The effect of two fungicides, Caocobre and Ridomil on rhizosphere phenomenon of Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L) seedlings has been studied at different stages of the development of the plant growing in pots. Fungal population in the rhizophere soil was generally higher than in the non-rhizosphere soil. The total number of fungal population in both the rhizosphere and non-rhizosphere was highest on th...

BACKGROUND Soil and effluent of lead and zinc industries contain high concentration of cadmium. The present study was conducted to isolate tolerant fungal strains from cadmium -polluted sites in Zanjan province, Iran. METHODS Cadmium tolerance and bioremediation capacity of seven isolates including Aspergilus versicolor, Aspergillus fumigatus, Paecilomyces sp.9, Paecilomyces sp.G, Terichoderm...

During 2008, the presence of Paecilomyces species was studied in fields in Fars province. Soil samples were collected from 0–20 cm depth. The isolates were recovered using a soil dilution plate method directly from soil. Isolation was performed from soil using malt extract agar, rice agar, oat-meal agar and potato dextrose agar. Anamorphic characteristics such as morphology of conidiophores, ph...

Since 1996, as part of a cooperative ARS/CIRAD Plutella biocontrol program, 115 Plutella populations have been collected in 32 countries from cole crops and cruciferous weeds. Twenty-seven primary hymenopterous parasitoid species were found, especially Diadegma spp., Cotesia plutellae and Oomyzus sokolowskii. A number of fungal pathogens, isolates of Paecilomyces fumosoroseus, Paecilomyces sp.,...

Ammonia (NH3) emissions from animal manure are a significant environmental and public concern. Despite the numerous studies regarding NH3 emissions from manure, few of them have considered microbial nitrification approaches, especially fungal nitrification. In this study, a filamentous fungus was isolated from chicken manure and was used for nitrification. The species was Paecilomyces variotii ...

Paecilomyces hepiali is an endoparasitic fungus that commonly exists in the natural Cordyceps sinensis Here, we report the draft genome sequence of P. hepiali, which will facilitate the exploitation of medicinal compounds produced by the fungus.

A case study on extensive fungal growth that occurred in an apartment building after firefighting efforts is described in this paper. Exposure to airborne microorganisms (both viable and total) was investigated by filter sampling in three periods before and during remedial actions after the fire. Material samples were also analyzed. Extensive mold growth was observed on the building materials a...

Dear Editor, Paecilomyces, which is found in soil and decaying vegetables, is a rare pathogen causing local and systemic infections [1]. We report a rare case of recurrent Paecilomyces keratitis 5 years after Jones tube placement in conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy (CDCR). A 69-year-old woman was referred by a local ophthalmologist for the management of presumed fungal keratitis in the left eye...