Introduction Fungal communities have only been studied in a small portion of the vast variety habitats that exist deepsea environments, and studies aimed at understanding fungal diversity function are minimal. Objective The aim this study is to explore both sediments enzymatic activities present them, which related ecological roles strains their biotechnological potential. Methods Eighteen sediment samples from three expeditions areas Eastern Tropical Pacific (ETP) Costa Rica were analyzed....

Kunitz-type peptide expression has been described in the venom of snakes Viperidae, Elapidae and Colubridae families. This work aimed to identify these peptides gland transcriptome coral snake Micrurus mipartitus. Transcriptomic analysis revealed a high diversity venom-associated Kunitz serine protease inhibitor proteins (KSPIs). A total eight copies KSPIs were predicted grouped into four distinctive types, including short KSPI, long Kunitz–Waprin (Ku-WAP) proteins, multi-domain protein....

Beauveria bassiana is an entomopathogenic fungus used in agriculture as a biological controller worldwide. Despite being well-studied organism, there are no genomic studies of B. isolates from Central American and Caribbean countries. This work characterized the functional potential eight Neotropical provided overview their characteristics, targeting genes associated with pathogenicity, production secondary metabolites, identification CAZYmes tools for future biotechnological applications....

The basidiomycete Sporisorium graminicola (formally Pseudozyma graminicola) strain CBS10092 was originally isolated from an herbaceous plant in Russia. It is a known producer of mannosylerythritol lipids (MELs), the main component being MEL-C. Here, we present 19.9-Mb draft genome sequence, which comprises 6,602 genes, including those encoding MEL biosynthetic pathway.

With stricter laws regulating the capture and possession of wild animals in Costa Rica, local wildlife-rescue centers have been overwhelmed by an influx confiscated or relinquished illegal pets, specifically psittacine species. As part a nationwide health-assessment program targeting these centers, 122 birds representing five species ( Ara macao, Amazona autumnalis, auropalliata, farinosa, Aratinga finschi) one hybrid macaw macao × ambiguus) were examined tested between January 2011 October...

<p>El objetivo del presente trabajo fue identificar especies de nematodos género <em>Meloidogyne </em>asociadas a plantas ornamentales altura. El estudio se realizó en el cantón San Isidro Heredia, Costa Rica, un vivero comercial durante periodo 2011-2012, diez plantas. Para la identificación utilizaron mediciones morfométricas longitud estilete, tamaño cola y región hialina los juveniles segundo estado desarrollo (J2); también obtuvieron diseños perineales hembras...

Beauveria bassiana, a well-known entomopathogenic fungus, has worldwide distribution; however, genomes of isolates from the Neotropical region are scarce. Here, we report draft genome sequences eight B. bassiana Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, and Honduras.

Background The fungus Beauveria bassiana is widely used for agronomical applications, mainly in biological control. B. uses chitinase enzymes to degrade chitin, a major chemical component found insect exoskeletons and fungal cell walls. However, until recently, genomic information on neotropical isolates, as well their metabolic biotechnological potential, has been limited. Methods Eight complete genomes of Neotropical origin three references were studied identify genes its corresponding...

Fungal biomaterials are gaining relevance due to their intrinsic ability of self-repair, higher sensitivity external conditions and faster growth respective synthetic materials. This project consists evaluating characterizing the physical properties fungal strains isolated from a Pacific Coast Mangrove in Costa Rica. We identified environmental by recording morphological features complemented this ITS-based DNA barcoding, subsequently, classified three based on seven molecular analyses....

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been declared a global threat to public and environmental health by the World Health Organization (WHO). AMR investigation in fungal organisms limited mainly clinically relevant species, leaving atypical isolates neglected. Due this, this study aimed employ computational methods for identification of potential proteins associated with antifungal genes. This served as initial phase determine specific list genes look functioning molecular catalog sequences...

Identifying promoters is challenging due to their short sequences, low conservation, and complex regulation. His-torically, this was done through slow expensive experimental methods. Efficient pattern recognition statistical approaches have revolutionized process, offering a faster more cost-effective solution. Accurate promoter identification vital for biologists biotech applications, enabling precise gene expression This document evaluates tra-ditional machine learning methods (SVM, MLP,...

Light emitted by luminescent bacteria is sensitive to several toxic compounds; therefore, some luminous species have been used evaluate the quality of water environments. In present study we carried out phenotypic characterization and molecular identification a marine isolate (CBM-784) from NW Cuban coast. The CBM-784 was based on genotypic characteristics. Phenotypically, strain revealed following characteristics: Gram negative, positive oxidase catalase reactions,bioluminescent,...

Introducción. Los cultivos genéticamente modificados (CGM) son de particular interés, debido al impacto en la economía global. Por lo tanto, como preocupación general, muchos países han establecido regulaciones con respecto a estos organismos. En Costa Rica, el cultivo OGM se realiza desde 1991; sin embargo, existe un faltante estudios que monitoreen ejecución y cumplimiento las bioseguridad. Objetivo. El objetivo del presente estudio fue identificar presencia o ausencia transgenicidad...