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Zhang H, Liu J, Dong Y, Hu J, Lamour K, Yang Z. A one-step multiplex PCR assay for the detection and differentiation of four species of Clarireedia causing dollar spot on turfgrass. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2023; 79:1069-1077. [PMID: 36334001 DOI: 10.1002/ps.7276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Revised: 09/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Dollar spot (DS) is one of the most destructive and economically important diseases of cool- and warm-season turfgrasses worldwide. A total of six species causing DS disease in the genus Clarireedia have been described, and four of them have been reported to be distributed countrywide in China. Identification of different species of Clarireedia is a prerequisite for the effective management of DS disease. RESULTS Here we report a novel polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based method for the detection and differentiation of the four species of Clarireedia associated with DS on turfgrass in China: C. jacksonii, C. paspali, C. monteithiana and C. hainanense. Species-specific genes were identified for each species by comparative genomics analysis. Four primer pairs were designed and mixed to amplify species-specific PCR fragments with differential sizes for the four species of Clarireedia in a single multiplex PCR assay. No PCR products were generated from the DNA templates of other common fungal pathogens associated with multiple turfgrass diseases. The multiplex PCR method developed can be used for the rapid and accurate detection and differentiation of the four species of Clarireedia from pure cultures as well as from infected turfgrass blades with DS symptoms. CONCLUSION The study developed a one-step multiplex PCR assay for the detection and differentiation of four species of Clarireedia causing DS on turfgrass in China, which will have important implications for DS management in China and worldwide. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Huangwei Zhang
- College of Agro-grassland Science, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- College of Agro-grassland Science, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- College of Agro-grassland Science, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- College of Agro-grassland Science, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA
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- College of Agro-grassland Science, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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Genome Characterization and Development of Real-Time PCR Assays for Ditylenchus Dipsaci and D. Weischeri. J Nematol 2022; 54:20220058. [PMID: 36879952 PMCID: PMC9984805 DOI: 10.2478/jofnem-2022-0058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The stem and bulb nematode Ditylenchus dipsaci is a destructive nematode pest on many crops and is internationally quarantined in many countries, whereas Ditylenchus weischeri, only known to infect a weed plant (Cirsium arvense), is an unregulated nematode species with no known economic importance. In this study, we used comparative genomics to identify multiple gene regions and developed novel real-time PCR assays for the detection of D. dipsaci and D. weischeri. We sequenced the genomes of two mixed-stage nematode populations of D. dipsaci and two mixed-stage nematode populations of D. weischeri. The assembled genomes of D. dipsaci were 228.2 Mb and 239.5 Mb, and the genomes of D. weischeri were 177.0 Mb and 196.3 Mb. Depending on the species, 21,403-27,365 gene models were predicted. Using orthologous group analysis, single-copy and species-specific genes were identified. Primers and probes were designed targeting two species-specific genes in each species. The assays detected as low as 12 pg of DNA from the target species, or as few as five nematodes, with a Cq of 31 cycles or less. Our study provides genome data for two additional D. dipsaci isolates and two D. weischeri isolates, and four new and validated molecular assays to be used for rapid detection and identification of the two species.
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Chowdhury IA, Yan G. Development of Real-Time and Conventional PCR Assays for Identifying a Newly Named Species of Root-Lesion Nematode ( Pratylenchus dakotaensis) on Soybean. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:5872. [PMID: 34070906 PMCID: PMC8197872 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22115872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Revised: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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A rapid and accurate PCR-based method was developed in this study for detecting and identifying a new species of root-lesion nematode (Pratylenchus dakotaensis) recently discovered in a soybean field in North Dakota, USA. Species-specific primers, targeting the internal transcribed spacer region of ribosomal DNA, were designed to be used in both conventional and quantitative real-time PCR assays for identification of P.dakotaensis. The specificity of the primers was evaluated in silico analysis and laboratory PCR experiments. Results showed that only P.dakotaensis DNA was exclusively amplified in conventional and real-time PCR assays but none of the DNA from other control species were amplified. Detection sensitivity analysis revealed that the conventional PCR was able to detect an equivalent to 1/8 of the DNA of a single nematode whereas real-time PCR detected an equivalent to 1/32 of the DNA of a single nematode. According to the generated standard curve the amplification efficiency of the primers in real-time PCR was 94% with a R2 value of 0.95 between quantification cycle number and log number of P.dakotaensis. To validate the assays to distinguish P.dakotaensis from other Pratylenchus spp. commonly detected in North Dakota soybean fields, 20 soil samples collected from seven counties were tested. The PCR assays amplified the DNA of P.dakotaensis and discriminated it from other Pratylenchus spp. present in North Dakota soybean fields. This is the first report of a species-specific and rapid PCR detection method suitable for use in diagnostic and research laboratories for the detection of P.dakotaensis.
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- Department of Plant Pathology, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58108, USA;
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Mahmoudi N, Pakina EN, Limantceva LA, Ivanov AV. Diagnosis of potato rot nematode Ditylenchus destructor using PCR-RFLP. RUDN JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY AND ANIMAL INDUSTRIES 2020. [DOI: 10.22363/2312-797x-2020-15-4-353-362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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During an investigation of nematodes in the Moscow region of Russia in 2019, a known species Ditylenchus destructor was recovered from tubers of potato plants. The genus Destructor is one of the most problematic genera of plant-parasitic nematodes. The numerous species reported for this genus have been cited from various sources. Due to the morphological similarity of many species and the lack of separation characteristics, the identification of D. destructor is difficult. Molecular taxonomy and phylogeny were used to confirm the identification. In the current study, PCR-RFLP illustrative models for the amplification of the ITS-rRNA gene were provided with two enzymes that could recognize D. destructor in potato tubers. Analysis of the rDNA sequences spanning both ITS1-ITS2 regions was carried out on the collected populations. The digestion of the PCR product of the ITS1-5.8S-ITS2 region with the enzyme TaqI produced three fragments; 100, 190, 550, and with Tru1I, two fragments were produced; 300 and 480 bp. The obtained DNA sequences were compared with those DNA sequences deposited in GenBank of populations isolated in other countries. The results showed no distinction between populations isolated from different host plant species, including populations found in the Russian Federation. New sequences from ITS-rRNA were deposited in the GenBank under accession number MN122076, MN658597, MN658599, MN658637, MN658638.
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Gorny AM, Wang X, Hay FS, Pethybridge SJ. Development of a Species-Specific PCR for Detection and Quantification of Meloidogyne hapla in Soil Using the 16D10 Root-Knot Nematode Effector Gene. PLANT DISEASE 2019; 103:1902-1909. [PMID: 31242131 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-09-18-1539-re] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The Northern root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne hapla) is an important soilborne pathogen of numerous agricultural crops in temperate regions. Accurate detection and quantification is vital to supporting informed pest management decisions. However, traditional methods of manual nematode extraction and morphology-based identification are time-consuming and require highly specialized training. Molecular methods may expand the diagnostician's toolkit beyond those methods that rely on this disappearing specialized skillset. However, molecular assays targeting the internal transcribed spacer region may lead to inaccurate results because of intraspecific variability. The Meloidogyne spp. effector gene 16D10 was assessed as a target for a SYBR Green I quantitative PCR (qPCR) assay for detection and quantification of M. hapla. M. hapla-specific qPCR primers were developed and evaluated for specificity against five M. hapla isolates and 14 other plant-parasitic nematodes. A standard curve was generated by relating the quantification cycle (Cq) to the log of M. hapla population densities artificially introduced into soil. The influence of soil inhibitors on quantitative amplification was assessed by generating a dilution series from DNA extracted from pure nematode cultures and inoculated soil. Extracts from soil produced significantly higher Cq values than those produced from pure culture extracts. The utility of the qPCR was evaluated using soil samples collected from three naturally infested potato fields, resulting in a significant positive relationship between populations estimated using qPCR and populations derived from manual counting. The qPCR developed in this study provides a useful method for detecting and quantifying M. hapla in soil and demonstrates the utility of effector genes in plant-parasitic nematode diagnostics. The ability to use effector genes as targets for qPCR and other molecular detection and quantification methods may open additional avenues of novel research and support development of improved species-level diagnostics.
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- Adrienne M Gorny
- 1Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology Section, School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell AgriTech at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, Cornell University, Geneva, NY 14456
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- 1Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology Section, School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell AgriTech at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, Cornell University, Geneva, NY 14456
- 2Robert W. Holley Center for Agriculture and Health, U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service, Ithaca, NY 14850
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- 1Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology Section, School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell AgriTech at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, Cornell University, Geneva, NY 14456
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- 1Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology Section, School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell AgriTech at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, Cornell University, Geneva, NY 14456
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Poirier S, Dauphinais N, Van Der Heyden H, Véronneau PY, Bélair G, Gravel V, Mimee B. Host Range and Genetic Characterization of Ditylenchus dipsaci Populations from Eastern Canada. PLANT DISEASE 2019; 103:456-460. [PMID: 30620689 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-07-18-1201-re] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The stem and bulb nematode, Ditylenchus dipsaci, is a plant-parasitic nematode affecting over 500 plant species worldwide. Since 2012, garlic producers from Ontario and Quebec have been particularly affected with economic losses caused by this pest. Reproduction of D. dipsaci on a particular host depends on its biological race, and races are unknown for these populations from eastern Canada. As a polyphagous pest, D. dipsaci can possibly be a threat and have negative impact on many crops grown in Quebec, such as field and vegetable crops (e.g., onion). In this study, the host range of four populations of D. dipsaci from Quebec and Ontario was determined in a greenhouse experiment using 11 crops. Garlic, onion, and green onion showed high susceptibility to the nematode, whereas reproduction on potato was poor. No reproduction was observed on corn, soybean, barley, alfalfa, mustard, carrot, and lettuce. These crops could therefore be used as rotational crops in a control program. Thirty-two populations of D. dipsaci were also genetically characterized using genotyping-by-sequencing. The comparison of allele frequencies at 481 loci showed that most of the populations had a genotype similar to a reference population from northern Ontario. However, a sample from eastern Quebec exhibited a distinct genotype and will require further phenotyping in a greenhouse to preclude the possibility of a different race.
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- Sandra Poirier
- 1 Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC, J3B 3E6, Canada
- 2 Department of Plant Science, McGill University, Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC, H9X 3V9, Canada; and
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- 1 Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC, J3B 3E6, Canada
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- 1 Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC, J3B 3E6, Canada
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- 1 Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC, J3B 3E6, Canada
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- 2 Department of Plant Science, McGill University, Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC, H9X 3V9, Canada; and
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- 1 Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC, J3B 3E6, Canada
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Skwiercz AT, Kornobis FW, Winiszewska G, Przybylska A, Obrępalska-Stęplowska A, Gawlak M, Subbotin SA. Ditylenchus laurae sp. n. (Tylenchida: Anguinidae) from Poland – a new species of the D. dipsaci complex associated with a water plant, Potamogeton perfoliatus L. NEMATOLOGY 2017. [DOI: 10.1163/15685411-00003040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The genus Ditylenchus consists of more than 60 species, some of which are plant parasites. In this paper we report on Ditylenchus laurae sp. n. from Poland, a new species associated with the aquatic plant, Potamogeton perfoliatus L. Ditylenchus laurae sp. n. is characterised by a long and slender body with L = 1881 (1523-2095) μm and 1875 (1690-2089) μm, a = 88.8 (72.5-102.5) and 89.7 (71.9-97.9), stylet length = 10.8 (9.6-12.1) μm and 8.3 (7.7-9.0) μm, tail length = 117.2 (103.5-126.7) μm and 102.4 (98.3-113.6) μm in females and males, respectively; four incisures, rounded stylet knobs, long basal bulb (about ten times as long as wide), post-vulval uterine sac from 4.3-5.6 vulval body diam. long, and mucronate tail. Characterisation using the ITS rRNA, COI and hsp90 gene sequences was conducted and a phylogenetic analyses revealed that D. laurae sp. n. belongs to the D. dipsaci complex.
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- Department of Zoology, Institute of Plant Protection – National Research Institute, Władysława Węgorka 20, 60-318 Poznań, Poland
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- Museum and Institute of Zoology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Wilcza 64, 00-679, Poland
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- Interdepartmental Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Institute of Plant Protection – National Research Institute, Władysława Węgorka 20, 60-318 Poznań, Poland
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- Interdepartmental Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Institute of Plant Protection – National Research Institute, Władysława Węgorka 20, 60-318 Poznań, Poland
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- Institute of Plant Protection – National Research Institute, Władysława Węgorka 20, 60-318 Poznań, Poland
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- Center of Parasitology of A.N. Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution, Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninskii Prospect 33, Moscow 117071, Russia
- Plant Pest Diagnostic Center, California Department of Food and Agriculture, 3294 Meadowview Road, Sacramento, CA 95832, USA
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Ashworthius sidemi Schulz, 1933 and Haemonchus contortus (Rudolphi, 1803) in cervids in France: integrative approach for species identification. INFECTION GENETICS AND EVOLUTION 2016; 46:94-101. [DOI: 10.1016/j.meegid.2016.10.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2016] [Revised: 10/14/2016] [Accepted: 10/29/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Przybylska A, Fiedler Ż, Kucharczyk H, Obrępalska-Stęplowska A. Detection of the quarantine species Thrips palmi by loop-mediated isothermal amplification. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0122033. [PMID: 25793743 PMCID: PMC4368663 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0122033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2014] [Accepted: 02/05/2015] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Thrips palmi (from the order Thysanoptera) is a serious insect pest of various crops, including vegetables, fruits and ornamental plants, causing significant economic losses. Its presence constitutes a double threat; not only does T. palmi feed on the plants, it is also a vector for several plant viruses. T. palmi originated in Asia, but has spread to North and Central America, Africa, Oceania and the Caribbean in recent decades. This species has been sporadically noted in Europe and is under quarantine regulation in the European Union. For non-specialists its larval stages are indistinguishable morphologically from another widespread and serious insect pest Frankliniella occidentalis (a non-quarantine species in the European Union) as well as other frequently occurring thrips. In this study, we have developed a loop-mediated isothermal amplification protocol to amplify rDNA regions of T. palmi. The results were consistent whether isolated DNA or crushed insects were used as template, indicating that the DNA isolation step could be omitted. The described method is species-specific and sensitive and provides a rapid diagnostic tool to detect T. palmi in the field.
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- Arnika Przybylska
- Interdepartmental Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Institute of Plant Protection-National Research Institute, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Biological Control, Institute of Plant Protection-National Research Institute, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Zoology, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Lublin, Poland
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