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Reference methods developed for detection of Listeria monocytogenes are commonly used for detection of Listeria at the genus level. Improved method performance data are needed because this genus has expanded from 6 to 26 species and now includes several Listeria sensu lato species, which can have phenotypes distinct from those of Listeria sensu stricto. We evaluated growth of 19 Listeria species, including 12 recently described Listeria sensu lato species, using the media specified by (i) the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Bacteriological Analytical Manual, (ii) the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Microbiology Laboratory Guidebook, and (iii) the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The FDA broth enrichment procedure allowed all species to grow to detectable levels (≥4 log CFU/mL), yielded the highest mean growth (7.58 log CFU/mL), and was the only procedure with which no Listeria sensu lato species yielded significantly higher growth than did a comparison Listeria sensu stricto species. With the USDA and ISO broth enrichment procedures, several Listeria sensu lato species yielded significantly higher growth than did either Listeria seeligeri or Listeria ivanovii, suggesting that these two Listeria sensu stricto species could be outgrown by Listeria sensu lato species. On selective and differential agar media, L. seeligeri, L. ivanovii, and Listeria grayi produced colonies with atypical morphology and/or growth of these species was inhibited (which may lead to incorrect classification of a sample as negative), whereas several newly described Listeria sensu lato species grew to high levels and produced colonies with typical morphology. Overall, our study results indicate that the ability to detect various Listeria species can be impacted by the specific broth and selective and differential agar used. Our data can help guide selection of appropriate media and detection methods for environmental Listeria monitoring programs and methods that are most likely to detect the targeted Listeria groups (e.g., Listeria sensu stricto, which appear to be the most appropriate index organisms for the pathogen L. monocytogenes).

Fusarium head blight (FHB) is one of the most important diseases that occurs in cereal regions worldwide and causes serious economic damage. This disease can be caused by several Fusarium species with Fusarium graminearum sensu stricto being the most common pathogen isolated from several crops. The aim of this study was to report the occurrence of F. graminearum sensu stricto on rye grains collected from field samples in Argentina and to determine the potential ability to produce deoxynivalenol (DON), nivalenol (NIV) and zearalenone (ZEA). Based on morphological characteristics, the isolate was identified as F. graminearum sensu stricto. To confirm molecularly, portions of the RED and TRI genes were sequenced and showed 99% similarity with the F. graminearum sensu stricto sequences available in the NCBI database. The potential to produce DON, 15-ADON and ZEA was determined. Moreover, Koch´s postulates were carried out. To our knowledge, this is the first report of F. graminearum sensu stricto associated with rye kernels in Argentina. Fil: Martínez, Mauro. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Cientifico Tecnolológico Mar del Plata. Instituto de Investigaciones en Biodiversidad y Biotecnología. Laboratorio de Biología Funcional y Biotecnología; Argentina Fil: Dinolfo, María Inés. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Cientifico Tecnolológico Mar del Plata. Instituto de Investigaciones en Biodiversidad y Biotecnología. Laboratorio de Biología Funcional y Biotecnología; Argentina Fil: Castañares, Eliana. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Cientifico Tecnolológico Mar del Plata. Instituto de Investigaciones en Biodiversidad y Biotecnología. Laboratorio de Biología Funcional y Biotecnología; Argentina Fil: Stenglein, Sebastian Alberto. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Cientifico Tecnolológico Mar del Plata. Instituto de Investigaciones en Biodiversidad y Biotecnología. Laboratorio de Biología Funcional y Biotecnología; Argentina

The role that microorganisms might have in the development of Alzheimer disease is a topic of considerable interest. In this article, we discuss whether there is credible evidence that Lyme disease is a cause of Alzheimer disease and critically review a recent publication that claimed that Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto infection, the primary cause of Lyme disease in the United States, may cause Lewy body dementia. We conclude that no convincing evidence exists that Lyme disease is a cause of either Alzheimer disease or Lewy body dementia.

Phenolic compounds provide important quality attributes to red wines interacting with the organoleptic impact of wines. Yeast mannoproteins can interact with grape phenolic compounds, responsible for colour and antioxidant activity of wines. The aim of this work was to perform oenological characterisation and specific selection of Calabrian strains of Saccharomyces sensu stricto. Among the considered traits, the aptitude of the yeast to preserve grape pigments and colour intensity was included. Among the best six yeast strains – Sc2731, Sc2742, Sc2756, Sc2773, Sc2774, and Sc2823 – strain Sc2742 exhibits the highest Folin–Ciocalteu index and strain Sc2774 the highest colour intensity. These two selected yeasts may be used as starter for the production of red wines in order to preserve grape pigments and colour intensity.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the restoration of a degraded area compared to a reference area, in a sensu stricto Cerrado region in the Canaan Farm located in the municipality of Porto Nacional, Tocantins state, Brazil. For the lifting of the phytosociology were enclosed five sample ranges in each area, adopting the method of rectangular parcels with dimensions of 20x50 m, sampling the woody plants measured 30 cm above the soil, with circumference of the stem (CAS)≥10 cm. The absolute and relative parameters of frequency, density, dominance and values of importance were calculated. In the two areas of study, a total of 1.340 individuals distributed in 23 families, and 51 species were sampled. The area in restoration was the plant formation with greater richness of species (46) and higher density (28.800 ind. ha-1). In this way, it is concluded that the area that has undergone anthropogenic disturbances in past decades is currently structurally similar to the reference area. O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a restauração de uma área degradada comparada a uma área de referência, em uma região de Cerrado sensu stricto na Fazenda Canaã localizada no município de Porto Nacional, estado do Tocantins, Brasil. Para o levantamento foram delimitadas cinco faixas amostrais em cada área, adotando-se o método de parcelas retangulares com dimensões de 20x50 m, amostrando-se plantas lenhosas mensuradas 30 cm acima do solo, com circunferência do caule (CAS)≥10 cm. Foram calculados os parâmetros absoluto e relativo de frequência, densidade, dominância e os valores de importância. Nas duas áreas de estudo, foram amostrados um total de 1.340 indivíduos distribuídos em 23 famílias, e 51 espécies. A área em restauração foi a formação vegetal com maior riqueza de espécies (46) e maior densidade (28.800 ind.ha-1). Dessa forma, conclui-se que a área que sofreu perturbações antrópicas em décadas passadas, atualmente se encontra estruturalmente semelhante à área de referência.

Anisakidosis is developed by ingesting Anisakis in marine fish, including the chub mackerel, Scomber japonicus, without proper pre-treatment such as cooking or freezing. Two sibling species of Anisakis are found in S. japonicus from Japanese waters, and the prevalence and species of Anisakis in the fish depend on the sea area. For example, Anisakis simplex sensu stricto (s.s.) is found in the Pacific stock of S. japonicus, whereas A. pegreffii is found in the Tsushima Warm Current stock. S.japonicus caught in the Bungo Channel, off the coast of Saganoseki in Oita Prefecture, which is branded as Sekisaba, inhabits a very limited area; however, the infection states of Anisakis found in Sekisaba remain unclear. In this study, we compared the infection states of Anisakis in Sekisaba with those in S. japonicus caught in the South Oita area and Nagasaki Prefecture. All Anisakis from the Nagasaki Prefecture were A. pegreffii, while most of them found in Sekisaba and fish from the South Oita area were A. simplex s.s. Interestingly, the prevalence of Anisakis in Sekisaba was significantly lower than that in the other two areas. This may reflect the fact that Sekisaba might belong to a distinct stock of S. japonicus, varying from other stocks.

This study aimed to evaluate the in vitro effect of aloe emodin, barbaloin and chrysophanol on growing and mature biofilms of Cryptococcus neoformans sensu stricto. The compounds were added at the moment of inducing biofilm growth or after growth for 72 h to evaluate their effects on growing and mature biofilms, respectively. Then, biofilm biomass was evaluated by crystal violet staining and metabolic activity by the XTT reduction assay. Morphological alterations were also evaluated by laser scanning confocal microscopy. Aloe emodin and barbaloin affected growing biofilms and disrupted mature biofilms, reducing metabolic activity by > 60% and biomass by > 70%. Chrysophanol only inhibited mature biofilms, but to a lesser extent. In conclusion, anthraquinones, especially aloe emodin and barbaloin, show a relevant effect against growing and mature biofilms of C. neoformans sensu stricto.

Simaroubaceae are among the families whose circumscription radically changed over time, because phylogenetic analyses undertaken since 1995 demonstrated it was a polyphyletic group in its traditional delimitation. Currently, Simaroubaceae sensu stricto are a mostly pantropical, highly supported monophyletic group composed of 22 genera and approximately 120 species. Growing knowledge about members of the family has allowed several advances over the last couple of decades. The primary center of diversity for Simaroubaceae is in tropical America, and new contributions have been recently made regarding members of the family in the region, including descriptions of several new taxa. Hence, we undertook an updated overview of general information available for the group, with focus on American taxa of Simaroubaceae, and highlighting numerous data published after the 2011 monograph. Besides aiming to contribute to a better knowledge of a family with past controversial limits, we emphasize research topics in which the current scarcity of data demands further investigation.

Decades of research have led to a solid understanding of the social systems of gregarious apes: chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas, and gibbons. As field studies have increasingly collected data from multiple neighboring habituated groups, genetic and social interconnections have been revealed. These findings provide a more nuanced picture of intergroup relations in apes, and have led to claims in the literature that some ape taxa have multilevel societies. A multilevel society is defined as a nested collection of social entities comprising at least two discernible levels of social integration between the individual and the population. We argue that the evidence for multilevel sociality sensu stricto in apes is currently inconclusive and that it is premature to abandon the traditional classification of ape social systems. However, available findings appear to be consistent with the existence of some degree of higher social grouping patterns. We propose the term supra-group organization which may adequately capture ape social systems when viewed from a top-down perspective.

The aim of the article is to define and investigate an interpretative framework for the philosophy of Leopold Blaustein, a student of Twardowski in Lwów (Lvov, Lviv) and Husserl in Freiburg im Breisgau. The author defends the thesis that it is justified to refer to Blaustein’s philosophy not as phenomenology sensu stricto, but as a phenomenologically-oriented descriptive psychology related but not equivalent to the project expounded by Husserl in the first edition of Logische Untersuchungen as well as in his project of phenomenological psychology (as formulated in 1925). The article traces Blaustein’s critique of Husserl’s phenomenological methods, putting it in the historical context of the discussion with Ingarden. Next, the author juxtaposes Blaustein’s understanding of psychology with Husserl’s project of 1925, which makes it possible to identify not only the differences between the two projects, but also their similarities. The article also raises questions about the scope of descriptive-psychological analyses.

The aim of this study was to develop a synthesis of the evidence available regarding verified E. granulosus sensu lato (s.l.) genotypes in different species worldwide. A systematic review was performed including studies concerning genotypes of E. granulosus s.l. without language or genotyped method restriction, published between 1990 and 2020. A systematic search was carried out in Trip Database, BIREME, SciELO, LILACS, IBECS, PAHO-WHO, EMBASE, PubMed, Scopus, and WoS. Variables of interest were year of publication, country, number of samples, and hosts; genotypes, molecular marker, haplotypes and molecular biology techniques used. Descriptive statistics were applied. 2411 articles were analyzed, however 135 met the selection criteria, representing 8643 liver and lung samples. Of the samples selected 24% were human, the remaining samples pertained to non-human animal hosts; cattle and sheep prevailed with 28.6% and 26.6% of the studied samples, respectively. The reported evidence is mainly from Iran, Turkey, Argentina, China and Chile; with 50, 11, 6, 6 and 5 studies, respectively, published between 1992 and 2020 [most frequently during 2015–2020 (76/135 studies; 56.3%)]. The mitochondrial gene cox1 was generally sequenced and informative (91.8%). Genotypes most frequently identified were E. granulosus sensu stricto (s.s.) (83.2%). Based on this overall evidence, it can be concluded that publications related to genotypes of E. granulosus s.l. are heterogeneous. E. granulosus ss accounts for the vast majority of the global burden of E. granulosus s.l. worldwide. Further studies including larger number of cases and adequate internal validity are required to specify the distribution of genotypes in various host species. PROSPERO CRD42018099827.

A study of molecular characterization of Anopheles gambiae sensu lato, from three senatorial districts in Enugu State, was conducted between May, 2019 and June, 2020. The aim was to determine the siblings’ species of the mosquito complex and the distribution of the S (Savannah) and M (Mopti) molecular forms within the An. gambiae sensu stricto in the area. Three randomly selected communities; Awkunanaw (Enugu East), Obukpa (Enugu North) and Awgu (Enugu West senatorial districts) were used as sampling sites. Anopheles gambiae s.l. larvae were collected by dip method and reared to adult for the study. A total of 450(100%) An. gambiae s.l. mosquitoes were subjected to Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). Of this number, 150(33.33%) were randomly selected from bulk of An. gambiae s.l. mosquitoes collected from each of the three communities. All the 450(100%) were identified as An. gambiae s.s. The Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP) was done on the 450(100%) An. gambiae s.s. A total of 300(66.67%) from Awkunanaw and Obukpa Nsukka communities were An. gambiae S-form while 150(33.33%) from Awgu were identified as An. gambiae M-form. The study has revealed that An. gambiae s.s. is the dominant malaria vector within the complex in the area. Integrated vector control is recommended.

Background Different genotypes of Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto (s.s.) isolated from livestock and humans have been identified based on cox1 and nad1 genomic fragments. The present study was performed to differentiate the G1/G3 genotypes of Echinococcus granulosus (s.s.) isolated from humans and livestock (sheep and cattle) from Azerbaijan in northwestern Iran, Fars Province in southern Iran, and Van province in Eastern Turkey, using the nad5 gene fragment as a suitable marker to distinguish these two genotypes. Methods A total of 60 pathologically confirmed human hydatid cysts and 90 hydatid cyst samples from livestock were collected from Turkey and Iran. PCR was performed on all of the samples, targeting the nad5 gene. Based on PCR product quality, host type, and the geographical area where the samples were obtained, 36 of the samples were sequenced and were used in the phylogenetic analysis. Results Out of 36 evaluated samples, 26 (72.2%) samples belonged to G1, and 10 (27.8%) samples belonged to the G3 genotype. Out of 21 samples from Turkey, 16 (76.2%) were G1 and 5 (23.8%) were G3, while out of 15 samples from Iran, 10 (66.7%) were G1 and 5 (33.3%) were the G3 genotype. None of the samples isolated from humans in Iran or from sheep in Turkey were G3. Overall, between the two countries, 18.18% of E. granulosus isolates in cattle, 41.66% of isolates in sheep, and 23.07% of human samples were identified as G3, and the others as the G1 genotype. The G3 genotype was not detected in human samples from Iran or sheep samples from Turkey. Conclusion The findings of the study revealed that the G1 genotype of E. granulosus s.s. is the predominant genotype in humans and livestock, both in Turkey and Iran. The ratio of the E. granulosus s.s. G1 to G3 genotype was 3.2 in Turkey and 2 in Iran. The study also further confirmed that the nad5 gene properly differentiated the G1/G3 isolates of E. granulosus from both humans and livestock. Graphical Abstract

Background Direct membrane feeding assays (DMFA) are an important tool to study parasite transmission to mosquitoes. Mosquito feeding rates in these artificial systems require optimization, as there are a number of factors that potentially influence the feeding rates and there are no standardized methods that apply to all anopheline species. Methods A range of parameters prior to and during direct membrane feeding (DMF) were evaluated for their impact on Anopheles farauti sensu stricto feeding rates, including the starving conditions and duration of starving prior to feeding, membrane type, DMF exposure time, mosquito age, feeding in the light versus the dark, blood volume, mosquito density and temperature of water bath. Results The average successful DMFA feeding rate for An. farauti s.s. colony mosquitoes increased from 50 to 85% when assay parameters were varied. Overnight starvation and Baudruche membrane yielded the highest feeding rates but rates were also affected by blood volume in the feeder and the mosquito density in the feeding cups. Availability of water during the pre-feed starvation period did not significantly impact feeding rates, nor did the exposure duration to blood in membrane feeders, the age of mosquitoes (3, 5 and 7 days post-emergence), feeding in the light versus the dark, or the temperature (34 °C, 38 °C, 42 °C and 46 °C) of the water bath. Conclusion Optimal feeding conditions in An. farauti s.s. DMFA were to offer 50 female mosquitoes in a cup (with a total surface area of ~ 340 cm2 with 1 mosquito/6.8 cm2) that were starved overnight 350–500 µL of blood (collected in heparin-coated Vacutainer tubes) per feeder in feeders with a surface area ~ 5 cm2 (with a maximum capacity of 1.5 mL of blood) via a Baudruche membrane, for at least 10–20 min. Graphical Abstract

This article describes Moskovirhynchus robustus gen. et sp. nov., a new genus and species of elephant fish from two Upper Jurassic (Boreal middle Volgian Substage, virgatus Zone) localities of Moscow and the Moscow region, based on isolated mandibular, palatine and vomerine dental plates. The dentition of the new genus bears a morphological resemblance to that of the Recent elephant fish genus Callorhinchus Lacepede, 1798, but is characterized by a mosaic combination of primitive (on palatine tooth plates) and advanced (on both palatine and mandibular plates) dental characters—e.g., presence of asymmetrical bifurcated median tritor on mandibular plates and reduced tritors on palatine plates (an advanced condition for callorhinchids) together with a well-developed aboral area of palatine plate (a primitive condition). The new taxon, known only from dental elements, represents the oldest representative of the Callorhinchidae sensu stricto.

The Acrotylaceae (Gigartinales) has been an obscure, puzzling red-algal family composed of six genera (Acrotylus, Amphiplexia, Antrocentrum, Claviclonium, Hennedya and Ranavalona) that have virtually no habit and vegetative features remotely in common. Excepting Amphiplexia, with two species, all are monotypic and, save for Ranavalona, endemic to the southern half of Australia, Ranavalona being known only by a single collection from southern Madagascar. The most noteworthy unifying feature of the genera is the cystocarps, in which carposporangial filaments grow into a hollow cavity from inner hull layers. In almost all other respects, apart from zonate tetrasporangia, there are no anatomical features that appear uniformly throughout the complex. Molecular studies indicate that the family is composed of the Acrotylaceae sensu stricto (for Acrotylus, Hennedya and Ranavalona) and the newly proposed Clavicloniaceae (for Claviclonium, Amphiplexia and Antrocentrum). We recognise a new species of Acrotylus (A. cryptographicus) and transfer Rhabdonia mollis Harvey and R. hamata Zanardini to Antrocentrum. Closest affinities of both families lie with the Dicranemataceae, Mychodeaceae and Mychodeophyllaceae of the Gigartinales. The South African genus Reinboldia, which is based on a single 19th century collection, has been questionably included in the Acrotylaceae previously but should, in our opinion, be excluded.

We report on the genetic identity of 36 Echinococcus cysts that were collected during a recent slaughterhouse survey of 810 locally bred camels (dromedaries) in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Analysis of a partial nad1 gene sequence showed that the majority (n = 29) belonged to E. granulosus sensu stricto, four to E. canadensis G6/7, and three to E. ortleppi. Eight of the 29 E. granulosus s.s. cysts contained protoscoleces; all other cysts were calcified and non-viable. This is the first report of the presence E. ortleppi from the Arabian Peninsula, a parasite that is typically transmitted via cattle. The results indicate widespread infection of camels with CE in eastern Saudi Arabia and an active role of camels in the lifecycles of at least E. granulosus s.s.. Complete cox1 haplotype analysis of 21 E. granulosus s.s. isolates shows that the majority of variants circulating in eastern Saudi Arabia is distinct from but closely related to haplotypes from neighboring countries in the Middle East, which indicates the presence of this parasite in KSA for a longer period of time. All isolates of E. granulosus s.s. in this study belonged to the G1 cluster, although the G3 genotype has previously also been reported from the Middle East.

Cleome s.s. includes 22 species of herbs and shrubs with a center of distribution in southwest Asia and the Arabian Peninsula. The limits of Cleome s.s. and significant nomenclatural problems are addressed, with 21 lectotypifications (including two Linnaeus names), one significant syn. nov. designation, and treatment of 50 nomenclatural synonyms of the 22 species recognized. Two incertae sedis names are also discussed. A key to species and discussion of species complexes and particularly complicated nomenclatural problems are presented.

In contrast to the still standing paradigm of local evolution in Upper Paleolithic (UP) research in Eastern European Paleolithic archaeology, this article proposes a view that sees the Late UP record as a punctuated presence of different UP industries in the southern part of Eastern Europe, i.e. the Great North Black Sea region. This punctuated presence seems to be predominantly connected to the influence of palaeoenvironmental conditions around the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM). Basic UP features can be summarized as follows: the exclusive occurrence of Epi-Aurignacian sites during Heinrich Event 2; the permanent presence of a regional variant of Epigravettian sites in the Great North Black Sea region since the LGM sensu stricto despite lacking evidence of the preceding Gravettian; the absence of any “generic industrial links” between the Gravettian and Epigravettian in the central part of Eastern Europe; an Early Epigravettian “hiatus” in the central part of Eastern Europe that might explain the presence of some assemblages of “Magdalenian character” before the appearance of Late Epigravettian sites.

Tetrataenium mianguaqi, a traditionally used medicinal herb in Cangyuan County, SW Yunnan, China, is described as a species new to science and illustrated. Molecular phylogenetic analysis based on nuclear ITS well supports its belonging to Tetrataenium sensu stricto. The new species can be easily distinguished by its unique peltate, palmatilobate basal and lower leaves from the other five Chinese Tetrataenium species.

Background: The efficacy of Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis (Bti) is affected by several factors including the species of the mosquito. Mosquito larvae of different species are found to coexist in larval breeding habitats. This study evaluated whether the coexistence between Anopheles gambiae and Culex quinquefasciatus affect the larvicidal activity of Bti. Methods: Two parallel larval bioassay experiments were conducted to test A. gambiae sensu stricto (s.s) and C. quinquefasciatus larvae susceptibility to Bti. They were followed by three parallel bioassays in which A. gambiae s.s and C. quinquefasciatus larvae were mixed in different proportions such that the earlier species contributed three quarters, half and a quarter of the larvae in each testing cup respectively. In each bioassay, six Bti concentrations were tested in four replicates and repeated on three different days. Larvae mortality was scored 24 hours after application of Bti and subjected to Probit analysis. Results: C. quinquefasciatus was significantly more susceptible to Bti than A. gambiae s.s at both lethal concentration values (LC50 and LC95). In coexisting scenario, LC50 of Bti was significantly lower when the proportion of C. quinquefasciatus exceeded 50%. No significant variation in susceptibility to Bti was observed at LC95 in any proportion of coexistence between the two species. Conclusion: The findings show that larvae of C. quinquefasciatus were significantly more susceptible to Bti than those of A. gambiae s.s. Moreover, when larvae of the two species coexisted, there was a general trend of increase in sensitivity to Bti with higher proportion of C. quinquefasciatus. Although this increase in sensitivity of coexisting larvae to Bti is worth noting, our findings suggest that it will not impact larval control where A. gambiae s.s and C. quinquefasciatus coexist.

There are three major wild populations of mitten crab (Eriocheir sensu stricto), Suifenhe River (SF), Tumenjiang River (TM) and Liaohe River (LH) in northern China. However, the information on the nutritional quality of these three populations of crabs is still scarce. Thus, we investigated and compared the tissue indices, total edible yield, proximate composition, fatty acid compositions and amino acid contents of these wild crab populations. We showed that: (1) TM population had the highest meat yield among the three populations; (2) TM recorded the highest moisture and the lowest total lipid content in ovary and muscle; (3) a higher level of total n-3 poly-unsaturated fatty acids was found in TM, except for the ovary in SF; (4) the three populations had similar essential amino acids scores. In conclusion, Eriocheir s.s. from these three populations all showed a high nutritional quality suitable for humans, especially the TM, which contains more eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid.

espanolPassiflora L. belongs to the family Passifloraceae sensu stricto, and comprises 700–750 species. There are approximately 161 known species of the family in Brazil, of which 153 belong to Passiflora, 89 are endemic, 83 occur in the region of the Atlantic Domain; 40 occur in Rio de Janeiro State (RJ). Using field samplings techniques and scientific collection analyses, we present here new geographic records for Passiflora deidamioides Harms, P. imbeana Sacco, P. junqueirae Imig & Cervi, and P. truncata Regel for RJ, principally in the Serra dos Orgaos National Park (PARNASO). Geographic distribution data was used to calculate the Extension of Occurrence (EOO) and Area of Occupancy (AOO) of the species. Passiflora junqueirae, previously considered endemic to Espirito Santo State, now has new records for RJ. Passiflora imbeana and P. truncata are extended into RJ, being recorded there for the first time in the municipality of Teresopolis. The four species are cited for the first time in PARNASO, occurring between 1,000 and 1,700 m.a.s.l. in Montane and Upper Montane Atlantic Rainforest. We provide taxonomic information, distribution maps, and the conservation status of the species. EnglishPassiflora L. pertenece a la familia Passifloraceae sensu stricto y comprende entre 700 y 750 especies. Hay aproximadamente 161 especies conocidas de la familia en Brasil, de las cuales 153 pertenecen a Passiflora, 89 son endemicas, 83 se encuentran en la region del Dominio Atlantico; 40 ocurren en el estado de Rio de Janeiro (RJ). Utilizando tecnicas de muestreo de campo y analisis de colecciones cientificas, presentamos aqui nuevos registros geograficos de Passiflora deidamioides Harms, P. imbeana Sacco, P. junqueirae Imig & Cervi y P. truncata Regel para RJ, principalmente en el Parque Nacional Serra dos Orgaos (PARNASO ). Se utilizaron datos de distribucion geografica para calcular la Extension de Ocurrencia (EOO) y el Area de Ocupacion (AOO) de la especie. Passiflora junqueirae, anteriormente considerada endemica del estado de Espirito Santo, ahora tiene nuevos registros para RJ. Passiflora imbeana y P. truncata se extienden a RJ, registrandose alli por primera vez en el municipio de Teresopolis. Las cuatro especies se citan por primera vez en PARNASO, ocurriendo entre 1,000 y 1,700 m.a.s.l. en el Bosque Atlantico Montano y Montano Superior. Brindamos informacion taxonomica, mapas de distribucion y el estado de conservacion de la especie.

The pathogen causing Sorbaria sorbifolia anthracnose in Shandong Province, China was identified as Colletotrichum gloeosporioides sensu stricto using morphological and molecular approaches. The daily growth rate was 13.7 mm/d (25 °C); the optimum for growth and conidial germination was 25–30 °C, pH 5.0–9.0.

We present light and scanning electron microscopical observations on two new species of Navicula Bory sensu stricto from Vietnam. These new species, Navicula babeiensis Chudaev, Glushchenko, Kuliko...

The article analyzes the category of literary space which is understood here rather as a metaphor of experiencing identity, memory and postmemory than as a spatial term sensu stricto. The author reflects on the novel by Anna Bolecka, Biały kamień [White stone], and more specifically on the hidden tropes of the blurred and denied past memories of Jewish genealogical component of today’s Polishness. The reading of the novel’s poetics demonstrates the importance of female characters that, apart from their function in the plot construction, figuratively signify the lost Jewish mother of today’s, mostly Catholic, Poland. In addition, following the thinking of Julia Kristeva, of special significance are the images of abject art.