Mycology
Isolation and identification of fungi from root of plant tissue, soil, seeds, fruits, skin and so on.
Analysis of DND and RNA sequencing using Bioinformatics
Laboratories methods techniques skill.
Three species of Aspergillus section Flavi ( Aspergillus flavus, A.parasiticus and A. oryzea) and five species of Aspergillus section Nigri (A. awamori, A. carbonarius, A. foetidus, A.japonicus and A.niger) have been isolated and identified from several agricultural commodities (Cheese, dried fruits, seeds) and from soil samples collected from Duhok governorate . Aflatoxigenic and Ochratoxigenic strains of Aspergillus were detected by culture-based methods. These include fluorescence upon exposure to UV long –wavelength (365 nm) light and pigment production after exposure to ammonium hydroxide. The ratio of aflatoxigenic isolates of A. flavus was higher than non-aflatoxigenic strains. All tested strains of A. parasiticus showed aflatoxigenic potential . A. carbonarius was the only species of Aspergillus section Nigri showed a positive ability for Ochratoxin A production. Workers in under-developing countries may use cultural assay for inexpensively identifying aflatoxigenic and Ochratoxigenic Aspergllus contaminated food and feeds.
2013-01
Dohuk-University
(Issue : 1)
(Volume : 13)
Taxonomic study on Penicilli from soil in Kurdistan region of Iraq.
A taxonomic study on the genus Penicillium of the family Trichocomaceae (Eurotiales):Ascomycota inhabiting
soils in Kurdistan region of Iraq was carried out using phenotypical and cultural characteristics. Twelve taxa have
been identified . The identified species were P.aurantiogriseum, P.brevicompactum, P.camemberti, P.citrinum,
P.corylophilum, P.digitatum, P.echinulatum, P.funiculosum, P.glabrum, P.roqueforti, P.rugulosum and P.variabile. A
total of five species have been reported for the first time from Iraqi soil. The new records include P.aurantiogriseum,
P.camemberti, P.corylophilum, P.echinulatum, and P.variabile. A brief description based on cultural and morphological
characteristics is provided for each species. A dichotomous key in provided to facillate the identification of the
reported species.
2010-05
Dohuk-University
(Issue : 1)
(Volume : 12)
Taxonomic study on black aspergilli from soil in Kurdistan region of Iraq.
A taxonomic study of Aspergillus section Nigri (formerly A.niger group) inhabiting soil at Kurdistan region of Iraq was carried
out using phenotypical and cultural characteristics. Identification of the important and most common black aspergilli remains
problematic due to the variability of phenotypic features. Five species of Aspergillus section Nigri have been identified. These include
A.awamori, A.carbonarius, A.foetidus, A.japonicus, A.niger. The four former species are newly recorded for Iraqi soil. Abrief
description based on cultural and morphological characteristics is provided for each species. A key is provided to facilitate the
identification of the reported species
2009-10
Mosul-University
(Issue : 22)
(Volume : 23)
Taxonomic study on Aspergilli and their teleomorphs from soil in Northern Iraq
The teleomorphic genera were Byssochlamys (2 species), Chaetosartorya (1 species), Neosartorya (1 species), Eurotium (2 species), and Emericella (2 species). The identified teleomorphs were: Byssochlamys fulva, B. nivea, Chaetosartoya cremea, Neosartorya fischeri, Eurotium amstelodami, E. chevalieri, Emericella nidulans and E.rugulosa.
2009-04
Thesis
2013-10-01
Diversity and Roles of Mycorrhizal Fungi in the Bee Orchid Ophrys apifera
Mycorrhiza is a crucial symbiotic association between the roots of plants and fungi within the soil environment. The specificity in these partnerships, particularly of the fungal partner is still poorly understood. Orchids require symbiotic fungi in a mycorrhizal association for seed germination and establishment, typically species within the Tulasnellaceae and Ceratobasidiaceae. The distribution of suitable mycorrhizal fungi will therefore affect the distribution of orchid plants. The bee orchid (Ophrys apifera) is considered common in southern England but is less frequent in the north. It has a conspicuous flower spike with individual flowers resembling bees. The species is surprisingly common in urban reclaimed ground where rubble provides suitable well-drained, alkaline and low nutrient conditions.
Mycorrhiza is a crucial symbiotic association between the roots of plants and fungi within the soil environment. The specificity in these partnerships, particularly of the fungal partner is still poorly understood. Orchids require symbiotic fungi in a mycorrhizal association for seed germination and establishment, typically species within the Tulasnellaceae and Ceratobasidiaceae. The distribution of suitable mycorrhizal fungi will therefore affect the distribution of orchid plants. The bee orchid (Ophrys apifera) is considered common in southern England but is less frequent in the north. It has a conspicuous flower spike with individual flowers resembling bees. The species is surprisingly common in urban reclaimed ground where rubble provides suitable well-drained, alkaline and low nutrient conditions.
Mycorrhiza is a crucial symbiotic association between the roots of plants and fungi within the soil environment. The specificity in these partnerships, particularly of the fungal partner is still poorly understood. Orchids require symbiotic fungi in a mycorrhizal association for seed germination and establishment, typically species within the Tulasnellaceae and Ceratobasidiaceae. The distribution of suitable mycorrhizal fungi will therefore affect the distribution of orchid plants. The bee orchid (Ophrys apifera) is considered common in southern England but is less frequent in the north. It has a conspicuous flower spike with individual flowers resembling bees. The species is surprisingly common in urban reclaimed ground where rubble provides suitable well-drained, alkaline and low nutrient conditions.
Conference on Biology sciences
2010-05
Taxonomic study on Aspergilli and their teleomorphs from soil in Northern Iraq
The teleomorphic genera were Byssochlamys (2 species), Chaetosartorya (1 species), Neosartorya (1 species), Eurotium (2 species), and Emericella (2 species). The identified teleomorphs were: Byssochlamys fulva, B. nivea, Chaetosartoya cremea, Neosartorya fischeri, Eurotium amstelodami, E. chevalieri, Emericella nidulans and E.rugulosa.
Conference on Biology sciences
2008-05
Taxonomic study on black aspergilli from soil in Kurdistan region of Iraq
A taxonomic study of Aspergillus section Nigri (formerly A.niger group) inhabiting soil at Kurdistan region of Iraq was carried
out using phenotypical and cultural characteristics. Identification of the important and most common black aspergilli remains
problematic due to the variability of phenotypic features. Five species of Aspergillus section Nigri have been identified. These include
A.awamori, A.carbonarius, A.foetidus, A.japonicus, A.niger. The four former species are newly recorded for Iraqi soil. Abrief
description based on cultural and morphological characteristics is provided for each species. A key is provided to facilitate the
identification of the reported species.
Presentation
Zakho / Duhok
2019-11
Diversity and Roles of Mycorrhizal Fungi in the Bee Orchid Ophrys apifera using Qiime2
Germination of orchid seed is dependent on mycorrhizal fungi to provide carbohydrates for energy via characteristic intracellular transfer organs (pelotons).
2019
Liverpool/UK
2019
Diversity and Roles of Mycorrhizal Fungi in the Bee Orchid Ophrys apifera
What is Mycorrhiza?
Both side benefit from this relation:
The fungus gets carbohydrates.
The plant gets higher absorptive capacity for water
and mineral nutrients such as phosphorus and
nitrogen.
Most plants can form mycorrhiza
Different types of mycorrhiza (arbusular
mycorrhiza , ectomycorrhiza orchid).
2025
Swansea
2018
Diversity and Roles of Mycorrhizal Fungi in the Bee Orchid Ophrys apifera
Require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungus for seed germination and development.
Basidiomycota, order Cantharales and sebacinales
How likely are there fungi to be in soil?
Analyze Illumina amplicon sequencing of DNA from soil samples by using bioinformatics
2025
Workshop
Liverpool University /UK
2019-04
how to analysis DNA amplicon data sequences using Qiime.
Analysis DNA amplicon data sequences using Qiime1. Identification of fungi by extraction of DNA and then analysis data sequencing using Qiime 1.
2019
Liverpool University /UK
2019-04
R program for statistical analysis data.
R Studio for beginners to analysis DNA sequencing using statistical analysis program called R
