Quality evaluation of Aster souliei based on quantitative analysis of multi-components by single marker / 药学学报

To establish a quantitative analysis of multi-components by single marker (QAMS) for the determination of Aster souliei Franch., the relative correction factors (fx) of neochlorogenic acid, cryptochlorogenic acid, rutin, isoquercitrin, isochlorogenic acid B, isochlorogenic acid A, isochlorogenic acid C, quercetin, apigenin and kaempferol were established by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography with chlorogenic acid as internal reference. Meanwhile, the content of each component was determined by the external standard method (ESM) and QAMS, and a linear regression model was established to verify the feasibility and accuracy of the QAMS. Hierarchical clustering analysis (HCA) and orthogonal partial least square discriminate analysis (OPLS-DA) were used to evaluate the quality of 23 batches of A. souliei. The results showed that the repeatability of each fx was good. The average content of neochlorogenic acid, cryptochlorogenic acid, rutin, isoquercitrin, isochlorogenic acid B, isochlorogenic acid A, isochlorogenic acid C, quercetin, apigenin and kaempferol in 23 batches of A. souliei by QAMS was 0.165, 0.234, 6.115, 0.478, 0.484, 3.359, 1.382, 0.210, 0.172, and 0.057 mg·g-1, respectively. The mean content determined by the ESM method was 0.163, 0.235, 6.172, 0.479, 0.483, 3.343, 1.413, 0.207, 0.171, and 0.056 mg·g-1. The results of HCA and OPLS-DA analysis show that 23 batches of A. souliei can be divided into two groups based on caffeic acid content. The content of the first group was between 0.873 to 5.647 mg·g-1, while the second was between 8.524 to 16.705 mg·g-1. This QAMS method can be used to simply and quickly evaluate the quality A. souliei.

Anti-oxidant and anti-adipocyte differentiation of Aster glehni and Aster yomena / 한국영양학회지

PURPOSE: Aster glehnii (AG) and Aster yomena (AY) are medicinal plants that belong to the family Compositea and grow widely in Korea. Plants in the genus Aster have been used to treat snakebite wounds or bruises in oriental medicine. This study compared the effects of anti-oxidants and anti-adipocyte differentiation according to the species (the aerial parts of AG and AY). METHODS: AG and AY were extracted using 70% ethanol (−E) and water (−W) at room temperature. The anti-oxidant activities were measured by total phenol contents (TPC), total flavonoid contents (TFC), DPPH and ABTS+ assay. In addition, correlation analysis was performed for the anti-oxidant compounds and effect. The level of anti-adipocyte differentiation was assessed using an oil red O assay on pre-adipocytes. RESULTS: AG-W showed higher TPC (6.92 µg/mL) and AG-E presented higher TFC (8.22 µg/mL) than the other extracts. Furthermore, AG-E exhibited higher radical scavenging activity in the DPPH and ABTS+ assay (IC50: 104.88 and 30.06 µg/mL). In the cytotoxicity assay, AG and AY extracts at concentrations less than 100µg/mL were non toxic. AG-W reduced the lipid accumulation of 3T3-L1 cells significantly after differentiation (70.49%) compared to the other extracts. CONCLUSION: These results show that the water extract of AG has anti-oxidant effects and reduces the differentiation of 3T3-L1 cells. Therefore, AG has utility as a functional food material for its anti-oxidant activities and ability to prevent lipid accumulation.

Identification of chemical constituents in Aster tataricus by UHPLC-Q-TOF-MS / 药学学报

The root of Aster tataricus L. f. (RA) has been widely used in the clinic for moistening lung, dispelling phlegm and relieving cough because of its significant therapeutic effects on respiratory diseases. In this study, a systematic data acquisition and mining strategy was established aimed at solving the complexity of the traditional Chinese medicine using ultra high performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadruple time of flight mass spectrometry (UHPLC-Q-TOF-MS). A total of 132 chemical constituents, including 43 terpenes, 31 flavonoids, 22 organic acids, 18 peptides, 9 coumarins, 3 steroids, 3 anthraquinones and 3 aldehydes were identified or tentatively characterized, among which 59 components were confirmed by comparison with the standard references. Meanwhile, the accurate mass measurements of the identified components were all with ±5 ppm error. Therefore, this work provided not only reliable data supports for the comprehensive analysis of the chemical constituents in RA, but also provided an efficient data acquisition and mining strategy to profile the chemical constituents for other traditional Chinese medicine complex system.

Isolation of chemical ingredients from Aster ageratoides and their anticomplement and anti-inflammatory activities / 中草药

Objective To isolate and identify chemical ingredients with anti-complement activity from Aster ageratoides and investigate the key targets and anti-inflammatory activities of obtained compounds with good anti-complement activity. Methods Using silica gel column, sephadex LH-20 column, Medium Pressure Liquid Chromatography system, and Semi-preparative HPLC, chemical ingredients that displayed anti-complement activity were isolated. Their chemical structures were identified by 1H-NMR and 13C-NMR and their anti-complement activities and targets were investigated by erythrocyte hemolysis in vitro. In addition, using LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells, we investigated the anti-inflammatory activity of compound 2. Results A total of 14 compounds were obtained from A. ageratoides and identified as oleanolic acid (1), quercetin (2), kaempferol (3), 3,5,7,3’-tetrahydroxy- 4’-methoxyflavone (4), kaempferol-7-O-α-L-rhamnopyranoside (5), quercetin-3-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (6), kaempferol-3-O-α-L- rhamnoside (7), quercetin-3-O-α-L-rhamnoside (8), kaempferide-3-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (9), kaempferol-3-O-β-D- glucopyranoside (10), kaempferol-7-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (11), kaempferol-3-O-β-D-glucopyranoside-7-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (12), kaempferide-3-O-α-L-rhamnoside-(1→6)-β-D-glucopyranoside (13), and rutin (14). They all exhibited anti-complement activity to some certain degree and good structure-activity relationship. The targets of compounds 1 and 2 were C1q, C5, and C9 and C1q, C2, C5, and C9, respectively. The anti-inflammatory experiments indicated that compound 2 exhibited a significant biological activity, which significantly suppressed the release of NO, TNF-α, and IL-6 and expressions of iNOS and COX-2. Conclusion A total of 14 compounds were obtained and they all displayed anticomplement activity, of which compounds 1, 4, 6, 9, 12, and 13 are firstly discovered in A. ageratoides. Compound 2 exhibited a significant anti-inflammatory activity.

Análise de múltiplas imagens para detecção de bordas do Reservatório de Sobradinho, Bahia / Analysis of multiple images for edge detection of Sobradinho Reservoir, in Bahia, Brazil

RESUMO Neste trabalho, foram realizados testes de mapeamento de borda do reservatório de Sobradinho, Bahia, Brasil, com imagens TM LANDSAT-5, MDE-SRTM, borda do SRTM-SWBD e ASTER-GDEM-VNIR. A segmentação da imagem mosaicada da banda 4 do sensor TM serviu como referência comparativa de borda do reservatório de Sobradinho em relação às outras imagens; observou-se que o mais próximo era a borda SRTM-SWBD da NASA/NGA. Foram elaborados perfis altimétricos, entre as bordas MDE-SRTM, e radiométricos, na banda B4 segmentada. Constatou-se: baixa penetração do imageamento do MDE-SRTM nas reentrâncias das bordas do reservatório. Foram constatadas discrepâncias entre a borda SRTM-SWBD (SWB) e a segmentação da banda 4.

ABSTRACT Edge mapping tests of Sobradinho reservoir, Bahia, Brazil, were carried out on this work with TM Landsat-5 and MDE-SRTM images and SRTM-SWBD and ASTER-GDEM-VNIR edges. Mosaic of image segmentation band 4 TM sensor aided as comparative reference edge of the Sobradinho reservoir in relation to other images, and it was observed that the closest was the SRTM-SWBD edge of the NASA/NGA. Altimetry profiles were developed between MDE-SRTM edges, and also radiometric profiles, on the targeted band B4. It was found: low penetration of MDE-SRTM imaging in recessed edges of the reservoir, and discrepancies between the SRTM-SWBD edge (SWB) and the segmentation of the band 4.

Optimization of Extraction Conditions and Quantitative Analysis of Isoquercitrin and Caffeic Acid from Aster scaber

To determine the optimum extraction conditions that give the highest yield of isoquercitrin and caffeic acid from Aster scaber, the effects of four extraction variables (solvent concentrations, extraction time, number of repeated extraction, and solvent volumes) on isoquercitrin and caffeic acid yield was examined via HPLC-UV. Our results showed that the highest extract and isoquercitrin yield were observed when A. scaber was extracted with 450 mL distilled water for 8 hr repeatedly for three times. In case of caffeic acid, the content was higher in the two repeated extracts. Also, content analysis of isoquercitrin in Aster species was performed in which A. fastigiatus, A. ageratoides, and A. scaber exhibited the highest isoquercitrin content at 6.39, 5.68, and 2.79 mg/g extract, respectively. In case of caffeic acid, the highest content of A. scaber and A. glehni was 0.64 and 0.56 mg/g extract, respectively. This study reports an optimized method for extraction of isoquercitrin and caffeic acid from A. scaber and evaluates potential sources of the compounds.

Hypouricemic Effect of Ethanol Extract of Aster glehni Leaves in Potassium Oxonate-Induced Hyperuricemic Rats

The prevalence of gout is increasing worldwide, and control of serum uric acid level has been regarded as one of the therapeutic methods for gout. Inhibition of xanthine oxidase (XO) activity which can oxidize hypoxanthine to uric acid has been commonly proposed to decrease serum uric acid level. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the hypouricemic effect of ethanol extract of Aster glehni leaves (EAG) by in vitro and in vivo study in potassium oxonate (PO)-induced hyperuricemic rats. EAG possessed 132.5 ± 6.8 mg QE/g of total flavonoid and showed antioxidant activity. EAG showed in vitro and in vivo inhibitory activity against XO and significantly decreased serum uric acid level in PO-induced hyperuricemic rats without liver toxicity. These results show that EAG significantly attenuates hyperuricemia by inhibiting XO activity, which resulted in the decrease of serum uric acid level. Therefore, EAG might possess a potential therapeutic ability for improving gout.

Postharvest quality of Aster ericoides after treatment with silver thiosulphate and sucrose / Qualidade pós-colheita de Aster ericoides após tratamento com tiossulfato de prata e sacarose

ABSTRACT: Aster (Aster ericoides L.) is a flower crop of North American origin, which belongs to the family Asteraceae. This plant presents capitulum-type inflorescences, widely used as cut flowers. In Brazil, it has been grown only recently, but still has a high expansion potential. In floriculture, pulsing and conditioning solutions are often used to extend the vase life of cut flowers. The present study aimed to evaluate the influence of silver thiosulphate (STS) pulsing and sucrose solutions on the postharvest life of A. ericoides stems. The experiment was carried out under a complete randomized design with treatments arranged in a 2x5 factorial scheme. Treatments consisted of flower stems treated with STS pulsing for 30 minutes, combined with four sucrose concentrations (5, 10, 15, and 20%) for six hours, plus a control (without treatment). Each plot contained four replicates of 10 stems, totalizing 400 stems. The following variables were daily: vase life, fresh mass, and relative water content (RWC). For pulsing data, means were compared by the Tukey's test (p≥5%). Yet for sucrose concentrations, means were submitted to a polynomial regression to verify the behavior of variables as a function of concentrations increases. Likewise, each treatment was evaluated for fresh mass and RWC variations over time by a polynomial regression. Results indicated no effect of STS pulsing (2mM) on the vase-life length of aster stems. In contrast, the sucrose solution at 10% extended the vase life of stems by two days, decreased fresh mass loss, and helped maintain water balance in stems.

RESUMO: O áster (Aster ericoides L.) é originário da América do Norte, pertence à família Asteraceae, possui inflorescências do tipo capítulo e é muito usada como flor de corte. No Brasil, sua produção é recente e apresenta grande potencial de expansão. O uso de soluções de "pulsing" e de acondicionamento, em flores de corte, é bastante empregado na floricultura para prolongar o tempo de prateleira. O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar a influência do "pulsing" de STS (tiossulfato de prata) e do condicionamento em soluções de sacarose na vida pós-colheita de hastes de A. ericoides. O delineamento experimental foi inteiramente casualizado e os tratamentos foram arranjados em esquema fatorial 2x5, ou seja, com e sem aplicação de "pulsing" com tiossulfato de prata (STS) 2mM por 30 minutos, combinados com quatro concentrações de sacarose: 5, 10, 15 e 20% por 6 horas e tratamento controle; foram 4 repetições e 10 hastes por parcela, perfazendo um total de 400 hastes. Avaliou-se diariamente a vida de vaso, acúmulo de massa fresca e conteúdo relativo de água (CRA) das hastes tratadas. Os dados de "pulsing" (STS) as médias foram comparadas pelo Teste de Tukey a 5% de probabilidade. As médias de sacarose foram submetidas à análise de regressão polinomial a fim de verificar o comportamento das variáveis em função do aumento da concentração de sacarose e para massa fresca e CRA foi realizada regressão polinomial para cada tratamento a fim de verificar o comportamento do tratamento ao longo do tempo. Concluiu-se que tratamento de "pulsing" com tiossulfato de prata (STS) a 2mM por 30 minutos não contribuiu para o aumento da vida de vaso das hastes de áster. O tratamento de condicionamento com 10% de sacarose prolongou a vida de vaso em dois dias, diminuiu a perda de massa fresca e favoreceu o balanço hídrico de hastes de áster.

Study on the effective compositions of Aster ageratoides Turcz for relieving asthma and its toxicity / 重庆医学

Objective To study the effective composition of Aster ageratoides Turcz for relieving asthma and its toxicity . Methods Seventy‐two qualified male guinea pigs ,body mass(300 ± 20)g ,were randomly divided into the control group ,aminophyl‐line group(0 .047 g/kg) and different ratio group of total saponins and total flavonoids (8∶1 ,4∶1 ,2∶1 ,1∶1 ,1∶2 ,1∶4 ,1∶8) . Every group received at dose of 0 .38 g/kg once a day for 3 days by intragastric administration .The effect of relieving asthma was taken as the indicators for the optimization of compositions ,which was detected by observing the latent period of asthma induced by acetylcholine‐histamine in guinea rats .The relaxation percentage of smooth muscle retracted by acetylcholine was detected by Pow‐erlab biological signal collecting system when aminophylline(1 .25 mg/mL) and different matching drugs(0 .02 g/mL) were added in Krebs′solution .The acute toxicities of total saponins ,total flavonoids and mixture of total saponins with total flavonoids (ratio of 1∶2) were detected by classical acute toxicity test of mice .Results Compared with the control group ,aminophylline group ,each group latent period of inducing asthma significantly or very significantly prolonged (P<0 .05) ,among them ,1∶1 ,1∶2 ,1∶4 group and other matching group were significantly different(P<0 .05) ,but 1∶2 group cited the longest incubation period .Aminophylline group and the ratio could significantly relaxe guinea pig tracheal smooth muscle retracted by acetylcholine .Aminophylline group di‐astolic percentage was the largest(24 .12 ± 1 .20)% ,all the groups were less than the percentage of diastolic aminophylline group (P<0 .05) ,but in 1∶2 group with the closest .Aster ageratoides Turcz ,tatarian aster total saponins ,total flavonoids and the ratio of 1∶2 to mice maximum tolerance was respectively 300 ,345 ,325 g/kg .Conclusion For the same total dosage ,the relieving asth‐ma effects of proportions of 1∶2 Aster ageratoides Turcz were obvious .There are no abnormal changes in the acute toxicity trila with total flavonoids ,total saponins ,as well as the ratio of 1∶2 ,safety is relatively good .

Chemical compositions and anti-inflammatory activities of essential oils from Aster spathulifolius and Vitex rotundifolia maxim.

The essential oils were prepared from Aster spathulifolius (ASE) and Vitex rotundifolia (VRE) by hydrodistillation and their chemical compositions were investigated by GC–MS. Analysis of ASE provided 15 components and eight of which were identified sesquiterpene compounds. The major components in ASE included germacrene D (35.1 %), trans-caryophyllene (15.9 %) and trans-phytol (14.9 %). On the other hand, VRE provided manoyl oxide (14.3%), α-terpineol (13.1 %) and α-pinene (10.0 %) as major ingredients. To assess the anti-inflammatory effects of the essential oils, the production of nitric oxide (NO) and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α were monitored using lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-activated RAW 264.7 macrophages. In this test, ASE and VRE were appeared to suppress both NO and TNF-α synthesis in dose-dependent manner. The results indicate that VRE and ASE could be useful in cosmetic applications as natural products possessing antiinflammatory efficacy

Composition of essential oil and allelopathic activity of aromatic water of Aster lanceolatus Willd: (Asteraceae) / Composição do óleo essencial e atividade alelopática de água aromática de Aster lanceolatus Willd: (Asteraceae)

The essential oil obtained from flowers of Aster lanceolatus was submitted the CG-MS and presented as result thirteen substances with largest concentration; among them, the caryophyllene oxide with the larger one. The aromatic water obtained during the extraction process of this essential oil was forwarded to allelopathic test, and demonstrated to be capable to inhibit the germination and growth of Lactuca sativa.

O óleo essencial obtido das flores de Aster lanceolatus foi submetido a CG-EM e apresentou como resultado treze substâncias, entre elas o óxido de cariofileno com a maior concentração. A água aromática obtida durante o processo de extração do óleo essencial foi encaminhada para teste alelopático, a qual demonstrou ser capaz de inibir a germinação e crescimento de Lactuca sativa.

Evaluating the quality of the Digital Elevation Models produced from ASTER stereoscopy for topographic mapping in the Brazilian Amazon Region

Brazilian Amazon is a vast territory rich in natural renewable and non-renewable resources. Due to the adverse environmental condition (rain, cloud, dense vegetation) and difficult access, topographic information is still poor, and when available needs to be up-dated or remapped. In this paper, the feasibility of using elevation generated from orbital ASTER- stereo-pairs images for topographic mapping was investigated for the mountainous relief in the Serra dos Carajás, Pará. The quality of information derived from these optical images was evaluated regarding field altimetric measurements. Precise topographic field information acquired from Global Positioning System (GPS) was used as Ground Control Points (GCPs) for the modeling of the stereoscopic Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) and as Independent Check Points (ICPs) for the calculation of elevation accuracies. The analysis was performed following two approaches: (1) the use of Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) and (2) calculations of trend analysis and accuracy. The investigation has shown that the altimetric accuracy from ASTER fulfilled the Brazilian Map Accuracy Standards elevation requirements for 1:100,000 A Class. In addition, ASTER can provide up-dated planimetric information that is also necessary for cartographic production. Thus, when the environment condition allows the acquisition of stereo-pairs, the use of ASTER can be considered an alternative for semi-detailed topographic mapping in similar environments of the Brazilian Amazon.

A Amazônia Brasileira é um rico e vasto território em recursos naturais renováveis e nãorenováveis. Devido às condições ambientais adversas (chuvas, nuvens, vegetação densa) e difícil acesso, a informação topográfica ainda é escassa, e quando disponível necessita ser atualizada ou remapeada. Neste trabalho, a viabilidade de usar elevação para mapeamento topográfico por meio de imagens estereoscópicas orbitais ASTER foi investigada para relevo montanhoso na Serra dos Carajás, Pará. A qualidade da informação produzida destas imagens ópticas foi avaliada considerando medidas altimétricas de campo. Informações topográficas precisas de campo, adquiridas a partir do Sistema de Posicionamento Global (GPS), foram usadas como Pontos de Controle no Terreno (GCPs) para a modelagem de Modelos Digitais de Elevação (DEMs) estereoscópicos e como Pontos de Verificação Independentes (ICPs), para o cálculo das precisões em elevação. As análises foram realizadas seguindo duas abordagens: (1) a utilizaçãodo Erro Médio Quadrático (RMSE) e (2) cálculo das análises de tendência e precisão. A investigação mostrou que a acurácia altimétrica do ASTER atendeu aos requisitos altimétricos para a Classe A 1:100.000 do Padrão de Exatidão Cartográfico. Além disso, dados ASTER podem fornecer informação planimétrica atualizada que também é necessária para a produção cartográfica. Assim, quando as condições ambientais permitem a obtenção de estéreopares, o uso do imageamento ASTER pode ser considerado uma alternativa valiosa para mapeamento topográfico de semi-detalhe em ambientes similares da Amazônia Brasileira.

Atividade antibacteriana e antifúngica de extratos etanólicos de Aster lanceolatus Willd., Asteraceae / Antibacterial and antifungal activity of ethanolics extracts from Aster lanceolatus Willd., Asteraceae

Conhecida popularmente como áster-arbustiva, margarida-de-são-miguel e monte-cassino, Aster lanceolatus é uma planta ornamental de corte. Sabendo-se que não existem estudos que atestem a atividade biológica desta espécie, procurou-se neste trabalho atividades antibacteriana e antifúngica. Para tanto se utilizaram extratos brutos etanólicos de duas porções distintas, das flores e dos caules com folhas. Para a atividade antibacteriana, oito bactérias patogênicas foram submetidas a ensaio de difusão em gel e concentração inibitória mínima. Demonstrou-se atividade do extrato bruto etanólico de flores contra Streptococcus pyogenes, em difusão em gel e atividade de extrato bruto etanólico de caules e folhas contra Salmonella typhimurium e Streptococcus pyogenes em concentração inibitória mínima. Para a atividade antifúngica, utilizaram-se três fungos patogênicos em ensaios de crescimento micelial em placas e bioautografia direta. No ensaio de crescimento micelial em placas verificou-se a inibição de Fusarium oxysporum e na bioautografia direta, inibição do Cylindrocladium spathulatum. Os resultados delinearam uma nova fonte de pesquisa, as plantas ornamentais. Estas podem ser fonte de constituintes químicos capazes de servirem como protótipos para novos agentes terapêuticos e para tratamento sanitário de plantas medicinais.

Popularly known as aster-arbustiva, margarida-de-são-miguel and monte-cassino, Aster lanceolatus is an ornamental plant. Having the knowledge that there is no studies on the biological activity of this species, this work aimed to check the antibacterial and antifungal activities. The ethanol extracts of the flowers and of the stems with leaves were used. For the antibacterial activity eight pathogenic bacteria were submitted to the diffusion test in gel and minimal inhibitory concentration. The activity of the ethanolic extract of the flowers has been demonstrated against Streptococcus pyogenes in diffusion in gel and the activity of the ethanol extract of the stems and leaves against Salmonella typhimurium and Streptococcus pyogenes in minimal inhibitory concentration. For the antifungal activity, three pathogenic yeasts have been used in the micelial growth tests in plates and direct bioautography. In the micelial growth tests in plates the inhibition of Fusarium oxysporum has been verified and in the direct bioautography, inhibition of the Cylindrocladium spathulatum. The results indicated a new research source, the ornamental plants. These can be the source of chemicals capable of serving as prototypes for new therapeutic agents and for sanitary treatment of medicinal plants.

Stem Rot of Tatarian Aster (Aster tataricus) Caused by Sclerotium rolfsii in Korea

In July 2001, a destructive stem rot of tatarian aster (Aster tataricus) was occurred sporadically in exhibition farm of Gyeongsangnam-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services, in Hamyang, Korea. The fungus also caused collar and crown rot and systemic wilt or blight of whole plant. White mycelium spread over stems and petioles of infected plants and sclerotia formed on the old lesions and near the soil surface. The fungus showed maximum mycelial growth was obtained around 30degrees C but did not grow below 5degrees C or above 45degrees C. The mycelial width ranges 4.2~10.4 microm. and the color is white, usually many narrow mycelial stand grow in the aerial mycelium and formed clamp connection. Numerous sclerotia were formed in artificial media like PDA at 30degrees C. The shape of sclerotia were sphere and 1.0~3.2microm in diameter. The fungus was isolated repeatedly from the infected tissues and confirmed its pathogenecity to aster and identified as Sclerotium rolfsii. This is the first report that Sclerotium rolfsii causes stem rot of tatarian aster in Korea.

Occurrence of Stem Rot of Wild Aster (Aster koraiensis) Caused by Sclerotium rolfsii in Korea

A destructive stem rot of wild aster (Aster koraiensis) occurred sporadically some farmers' fields in Guman-myon, Kosong-gun, Kyongsangnam-do in 2000. One of the most severely infected field in Kosong showed 28.6 percent of infection rate. The fungus also caused stem or crown rot and systemic wilt or blight of the plants. White mycelium spread over stems and petioles of infected plants and sclerotia formed on the old lesions and near the soil surface. The fungus showed maximum mycelial growth around 30degrees C and did not grow under 5degrees C and over 45degrees C and mycelial width were 4.3~10.2 microm. Colony was white, usually many narrow mycelial stand in the aerial mycelium and formed clamp connection. Numerous sclerotia were formed on PDA at 30degrees C. The shape sclerotia were globoid and 0.8~3.0x0.9~3.4 mm in size. The fungus was isolated repeatedly from the infected tissues and confirmed its pathogenecity to wild aster and identified as Sclerotium rolfsii. This is the first report on the stem rot of wild aster caused by S. rolfsii in Korea.