Abstract Aims The urgent search for new natural bioactive compounds is crucial to address growing clinical demands. With this perspective, paper focuses on isolating and bioprospecting fungal endophytes from some plant species in a local forest Wroclaw, Poland. Methods Results Forty-three were isolated their extracts tested inhibitory potential against monoamine oxidase A (MAO-A), acetylcholinesterase (AChE), butyrylcholinesterase (BChE), peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma...

Considerable attention has been paid to exploring the biotechnological applications of several Monascus sp. for pigment production. In this study, our focus is on enhancing bioprocessing red (RP) derived from endophytic fungus ruber SRZ112. To achieve this, we developed a stable mutant strain with improved productivity through gamma irradiation. This was then employed in immobilization technique using various entrapment carriers. Subsequently, optimized culture medium maximal RP production...

The genus Secale is small but very diverse. Despite the high economic importance, phylogenetic relationships of rye species have not been fully determined, and they are extremely important for process breeding new cultivars that can be enriched with functional traits derived from wild species. study analyzed degree relationship 35 accessions Secale, representing 13 most often distinguished subspecies, originating various seed collections in world, based on analysis non-coding regions...

Abstract Substituted benzaldehydes are the most commonly used natural-occurring flavours in world. The consumer’s preference for ‘natural or organic’ aromas has increased request possessing ‘natural’ status. resulting shortage of aromatic aldehydes extractive origin, such as vanillin, veratraldehyde and piperonal, can be offset by developing a new biotechnological synthesis method. Here, we report study on microbiological reduction five natural benzoic acid derivatives, namely p -anisic,...

Five slow-worm species are distributed in the Palearctic region. Two species, Anguis fragilis and A. colchica , native to Central Europe, where only limited information on phylogeography of genus exists. Here, we examined situation Poland surrounding regions, a mitochondrial contact zone between is expected. We used new DNA sequences available published data from Europe northern Balkans. Haplotypes both were recorded study area. represented by single haplogroup, while three haplogroups. This...

The Yellow-shouldered Amazon (Amazona barbadensis) is the sole parrot of genus Amazona that inhabits only dry forests. Its population has been dropping; therefore it topic many studies and conservation efforts. However, phylogenetic relationship this species to potential relatives classified within Yellow-Headed (YHA) complex are still not clear. Therefore, we used more extensive data sets, including newly sequenced mitochondrial genome A. barbadensis, conduct analyses. Various combinations...

Due to the extensive use of green urban areas as recreation places, city residents are exposed tick-borne pathogens. The objectives our study were (i) determine occurrence ticks in areas, focussing on used by humans such parks, schools and kindergartens, forests, (ii) assess prevalence Borrelia infections Zielona Góra, a medium-sized western Poland. A total 161 representing two species Ixodes ricinus (34 males, 51 females, 30 nymphs) Dermacentor reticulatus (20 26 females) collected from 29...

Trichobilharzia spp. have been identified as a causative agent of swimmers' itch, skin disease provoked by contact with these digenean trematodes in water. These parasites developed number strategies to invade vertebrates. Since we little understanding the behavior inside human body, monitoring their invasion snail host populations is highly recommended. In our research, lymnaeid snails were collected from several Polish lakes for two vegetation seasons. The prevalence bird schistosomes was...

Pikas were among small mammals that inhabited mammoth steppes during the last glacial.The evolutionary history of ochotonids in Europe is relatively well studied, although taxonomic status many described forms remains ambiguous, and majority extant species genus Ochotona are poorly represented fossil record.The present study aims to analyse relationships a sample Late Pleistocene-Holocene pikas based on mtDNA data clarify from Europe.A phylogenetic analysis has revealed form two large...

Socorro Conure (Aratinga brevipes.Aratinga holochlora brevipes) is a parrot endemic to the Island of Socorro. According some taxonomists species considered subspecies Green holochlora). Some other classifications treat brevipes as separate based on relatively minor morphological differences between both species/subspecies. However, taxonomic position Aratinga was never determined by molecular research. We sequenced full mitochondrial genome and constructed phylogenetic tree using sequences...

Shell morphology has played an important role in the differentiation of mollusc species. However, extensive morphological variation and lack readily available diagnostic characters often lead to confusion controversy taxonomy closely related species, such as genus Trochulus. Two nominal species Trochulus striolatus T. montanus show only subtle differences their reproductive systems are indistinguishable on basis sole conchological traits. Therefore, we performed molecular analyses establish...

The Western capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) is a specific bird species, which, despite its very broad distribution and large global population size, highly endangered in many Central European countries. According to the species situation, countries (including Poland), breeding reintroduction programmes have been started. One of most complex large-scale was started Bory Dolnośląskie Forest, Capercaillie Breeding Centre Wisła Forest District used as one sources individuals for reintroduction....

Blue-crowned Parakeet (Aratinga acuticaudata) is a South American parrot species with taxonomic position not confirmed by molecular studies. We sequenced full mitochondrial genome and constructed phylogenetic tree using sequences of ND2 gene from A. acuticaudata some other representatives Conures group. Our results previously described distribution Aratinga into three clades, but surprisingly did classify to any them. found that shares the closest relationship Diopsittaca nobilis forms...

Geographical isolation, selection and genetic drift can cause the geographical diversification of populations lead to speciation. Land snail species in genus Trochulus show overlaps ranges as well morphology, but data do not always support species-level taxonomy based on morphological characters. Such a group offers an excellent opportunity explore processes involved. We have addressed problem by determining status restricted endemic T. graminicola within larger context taxonomy. used...

Maroon-fronted Parrot (Rhynchopsitta terrisi) is an endangered parrot endemic to pine-oak forests in north-eastern Mexico. According all present classifications, R. terrisi as well Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha are treated a separate species based on some morphological and behavioral discrepancies. Despite this formal separation of the two species, taxonomists conjecture their conspecific character. However, mutual taxonomic position both species/subspecies was never verified by molecular...

Abstract Parasite diagnostics were carried out on 11 Polish populations of Cepaea spp. In three them, coming from the roadside ditches a village (Rytel, northern Poland), very high (up to 60%) prevalence Brachylaima mesostoma was observed. This study provides first molecular evidence presence B. inside in Europe. few snails population found private garden small town (Chełmża, larvae Brachylecithum sp. present. Cercariae and/or metacercariae observed both species : C. hortensis and nemoralis...

The edible dormouse (Glis glis) from Stolowe Mountains National Park (south-western Poland) was studied to reveal the genetic diversity of dormice living in Polish Sudetes. Material (hair with roots) collected 39 individuals (adults and juveniles) used for testing perform population analyses. Molecular study involved two types markers: nuclear DNA (11 microsatellite sequences) mitochondrial (fragment cytochrome b approximately 700 bp length). Low variability found. Two loci proved be...

Abstract The rearrangement of 37 genes with one control region, firstly identified in Gallus gallus mitogenome, is believed to be ancestral for all Aves. However, mitogenomic sequences obtained recent years revealed that many avian mitogenomes contain duplicated regions were omitted previous genomic versions. Their evolution and mechanism duplication are still poorly understood. order Accipitriformes especially interesting this context because its representatives a region various stages...

Capercaillie behavior, both in the wild and captivity, is poorly known due to this species’ secretive way of life. Female-male female–female social organization interactions are especially documented. The research was conducted Breeding Center Wisła Forestry District where a breeding flock kept throughout year. Thanks video monitoring, we were able observe mate choice, then later, during laying incubation period. Male individual variation tooting latency duration recorded. Females’ interest...

The genus Pyrrhura contains at least 24 species widespread mainly through South America. molinae (Green-cheeked Conure) and rupicola (Black-capped are treated as separate based on morphological differences. Geographical ranges of these two overlap in southern Peru. However, it is not clear if they occur there sympatrically or a hybridization zone. Some taxonomists conjecture their conspecific character, possible hybrid individuals have been found Puno region. We sequenced mitochondrial...

Piperonal is a compound of key industrial importance due to its attractive olfactory and biological properties. It has been shown that among the fifty-six various fungal strains tested, ability cleave toxic isosafrole into piperonal through alkene cleavage mainly found in genus Trametes. Further studies involving isolated directly from different environments (decaying wood, fruiting bodies, healthy plant tissues) allowed selection two Trametes strains, T. hirsuta Th2_2 d28, as most effective...

The aim of the study was to use total DNA obtained from bone material identify species free-living animals based on analysis mtDNA fragments by molecular methods using accurate bioinformatics tools Bayesian approach and machine learning approach. In our research, we present a case successful identification degraded samples bone, with short fragments. For better barcoding, used methods. We partial sequence mitochondrial cytochrome b (Cytb) gene for Capreolus capreolus, Dama dama, Cervus...

Novel compounds with antidepressant activity via monoamine oxidase inhibition are being sought. Among these, derivatives of 3-n-butylphthalide, a neuroprotective lactone from Apiaceae plants, may be prominent candidates. This study aimed to obtain the oxidation products 3-n-butylphthalide and screen them regarding their against A (MAO-A) isoform. Such these has not been previously tested. To metabolites, we used fungi as biocatalysts because high oxidative capacity. Overall, 37 strains were...