Studies on Fungal Isolates from Artificial Environments of Korean National Arboretum Tropical Exhibition that are Pathogenic to Humans

Sang Woo Kim; Tai Hyeon Ahn; Hyun Jin Kim; Hye young Jin; Jang Woo Park; Mi Hye Kim; Mi Jeong Kim; Mi-Ri Park

doi:10.22698/jales.20230038

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Studies on Fungal Isolates from Artificial Environments of Korean National Arboretum Tropical Exhibition that are Pathogenic to Humans 국립수목원 열대식물원 인공 환경내 미생물(곰팡이) 분석 및 유해성 조사

31 December 2023. pp. 482-492

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Abstract

This study was conducted to investigate the types and harmfulness of fungal strains through investigation of biological harmful factors. Fungi were isolated from aerosols, walls, windows, and soil samples in the tropical plant exhibition hall of the Korean National Arboretum Tropical Exhibition. Fungal isolates were identified using internal transcribed spacer (ITS) sequence analysis through Macrogen, Korea. In total, 74 fungal isolates were isolated. Among them, 9 fungal isolates were human pathogenic, 12 were phytopathogenic, and 4 were beneficial. Penicillium sp. was the most identified fungal isolate among the isolated fungal isolates. Additionally, Chaetomium spp., Cladosporium spp., and Aspergillus spp were also discovered, which are reported as harmful molds causing allergic reactions such as asthma and aspergillosis in humans. Moreover, these harmful molds have severe effects on the elderly and children with weak immunity. Studies regarding the development of a database of fungi beneficial and harmful to plants and humans are necessary. This study was conducted to gather inputs to build such a database containing holistic information and a brief categorization of fungal isolates and to add useful insights in the analysis of beneficial and harmful fungal isolates from different sources.

Keywords

Fungi

Harmful fungal

Molds

Phytopathogenic

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Publisher :Agriculture and Life Sciences Research Institute, Kangwon National University
Publisher(Ko) :강원대학교 농업생명과학대학 농업생명과학연구원
Journal Title :Journal of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences
Journal Title(Ko) :농업생명환경연구
Volume : 35
No :4
Pages :482-492
Received Date : 2023-09-09
Revised Date : 2023-11-06
Accepted Date : 2023-11-23
DOI :https://doi.org/10.22698/jales.20230038

Journal of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences ISSN:2233-8322(Print) 2508-870X(Online) 농업생명환경연구

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