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Wen H, Meng S, Xie S, Shi H, Qiu J, Jiang N, Kou Y. Sucrose non-fermenting protein kinase gene UvSnf1 is required for virulence in Ustilaginoidea virens. Virulence 2023; 14:2235460. [PMID: 37450576 PMCID: PMC10351473 DOI: 10.1080/21505594.2023.2235460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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Rice false smut caused by Ustilaginoidea virens is becoming one of the most devastating diseases in rice production areas in the world. Revealing U. virens potential pathogenic mechanisms provides ideas for formulating more effective prevention and control strategies. Sucrose non-fermenting 1 (Snf1) protein kinase plays a critical role in activating transcription and suppressing gene expression, as well as in cellular response to various stresses, such as nutrient limitation. In our study, we identified the Snf1 homolog UvSnf1 and analyzed its biological functions in U. virens. The expression level of UvSnf1 was dramatically up-regulated during invasion, indicating that UvSnf1 may participate in infection. Phenotypic analyses of UvSnf1 deletion mutants revealed that UvSnf1 is necessary for hyphae growth, spore production, and virulence in U. virens. Moreover, UvSnf1 promotes U. virens to use unfavorable carbon sources when the sucrose is insufficient. In addition, deletion of UvSnf1 down-regulates the expression of the cell wall-degrading enzymes (CWDEs) genes under sucrose limitation conditions in U. virens. Further analyses showed that CWDEs (UvCut1 and UvXyp1) are not only involved in growth, spore production, and virulence but are also required for the utilization of carbon sources. In conclusion, this study demonstrates that UvSnf1 plays vital roles in virulence and carbon source utilization in U. virens, and one of the possible mechanisms is playing a role in regulating the expression of CWDE genes.
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- Hui Wen
- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou, China
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Maguvu TE, Travadon R, Cantu D, Trouillas FP. Whole genome sequencing and analysis of multiple isolates of Ceratocystis destructans, the causal agent of Ceratocystis canker of almond in California. Sci Rep 2023; 13:14873. [PMID: 37684350 PMCID: PMC10491840 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-41746-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Ceratocystis canker caused by Ceratocystis destructans is a severe disease of almond, reducing the longevity and productivity of infected trees. Once the disease has established in an individual tree, there is no cure, and management efforts are often limited to removing the infected area of cankers. In this study, we present the genome assemblies of five C. destructans isolates isolated from symptomatic almond trees. The genomes were assembled into a genome size of 27.2 ± 0.9 Mbp with an average of 6924 ± 135 protein-coding genes and an average GC content of 48.8 ± 0.02%. We concentrated our efforts on identifying putative virulence factors of canker pathogens. Analysis of the secreted carbohydrate-active enzymes showed that the genomes harbored 83.4 ± 1.8 secreted CAZymes. The secreted CAZymes covered all the known categories of CAZymes. AntiSMASH revealed that the genomes had at least 7 biosynthetic gene clusters, with one of the non-ribosomal peptide synthases encoding dimethylcoprogen, a conserved virulence determinant of plant pathogenic ascomycetes. From the predicted proteome, we also annotated cytochrome P450 monooxygenases, and transporters, these are well-established virulence determinants of canker pathogens. Moreover, we managed to identify 57.4 ± 2.1 putative effector proteins. Gene Ontology (GO) annotation was applied to compare gene content with two closely related species C. fimbriata, and C. albifundus. This study provides the first genome assemblies for C. destructans, expanding genomic resources for an important almond canker pathogen. The acquired knowledge provides a foundation for further advanced studies, such as molecular interactions with the host, which is critical for breeding for resistance.
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- Tawanda E Maguvu
- Department of Plant Pathology, University of California, Davis, CA, 95616, USA
- Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Parlier, CA, 93648, USA
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- Department of Plant Pathology, University of California, Davis, CA, 95616, USA
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- Department of Viticulture and Enology, University of California, Davis, CA, 95616, USA
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- Department of Plant Pathology, University of California, Davis, CA, 95616, USA.
- Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Parlier, CA, 93648, USA.
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Meng S, Huang S, Liu J, Gai Y, Li M, Duan S, Zhang S, Sun X, Yang Q, Wang Y, Xu K, Ma H. Histone Methylation Is Required for Virulence, Conidiation, and Multi-Stress Resistance of Alternaria alternata. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:924476. [PMID: 35783406 PMCID: PMC9245015 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.924476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Histone methylation, which is critical for transcriptional regulation and various biological processes in eukaryotes, is a reversible dynamic process regulated by histone methyltransferases (HMTs) and histone demethylases (HDMs). This study determined the function of 5 HMTs (AaDot1, AaHMT1, AaHnrnp, AaSet1, and AaSet2) and 1 HDMs (AaGhd2) in the phytopathogenic fungus Alternaria alternata by analyzing targeted gene deletion mutants. The vegetative growth, conidiation, and pathogenicity of ∆AaSet1 and ∆AaSet2 were severely inhibited indicating that AaSet1 and AaSet2 play critical roles in cell development in A. alternata. Multiple stresses analysis revealed that both AaSet1 and AaSet2 were involved in the adaptation to cell wall interference agents and osmotic stress. Meanwhile, ∆AaSet1 and ∆AaSet2 displayed serious vegetative growth defects in sole carbon source medium, indicating that AaSet1 and AaSet2 play an important role in carbon source utilization. In addition, ∆AaSet2 colony displayed white in color, while the wild-type colony was dark brown, indicating AaSet2 is an essential gene for melanin biosynthesis in A. alternata. AaSet2 was required for the resistance to oxidative stress. On the other hand, all of ∆AaDot1, ∆AaHMT1, and ∆AaGhd2 mutants displayed wild-type phenotype in vegetative growth, multi-stress resistance, pathogenicity, carbon source utilization, and melanin biosynthesis. To explore the regulatory mechanism of AaSet1 and AaSet2, RNA-seq of these mutants and wild-type strain was performed. Phenotypes mentioned above correlated well with the differentially expressed genes in ∆AaSet1 and ∆AaSet2 according to the KEGG and GO enrichment results. Overall, our study provides genetic evidence that defines the central role of HMTs and HDMs in the pathological and biological functions of A. alternata.
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- Shuai Meng
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Efficient and Green Production of Agriculture in Mountainous Areas of Zhejiang Province, College of Horticulture Science, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Efficient and Green Production of Agriculture in Mountainous Areas of Zhejiang Province, College of Horticulture Science, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, China
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- Natural Medicine Institute of Zhejiang YangShengTang Co., LTD, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Grassland Science, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China
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- China-USA Citrus Huanglongbing Joint Laboratory (GNU-UF Joint Lab), National Navel Orange Engineering Research Center, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, China
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- China-USA Citrus Huanglongbing Joint Laboratory (GNU-UF Joint Lab), National Navel Orange Engineering Research Center, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Efficient and Green Production of Agriculture in Mountainous Areas of Zhejiang Province, College of Horticulture Science, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Efficient and Green Production of Agriculture in Mountainous Areas of Zhejiang Province, College of Horticulture Science, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, China
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- Linyi Inspection and Testing Center, Linyi, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Efficient and Green Production of Agriculture in Mountainous Areas of Zhejiang Province, College of Horticulture Science, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Efficient and Green Production of Agriculture in Mountainous Areas of Zhejiang Province, College of Horticulture Science, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Efficient and Green Production of Agriculture in Mountainous Areas of Zhejiang Province, College of Horticulture Science, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, China
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Lengyel S, Rascle C, Poussereau N, Bruel C, Sella L, Choquer M, Favaron F. Snf1 Kinase Differentially Regulates Botrytis cinerea Pathogenicity according to the Plant Host. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10020444. [PMID: 35208900 PMCID: PMC8877277 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10020444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The Snf1 kinase of the glucose signaling pathway controls the response to nutritional and environmental stresses. In phytopathogenic fungi, Snf1 acts as a global activator of plant cell wall degrading enzymes that are major virulence factors for plant colonization. To characterize its role in the virulence of the necrotrophic fungus Botrytis cinerea, two independent deletion mutants of the Bcsnf1 gene were obtained and analyzed. Virulence of the Δsnf1 mutants was reduced by 59% on a host with acidic pH (apple fruit) and up to 89% on hosts with neutral pH (cucumber cotyledon and French bean leaf). In vitro, Δsnf1 mutants grew slower than the wild type strain at both pH 5 and 7, with a reduction of 20–80% in simple sugars, polysaccharides, and lipidic carbon sources, and these defects were amplified at pH 7. A two-fold reduction in secretion of xylanase activities was observed consequently to the Bcsnf1 gene deletion. Moreover, Δsnf1 mutants were altered in their ability to control ambient pH. Finally, Δsnf1 mutants were impaired in asexual sporulation and did not produce macroconidia. These results confirm the importance of BcSnf1 in pathogenicity, nutrition, and conidiation, and suggest a role in pH regulation for this global regulator in filamentous fungi.
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- Szabina Lengyel
- Department of Land, Environment, Agriculture and Forestry (TESAF), University of Padova, Viale dell’Università, 16, 35020 Legnaro, Italy; (S.L.); (F.F.)
- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, Bayer SAS, INSA Lyon, UMR5240, Microbiologie, Adaptation et Pathogénie, 14 Impasse Pierre Baizet, F-69263 Lyon, France; (C.R.); (N.P.); (C.B.)
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- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, Bayer SAS, INSA Lyon, UMR5240, Microbiologie, Adaptation et Pathogénie, 14 Impasse Pierre Baizet, F-69263 Lyon, France; (C.R.); (N.P.); (C.B.)
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- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, Bayer SAS, INSA Lyon, UMR5240, Microbiologie, Adaptation et Pathogénie, 14 Impasse Pierre Baizet, F-69263 Lyon, France; (C.R.); (N.P.); (C.B.)
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- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, Bayer SAS, INSA Lyon, UMR5240, Microbiologie, Adaptation et Pathogénie, 14 Impasse Pierre Baizet, F-69263 Lyon, France; (C.R.); (N.P.); (C.B.)
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- Department of Land, Environment, Agriculture and Forestry (TESAF), University of Padova, Viale dell’Università, 16, 35020 Legnaro, Italy; (S.L.); (F.F.)
- Correspondence: (L.S.); (M.C.)
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- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, Bayer SAS, INSA Lyon, UMR5240, Microbiologie, Adaptation et Pathogénie, 14 Impasse Pierre Baizet, F-69263 Lyon, France; (C.R.); (N.P.); (C.B.)
- Correspondence: (L.S.); (M.C.)
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- Department of Land, Environment, Agriculture and Forestry (TESAF), University of Padova, Viale dell’Università, 16, 35020 Legnaro, Italy; (S.L.); (F.F.)
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Ma H, Li L, Gai Y, Zhang X, Chen Y, Zhuo X, Cao Y, Jiao C, Gmitter FG, Li H. Histone Acetyltransferases and Deacetylases Are Required for Virulence, Conidiation, DNA Damage Repair, and Multiple Stresses Resistance of Alternaria alternata. Front Microbiol 2021; 12:783633. [PMID: 34880849 PMCID: PMC8645686 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.783633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Histone acetylation, which is critical for transcriptional regulation and various biological processes in eukaryotes, is a reversible dynamic process regulated by HATs and HDACs. This study determined the function of 6 histone acetyltransferases (HATs) (Gcn5, RTT109, Elp3, Sas3, Sas2, Nat3) and 6 histone deacetylases (HDACs) (Hos2, Rpd3, Hda1, Hos3, Hst2, Sir2) in the phytopathogenic fungus Alternaria alternata by analyzing targeted gene deletion mutants. Our data provide evidence that HATs and HDACs are both required for mycelium growth, cell development and pathogenicity as many gene deletion mutants (ΔGcn5, ΔRTT109, ΔElp3, ΔSas3, ΔNat3, ΔHos2, and ΔRpd3) displayed reduced growth, conidiation or virulence at varying degrees. In addition, HATs and HDACs are involved in the resistance to multiple stresses such as oxidative stress (Sas3, Gcn5, Elp3, RTT109, Hos2), osmotic stress (Sas3, Gcn5, RTT109, Hos2), cell wall-targeting agents (Sas3, Gcn5, Hos2), and fungicide (Gcn5, Hos2). ΔGcn5, ΔSas3, and ΔHos2 displayed severe growth defects on sole carbon source medium suggesting a vital role of HATs and HDACs in carbon source utilization. More SNPs were generated in ΔGcn5 in comparison to wild-type when they were exposed to ultraviolet ray. Moreover, ΔRTT109, ΔGcn5, and ΔHos2 showed severe defects in resistance to DNA-damaging agents, indicating the critical role of HATs and HDACs in DNA damage repair. These phenotypes correlated well with the differentially expressed genes in ΔGcn5 and ΔHos2 that are essential for carbon sources metabolism, DNA damage repair, ROS detoxification, and asexual development. Furthermore, Gcn5 is required for the acetylation of H3K4. Overall, our study provides genetic evidence to define the central role of HATs and HDACs in the pathological and biological functions of A. alternata.
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- Haijie Ma
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Efficient and Green Production of Agriculture in Mountainous Areas of Zhejiang Province, College of Horticulture Science, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Lab of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Citrus Research and Education Center, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Lake Alfred, FL, United States
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- Key Lab of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Lab of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Lab of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Lab of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Citrus Research and Education Center, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Lake Alfred, FL, United States
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- Key Lab of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Lab of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Citrus Research and Education Center, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Lake Alfred, FL, United States
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- Key Lab of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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Rodriguez MC, Sautua F, Scandiani M, Carmona M, Asurmendi S. Current recommendations and novel strategies for sustainable management of soybean sudden death syndrome. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2021; 77:4238-4248. [PMID: 33942966 DOI: 10.1002/ps.6458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Revised: 04/14/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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The increase in food production requires reduction of the damage caused by plant pathogens, minimizing the environmental impact of management practices. Soil-borne pathogens are among the most relevant pathogens that affect soybean crop yield. Soybean sudden death syndrome (SDS), caused by several distinct species of Fusarium, produces significant yield losses in the leading soybean-producing countries in North and South America. Current management strategies for SDS are scarce since there are no highly resistant cultivars and only a few fungicide seed treatments are available. Because of this, innovative approaches for SDS management need to be developed. Here, we summarize recently explored strategies based on plant nutrition, biological control, priming of plant defenses, host-induced gene silencing, and the development of new SDS-resistance cultivars using precision breeding techniques. Finally, sustainable management of SDS should also consider cultural control practices with minimal environmental impact. © 2021 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Maria C Rodriguez
- Instituto de Agrobiotecnología y Biología Molecular, CICVyA, Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Fitopatología, Facultad de Agronomía, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Centro de Referencia de Micología, Facultad de Ciencias Bioquímicas y Farmacéuticas, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Rosario, Argentina
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- Fitopatología, Facultad de Agronomía, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Instituto de Agrobiotecnología y Biología Molecular, CICVyA, Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Knock-down of glucose transporter and sucrose non-fermenting gene in the hemibiotrophic fungus Colletotrichum falcatum causing sugarcane red rot. Mol Biol Rep 2021; 48:2053-2061. [PMID: 33660095 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-021-06140-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Accepted: 01/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Red rot caused by Colletotrichum falcatum, is one of the economically important disease of sugarcane and breeding for resistant varieties is considered to be the major solution to manage the disease. However, breakdown of red rot resistance become usual phenomenon due to development of newer races by culture adaptation on newly released varieties. Hence it is needed to characterize the genes responsible for pathogen virulence in order to take care of host resistance or to manage the disease by other methods. The transcript studies gave foundation to characterize the huge number of pathogenicity determinants and their role in pathogenesis. Here we studied role of two important genes viz., Glucose Transporter (GT) and Sucrose Non-Fermenting1 (SNF1) during pathogenesis of C. falcatum, which said to be involved in carbon source metabolism. Sugar metabolism has a vital role in disease progression of C. falcatum by regulating their cell growth, metabolism and development of the pathogen during various stages of infection. The present study was aimed to find out the role of GT and SNF1 genes in response to pathogenicity by RNA silencing (RNAi) approach. Knock-down of the target pathogenicity gene homologs in standard C. falcatum isolate Cf671 was carried out by amplifying sense and antisense fragments of targets individually using pSilent-1 vector. The expression cassette was cloned into the binary vector pCAMBIA1300 followed by fungal transformation through Agarobacterium mediated transformation. Resulted mutants of both the genes showed less virulence compared to wild type isolate. Simultaneously, both the mutants did not produce spores. Moreover, the molecular confirmation of the mutants displayed the expression of hygromycin gene with reduced expression of the target gene during host-pathogen interaction. Knockdown of the pathogenicity related genes (GT and SNF1) by RNAi approach corroborate the possible role of the genes in causing the disease.
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Wang X, Yu R, Li J. Using Genetic Engineering Techniques to Develop Banana Cultivars With Fusarium Wilt Resistance and Ideal Plant Architecture. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2021; 11:617528. [PMID: 33519876 PMCID: PMC7838362 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2020.617528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/16/2020] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Bananas (Musa spp.) are an important fruit crop worldwide. The fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc), which causes Fusarium wilt, is widely regarded as one of the most damaging plant diseases. Fusarium wilt has previously devastated global banana production and continues to do so today. In addition, due to the current use of high-density banana plantations, desirable banana varieties with ideal plant architecture (IPA) possess high lodging resistance, optimum photosynthesis, and efficient water absorption. These properties may help to increase banana production. Genetic engineering is useful for the development of banana varieties with Foc resistance and ideal plant architecture due to the sterility of most cultivars. However, the sustained immune response brought about by genetic engineering is always accompanied by yield reductions. To resolve this problem, we should perform functional genetic studies of the Musa genome, in conjunction with genome editing experiments, to unravel the molecular mechanisms underlying the immune response and the formation of plant architecture in the banana. Further explorations of the genes associated with Foc resistance and ideal architecture might lead to the development of banana varieties with both ideal architecture and pathogen super-resistance. Such varieties will help the banana to remain a staple food worldwide.
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- Xiaoyi Wang
- Key Laboratory of Genetic Improvement of Bananas, Haikou Experimental Station, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Vegetable Research Center, Tropical Crops Genetic Resources Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Genetic Improvement of Bananas, Haikou Experimental Station, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou, China
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Li Y, Yan P, Lu X, Qiu Y, Liang S, Liu G, Li S, Mou L, Xie N. Involvement of PaSNF1 in Fungal Development, Sterigmatocystin Biosynthesis, and Lignocellulosic Degradation in the Filamentous Fungus Podospora anserina. Front Microbiol 2020; 11:1038. [PMID: 32587577 PMCID: PMC7299030 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.01038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2019] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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The sucrose non-fermenting 1/AMP-activated protein kinase (SNF1/AMPK) is a central regulator of carbon metabolism and energy production in the eukaryotes. In this study, the functions of the Podospora anserina SNF1 (PaSNF1) ortholog were investigated. The ΔPaSNF1 mutant displays a delayed development of mycelium and fruiting bodies and fails to form ascospores. The expression of the PaSNF1 gene in the strain providing female organs in a cross is sufficient to ensure fertility, indicating a maternal effect. Results of environmental stress showed that ΔPaSNF1 was hypersensitive to stress, such as osmotic pressure and heat shock, and resistant to fluconazole. Interestingly, the knockout of PaSNF1 significantly promoted sterigmatocystin (ST) synthesis but suppressed cellulase [filter paperase (FPA), endoglucanase (EG), and β-glucosidase (BG)] activity. Further, transcriptome analysis indicated that PaSNF1 made positive regulatory effects on the expression of genes encoding cellulolytic enzymes. These results suggested that PaSNF1 may function in balancing the operation of primary and secondary metabolism. This study suggested that SNF1 was a key regulator concerting vegetative growth, sexual development, and stress tolerance. Our study provided the first genetic evidence that SNF1 was involved in the ST biosynthesis and that it may also be a major actor of lignocellulose degradation in P. anserina.
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- Yuanjing Li
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Microbial Genetic Engineering, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry (MOE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Microbial Genetic Engineering, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Microbial Genetic Engineering, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Microbial Genetic Engineering, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Microbial Genetic Engineering, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Microbial Genetic Engineering, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Microbial Genetic Engineering, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Microbial Genetic Engineering, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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Xia W, Yu X, Ye Z. Smut fungal strategies for the successful infection. Microb Pathog 2020; 142:104039. [PMID: 32027975 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2020.104039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2019] [Revised: 12/05/2019] [Accepted: 02/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The smut fungi include a large number of plant pathogens that establish obligate biotrophic relationships with their host. Throughout the whole life inside plant tissue, smut fungi keep plant cells alive and acquire nutrients via biotrophic interfaces. This mini-review mainly summarizes the interactions between smut fungi and their host plants during the infection process. Despite various strategies recruited by plants to defense invading pathogens, smut fungi successfully evolved an arsenal for colonization. Mating of two compatible haploids gives rise to parasitic mycelium, which can sense plant surface cues such as fatty acids and hydrophobic surface, and induce the formation of appressoria for surface penetration. Plants can recognize fungal invading and activate defense response, including callose and lignin deposition, programmed cell death, and SA signaling pathway. To suppress plant immunity and alter the metabolic pathway of host plants, a cocktail of effectors is secreted by smut fungi depending on the plant organ and cell type that is infected.
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- Wenqiang Xia
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection & Quarantine, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection & Quarantine, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection & Quarantine, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China.
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Strock CF, Schneider HM, Galindo-Castañeda T, Hall BT, Van Gansbeke B, Mather DE, Roth MG, Chilvers MI, Guo X, Brown K, Lynch JP. Laser ablation tomography for visualization of root colonization by edaphic organisms. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY 2019; 70:5327-5342. [PMID: 31199461 PMCID: PMC6793448 DOI: 10.1093/jxb/erz271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2018] [Accepted: 06/05/2019] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
Abstract
Soil biota have important effects on crop productivity, but can be difficult to study in situ. Laser ablation tomography (LAT) is a novel method that allows for rapid, three-dimensional quantitative and qualitative analysis of root anatomy, providing new opportunities to investigate interactions between roots and edaphic organisms. LAT was used for analysis of maize roots colonized by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, maize roots herbivorized by western corn rootworm, barley roots parasitized by cereal cyst nematode, and common bean roots damaged by Fusarium. UV excitation of root tissues affected by edaphic organisms resulted in differential autofluorescence emission, facilitating the classification of tissues and anatomical features. Samples were spatially resolved in three dimensions, enabling quantification of the volume and distribution of fungal colonization, western corn rootworm damage, nematode feeding sites, tissue compromised by Fusarium, and as well as root anatomical phenotypes. Owing to its capability for high-throughput sample imaging, LAT serves as an excellent tool to conduct large, quantitative screens to characterize genetic control of root anatomy and interactions with edaphic organisms. Additionally, this technology improves interpretation of root-organism interactions in relatively large, opaque root segments, providing opportunities for novel research investigating the effects of root anatomical phenes on associations with edaphic organisms.
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- Christopher F Strock
- Department of Plant Science, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
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- Department of Plant Science, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
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- Lasers for Innovative Solutions, LLC, State College, PA, USA
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- School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, Waite Research Institute, The University of Adelaide, PMB, Glen Osmond, SA, Australia
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- School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, Waite Research Institute, The University of Adelaide, PMB, Glen Osmond, SA, Australia
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- Department of Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
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- Department of Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
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- Department of Plant Science, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
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- Department of Plant Science, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
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- Department of Plant Science, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
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Roth MG, Noel ZA, Wang J, Warner F, Byrne AM, Chilvers MI. Predicting Soybean Yield and Sudden Death Syndrome Development Using At-Planting Risk Factors. PHYTOPATHOLOGY 2019; 109:1710-1719. [PMID: 31090498 DOI: 10.1094/phyto-02-19-0040-r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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In the United States, sudden death syndrome (SDS) of soybean is caused by the fungal pathogen Fusarium virguliforme and is responsible for important yield losses each year. Understanding the risk of SDS development and subsequent yield loss could provide growers with valuable information for management of this challenging disease. Current management strategies for F. virguliforme use partially resistant cultivars, fungicide seed treatments, and extended crop rotations with diverse crops. The aim of this study was to develop models to predict SDS severity and soybean yield loss using at-planting risk factors to integrate with current SDS management strategies. In 2014 and 2015, field studies were conducted in adjacent fields in Decatur, MI, which were intensively monitored for F. virguliforme and nematode quantities at-planting, plant health throughout the growing season, end-of-season SDS severity, and yield using an unbiased grid sampling scheme. In both years, F. virguliforme and soybean cyst nematode (SCN) quantities were unevenly distributed throughout the field. The distribution of F. virguliforme at-planting had a significant correlation with end-of-season SDS severity in 2015, and a significant correlation to yield in 2014 (P < 0.05). SCN distributions at-planting were significantly correlated with end-of-season SDS severity and yield in 2015 (P < 0.05). Prediction models developed through multiple linear regression showed that F. virguliforme abundance (P < 0.001), SCN egg quantity (P < 0.001), and year (P < 0.01) explained the most variation in end-of-season SDS (R2 = 0.32), whereas end-of-season SDS (P < 0.001) and end-of-season root dry weight (P < 0.001) explained the most variation in soybean yield (R2 = 0.53). Further, multivariate analyses support a synergistic relationship between F. virguliforme and SCN, enhancing the severity of foliar SDS. These models indicate that it is possible to predict patches of SDS severity using at-planting risk factors. Verifying these models and incorporating additional data types may help improve SDS management and forecast soybean markets in response to SDS threats.
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- Mitchell G Roth
- Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824
- Genetics Program, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824
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- Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824
- Program in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology and Behavior, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824
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- Department of Plant Biology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824
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- Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824
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- Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824
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- Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824
- Genetics Program, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824
- Program in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology and Behavior, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824
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Roth MG, Chilvers MI. A protoplast generation and transformation method for soybean sudden death syndrome causal agents Fusarium virguliforme and F. brasiliense. Fungal Biol Biotechnol 2019; 6:7. [PMID: 31123591 PMCID: PMC6518667 DOI: 10.1186/s40694-019-0070-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2019] [Accepted: 04/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background Soybean production around the globe faces significant annual yield losses due to pests and diseases. One of the most significant causes of soybean yield loss annually in the U.S. is sudden death syndrome (SDS), caused by soil-borne fungi in the Fusarium solani species complex. Two of these species, F. virguliforme and F. brasiliense, have been discovered in the U.S. The genetic mechanisms that these pathogens employ to induce root rot and SDS are largely unknown. Previous methods describing F. virguliforme protoplast generation and transformation have been used to study gene function, but these methods lack important details and controls. In addition, no reports of protoplast generation and genetic transformation have been made for F. brasiliense. Results We developed a new protocol for developing fungal protoplasts in these Fusarium species and test the protoplasts for the ability to take up foreign DNA. We show that wild-type strains of F. virguliforme and F. brasiliense are sensitive to the antibiotics hygromycin and nourseothricin, but strains transformed with resistance genes displayed resistance to these antibiotics. In addition, integration of fluorescent protein reporter genes demonstrates that the foreign DNA is expressed and results in a functional protein, providing fluorescence to both pathogens. Conclusions This protocol provides significant details for reproducibly producing protoplasts and transforming F. virguliforme and F. brasiliense. The protocol can be used to develop high quality protoplasts for further investigations into genetic mechanisms of growth and pathogenicity of F. virguliforme and F. brasiliense. Fluorescent strains developed in this study can be used to investigate temporal colonization and potential host preferences of these species. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s40694-019-0070-0) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Mitchell G Roth
- 1Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, Michigan State University, 1066 Bogue St., East Lansing, 48824 MI USA.,2Genetics Graduate Program, Michigan State University, 567 Wilson Rd., East Lansing, 48824 MI USA
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- 1Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, Michigan State University, 1066 Bogue St., East Lansing, 48824 MI USA.,2Genetics Graduate Program, Michigan State University, 567 Wilson Rd., East Lansing, 48824 MI USA
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Xie Q, Chen A, Zhang Y, Zhang C, Hu Y, Luo Z, Wang B, Yun Y, Zhou J, Li G, Wang Z. ESCRT-III accessory proteins regulate fungal development and plant infection in Fusarium graminearum. Curr Genet 2019; 65:1041-1055. [PMID: 30927052 DOI: 10.1007/s00294-019-00949-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2018] [Revised: 02/22/2019] [Accepted: 02/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Ubiquitinated biosynthetic and surface proteins destined for degradation are sorted into the lysosome/vacuole via the multivesicular body sorting pathway, which depends on the function of ESCRT machinery. Fusarium head blight (FHB) caused by Fusarium graminearum is one of the most devastating diseases for wheat and barley worldwide. To better understand the role of ESCRT machinery in F. graminearum, we investigated the function of ESCRT-III accessory proteins FgVps60, FgDid2 and FgIst1 in this study. FgVps60-GFP, FgDid2-GFP and FgIst1-GFP are localized to punctate structures adjacent to the vacuolar membrane except for FgIst1-GFP that is also found in the nucleus. Then, the gene deletion mutants ΔFgvps60, ΔFgdid2 and ΔFgist1 displayed defective growth to a different extent. ΔFgvps60 and ΔFgdid2 but not ΔFgist1 also showed significant reduction in hydrophobicity on cell surface, conidiation, perithecia production and virulence. Interestingly, ΔFgist1 mutant produced a significantly higher level of DON while showing a minor reduction in pathogenicity. Microscopic analyses revealed that FgVps60 but not FgIst1 and FgDid2 is necessary for endocytosis. Moreover, spontaneous mutations were identified in the ΔFgvps60 mutant that partially rescued its defects in growth and conidiation. Taken together, we conclude that ESCRT-III accessory proteins play critical roles in growth, reproduction and plant infection in F. graminearum.
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- Qiurong Xie
- Key Laboratory of Biopesticide and Chemical Biology of Education Ministry, College of Plant Protection, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, 350002, Fuzhou, China.,Key Laboratory for Plant-Microbe Interaction, School of Life Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, 350002, Fuzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biopesticide and Chemical Biology of Education Ministry, College of Plant Protection, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, 350002, Fuzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biopesticide and Chemical Biology of Education Ministry, College of Plant Protection, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, 350002, Fuzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biopesticide and Chemical Biology of Education Ministry, College of Plant Protection, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, 350002, Fuzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biopesticide and Chemical Biology of Education Ministry, College of Plant Protection, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, 350002, Fuzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biopesticide and Chemical Biology of Education Ministry, College of Plant Protection, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, 350002, Fuzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biopesticide and Chemical Biology of Education Ministry, College of Plant Protection, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, 350002, Fuzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biopesticide and Chemical Biology of Education Ministry, College of Plant Protection, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, 350002, Fuzhou, China. .,Key Laboratory for Plant-Microbe Interaction, School of Life Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, 350002, Fuzhou, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Plant-Microbe Interaction, School of Life Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, 350002, Fuzhou, China.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 73104, Oklahoma City, OK, USA. .,Peggy and Charles Stephenson Cancer Center, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 73104, Oklahoma City, OK, USA.
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- Key Laboratory of Biopesticide and Chemical Biology of Education Ministry, College of Plant Protection, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, 350002, Fuzhou, China. .,Key Laboratory for Plant-Microbe Interaction, School of Life Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, 350002, Fuzhou, China. .,Institute of Oceanography, Minjiang University, 350108, Fuzhou, China.
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MaPmt4, a protein O-mannosyltransferase, contributes to cell wall integrity, stress tolerance and virulence in Metarhizium acridum. Curr Genet 2019; 65:1025-1040. [DOI: 10.1007/s00294-019-00957-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2019] [Revised: 03/04/2019] [Accepted: 03/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Yun Y, Zhou X, Yang S, Wen Y, You H, Zheng Y, Norvienyeku J, Shim WB, Wang Z. Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici C 2H 2 transcription factor FolCzf1 is required for conidiation, fusaric acid production, and early host infection. Curr Genet 2019; 65:773-783. [PMID: 30631890 DOI: 10.1007/s00294-019-00931-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2018] [Revised: 12/21/2018] [Accepted: 01/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The soil-borne, asexual fungus Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lycopersici (Fol) is a causal agent of tomato wilt disease. The infection process of Fol comprises root recognition, adhesion, penetration, colonization of the root cortex and hyphal proliferation within the xylem vessels, which are under the regulation of virulence-involved transcription factors (TFs). In this study, we identified a gene, designated FolCZF1, which encodes a C2H2 TF in Fol. The homologs of FolCzf1 are also known to affect pathogenicity in F. graminearum and Magnaporthe oryzae on wheat and rice, respectively. We learned that FolCZF1 transcript level is upregulated in conidia and early host infection stage, which led us to hypothesize that FolCzf1 is associated with early host infection in Fol. The FolCZF1 deletion mutant (ΔFolCZF1) exhibited defects in growth rate, conidiation, conidia morphology and a complete loss of virulence on tomato root. Further microscopic observation showed that ΔFolCZF1 can penetrate the root but the primary infection hypha cannot extend its colonization inside the host tissue, suggesting that FolCzf1 TF plays an important role in early infection. Fusaric acid, a secondary metabolite produced by Fusarium species, is suggested as a virulence factor in many crop diseases. We found that FolCzf1 plays a critical role in fusaric acid production by regulating the expression of fusaric acid biosynthesis genes. In summary, FolCzf1 is required for conidiation, secondary metabolism, and early host infection in Fol, and we propose that homologs of FolCzf1 are required for early parasitic growth in other plant pathogenic filamentous fungi.
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- Yingzi Yun
- State Key Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control for Fujian and Taiwan Crops, College of Plant Protection, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control for Fujian and Taiwan Crops, College of Plant Protection, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control for Fujian and Taiwan Crops, College of Plant Protection, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control for Fujian and Taiwan Crops, College of Plant Protection, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control for Fujian and Taiwan Crops, College of Plant Protection, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control for Fujian and Taiwan Crops, College of Plant Protection, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China
- Fujian Institute for Food and Drug Quality Control, Fuzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control for Fujian and Taiwan Crops, College of Plant Protection, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control for Fujian and Taiwan Crops, College of Plant Protection, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China.
- Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA.
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- State Key Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control for Fujian and Taiwan Crops, College of Plant Protection, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China.
- Institute of Oceanography, Minjiang University, Fuzhou, China.
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Involvement of the two l-lactate dehydrogenase in development and pathogenicity in Fusarium graminearum. Curr Genet 2018; 65:591-605. [DOI: 10.1007/s00294-018-0909-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2018] [Revised: 11/19/2018] [Accepted: 11/20/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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The transcription factor FgCrz1A is essential for fungal development, virulence, deoxynivalenol biosynthesis and stress responses in Fusarium graminearum. Curr Genet 2018; 65:153-166. [DOI: 10.1007/s00294-018-0853-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2018] [Revised: 06/02/2018] [Accepted: 06/04/2018] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Phosphorylation by Prp4 kinase releases the self-inhibition of FgPrp31 in Fusarium graminearum. Curr Genet 2018; 64:1261-1274. [PMID: 29671102 DOI: 10.1007/s00294-018-0838-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2018] [Revised: 04/04/2018] [Accepted: 04/11/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Prp31 is one of the key tri-snRNP components essential for pre-mRNA splicing although its exact molecular function is not well studied. In a previous study, suppressor mutations were identified in the PRP31 ortholog in two spontaneous suppressors of Fgprp4 mutant deleted of the only kinase of the spliceosome in Fusarium graminearum. To further characterize the function of FgPrp31 and its relationship with FgPrp4 kinase, in this study we identified additional suppressor mutations in FgPrp31 and determined the suppressive effects of selected mutations. In total, 28 of the 35 suppressors had missense or nonsense mutations in the C terminus 465-594 aa (CT130) region of FgPrp31. The other 7 had missense or deletion mutations in the 7-64 aa region. The nonsense mutation at R464 in FgPRP31 resulted in the truncation of CT130 that contains all the putative Prp4 kinase-phosphorylation sites reported in humans, and partially rescued intron splicing defects of Fgprp4. The CT130 of FgPrp31 displayed self-inhibitory interaction with the N-terminal 1-463 (N463) region, which was reduced or abolished by the L532P, D534G, or G529D mutation in yeast two-hybrid assays. The N463 region, but not full-length FgPrp31, interacted with the N-terminal region of FgBrr2, one main U5 snRNP protein. The L532P mutation in FgPrp31 increased its interaction with FgBrr2. In contrast, suppressor mutations in FgPrp31 reduced its interaction with FgPrp6, another key component of tri-snRNP. Furthermore, we showed that FgPrp31 was phosphorylated by FgPrp4 in vivo. Site-directed mutagenesis analysis showed that phosphorylation at multiple sites in FgPrp31 is necessary to suppress Fgprp4, and S520 and S521 are important FgPrp4-phosphorylation sites. Overall, these results indicated that phosphorylation by FgPrp4 at multiple sites may release the self-inhibitory binding of FgPrp31 and affect its interaction with other components of tri-snRNP during spliceosome activation.
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