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Diversity of fungi associated with roots of Calanthe orchid species in Korea
Myung Soo Park 1, John A. Eimes 2, Sang Hoon Oh 3, Hwa Jung Suh 3, Seung-Yoon Oh 1, Seobihn Lee 1, Ki Hyeong Park 1, Hyuk Joon Kwon 4, Soo-Young Kim 4, Young Woon Lim 1
Journal of Microbiology 2018;56(1):49-55.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12275-018-7319-9
Published online: January 4, 2018
1School of Biological Sciences and Institute of Microbiology, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea, 2University College, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea, 3Department of Biology, Deajeon University, Daejeon 34520, Republic of Korea, 4National Institute of Biological Resources, Incheon 22689, Republic of Korea
Corresponding author:  Young Woon Lim , Tel: +82-2-880-6708, 
Received: 4 August 2017   • Revised: 8 November 2017   • Accepted: 10 November 2017
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Abstract

While symbiotic fungi play a key role in the growth of endangered Calanthe orchid species, the relationship between fungal diversity and Calanthe species remains unclear. Here, we surveyed root associated fungal diversity of six Calanthe orchid species by sequencing the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region using 454 pyrosequencing. Our results revealed that Paraboeremia and Coprinopsis are dominant fungal genera among Calanthe species. In terms of overall relative abundance, Paraboeremia was the most common fungal genus associated with Calanthe roots, followed by Coprinopsis. Overall fungal diversity showed a significant degree of variation depending on both location and Calanthe species. In terms of number of different fungal genera detected within Calanthe species, C. discolor had the most diverse fungal community, with 10 fungal genera detected. This study will contribute toward a better understanding of those fungi that are required for successful cultivation and conservation of Korean Calanthe species.

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    Diversity of fungi associated with roots of Calanthe orchid species in Korea
    J. Microbiol. 2018;56(1):49-55.   Published online January 4, 2018
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12275-018-7319-9
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