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Mycosphere Essays 12. Progress in the classification of the water-cooling tower ascomycete Savoryella and a tribute to John Savory: a review
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Document Title
Mycosphere Essays 12. Progress in the classification of the water-cooling tower ascomycete Savoryella and a tribute to John Savory: a review
Author
Jones EBG, To-anun C, Suetrong S, Boonyuen N
Name from Authors Collection
Scopus Author ID
16319823700
Affiliations
Chiang Mai University; National Science & Technology Development Agency - Thailand; National Center Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology (BIOTEC)
Type
Article
Source Title
MYCOSPHERE
ISSN
2077-7000
Year
2016
Volume
7
Open Access
gold
Publisher
MYCOSPHERE PRESS
DOI
10.5943/mycosphere/7/5/4
Format
Abstract
The genus Savoryella belongs in the family Savoryellaceae (Savoryellales, Hypocreomycetidae, Sordariomycetes) and its species have a worldwide distribution. A natural classification was not possible when the genus was introduced, since it predated molecular phylogenetic studies; therefore morphology-based descriptions only were provided. In this review we discuss the history and significance of the genus, illustrate its morphology and discuss its role in the colonization and biodeterioration of lignocellulosic materials. Molecular analyses of SSU, LSU and RPB2 sequence data placed the genus in the Hypocreomycetidae with high support and resulted in the introduction of the order Savoryellales. The role of Savoryella in the soft rot decay of wood is also discussed.
Keyword
phylogeny | Savoryellaceae | taxonomy | water cooling towers | wood decay
Industrial Classification
Knowledge Taxonomy Level 1
Knowledge Taxonomy Level 2
Knowledge Taxonomy Level 3
Publication Source
WOS