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Investigation of Cryptococcus neoformans in Anatolian monumental trees

Anadolu anıt ağaçlarında Cryptococcus neoformans'ın araştırılması

Çağrı ERGİN
Macit İLKİT
Aylin ATEŞ
Pages
57–60
Publication Date
2022-10-17
DOI
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The alkaline property of Anatolian soil may constitute a barrier for the spread and colonization of the yeast.

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Objective & Hypothesis:The close relationship between Cryptococcus neoformans and natural flora shows that decaying wood inside tree trunk hollows is a natural source of C. neoformans in urban regions.
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Key Findings & Data:In this study, many monumental trees from 11 different provinces in Anatolia, Turkey, were investigated for the presence of C. neoformans using Guizotia abyssinica agar containing biphenyl for isolation.
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Conclusion & Impact:The alkaline property of Anatolian soil may constitute a barrier for the spread and colonization of the yeast.
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📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters

Abstract

The close relationship between Cryptococcus neoformans and natural flora shows that decaying wood inside tree trunk hollows is a natural source of C. neoformans in urban regions. In this study, many monumental trees from 11 different provinces in Anatolia, Turkey, were investigated for the presence of C. neoformans using Guizotia abyssinica agar containing biphenyl for isolation. No C. neoformans was isolated from monumental trees. Natural flora might be reservoir for the yeasts which are strongly dependent on environment chemistry. The alkaline property of Anatolian soil may constitute a barrier for the spread and colonization of the yeast.

Özet

Yaşlı ağaçların çürümekte olan gövdelerinde bulunan ve büyük iç hacimli oyuklar Cryptococcus neoformans'ın doğal yerleşim yerleridir. Bu çalışmada, Anadolu'da farklı 11 bölgede bulunan anıt ağaçlarda C. neoformans'ın varlığı, bifenil içeren Guizotia abyssinica besiyerinde araştırılmıştır. Anadolu'nun kırsal bölgelerinde bulunan anıt ağaçlardan C. neoformans soyutlanamamıştır. Doğal flora ortamının maya mantarları için kaynak konumunda bulunmasında çevresel kimyasal yapı çok önemlidir. Anadolu'nun alkalen yapıya sahip ortam özelliklerinin C. neoformans'ın yayılması ve kolonizasyonunda engelleyici rol oynadığı düşünülmüştür.

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ERGİN, Ç., İLKİT, M., ATEŞ, A. (2022). Investigation of Cryptococcus neoformans in Anatolian monumental trees. İnfeksiyon Dergisi, Cilt: 20 - Sayı: 1, 57–60. https://ajindex.com/articles/546456

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