Ester Gaya
A5072639213- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Lichen and fungal ecology
- Fungal Biology and Applications
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
- Plant Diversity and Evolution
- Mycotoxins in Agriculture and Food
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Plant and animal studies
- Biocrusts and Microbial Ecology
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
- Paleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Yeasts and Rust Fungi Studies
- Geological and Geophysical Studies
- Viral Infectious Diseases and Gene Expression in Insects
- Protist diversity and phylogeny
- Biomedical Text Mining and Ontologies
- Plant Ecology and Soil Science
- Bryophyte Studies and Records
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Marine and coastal plant biology
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
2015-2024
University of Bradford
2018-2023
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
2018-2023
Finnish Museum of Natural History
2020-2023
University of Helsinki
2020-2023
Minehead Community Hospital
2021-2023
University of Michigan
2023
Woodlands Hospital
2020-2022
South Essex College
2021-2022
University of Nottingham
2018
Abstract Background PacBio high fidelity (HiFi) sequencing reads are both long (15–20 kb) and highly accurate (> Q20). Because of these properties, they have revolutionised genome assembly leading to more contiguous genomes. In eukaryotes the mitochondrial is sequenced alongside nuclear often at very coverage. A dedicated tool for using HiFi still missing. Results MitoHiFi was developed within Darwin Tree Life Project assemble genomes from generated target species. The input either raw or...
Biodiversity genomics research requires reliable organismal identification, which can be difficult based on morphology alone. DNA-based identification using DNA barcoding provide confirmation of species identity and resolve taxonomic issues but is rarely used in studies generating reference genomes. Here, we describe the development implementation for Darwin Tree Life Project (DToL), aims to sequence assemble high quality genomes all eukaryotic Britain Ireland. We present a standardised...
The goals of the Earth Biogenome Project-to sequence genomes all eukaryotic life on earth-are as daunting they are ambitious. Darwin Tree Life Project was founded to demonstrate credibility these and deliver at-scale genome sequences unprecedented quality for a biogeographic region: archipelago islands that constitute Britain Ireland. is collaboration between biodiversity organizations (museums, botanical gardens, institutes) genomics institutes. Together, we have built workflow collects...
Recent publications have argued that there are potentially serious consequences for researchers in recognising distinct genera the terminal fusarioid clade of family Nectriaceae. Thus, an alternate hypothesis, namely a very broad concept genus Fusarium was proposed. In doing so, however, significant body data supports Nectriaceae based on morphology, biology, and phylogeny is disregarded. A DNA 19 orthologous protein-coding genes presented to support at F1 node Here, we demonstrate...
Societal Impact Statement Research and publication of the planet's remaining plant fungal species as yet unknown to science is essential if we are address United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 15 “Life on Land” which includes protection terrestrial ecosystems halting biodiversity loss. If not known science, they cannot be assessed International Union for Conservation Nature (IUCN) Red List Threatened Species so possibility protect them from extinction reduced. Furthermore, until...
<ns4:p>The vision of the <ns4:ext-link xmlns:ns5="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" ext-link-type="uri" ns5:href="https://www.earthbiogenome.org/">Earth BioGenome Project</ns4:ext-link><ns4:sup>1</ns4:sup> is to complete reference genomes for all planet’s ~2M described eukaryotic species in coming decade. To contribute this global endeavour, ns5:href="https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/JGLTC82o95fXARy0XI1hqWb?domain=darwintreeoflife.org/">Darwin Tree Life Project </ns4:ext-link>...
Fungi comprise approximately 20% of all eukaryotic species and are connected to virtually life forms on Earth. Yet, their diversity remains contentious, distribution elusive, conservation neglected. We aim flip this situation by synthesizing current knowledge. present a revised estimate 2–3 million fungal with “best estimate” at 2.5 million. To name the unknown >90% these end century, we propose recognition known only from DNA data call for large-scale sampling campaigns. an updated...
The number of undescribed species lichenized fungi has been estimated at roughly 10,000. Describing and cataloging these would take the existing taxonomists several decades; however, support for taxonomy is in decline worldwide. In this paper we emphasize dire need taxonomic expertise lichenology. We bring together 103 colleagues from institutions worldwide to describe a total 100 new fungi, representing wide geographic range. newly described are: Acarospora flavisparsa, A. janae,...
The enormity of the breadth and depth specimens held within world's biological collections offers unparalleled opportunities to capture genomic data from across entire range known diversity. Such a task would take many lifetimes complete if we could rely only on fresh samples. High-throughput sequencing provides technical solution long-term problems recalcitrant degraded DNA typical museum specimens, suggesting that may be verge major collections-based revolution. Although potential is...
Novel species of fungi described in this study include those from various countries as follows:
Adaptive radiations play key roles in the generation of biodiversity and biological novelty, therefore understanding factors that drive them remains one most important challenges evolutionary biology. Although both intrinsic innovations extrinsic ecological opportunities contribute to diversification bursts, few studies have looked at synergistic effect such factors. Here we investigate Teloschistales (Ascomycota), a group >1,000 lichenized species with variation richness phenotypic traits...
The fungal genus Fusarium (Ascomycota) includes well-known plant pathogens that are implicated in diseases worldwide, and many of which have been genome sequenced. also encompasses other diverse lifestyles, including species found ubiquitously as asymptomatic-plant inhabitants (endophytes). Here, we produced structurally annotated assemblies for five endophytic strains, the first whole-genome data chuoi. Phylogenomic reconstruction closely related genera revealed multiple frequent lifestyle...
Abstract Fungi produce a vast number of secondary metabolites that shape their interactions with other organisms and the environment. Characterizing genes underpinning metabolite synthesis is therefore key to understanding fungal evolution adaptation. Lichenized fungi represent almost one-third Ascomycota diversity boast impressive repertoires. However, most lichen biosynthetic have not been linked products. Here we used metagenomic sequencing survey gene families associated production...
<ns3:p>We present a genome assembly from specimen of <ns3:italic>Trichoderma citrinoviride</ns3:italic> (Ascomycota; Sordariomycetes; Hypocreales; Hypocreaceae). The sequence has total length 32.90 megabases. Most the is scaffolded into 7 chromosomal pseudomolecules. mitochondrial also been assembled and 45.11 kilobases in length.</ns3:p>
<ns3:p>We present a genome assembly from specimen of <ns3:italic>Mucor piriformis</ns3:italic> (Mucoromycota; Mucoromycetes; Mucorales; Mucoraceae). The sequence spans 34.90 megabases. Most the is scaffolded into 6 chromosomal pseudomolecules. mitochondrial has also been assembled and 43.89 kilobases in length.</ns3:p>
The Caloplaca saxicola group is the main of saxicolous, lobed-effigurate species within genus (Teloschistaceae, lichen-forming Ascomycota). A recent monographic revision by first author detected a wide range morphological variation. To confront phenotypically based circumscription these taxa and to resolve their relationships ITS rDNA data were obtained for 56 individuals representing eight belonging C. group. We tested monophyly morphospecies performing maximum parsimony, likelihood two...
Societal Impact Statement Biological samples and their associated information are an essential resource used by scientists, governments, policymakers, practitioners communities to ensure that biodiversity can be appropriately protected sustainably used. Yet, considering the enormous task of documenting vast numbers as‐yet‐unknown plant fungal species, greater international coordination for biological collecting recording is necessary, built on equitable practices standards. Here, we propose...
Members of the poorly investigated family Teloschistaceae in South America, mostly from Bolivia and Peru, were examined using molecular morphological data here for first time. In recent phylogenetic reclassifications Teloschistaceae, American representatives represented but shown to belong subfamilies Teloschistoideae Xanthorioideae. this study, we expanded sampling taxa mainly lobate, sublobate, squamulose members Caloplaca s.l., characters a phylogeny based on combined three-locus set (one...