by several pathogenic fungi has become an important postharvest disease worldwide. In 2022, fruit rot on watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) and muskmelon (Cucumis melo) was observed during the postharvest storage phase in the Chiang Mai and Phitsanulok Provinces of northern Thailand. These diseases can lead to significant...

The genus Amanita, comprising three subgenera and eleven sections, is one of the most species diverse genera within the class Agaricomycetes. To date, 54 species have been validly reported from Thailand. During surveys of macro-fungi in northern Thailand in 2019 and 2020, three Amanita species were collected and identified as the members of Amanita...

Mycelium-based composites (MBCs) are characterized as biodegradable materials derived from fungal species. These composites can be employed across a range of industrial applications that involve the manufacturing of packaging materials as well as the manufacturing of buildings, furniture, and various other household items. However, different fungal...