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Hernández-Valencia V, Santillán-Galicia MT, Guzmán-Franco AW, Rodríguez-Leyva E, Santillán-Ortega C. Combined application of entomopathogenic fungi and predatory mites for biological control of Tetranychus urticae on chrysanthemum. Pest Manag Sci 2024. [PMID: 38597427 DOI: 10.1002/ps.8123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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BACKGROUND Most studies on efficacy of fungal pathogens and predatory mites against Tetranychus urticae have been done on individual species in the laboratory. We evaluated fungi and predatory mites separately and together against glasshouse populations of T. urticae on chrysanthemum plants. First, effectiveness of the fungal pathogens Beauveria bassiana (Bb88) and Metarhizium anisopliae (Ma129) was compared; then, effectiveness of the predatory mites Phytoseiulus persimilis and Neoseiulus californicus. Based on the results, N. californicus and isolate Ma129 were selected and evaluated in combination. In all experiments, treatment effects were assessed for eggs and motile stages of T. urticae. RESULTS The first experiment showed no significant effect of either fungal isolate on T. urticae populations, except on plants initially infested with 20 mites, where more eggs were found in the control compared to the fungal treatments. In the second experiment, both predatory mites were equally effective at reducing T. urticae populations compared with the control, regardless of initial T. urticae population density. The last experiment demonstrated that populations of T. urticae were reduced most when M. anisopliae (Ma129) and N. californicus were applied together, compared with the control and when each natural enemy was applied separately. CONCLUSIONS Metarhizium anisopliae (Ma129) and B. bassiana (Bb88) isolates did not have a significant effect on reducing T. urticae populations. Both predatory mites reduced T. urticae populations, regardless of T. urticae density. Combined application of M. anisopliae (Ma129) and N. californicus were more effective against T. urticae than the control or when each agent was applied separately. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Vicente Hernández-Valencia
- Posgrado en Fitosanidad-Entomología y Acarología, Colegio de Postgraduados, Campus Montecillo, Texcoco, Mexico
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- Posgrado en Fitosanidad-Entomología y Acarología, Colegio de Postgraduados, Campus Montecillo, Texcoco, Mexico
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- Posgrado en Fitosanidad-Entomología y Acarología, Colegio de Postgraduados, Campus Montecillo, Texcoco, Mexico
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- Posgrado en Fitosanidad-Entomología y Acarología, Colegio de Postgraduados, Campus Montecillo, Texcoco, Mexico
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Ramezani Awal Riabi H, Ghazavi M. Evaluation of the effectiveness of two Iranian su-strains of Metarhizium anisopliae (ascomycota: hypocreales) on the mortality rate of American cockroach. Int J Environ Health Res 2024; 34:1763-1775. [PMID: 37549248 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2023.2243846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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The cockroach is one of the most important disease vectors in world. Entomopathogenic fungi, as three concentrations of spores were taken 1.1 × 105, 1.1 × 107, and 1.1 × 109 conidia/mL from two isolates of Nour and Saravan-Iranian. In this study, the immersion method caused about 13% mortality only in isolation (1 × 109 conidia/mL) of Saravan isolates. Inoculation of isolates below the pronotum did not significantly differ the mortality rate between the two genera (P = 0.8), compared to the pathogenicity of three isolates of M. anisopliae (1.1 × 105, 1.1 × 107, and 1.1 × 109 conidia/mL). In total, Saravan and Nour isolates were 66%, 73%, and 93%, respectively, indicating a significant difference (P < 0.001). Mortality of male and female cockroaches with Saravan isolates respectively occurred 3 and 4 days after inoculation (LT50 = 4.3d), while for Nour isolates, in both sexes, mortality was observed within four days after the test (LT50 = 5.5d). Considering the results M. anisopliae can be one benefit methods for control American cockroach in the future. .
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- Hamed Ramezani Awal Riabi
- Office disease control, Deputy Health, Research Center of Infectious Diseases, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran
- Infectious Diseases Research Center, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Teacher of Biology in schools, Tehran, Iran
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- Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization, Tehran, Iran
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Finch EA, Li H, Cornelius A, Styles J, Beeken J, Cheng Y, Wang G, Qiu G, Luke B. An updated and validated model for predicting the performance of a biological control agent for the oriental migratory locust. Pest Manag Sci 2024; 80:442-451. [PMID: 37717207 DOI: 10.1002/ps.7775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND The oriental migratory locust is a major crop pest across eastern and south-eastern Asia. Metarhizium anisopliae is an effective biopesticide agent used for locust control, but its performance is temperature dependent, and thus can be more variable than chemical pesticide performance. To predict biopesticide performance for the control of the oriental migratory locust, we adapted a previous temperature-dependent model and validated it using field trial data. To increase the applicability of this model, we explored the use of readily available temperature variables, as well as our own satellite-derived canopy temperature variable, to run the model. RESULTS Compared to collected in situ temperature data, our canopy temperature variable most accurately represented the ambient temperature experienced by the locust. When the biopesticide performance model was run using this canopy temperature and compared to field trials results, the model predictions were more accurate than when the model was run with the other temperature variables. The accuracy of the biopesticide performance model was impacted by vegetation cover, but across the areas most associated with locust oviposition, growth and migration, the model predictions were satisfactorily accurate to guide biopesticide operational use. CONCLUSION We validated the model in six provinces in China, representing the three agro-ecological zones largely representative of the oriental migratory locust problem areas in China, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. Whilst further validation work is needed, this model could be used in these countries to assess, at a fine spatial scale, the appropriateness of M. anisopliae for controlling the oriental migratory locust. © 2023 The Authors. Pest Management Science published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.
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- CABI East and South-East Centre, Beijing, China
- MARA-CABI Joint Laboratory for Bio-safety, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Agriculture Service Centre of Dongfang City, Hainan Province, Dongfang, China
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Chowdhury MZH, Mostofa MG, Mim MF, Haque MA, Karim MA, Sultana R, Rohman MM, Bhuiyan AUA, Rupok MRB, Islam SMN. The fungal endophyte Metarhizium anisopliae (MetA1) coordinates salt tolerance mechanisms of rice to enhance growth and yield. Plant Physiol Biochem 2024; 207:108328. [PMID: 38183902 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.108328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/08/2024]
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The implementation of salt stress mitigation strategies aided by microorganisms has the potential to improve crop growth and yield. The endophytic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae shows the ability to enhance plant growth and mitigate diverse forms of abiotic stress. We examined the functions of M. anisopliae isolate MetA1 (MA) in promoting salinity resistance by investigating several morphological, physiological, biochemical, and yield features in rice plants. In vitro evaluation demonstrated that rice seeds primed with MA enhanced the growth features of rice plants exposed to 4, 8, and 12 dS/m of salinity for 15 days in an agar medium. A pot experiment was carried out to evaluate the growth and development of MA-primed rice seeds after exposing them to similar levels of salinity. Results indicated MA priming in rice improved shoot and root biomass, photosynthetic pigment contents, leaf succulence, and leaf relative water content. It also significantly decreased Na+/K+ ratios in both shoots and roots and the levels of electrolyte leakage, malondialdehyde, and hydrogen peroxide, while significantly increasing proline content in the leaves. The antioxidant enzymes catalase, glutathione S-transferase, ascorbate peroxidase, and peroxidase, as well as the non-enzymatic antioxidants phenol and flavonoids, were significantly enhanced in MA-colonized plants when compared with MA-unprimed plants under salt stress. The MA-mediated restriction of salt accumulation and improvement in physiological and biochemical mechanisms ultimately contributed to the yield improvement in salt-exposed rice plants. Our findings suggest the potential use of the MA seed priming strategy to improve salt tolerance in rice and perhaps in other crop plants.
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- Md Zahid Hasan Chowdhury
- Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Agricultural University, Gazipur, 1706, Bangladesh
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- Department of Energy Plant Research Laboratory, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 48824, USA
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Agricultural University, Gazipur, 1706, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Agricultural University, Gazipur, 1706, Bangladesh
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- Department of Agronomy, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur, 1706, Bangladesh
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
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- Plant Breeding Division, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur, 1701, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Agricultural University, Gazipur, 1706, Bangladesh
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- Department of Environmental Science, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Agricultural University, Gazipur, 1706, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Agricultural University, Gazipur, 1706, Bangladesh.
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Maingi FM, Akutse KS, Ajene IJ, Omolo KM, Khamis FM. Immunological responses and gut microbial shifts in Phthorimaea absoluta exposed to Metarhizium anisopliae isolates under different temperature regimes. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1258662. [PMID: 38029135 PMCID: PMC10666277 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1258662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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The invasive tomato leaf miner, Phthorimaea absoluta, is conventionally controlled through chemical insecticides. However, the rise of insecticide resistance has necessitated sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) have shown potential due to their ability to overcome resistance and have minimal impact on non-target organisms. Despite this potential, the precise physiological mechanisms by which EPF acts on insect pests remain poorly understood. To attain a comprehensive understanding of the complex physiological processes that drive the successful control of P. absoluta adults through EPF, we investigated the impacts of different Metarhizium anisopliae isolates (ICIPE 665, ICIPE 20, ICIPE 18) on the pest's survival, cellular immune responses, and gut microbiota under varying temperatures. The study unveiled that ICIPE 18 caused the highest mortality rate among P. absoluta moths, while ICIPE 20 exhibited the highest significant reduction in total hemocyte counts after 10 days at 25°C. Moreover, both isolates elicited notable shifts in P. absoluta's gut microbiota. Our findings revealed that ICIPE 18 and ICIPE 20 compromised the pest's defense and physiological functions, demonstrating their potential as biocontrol agents against P. absoluta in tomato production systems.
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- Felix Muendo Maingi
- International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), Nairobi, Kenya
- Department of Biochemistry, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya
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- International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), Nairobi, Kenya
- Unit for Environment Sciences and Management, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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- International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Biochemistry, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya
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Yang H, Tian L, Qiu H, Qin C, Ling S, Xu J. Metabolomics Analysis of Sporulation-Associated Metabolites of Metarhizium anisopliae Based on Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry. J Fungi (Basel) 2023; 9:1011. [PMID: 37888267 PMCID: PMC10608027 DOI: 10.3390/jof9101011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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Metarhizium anisopliae, an entomopathogenic fungus, has been widely used for the control of agricultural and forestry pests. However, sporulation degeneration occurs frequently during the process of successive culture, and we currently lack a clear understanding of the underlying mechanisms. In this study, the metabolic profiles of M. anisopliae were comparatively analyzed based on the metabolomics approach of gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). A total of 74 metabolites were detected in both normal and degenerate strains, with 40 differential metabolites contributing significantly to the model. Principal component analysis (PCA) and potential structure discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) showed a clear distinction between the sporulation of normal strains and degenerate strains. Specifically, 23 metabolites were down-regulated and 17 metabolites were up-regulated in degenerate strains compared to normal strains. The KEGG enrichment analysis identified 47 significant pathways. Among them, the alanine, aspartate and glutamate metabolic pathways and the glycine, serine and threonine metabolism had the most significant effects on sporulation, which revealed that significant changes occur in the metabolic phenotypes of strains during sporulation and degeneration processes. Furthermore, our subsequent experiments have substantiated that the addition of amino acids could improve M. anisopliae's spore production. Our study shows that metabolites, especially amino acids, which are significantly up-regulated or down-regulated during the sporulation and degeneration of M. anisopliae, may be involved in the sporulation process of M. anisopliae, and amino acid metabolism (especially glutamate, aspartate, serine, glycine, arginine and leucine) may be an important part of the sporulation mechanism of M. anisopliae. This study provides a foundation and technical support for rejuvenation and production improvement strategies for M. anisopliae.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Silviculture Protection and Utilization, Guangdong Academy of Forestry, Guangzhou 510520, China; (H.Y.); (L.T.); (H.Q.); (C.Q.); (S.L.)
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Schuster C, Baró Robaina Y, Ben Gharsa H, Bobushova S, Manfrino RG, Gutierrez AC, Lopez Lastra CC, Doolotkeldieva T, Leclerque A. Species Discrimination within the Metarhizium PARB Clade: Ribosomal Intergenic Spacer (rIGS)-Based Diagnostic PCR and Single Marker Taxonomy. J Fungi (Basel) 2023; 9:996. [PMID: 37888252 PMCID: PMC10607842 DOI: 10.3390/jof9100996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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(1) Background: The entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae sensu lato forms a species complex, comprising a tight cluster made up of four species, namely M. anisopliae sensu stricto, M. pinghaense, M. robertsii and M. brunneum. Unambiguous species delineation within this "PARB clade" that enables both the taxonomic assignment of new isolates and the identification of potentially new species is highly solicited. (2) Methods: Species-discriminating primer pairs targeting the ribosomal intergenic spacer (rIGS) sequence were designed and a diagnostic PCR protocol established. A partial rIGS sequence, referred to as rIGS-ID800, was introduced as a molecular taxonomic marker for PARB species delineation. (3) Results: PARB species from a validation strain set not implied in primer design were clearly discriminated using the diagnostic PCR protocol developed. Using rIGS-ID800 as a single sequence taxonomic marker gave rise to a higher resolution and statistically better supported delineation of PARB clade species. (4) Conclusions: Reliable species discrimination within the Metarhizium PARB clade is possible through both sequencing-independent diagnostic PCR and sequencing-dependent single marker comparison, both based on the rIGS marker.
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- Christina Schuster
- Department of Biology, Technische Universität Darmstadt (TUDa), Schnittspahnstraße 10, 64287 Darmstadt, Germany; (Y.B.R.)
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- Department of Biology, Technische Universität Darmstadt (TUDa), Schnittspahnstraße 10, 64287 Darmstadt, Germany; (Y.B.R.)
- Plant Health Research Institute (INISAV), 110 Str. 514, Havana 11600, Cuba
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- Department of Biology, Technische Universität Darmstadt (TUDa), Schnittspahnstraße 10, 64287 Darmstadt, Germany; (Y.B.R.)
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University, 56 Chyngyz Aitmatov Avenue, Bishkek 720038, Kyrgyzstan
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- Department of Biology, Technische Universität Darmstadt (TUDa), Schnittspahnstraße 10, 64287 Darmstadt, Germany; (Y.B.R.)
- Centro de Estudios Parasitólogicos y de Vectores (CEPAVE), CONICET-Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, UNLP-Universidad Nacional de La Plata, La Plata 1900, Argentina
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- Centro de Estudios Parasitólogicos y de Vectores (CEPAVE), CONICET-Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, UNLP-Universidad Nacional de La Plata, La Plata 1900, Argentina
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- Centro de Estudios Parasitólogicos y de Vectores (CEPAVE), CONICET-Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, UNLP-Universidad Nacional de La Plata, La Plata 1900, Argentina
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University, 56 Chyngyz Aitmatov Avenue, Bishkek 720038, Kyrgyzstan
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- Department of Biology, Technische Universität Darmstadt (TUDa), Schnittspahnstraße 10, 64287 Darmstadt, Germany; (Y.B.R.)
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Perumal V, Kannan S, Alford L, Pittarate S, Mekchay S, Reddy GVP, Elangovan D, Marimuthu R, Krutmuang P. Biocontrol effect of entomopathogenic fungi Metarhizium anisopliae ethyl acetate-derived chemical molecules: An eco-friendly anti-malarial drug and insecticide. Arch Insect Biochem Physiol 2023; 114:1-19. [PMID: 37497800 DOI: 10.1002/arch.22037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2023] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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Insect pests represent a major threat to human health and agricultural production. With a current over-dependence on chemical insecticides in the control of insect pests, leading to increased chemical resistance in target organisms, as well as side effects on nontarget organisms, the wider environment, and human health, finding alternative solutions is paramount. The employment of entomopathogenic fungi is one such potential avenue in the pursuit of greener, more target-specific methods of insect pest control. To this end, the present study tested the chemical constituents of Metarhizium anisopliae fungi against the unicellular protozoan malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum, the insect pests Anopheles stephensi Listen, Spodoptera litura Fabricius, and Tenebrio molitor Linnaeus, as well as the nontarget bioindicator species, Eudrilus eugeniae Kinberg. Fungal crude chemical molecules caused a noticeable anti-plasmodial effect against P. falciparum, with IC50 and IC90 values of 11.53 and 7.65 µg/mL, respectively. The crude chemical molecules caused significant larvicidal activity against insect pests, with LC50 and LC90 values of 49.228-71.846 µg/mL in A. stephensi, 32.542-76.510 µg/mL in S. litura, and 38.503-88.826 µg/mL in T. molitor at 24 h posttreatment. Based on the results of the nontarget bioassay, it was revealed that the fungal-derived crude extract exhibited no histopathological sublethal effects on the earthworm E. eugeniae. LC-MS analysis of M. anisopliae-derived crude metabolites revealed the presence of 10 chemical constituents. Of these chemicals, three major chemical constituents, namely, camphor (15.91%), caprolactam (13.27%), and monobutyl phthalate (19.65%), were highlighted for potential insecticidal and anti-malarial activity. The entomopathogenic fungal-derived crude extracts thus represent promising tools in the control of insect pests and malarial parasites.
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- Vivekanandhan Perumal
- Department of General Pathology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- School of Biological Sciences, Life Sciences Building, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Animal and Aquatic Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Innovative Agriculture Research Center, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- USDA-ARS-Southern Insect Management Research Unit, Stoneville, Mississippi, USA
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- Department of Physiology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Botany, School of Life Sciences, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Zafar J, Wu H, Xu Y, Lin L, Kang Z, Zhang J, Zhang R, Lu Y, Jin F, Xu X. Transcriptomic Analysis of Metarhizium anisopliae-Induced Immune-Related Long Non-Coding RNAs in Polymorphic Worker Castes of Solenopsis invicta. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:13983. [PMID: 37762284 PMCID: PMC10531276 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241813983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 09/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) represent a class of RNA molecules that do not encode proteins. Generally studied for their regulatory potential in model insects, relatively little is known about their immunoregulatory functions in different castes of eusocial insects, including Solenopsis invicta, a notoriously invasive insect pest. In the current study, we used Metarhizium anisopliae, an entomopathogenic fungus, to infect the polymorphic worker castes (Major and Minor Workers) and subjected them to RNA sequencing at different intervals (6, 24, and 48 h post-infection (hpi)). Comprehensive bioinformatic analysis identified 5719 (1869 known and 3850 novel) lncRNAs in all libraries. Genomic characteristics analysis showed that S. invicta lncRNAs exhibited structural similarities with lncRNAs from other eusocial insects, including lower exon numbers, shorter intron and exon lengths, and a lower expression profile. A comparison of lncRNAs in major and minor worker ants revealed that several lncRNAs were exclusively expressed in one worker caste and remained absent in the other. LncRNAs such as MSTRG.12029.1, XR_005575440.1 (6 h), MSTRG.16728.1, XR_005575440.1 (24 h), MSTRG.20263.41, and MSTRG.11994.5 (48 h) were only present in major worker ants, while lncRNAs such as MSTRG.8896.1, XR_005574239.1 (6 h), MSTRG.20289.8, XR_005575051.1 (24 h), MSTRG.20289.8, and MSTRG.6682.1 (48 h) were only detected in minor workers. Additionally, we performed real-time quantitative PCR and experimentally validated these findings. Functional annotation of cis-acting lncRNAs in major worker ants showed that lncRNAs targeted genes such as serine protease, trypsin, melanization protease-1, spaetzle-3, etc. In contrast, apoptosis and autophagy-related genes were identified as targets of lncRNAs in minor ants. Lastly, we identified several lncRNAs as precursors of microRNAs (miRNAs), such as miR-8, miR-14, miR-210, miR-6038, etc., indicating a regulatory relationship between lncRNAs, miRNAs, and mRNAs in antifungal immunity. These findings will serve as a genetic resource for lncRNAs in polymorphic eusocial ants and provide a theoretical basis for exploring the function of lncRNAs from a unique and novel perspective.
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, “Belt and Road” Technology Industry and Innovation Institute for Green and Biological Control of Agricultural Pests, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (J.Z.); (H.W.); (Y.X.); (L.L.); (Z.K.); (J.Z.); (R.Z.); (Y.L.)
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, “Belt and Road” Technology Industry and Innovation Institute for Green and Biological Control of Agricultural Pests, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (J.Z.); (H.W.); (Y.X.); (L.L.); (Z.K.); (J.Z.); (R.Z.); (Y.L.)
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Zhang N, Feng S, Duan S, Yin Y, Ullah H, Li H, Davaasambuu U, Wei S, Nong X, Zhang Z, Tu X, Wang G. LmFKBP24 interacts with LmEaster to inhibit the antifungal immunity of Locusta migratoria. Pestic Biochem Physiol 2023; 195:105515. [PMID: 37666582 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2023.105515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
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Locusta migratoria is one of the most destructive pests that threaten crop growth and food production security in China. Metarhizium anisopliae has been widely used to control locusts around the world. Previous laboratory studies have revealed that LmFKBP24 is significantly upregulated after M. anisopliae infection, suggesting that it may play a role in immune regulation, yet the mechanism remains largely unknown. To gain further insight, we conducted an RNA interference (RNAi) study to investigate the function of LmFKBP24 in the regulation of antifungal immunity and analyzed the expression patterns of immune-induced genes. Our research revealed that LmFKBP24 is activated and upregulated when locusts are infected by M. anisopliae, and it inhibits the expression of antimicrobial peptide (AMP) defensin in the downstream of Toll pathway by combining with LmEaster rather than LmCyPA, thus exerting an immunosuppressive effect. To further investigate this, we conducted yeast two-hybrid (Y2H) and pull down assays to identify the proteins interacting with LmFKBP24. Our results provided compelling evidence for revealing the immune mechanism of L. migratoria and uncovered an innovative target for the development of new biological pesticides. Furthermore, our research indicates that LmFKBP24 interacts with LmEaster through its intact structure, providing a strong foundation for further exploration.
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- Neng Zhang
- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; Scientific Observation and Experimental Station of Pests in Xilingol Rangeland, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Xilinhot 026000, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Department of Agriculture, The University of Swabi, Anbar-Swabi 23561, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- MARA-CABI Joint Laboratory for Bio-safety, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- School of Agroecology, Mongolian University of Life Sciences, Ulaanbaatar 17024, Mongolia
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Ningxia Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Yinchuan 750002, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; Scientific Observation and Experimental Station of Pests in Xilingol Rangeland, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Xilinhot 026000, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; Scientific Observation and Experimental Station of Pests in Xilingol Rangeland, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Xilinhot 026000, China.
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Fofana F, Descombes C, Kouamé AP, Lefort F. Isolation, Identification and Evaluation of the Effects of Native Entomopathogenic Fungi from Côte d'Ivoire on Galleria mellonella. Microorganisms 2023; 11:2104. [PMID: 37630664 PMCID: PMC10458300 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11082104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2023] [Revised: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), is a polyphagous pest highly damaging to maize and other food crops in Africa, particularly in Côte d'Ivoire. Chemical pesticides not only have often proved to be unsuccessful, but cause adverse effects on the environment and human health; therefore, entomopathogenic fungi could represent an alternative biocontrol solution. Against this background, fungi were isolated from soil samples collected in maize fields in three regions of Côte d'Ivoire, by the methods of soil dilution and baiting with Galleria mellonella. The resulting 86 fungal isolates were phenotypically and genetically identified. The pathogenicity of seven isolates of Metarhizium spp., three isolates of Beauveria bassiana and two isolates of Trichoderma sp. was evaluated on fifth instar larvae (L5) of G. mellonella. Larval mortality rates and the median lethal time (LT50) were determined seven days after inoculation for each of these selected isolates. The median lethal concentration (LC50) was determined for a selection of isolates. Beauveria bassiana isolate A214b was the most effective, causing 100% mortality, with an LT50 of 2.64 days and an LC50 of 1.12 × 104 conidia mL-1. Two other promising isolates, A211 and A214a, belonging to B. bassiana, caused 100% mortality with LT50 values of 3.44 and 4.04 days, respectively. Mortality caused by Metarhizium isolates varied from 65.38% to 100%, with Metarhizium anisopliae isolate T331 causing 100% mortality with an LT50 of 3.08 days at an LC50 of 3.33 × 104 conidia mL-1. Trichoderma sp. isolates were the least pathogenic ones. Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium isolates showed to be virulent against the model Lepidopteran G. mellonella and will be tested on S. frugiperda.
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- Fatoumatou Fofana
- Plants and Pathogens Group, Research Institute Land Nature Environment, Geneva School of Engineering Architecture and Landscape, HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, 150 Route de Presinge, 1254 Jussy, Switzerland (C.D.)
- Faculty of Natural Sciences, University Nangui Abrogoua, 02 B.P. 801 Abidjan 02, Côte d’Ivoire;
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- Plants and Pathogens Group, Research Institute Land Nature Environment, Geneva School of Engineering Architecture and Landscape, HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, 150 Route de Presinge, 1254 Jussy, Switzerland (C.D.)
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- Faculty of Natural Sciences, University Nangui Abrogoua, 02 B.P. 801 Abidjan 02, Côte d’Ivoire;
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- Plants and Pathogens Group, Research Institute Land Nature Environment, Geneva School of Engineering Architecture and Landscape, HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, 150 Route de Presinge, 1254 Jussy, Switzerland (C.D.)
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Wu H, Xu Y, Zafar J, Mandal SD, Lin L, Lu Y, Jin F, Pang R, Xu X. Transcriptomic Analysis Reveals the Impact of the Biopesticide Metarhizium anisopliae on the Immune System of Major Workers in Solenopsis invicta. Insects 2023; 14:701. [PMID: 37623411 PMCID: PMC10455567 DOI: 10.3390/insects14080701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 08/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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The red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta Buren, 1972) is a globally significant invasive species, causing extensive agricultural, human health, and biodiversity damage amounting to billions of dollars worldwide. The pathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae (Metchnikoff) Sorokin (1883), widely distributed in natural environments, has been used to control S. invicta populations. However, the interaction between M. anisopliae and the immune system of the social insect S. invicta remains poorly understood. In this study, we employed RNA-seq to investigate the effects of M. anisopliae on the immune systems of S. invicta at different time points (0, 6, 24, and 48 h). A total of 1313 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified and classified into 12 expression profiles using short time-series expression miner (STEM) for analysis. Weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) was employed to partition all genes into 21 gene modules. Upon analyzing the statistically significant WGCNA model and conducting Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis on the modules, we identified key immune pathways, including the Toll and Imd signaling pathways, lysosomes, autophagy, and phagosomes, which may collectively contribute to S. invicta defense against M. anisopliae infection. Subsequently, we conducted a comprehensive scan of all differentially expressed genes and identified 33 immune-related genes, encompassing various aspects such as recognition, signal transduction, and effector gene expression. Furthermore, by integrating the significant gene modules derived from the WGCNA analysis, we constructed illustrative pathway diagrams depicting the Toll and Imd signaling pathways. Overall, our research findings demonstrated that M. anisopliae suppressed the immune response of S. invicta during the early stages while stimulating its immune response at later stages, making it a potential biopesticide for controlling S. invicta populations. These discoveries lay the foundation for further understanding the immune mechanisms of S. invicta and the molecular mechanisms underlying its response to M. anisopliae.
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, “Belt and Road” Technology Industry and Innovation Institute for Green and Biological Control of Agricultural Pests, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (H.W.); (Y.X.); (J.Z.); (S.D.M.); (L.L.); (Y.L.); (F.J.)
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, “Belt and Road” Technology Industry and Innovation Institute for Green and Biological Control of Agricultural Pests, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (H.W.); (Y.X.); (J.Z.); (S.D.M.); (L.L.); (Y.L.); (F.J.)
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Mimma AA, Akter T, Haque MA, Bhuiyan MAB, Chowdhury MZH, Sultana S, Islam SMN. Effect of Metarhizium anisopliae (MetA1) on growth enhancement and antioxidative defense mechanism against Rhizoctonia root rot in okra. Heliyon 2023; 9:e18978. [PMID: 37636386 PMCID: PMC10450861 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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Rhizoctonia solani is an important necrotrophic pathogenic fungus that causes okra root disease and results in severe yield reduction. Many biocontrol agents are being studied with the intent of improving plant growth and defense systems and reducing crop loss by preventing fungal infections. Recently, a member of the Hypocrealean family, Metarhizium anisopliae, has been reported for insect pathogenicity, endophytism, plant growth promotion, and antifungal potentialities. This research investigated the role of M. anisopliae (MetA1) in growth promotion and root disease suppression in okra. The antagonism against R. solani and the plant growth promotion traits of MetA1 were tested in vitro. The effects of endophytic MetA1 on promoting plant growth and disease suppression were assessed in planta. Dual culture and cell-free culture filtrate assays showed antagonistic activity against R. solani by MetA1. Some plant growth promotion traits, such as phosphate solubilization and catalase activity were also exhibited by MetA1. Seed primed with MetA1 increased the shoot, root, leaves, chlorophyll content, and biomass content compared to control okra plants. The plants challenged with R. solani showed the highest hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and lipid peroxidation (MDA) contents in the leaves of okra. Whereas MetA1 applied plants showed a reduction of H2O2 and MDA by 5.21 and 14.96%, respectively, under pathogen-inoculated conditions by increasing antioxidant enzyme activities, including catalase (CAT), peroxidase (POD), glutathione S-transferase (GST), and ascorbate peroxidase (APX), by 30.11, 10.19, 5.62, and 5.06%, respectively. Moreover, MetA1 increased soluble sugars, carbohydrates, proline, and secondary metabolites, viz., phenol and flavonoid contents in okra resulting in a better osmotic adjustment of diseases infecting plants. MetA1 reduced disease incidence by 58.33% at 15 DAI compared to the R. solani inoculated plant. The results revealed that MetA1 improved plant growth, elevated the plant defense system, and suppressed root diseases caused by R. solani. Thus, MetA1 was found to be an effective candidate for the biological control program.
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- Afsana Akter Mimma
- Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh
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- Department of Plant Pathology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh
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Wang P, Yang G, Lu H, Huang B. Infection with a novel polymycovirus enhances growth, conidiation and sensitivity to UV-B irradiation of the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1214133. [PMID: 37469432 PMCID: PMC10352681 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1214133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023] Open
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Metarhizium anisopliae is a well-studied entomopathogenic fungus that is widely used in biological control programs. The presence of polymycoviruses in this fungus is common, but their effects on fungal development and stress tolerance are not well understood. In this study, we report the discovery of a novel double-stranded RNA virus, named Metarhizium anisopliae polymycovirus 1 (MaPmV1), which comprises four dsRNAs ranging from 2.4 to 1.4 kbp in length. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that MaPmV1 belongs to the Polymycoviridae family. Biological comparison between MaPmV1-infected (Vi) and -free (Vf) isogenic lines showed that MaPmV1 remarkably enhances the growth rate and conidiation of the host fungus. The upregulation of growth- and conidiation-related genes in Vi strains supports this finding. In addition, MaPmV1 increases the sensitivity of the host to UV-B irradiation, which is evidenced by the downregulation of DNA damage repair genes in Vi strains. However, MaPmV1 does not appear to have any significant impact on the virulence of M. anisopliae. Furthermore, overexpression of individual viral proteins in M. anisopliae did not result in any significant phenotypic alterations, indicating that MaPmV1-mediated changes are not related to a single viral protein. Overall, our findings suggest that mycoviruses can be exploited to enhance fungal development in entomopathogenic fungi, which may lead to improved conidium production on a large scale.
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- Ping Wang
- Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Pest Control, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Pest Control, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
- School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Pest Control, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Pest Control, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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Wu X, Zhou C, Li X, Lin J, Aguila LCR, Wen F, Wang L. Genome-wide identification and immune response analysis of mitogen-activated protein kinase cascades in tea geometrid, Ectropis grisescens Warren (Geometridae, Lepidoptera). BMC Genomics 2023; 24:344. [PMID: 37349677 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-023-09446-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Tea geometrid Ectropis grisescens (Geometridae: Lepidoptera), is one of the most destructive defoliators in tea plantations in China. The MAPK cascade is known to be an evolutionarily conserved signaling module, acting as pivotal cores of host-pathogen interactions. Although the chromosome-level reference genome of E. grisescens was published, the whole MAPK cascade gene family has not been fully identified yet, especially the expression patterns of MAPK cascade gene family members upon an ecological biopesticide, Metarhizium anisopliae, remains to be understood. RESULTS In this study, we have identified 19 MAPK cascade gene family members in E. grisescens, including 5 MAPKs, 4 MAP2Ks, 8 MAP3Ks, and 2 MAP4Ks. The molecular evolution characteristics of the whole Eg-MAPK cascade gene family, including gene structures, protein structural organization, chromosomal localization, orthologs construction and gene duplication, were systematically investigated. Our results showed that the members of Eg-MAPK cascade gene family were unevenly distributed in 13 chromosomes, and the clustered members in each group shared similar structures of the genes and proteins. Gene expression data revealed that MAPK cascade genes were expressed in all four developmental stages of E. grisescens and were fairly and evenly distributed in four different larva tissues. Importantly, most of the MAPK cascade genes were induced or constitutively expressed upon M. anisopliae infection. CONCLUSIONS In summary, the present study was one of few studies on MAPK cascade gene in E. grisescens. The characterization and expression profiles of Eg-MAPK cascades genes might help develop new ecofriendly biological insecticides to protect tea trees.
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- Xiaozhu Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control for Fujian and Taiwan Crops; Key Laboratory of Biopesticides and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
- School of Biological Science and Food Engineering, Chuzhou University, Chuzhou, 239099, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control for Fujian and Taiwan Crops; Key Laboratory of Biopesticides and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control for Fujian and Taiwan Crops; Key Laboratory of Biopesticides and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control for Fujian and Taiwan Crops; Key Laboratory of Biopesticides and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control for Fujian and Taiwan Crops; Key Laboratory of Biopesticides and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- School of Pharmacy and Life Science, Jiujiang University, Jiujiang, 332000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control for Fujian and Taiwan Crops; Key Laboratory of Biopesticides and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China.
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Chen W, Yuan W, He R, Pu X, Hu Q, Weng Q. Screening of Fungal Strains and Formulations of Metarhizium anisopliae to Control Phyllotreta striolata in Chinese Flowering Cabbage. Insects 2023; 14:567. [PMID: 37367383 DOI: 10.3390/insects14060567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Revised: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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(1) Background: The cabbage flea beetle (CFB; Phyllotreta striolata) seriously damages the production of Chinese flowering cabbage (CFC; Brassica campestris L. ssp. chinensis var. utilis), which is a key leafy vegetable in South China. A large number of chemical insecticides have been sprayed to control this pest; as a result, residues and resistances are becoming an issue. It is necessary to develop biocontrol technologies to address this issue. (2) Methods: Fungal strains were selected based on bioactivity against CFB, and CFC seed pelletization with fungal conidia was subject to evaluation of control efficacy against CFB. The effective mixture of fungus and chemical insecticide was determined based on safety and joint toxicology tests. (3) Results: The screening of 103 strains from 14 genera identified the Metarhizium anisopliae strain MaGX19S02 (Ma) as the one with the highest virulence. The LC50s of Ma to CFB adult and second instar larvae on day 9 post-treatment were 3.04 × 106 and 27.2 × 106 spores/mL, respectively. In the pot test, the pelletization of CFC seeds with Ma conidia (50/25/12.5 mg in 1 g seed with 4 g fillers) demonstrated significant CFB mortalities (45-82%) 20 days after the larvae were introduced. In the field test, the seed pelletization achieved 57-81% control efficacy 14 days after sowing. Furthermore, the combination of Ma with chlorfenapyr (Chl) demonstrated a synergistic effect against CFB; based on this result, we prepared the mixture formulation of 20% Ma-Chl wettable powder (WP). The assessment of the effects of 20% Ma-Chl WP (500× diluent) against CFB revealed 93.33% mortality in the pot test and 61.3% control efficacy in the field test on day 7 post-treatment. (4) Conclusions: The findings demonstrate the potential of Ma to control CFB in the field. Seed pelletization with Ma conidia effectively controlled CFB larvae and protected CFC seedlings, wherein a mixture formulation of 20% Ma-Chl WP had substantial efficacy in controlling CFB adults. Our research provides new methods for CFB biocontrol.
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- Wei Chen
- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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Chen WW, Zeng WH, Shen DN, Feng SY, Li ZQ. Genome-wide identification of Coptotermes formosanus immune genes and their potential roles in termite control. Gene 2023; 877:147569. [PMID: 37330022 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2023.147569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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In recent years, the use of microbes to control termites has attracted increasing attention. It was found that pathogenic bacteria, nematodes, and fungi effectively control termites under laboratory conditions. However, their effects have not been replicated in the field, and one reason for this is the complex immune defense mechanisms of termites, which are mainly regulated by immune genes. Therefore, altering the expression of immune genes may have a positive influence on the biocontrol efficacy of termites. Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki is one of the most economically important termite pests worldwide. Currently, the large-scale identification of immune genes in C. formosanus is primarily based on cDNA library or transcriptome data rather than at the genomic level. In this study, we identified the immune genes of C. formosanus according to genome-wide analysis. In addition, our transcriptome analysis showed that immune genes were significantly downregulated when C. formosanus was exposed to the fungus Metarhizium anisopliae or nematodes.. Finally, we found that injecting dsRNA to inhibit three immune genes (CfPGRP-SC1, CfSCRB3, and CfHemocytin), which recognize infectious microbes, significantly increased the lethal effect of M. anisopliae on termites. These immune genes show great potential for C. formosanus management based on RNAi. These results also increase the number of known immune genes in C. formosanus which will provide a more comprehensive insight into the molecular basis of immunity in termites.
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- Wei-Wen Chen
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Conservation and Resource Utilization, Guangdong Public Laboratory of Wild Animal Conservation and Utilization, Institute of Zoology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Conservation and Resource Utilization, Guangdong Public Laboratory of Wild Animal Conservation and Utilization, Institute of Zoology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Conservation and Resource Utilization, Guangdong Public Laboratory of Wild Animal Conservation and Utilization, Institute of Zoology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China.
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Juibari MM, Zibaee A, Mozhdehi MRA. Toxicity and physiological interruptions of a proteinaceous toxin from Metarhizium anisopliae against the olive fruit pest, Bacterocera oleae (Diptera: Tephritidae). Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2023:109681. [PMID: 37328131 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2023.109681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The use of natural bioactive compounds mainly proteinaceous secondary metabolites of fungi is one of the promising pest control methods because of their lethal effects on insects in low concentration, limited persistence in environment and easily decomposition into environmentally safe compounds. The olive fruit fly, Bactrocera oleae (Rossi) (Diptera: Tephritidae), is a destructive pest of olive fruits around the world. In the current study, the proteinaceous compounds was extracted from the two isolates (MASA and MAAI) of Metarhizium anisopliae and their effects were evaluated on toxicity, feeding performance and antioxidant system of the adult's olive flies. Both extracts from MASA and MAAI showed entomotoxicity against the adults by 2.47 and 2.38 mg/ml as LC50 concentrations. Also, LT50 values were recorded 1.15 and 1.31 days for MASA and MAAI, respectively. No statistical differences were recorded in solution consumption of the adults on control and secondary metabolite contained protein hydrolysate. In contrast, the adults fed on LC30 and LC50 concentrations of MASA and MAAI demonstrated significant reduction in the activities of digestive alpha-amylase, glucosidases, lipase, trypsin, chymotrypsin, elastase, amino- and carboxypeptidases. Activity of antioxidant enzymes changed in the adults of B. oleae fed on the fungal secondary metabolites. Catalase, Peroxidase and Superoxide dismutase elevated in the treated adults with the highest amounts of MAAI. Similar results were found in activity of ascorbate peroxidase and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase except for malondialdehyde in which no statistical differences were recorded between treatments and control. Relative gene expression of caspase enzymes revealed the higher expression in the treated B. oleae compared to control with the highest level of caspase 8 for MASA and caspases 1 and 8 for MAAI. Results of our study showed the secondary metabolites extracted from the two isolates of M. anisopliae caused mortality, interrupted digestion and induced oxidative stress in the adults of B. oleae.
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- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Guilan, Iran.
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- Department of Agricultural Entomology Research, Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Tehran, Iran
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Mesquita E, da Costa DP, Meirelles LN, Camargo MG, Corrêa TA, Bittencourt VREP, da Silva Coelho I, Santos HA, Humber RA, Golo PS. Entomopathogenic fungus treatment changes the gut bacterial diversity of Rhipicephalus microplus ticks. Parasit Vectors 2023; 16:185. [PMID: 37280668 DOI: 10.1186/s13071-023-05790-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Ticks are obligate bloodsucking parasites responsible for significant economic losses and concerns with human and animal health, mainly due to the transmission of pathogens. Entomopathogenic fungi have been intensively studied as an alternative strategy for tick control that can be used in combination with synthetic acaricides in the integrated management of ticks. Here, we investigated how the gut bacterial community of Rhipicephalus microplus is shaped after Metarhizium anisopliae treatment and how the tick susceptibility to the fungus is affected after disrupting gut bacterial microbiota. METHODS Partially engorged tick females were artificially fed with pure bovine blood or blood plus tetracycline. Two other groups received the same diet and were topically treated with M. anisopliae. The guts were dissected, and the genomic DNA was extracted 3 days after the treatment; the V3-V4 variable region of the bacterial 16S rRNA gene was amplified. RESULTS The gut of ticks that received no antibiotic but were treated with M. anisopliae exhibited lower bacterial diversity and a higher occurrence of Coxiella species. The Simpson diversity index and Pielou equability coefficient were higher in the gut bacterial community when R. microplus were fed with tetracycline and fungus-treated. Ticks from fungus-treated groups (with or without tetracycline) exhibited lower survival than untreated females. Previous feeding of ticks with the antibiotic did not change their susceptibility to the fungus. Ehrlichia spp. were not detected in the gueated groups. CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest that myco-acaricidal action would not be impacted if the calf hosting these ticks is under antibiotic therapy. Moreover, the hypothesis that entomopathogenic fungi can affect the bacterial community in the gut of R. microplus engorged females is endorsed by the fact that ticks exposed to M. anisopliae exhibited a dramatic reduction in bacterial diversity. This is the first report of an entomopathogenic fungus affecting the tick gut microbiota.
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- Emily Mesquita
- Postgraduate Program in Veterinary Sciences, Veterinary Institute, Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, Brazil
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- Microbiology and Enzymology Laboratory, Federal University of Agreste Pernambuco, Garanhuns, PE, 55292-270, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Veterinary Sciences, Veterinary Institute, Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Parasitology, Veterinary Institute, Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, RJ, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Veterinary Sciences, Veterinary Institute, Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Veterinary Sciences, Veterinary Institute, Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, Brazil
- Department of Animal Parasitology, Veterinary Institute, Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Immunology, Veterinary Institute, Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Veterinary Institute, Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, RJ, Brazil
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- USDA-ARS Emerging Pests and Pathogens Research, R. W. Holley Center for Agriculture and Health, Ithaca, NY, 14850, USA
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- Postgraduate Program in Veterinary Sciences, Veterinary Institute, Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, Brazil.
- Department of Animal Parasitology, Veterinary Institute, Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, RJ, Brazil.
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Reyes-Villanueva F, Garza-Hernández JA, Howard AFV, Rodríguez-Pérez MA. A generalized Poisson model to predict host-seeking female Aedes aegypti marked by dusted Metarhizium anisopliae-exposed males. J Vector Ecol 2023; 48:52-58. [PMID: 37255359 DOI: 10.52707/1081-1710-48.1.52] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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We developed a biological control method directed toward Aedes aegypti using the release of Metarhizium anisopliae-contaminated males to spread the fungus to wild females. A generalized Poisson model was used to relate Ae. aegypti marked females (MKF) to M. anisopliae-exposed males (FEM). In a mark-recapture parallel arm trial, FEM release was a better predictor than unexposed male (UM) releases to forecast MKF by FEM. Total females (TF), marked males (MKM), and wild males (WM) as predictors were counted in human-landings in 15 households treated with 40 FEM each, vs 40 UM released/household/week in 15 households for eight weeks. Fit of MKF to standard, generalized Poisson (GP), and negative binomial models/arm built by TF, MKM, WM, and interactions as predictors were computed. In both arms, MKF was better modeled by GP, which in treated, all but one of the eight observed data fell within the confidence intervals predicted by the model. However, the control GP had two outliers and MKM as a single predictor. Likewise, the pseudo-R2 measures of 95% and 46% for treated and control groups also showed that the GP with FEM was more suitable to predict MKF. It should thus be possible to use the GP model to indirectly estimate that an increase of one TF or one fungus-exposed male would increase the number of marked-females by 8% or 9%, respectively, while wild males were an irrelevant predictor to the model.
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- Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Departamento de Ciencias Químico Biológicas, Ciudad Juárez, 32315 Chihuahua, México
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- Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Centro de Biotecnología Genómica, Reynosa, 88710 Tamaulipas, México
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- Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Centro de Biotecnología Genómica, Reynosa, 88710 Tamaulipas, México,
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Lei CJ, Ahmad RHIR, Halim NA, Asib N, Zakaria A, Azmi WA. Bioefficacy of an Oil-Emulsion Formulation of Entomopathogenic Fungus, Metarhizium anisopliae against Adult Red Palm Weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus. Insects 2023; 14:insects14050482. [PMID: 37233110 DOI: 10.3390/insects14050482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The red palm weevil (RPW), Rhynchophorus ferrugineus, poses a severe threat to agro-industrial crops, particularly major cultivated palm species. Infestations result in economic losses due to reduced fruit quality and yield. The entomopathogenic fungus, Metarhizium anisopliae, has shown promise as a potential biocontrol agent against the RPW. However, the use of an emulsion formulation of M. anisopliae for managing this serious insect pest has yet to be fully explored. The oil-emulsion formulation containing this entomopathogen may enhance the conidia's stability, prolong its lifetime, and reduce the impact of heat stress or UV irradiation on the fungus. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the bioefficacy of a new oil-in-glycerol emulsion formulation on mycoinsecticidal activity against RPW adults by direct and indirect bioassays. Results showed that conidia concentration was directly proportional to the RPW mortality percentage. The LT50 of 8.183 days was achieved by the conidial formulation against RPW, with a significantly lower LC50 (1.910 × 105 conidia mL-1) compared to the aqueous conidia suspension (LT50 = 8.716 days; LC50 = 7.671 × 105 conidia mL-1). Indirect bioassays revealed that the oil-in-glycerol emulsion had a disease-spreading ability that resulted in up to 56.67% RPW mortality. A zero E-value reading indicates that the DNA sequence being studied is highly similar to that of the fungal species M. anisopliae, which has been identified in the NCBI database. Although the new emulsion formulation has improved the efficacy and pathogenicity of M. anisopliae in vitro, it is important to also consider the fungal pathogen's compatibility with other agricultural practices to prevent any loss of control efficiency in the actual usage environment.
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- Cheong Jia Lei
- Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus 21030, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus 21030, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus 21030, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Sime Darby Research Sdn. Bhd., KM10, Jalan Banting-Kelanang, P.O. Box 207, Banting 42700, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus 21030, Terengganu, Malaysia
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Liu D, Smagghe G, Liu TX. Interactions between Entomopathogenic Fungi and Insects and Prospects with Glycans. J Fungi (Basel) 2023; 9:jof9050575. [PMID: 37233286 DOI: 10.3390/jof9050575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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Concerns regarding the ecological and health risks posed by synthetic insecticides have instigated the exploration of alternative methods for controlling insects, such as entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) as biocontrol agents. Therefore, this review discusses their use as a potential alternative to chemical insecticides and especially focuses on the two major ones, Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae, as examples. First, this review exemplifies how B. bassiana- and M. anisopliae-based biopesticides are used in the world. Then, we discuss the mechanism of action by which EPF interacts with insects, focusing on the penetration of the cuticle and the subsequent death of the host. The interactions between EPF and the insect microbiome, as well as the enhancement of the insect immune response, are also summarized. Finally, this review presents recent research that N-glycans may play a role in eliciting an immune response in insects, resulting in the increased expression of immune-related genes and smaller peritrophic matrix pores, reducing insect midgut permeability. Overall, this paper provides an overview of the EPF in insect control and highlights the latest developments relating to the interaction between fungi and insect immunity.
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- Dongdong Liu
- Institute of Entomology, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
- Institute of Plant Health and Medicine, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Institute of Entomology, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
- Institute of Plant Health and Medicine, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Institute of Entomology, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
- Institute of Plant Health and Medicine, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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Meirelles LN, Mesquita E, Corrêa TA, Bitencourt RDOB, Oliveira JL, Fraceto LF, Camargo MG, Bittencourt VREP. Encapsulation of entomopathogenic fungal conidia: evaluation of stability and control potential of Rhipicephalus microplus. Ticks Tick Borne Dis 2023; 14:102184. [PMID: 37105010 DOI: 10.1016/j.ttbdis.2023.102184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/01/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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The use of chemical acaricides is the primary strategy to control tick infestations. Nonetheless, chemical resistance in ticks has been reported. Thus, complementary methods such as biological control using entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) have been investigated. EPF, although efficient, have their viability compromised when applied under natural conditions, which indicates that formulation development is essential. Some researchers have demonstrated the efficacy of ionic gelation in protecting EPF against deleterious abiotic factors. In the present study, we conducted the ionic gelation technique to encapsulate Metarhizium anisopliae (Metschn.) Sorokin (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) conidia in 2% (EC 2%) and 3% (EC 3%) sodium alginate. Next, the quantity and viability of encapsulated conidia (EC) were determined. The morphology of particles was characterized by using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). EC and non-encapsulated conidia (NEC) were stored at room temperature (26.8 °C) and in the freezer (-11.9 °C) to shelf-life testing. For UV-B irradiance tolerance and thermotolerance tests, EC and NEC were exposed to UV-B (6.0 or 8.0 kJ m - 2) and heat (42 ºC). In addition, biological parameters of Rhipicephalus microplus Canestrini (Acari: Ixodidae) engorged females exposed to EC were evaluated. The particles presented a spherical shape, more homogeneous (EC 2%) or heterogeneous (EC 3%). Encapsulation decreased (4.8×) the conidial concentration and did not affect their viability. On the other hand, encapsulation increased the shelf life of conidia at room temperature as well as their UV-B tolerance and thermotolerance (6 h). The fungal particles decreased the biological parameters of females more significantly than the NEC. As far as we know, we reported for the first time the use of the ionic gelation to encapsulate entomopathogenic fungi toward controlling R. microplus.
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- Laura Nobrega Meirelles
- Program in Veterinary Sciences, Veterinary Institute, Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465, s/n, Seropédica, RJ 23897-000, Brazil.
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- Program in Veterinary Sciences, Veterinary Institute, Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465, s/n, Seropédica, RJ 23897-000, Brazil.
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- Program in Veterinary Sciences, Veterinary Institute, Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465, s/n, Seropédica, RJ 23897-000, Brazil.
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- Program in Veterinary Sciences, Veterinary Institute, Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465, s/n, Seropédica, RJ 23897-000, Brazil.
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- Environmental Nanotechnology Laboratory, Institute of Science and Technology of Sorocaba, São Paulo State University, Av. Três de Março, 511 - Alto da Boa Vista, Sorocaba, SP 18087-180, Brazil.
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- Environmental Nanotechnology Laboratory, Institute of Science and Technology of Sorocaba, São Paulo State University, Av. Três de Março, 511 - Alto da Boa Vista, Sorocaba, SP 18087-180, Brazil.
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- Department of Animal Parasitology, Veterinary Institute, Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465, s/n, Seropédica, RJ 23897-000, Brazil.
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- Department of Animal Parasitology, Veterinary Institute, Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465, s/n, Seropédica, RJ 23897-000, Brazil.
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Rong Lee M, Kim JC, Eun Park S, Kim WJ, Su Kim J. Detection of Viral Genes in Metarhizium anisopliae JEF-290-infected longhorned tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis using transcriptome analysis. J Invertebr Pathol 2023; 198:107926. [PMID: 37087092 DOI: 10.1016/j.jip.2023.107926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2022] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/16/2023] [Indexed: 04/24/2023]
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Ticks are carriers of viruses that can cause disease in humans and animals. The longhorned ticks (Haemaphysalis longicornis; LHT), for example, mediates the severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome virus (SFTSV) in humans, and the population of ticks is growing due to increases in temperature caused by climate change. As ticks carry primarily RNA viruses, there is a need to study the possibility of detecting new viruses through tick virome analysis. In this study, viruses in LHTs collected in Korea were investigated and virus titers in ticks exposed to the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae JEF-290 were analyzed. Total RNA was extracted from the collected ticks, and short reads were obtained from Illumina sequencing. A total of 50,024 contigs with coding capacity were obtained after de novo assembly of the reads in the metaSPAdes genome assembler. A series of BLAST-based analyses using the GenBank database was performed to screen viral contigs, and three putative virus species were identified from the tick meta-transcriptome, such as Alongshan virus (ALSV), Denso virus and Taggert virus. Measurements of virus-expression levels of infected and non-infected LHTs failed to detect substantial differences in expression levels. However, we suggest that LHT can spread not only SFTSV, but also various other disease-causing viruses over large areas of the world. From the phylogenetic analysis of ALSV glycoproteins, genetic differences in the ALSV could be due to host differences as well as regional differences. Viral metagenome analysis can be used as a tool to manage future outbreaks of disease caused by ticks by detecting unknown viruses.
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- Mi Rong Lee
- Department of Agricultural Biology, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54596, Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biology, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54596, Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biology, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54596, Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biology, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54596, Korea; Department of Agricultural Convergence Technology, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54596, Republic of Korea.
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Nel WJ, Slippers B, Wingfield MJ, Yilmaz N, Hurley BP. Efficacy of Commercially Available Entomopathogenic Agents against the Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer in South Africa. Insects 2023; 14:361. [PMID: 37103176 PMCID: PMC10144498 DOI: 10.3390/insects14040361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The invasive ambrosia beetle, Euwallacea fornicatus, was first reported in South Africa in 2018. The beetle has now spread to eight provinces of the country and has had a devastating impact on both native and non-native tree species. This is especially true for trees located in urban and peri-urban environments. Recent predictions are that the South African E. fornicatus invasion will cost an estimated ZAR 275 billion (approx. USD 16 billion) if it continues to spread uncontrollably, justifying an urgent need for its effective management in the country. One option is biological control, which is preferred over the use of chemicals due to its lower environmental impact. We tested two broad-spectrum fungal entomopathogenic agents, Eco-Bb® and Bio-Insek, which are commercially available in South Africa, for efficacy against E. fornicatus. Initial laboratory assays yielded promising results. However, beetle infestation trials using treated pieces of woody castor bean stems showed little effect on beetle survival and reproduction.
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- Wilma J. Nel
- Department of Zoology and Entomology, Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute, University of Pretoria, Private Bag X20, Hatfield, Pretoria 0028, South Africa
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- Department of Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology, Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute, University of Pretoria, Private Bag X20, Hatfield, Pretoria 0028, South Africa
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- Department of Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology, Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute, University of Pretoria, Private Bag X20, Hatfield, Pretoria 0028, South Africa
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- Department of Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology, Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute, University of Pretoria, Private Bag X20, Hatfield, Pretoria 0028, South Africa
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- Department of Zoology and Entomology, Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute, University of Pretoria, Private Bag X20, Hatfield, Pretoria 0028, South Africa
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Huang E, Zhang Y, Sun L, Zhu Y, Tang S, Mo C, Zhao B, Lu H. swnk plays an important role in the biosynthesis of swainsonine in Metarhizium anisopliae. Biotechnol Lett 2023; 45:509-519. [PMID: 36708459 DOI: 10.1007/s10529-023-03356-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Swainsonine (SW) is the principal toxic ingredient of locoweeds, and is produced by multiple fungi. A key enzyme in the SW synthesis pathway is a hybrid swnk/nrps. To analyze the role of swnk in the SW biosynthesis pathway of Metarhizium anisopliae. RESULTS The concentration of SW and the swnk expression in M. anisopliae fermentation from 1st to 7th day were determined using LC-MS and RT-qPCR, respectively. M. anisopliae had the highest SW content and swnk expression on the 5th day of fermentation; Mutant strain (MT) were obtained by PEG-mediated homologous recombination (HR) which knocked out swnk in the wild-type (WT) strain. Complemented-type (CT) strain were obtained by transforming a modified PUC19 complementation vector containing the geneticin (G418) resistance gene and swnK. SW was not detected in the MT strain and reverted to its original level in the CT strain; A Psilent-1 plasmid with Benomyl (ben)-resistant that was used interfered with swnk of WT strain. The level of SW was markedly diminished in the RNAi strain. RNAi of swnk affects the formation of the cell wall in M. anisopliae. CONCLUSION These results indicate that swnk plays a crucial role in the SW biosynthesis of M. anisopliae.
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- Enxia Huang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Qinghai University, Xining, 810016, Qinghai, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.
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Ramírez-Villalobos JM, Gomez-Flores R, Velázquez-Flores PV, Morán-Santibáñez KS, Tamez-Guerra P, Pérez-González O, de la Garza-Ramos MA, Rodríguez-Padilla C, Romo-Sáenz CI. Effect of Culture Conditions of Lophocereus marginatus Endophytic Fungi on Yield and Anticancer and Antioxidant Activities. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2023; 20:ijerph20053948. [PMID: 36900961 PMCID: PMC10001847 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20053948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Culture conditions affect the production of secondary metabolites in endophytic fungi. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the yield and anticancer and antioxidant activity of endophytic fungi extracts from the cactus Lophocereus marginatus, under different culture conditions. The strains Penicillium citrinum, Aspergillus versicolor, Metarhizium anisopliae, and Cladosporium sp. were fermented in different culture media (potato dextrose agar, Czapeck broth, and malt broth), types of inoculums (spore or mycelium), and shaking conditions (150 rpm or static) for one week. Methanol extracts were obtained from mycelia, which was followed by determining their yields and evaluating their effect on L5178Y-R murine lymphoma cells growth and human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) viability, using the 3-[4,5dimethylthiazol-2-yl]2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide reduction colorimetric assay. In addition, antioxidant activity was determined by the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl test. We determined the half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) values of tumor cell growth inhibition, the selectivity index (SI), and the antioxidant activity, as compared with the healthy cells control. The best yields were obtained with the Czapeck broth medium in all the evaluated strains, reaching values of 50.3%. Of the 48 extracts evaluated, only seven significantly (p < 0.01) inhibited tumor cell growth (IC50 < 250 µg/mL). A. versicolor extract showed the highest anticancer activity, after culturing spores (IC50 = 49.62 µg/mL; SI = 15.8) or mycelium (IC50 = 69.67 µg/mL; SI = 12.2) in malt broth, under static conditions. Extracts did not present significant antioxidant activity. In conclusion, we showed that culture conditions influenced the anticancer activity of L. marginatus endophytic fungi.
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- Jesica María Ramírez-Villalobos
- Departamento de Microbiología e Inmunología, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, San Nicolás de los Garza 66455, Mexico
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- Departamento de Microbiología e Inmunología, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, San Nicolás de los Garza 66455, Mexico
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- Departamento de Microbiología e Inmunología, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, San Nicolás de los Garza 66455, Mexico
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- Departamento de Microbiología e Inmunología, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, San Nicolás de los Garza 66455, Mexico
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- Departamento de Microbiología e Inmunología, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, San Nicolás de los Garza 66455, Mexico
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- Departamento de Microbiología e Inmunología, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, San Nicolás de los Garza 66455, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ciencias de la Salud, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León Dr. Eduardo Aguirre Pequeño y Silao S/N, Colonia Mitras Centro, Monterrey 64460, Mexico
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- Departamento de Microbiología e Inmunología, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, San Nicolás de los Garza 66455, Mexico
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- Departamento de Microbiología e Inmunología, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, San Nicolás de los Garza 66455, Mexico
- Universidad Emiliano Zapata, Avenida Rodrigo Gómez, Sector Heroico S/N, Monterrey 64260, Mexico
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Renuka S, Vani H C, Alex E. Entomopathogenic Fungi as a Potential Management Tool for the Control of Urban Malaria Vector, Anopheles stephensi (Diptera: Culicidae). J Fungi (Basel) 2023; 9. [PMID: 36836337 DOI: 10.3390/jof9020223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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Anopheles stephensi (Diptera: Culicidae) is the vector of urban malaria in India and has a significant impact in transmitting infection in cities and towns. Further, WHO has also alarmed its invasive nature as a threat to African countries. Entomopathogenic fungi such as Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae have been found to be highly effective in controlling vector mosquito populations and therefore could be used in integrated vector control programs. Before employing the entomopathogenic fungi into the control programs, an effective isolate must be selected. Two separate experiments were conducted to evaluate the efficacy of Beauveria bassiana (Bb5a and Bb-NBAIR) and Metarhizium anisopliae (Ma4 and Ma-NBAIR) isolates against An. stephensi. Cement and mud panels were treated with fungal conidia with the concentration of 1 × 107 conidia/mL and adult An. stephensi mosquitoes were exposed to the treated panels (24 h after conidia were applied) by conducting WHO cone bioassay tests. The survival of the mosquitoes was monitored daily until the 10th day. In the second experiment, second instar larvae of An. stephensi were treated with fungal (Bb5a, Bb-NBAIR, Ma4 and Ma-NBAIR) conidia and blastospores with the spore concentration of 1 × 107 spores/mL. The survival of larvae was monitored until pupation. All the fungal isolates tested caused mortality in the adult mosquitoes, with varying median survival times. The Bb5a isolate reported lesser median survival times on both cement and mud panels (6 days). The treated mosquitoes showed similar survival rates for each fungal isolate irrespective of the panel type. There was no mortality in the treated larvae; however, a delay in larval development to pupae was observed compared with the untreated control larvae. Ma4-treated larvae took 11 days (95% CI = 10.7-11.2) to become pupae when compared with the untreated control larvae (6 days [95% CI = 5.6-6.3]). The findings of this study will be useful to consider EPF as a tool for the management of vector mosquitoes.
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Tarore D, Manueke J, Montong VB, Semuel MY. Control of Rice Powder Pest Sitophilus oryzae L. with Entomopathogenic Fungus Metarhizium anisopliae (Metch.). Pak J Biol Sci 2023; 26:56-62. [PMID: 37265036 DOI: 10.3923/pjbs.2023.56.62] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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<b>Background and Objective:</b> Rice is one of the most important staple foods in the world, especially on the Asian Continent. Postharvest pests can reduce the quality and quantity of rice by up to 25%. Control using pathogenic microbes is the best choice in controlling postharvest pests in general and <i>Sitophilus oryzae</i> rice powder pests in particular. Research has been carried out to know the effect of dosage concentrations of pathogenic cultures and LC<sub>50</sub> values of pathogenic <i>Metarhizium anisopliae</i> cultures on the control of <i>S. oryzae</i> rice powder pest. <b>Materials and Methods:</b> The concentration dose of the pathogenic culture of <i>M. anisopliae</i> acted as a treatment. The test insect population for each treatment was 25 imagos. The study of the effect of dose concentration of <i>M. anisopliae</i> culture on the mortality of <i>S. oryzae</i> imago used analysis of variance. Determination of the effective concentration of LC<sub>50</sub> using probit analysis. <b>Results:</b> The higher the concentration of the pathogenic culture of <i>M. anisopliae</i>, the higher the mortality of the adult rice powder pest <i>S. oryzae</i>. The highest mortality of rice powder pest <i>S. oryzae</i> occurred at a dose of 50% concentration of the pathogen <i>M. anisopliae</i> culture, namely 89.33%, followed by a concentration of 40% with a mortality of 72.0%, a concentration of 30% with a mortality of 57.33%, a concentration of 20% with a mortality of 13.33% and the lowest dose concentration of 10% with a mortality of 1.33%. <b>Conclusion:</b> The effective concentration dose (LC<sub>50</sub>) of the pathogenic culture of <i>M. anisopliae</i> in controlling the rice powder pest <i>S. oryzae</i> was 31.88%.
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Huang W, Huang P, Yü D, Li C, Huang S, Qi P, Huang S, Keyhani NO, Huang Z. Proteomic Analysis of a Hypervirulent Mutant of the Insect-Pathogenic Fungus Metarhizium anisopliae Reveals Changes in Pathogenicity and Terpenoid Pathways. Microbiol Spectr 2022; 10:e0076022. [PMID: 36314906 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.00760-22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Metarhizium anisopliae is a commercialized entomopathogenic fungus widely used for the control of insect pests. Significant efforts have been expended to screen and/or select for isolates that display increased virulence toward target insect hosts. UV-induced mutagenesis has resulted in the isolation of a number of hypervirulent M. anisopliae mutants; however, the underlying mechanisms that have led to the desired phenotype have yet to be characterized. Here, we performed a comparative proteomic analysis of an M. anisopliae UV-induced hypervirulent mutant (MaUV-HV) and its wild-type parent using tandem mass tag (TMT)-based quantitative proteomics. A total of 842 differentially abundant proteins were identified, with 360 being more abundant in the hypervirulent mutant and 482 in the wild-type parent. In terms of differential abundance, the critical pathways affected included those involved in secondary metabolite production, virulence, and stress response. In addition, a number of genes involved in terpenoid biosynthesis pathways were identified as significantly mutated in the MaUV-HV strain. In particular, mutations in the farnesyl pyrophosphate synthase (FPPS1) and geranylgeranyl diphosphate synthase (GGPPS5) genes were seen. The effects of the FPPS1 mutation were confirmed via the construction and characterization of a targeted gene knockout strain (ΔMaFPPS1). The overall effects of the mutations were increased resistance to UV stress, faster growth, and increased virulence. These results provide mechanistic insights and new avenues for modulating fungal virulence in efforts to increase the biological control potential of insect-pathogenic fungi. IMPORTANCE The mechanisms that underlie and contribute to microbial (fungal) virulence are known to be varied; however, the identification of contributing pathways beyond known virulence factors remains difficult. Using TMT-based proteomic analyses, changes in the proteomes of an M. anisopliae hypervirulent mutant and its wild-type parent were determined. These data revealed alterations in pathogenicity, stress, and growth/developmental pathways, as well as pathways not previously known to affect virulence. These include terpenoid pathways that can be manipulated to increase the efficacy of fungal insect biological control agents for increased sustainable pest control.
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Alfaro-Valle E, Martínez-Hernández A, Otero-Colina G, Lara-Reyna J. High susceptibility of Tetranychus merganser (Acari: Tetranychidae), an emergent pest of the tropical crop Carica papaya, towards Metarhizium anisopliae s.l. and Beauveria bassiana strains. PeerJ 2022; 10:e14064. [PMID: 36312755 PMCID: PMC9610662 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.14064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Background The mite Tetranychus merganser is considered to be an emerging pest of various crops in tropical countries. It is one of the most detrimental pests in the papaya orchards of some regions of México. The current field control of Tetranychus spp. involves the extensive use of chemicals that have some degree of toxicity to humans or the environment and may cause selective resistance. The use of biological alternatives such as parasitoids and mite predators have limited effectiveness. In order to find effective but non-toxic alternatives for mite pest management, bio-products that are able to be mass produced and applied to large production areas have been sought, including the entomopathogen fungi. B. bassiana and M. anisopliae s.l. are the fungi most extensively used for the biological control of insect pests. Although they do not cause natural epizootic diseases in mites, there are reports that show that they infect T. urticae, and should be evaluated for use in the biological control of papaya's mite pests. Methods A T. merganser colony was established and the susceptibility of adult females to 30 entomopathogenic fungi strains was evaluated under laboratory conditions with an in vitro mass screening bioassay. Ten strains of Metarhizium anisopliae sensu lato (s.l.), eleven of Beauveria bassiana, nine of Lecanicillium sp. and one of Hirsutella thompsonii var. sinematosa were tested. The infectivity of adult females was evaluated calculating the percentage of mortality. To calculate the LC50 and LT50 of the most virulent strains, a bioassay was performed using serial concentrations (1×104-1×108 conidia/mL) for each strain. Strains showing ability to infect eggs laid were evaluated with a novel egg-infectivity bioassay. The internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region of the more lethal strains were sequenced. Results T. merganser and T. urticae were found in orchards of Carica papaya (Maradol variety and Tainung hybrid) in Campeche, México. All tested strains of M. anisopliae s.l. and B. bassiana were infectious to the adult female of T. merganser at a concentration of 1×108 conidia/mL. Six strains of M. anisopliae (Ma002, Ma003, Ma004, Ma005, Ma014 and Ma034) caused 100% mortality, and one of B. bassiana (Bb016) caused 95% mortality. The most virulent was Ma034, with an LC50 of 1.73×106 conidia/mL followed by Ma005 and Ma003. Ma005 and Ma034 were the fastest strains to reach LT50,achieving this in less than 3.7 days. Additionally, Ma034 and Ma014 strains were infectious to more than 70% of the eggs. Conclusions T. merganser and T. urticae are present in the papaya orchards of Campeche, México. The high susceptibility of T. merganser adult females and eggs toward several M. anisopliae s.l. or B. bassiana strains suggests that these fungi are a viable alternative to control this emergent pest. The most virulent strain, Ma034, was also infective to eggs, and is the most promising to be tested in the field.
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- Campus Campeche, Colegio de Postgraduados, Champoton, Campeche, México
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Shah S, Ash GJ, Wilson BAL. Resporulation of Calcium Alginate Encapsulated Metarhizium anisopliae on Metham(®)-Fumigated Soil and Infectivity on Larvae of Tenebrio molitor. J Fungi (Basel) 2022; 8. [PMID: 36294679 DOI: 10.3390/jof8101114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2022] [Revised: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Metarhizium anisopliae infects and kills a large range of insects and is a promising biocontrol agent to manage soil insects, such as wireworm in sweetpotato. The presence of other soil microbes, which exhibit competitive fungistasis, may inhibit the establishment of M. anisopliae in soil. Microbially depleted soil, for example, sterilized soil, has been shown to improve the resporulation of the fungus from nutrient-fortified M. anisopliae. Prior to planting, sweetpotato plant beds can be disinfected with fumigants, such as Metham®, to control soil-borne pests and weeds. Metham® is a broad-spectrum soil microbial suppressant; however, its effect on Metarhizium spp. is unclear. In the research presented here, fungal resporulation was examined in Metham®-fumigated soil and the infectivity of the resulting granule sporulation was evaluated on mealworm, as a proxy for wireworm. The fungal granules grown on different soil treatments (fumigated, field and pasteurized soil) resporulated profusely (for example, 4.14 × 107 (±2.17 × 106) conidia per granule on fumigated soil), but the resporulation was not significantly different among the three soil treatments. However, the conidial germination of the resporulated granules on fumigated soil was >80%, which was significantly higher than those on pasteurized soil or field soil. The resporulated fungal granules were highly infective, causing 100% insect mortality 9 days after the inoculation, regardless of soil treatments. The results from this research show that the fungal granules applied to soils could be an infective inoculant in sweetpotato fields in conjunction with soil fumigation. Additional field studies are required to validate these results and to demonstrate integration with current farming practices.
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Onsongo SK, Mohamed SA, Akutse KS, Gichimu BM, Dubois T. The Entomopathogenic Fungi Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassiana for Management of the Melon Fly Zeugodacus cucurbitae: Pathogenicity, Horizontal Transmission, and Compatability with Cuelure. Insects 2022; 13:859. [PMID: 36292807 PMCID: PMC9604353 DOI: 10.3390/insects13100859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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In the laboratory, the pathogenicity of thirteen isolates of Metarhizium anisopliae (Metschnikoff) Sorokin and two isolates of Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo) Vuillemin against the melon fly Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coquillett) were assessed by exposing adults to 0.3 g of dry conidia (~3 × 109 conidia) of each isolate for 5 min and monitoring mortality for up to 5 days. Compatibility with a male pheromone, cuelure, (4-(p-acetoxyphenyl)-2-butanone), was determined by testing conidial germination and germ tube growth of the most promising isolate, M. anisopliae ICIPE 69, in the presence of cuelure at different temperatures. For horizontal transmission, the flies were separated by sex, separately exposed to M. anisopliae ICIPE 69, and subsequently mixed with non-exposed flies from the other sex. The most pathogenic isolates were M. anisopliae ICIPE 69, 18, and 30, causing mortalities of 94, 87, and 81%, with 5 days post-exposure, respectively. Metarhizium anisopliae ICIPE 69 caused the highest pupal mortality of 74%, with 15 days post-exposure. Horizontal transmission of M. anisopliae ICIPE 69 among male and female Z. cucurbitae was confirmed by 59 and 67% mortality after exposure to infected donor males and females, respectively. Metarhizium anisopliae ICIPE 69 affected the oviposition, but not hatchability, of infected Z. cucurbitae females. Metarhizium anisopliae ICIPE 69 is, therefore, a potential isolate for biopesticide development for Z. cucurbitae management in cucurbit production systems.
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- Susan K. Onsongo
- International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), Nairobi 00100, Kenya
- Department of Agricultural Resource Management, University of Embu, Embu 60100, Kenya
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- International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), Nairobi 00100, Kenya
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- International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), Nairobi 00100, Kenya
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- Department of Agricultural Resource Management, University of Embu, Embu 60100, Kenya
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- International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), Nairobi 00100, Kenya
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Li J, Chen Y, He Y, Zheng L, Fu J, Shi M. Infection of Metarhizium anisopliae Ma6 and defense responses of host Phyllotreta striolata adults. Arch Insect Biochem Physiol 2022; 110:e21908. [PMID: 35470484 DOI: 10.1002/arch.21908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Entomopathogenic fungus as biological control agent plays a crucial role in the integrated management of insect pests. Metarhizium anisopliae Ma6 has been identified as a highly pathogenic strain against Phyllotreta striolata (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), one of the most economically important and dominant insect pests damaging Brassica plants. The infection of M. anisopliae Ma6 on P. striolata was observed under stereomicroscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and biochemical defense responses of P. striolata adults after infection were investigated. The changes in total amino acids and free fatty acids, and the activities of protective enzymes, including catalase (CAT), peroxidase (POD), and superoxide dismutase (SOD), in P. striolata adults were measured. In stereomicroscopy and SEM observations, a large number of mycelia were observed on the body surface of P. striolata on the 5th day after treatment by M. anisopliae. Many conidia were germinated and covered the body of P. striolata on the 7th day after treatment. The free fatty acid, total amino acid, CAT, POD, and SOD activities all showed an increased and then decreased trend. These results suggest that entomopathogenic fungal infection triggers the defense response of hosts, which induces changes in nutrients and antioxidant enzymes in P. striolata adults. Our findings provide useful information for understanding the potential for using M. anisopliae Ma6 as a biocontrol agent.
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- Jianyu Li
- Institute of Plant Protection, Fujian Academy of Agriculture Sciences/Fujian Key Laboratory for Monitoring and Integrated Management of Crop Pests/East China Branch of the National Center for Agricultural Biosafety Science, Fuzhou, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Fujian Academy of Agriculture Sciences/Fujian Key Laboratory for Monitoring and Integrated Management of Crop Pests/East China Branch of the National Center for Agricultural Biosafety Science, Fuzhou, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Fujian Academy of Agriculture Sciences/Fujian Key Laboratory for Monitoring and Integrated Management of Crop Pests/East China Branch of the National Center for Agricultural Biosafety Science, Fuzhou, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Fujian Academy of Agriculture Sciences/Fujian Key Laboratory for Monitoring and Integrated Management of Crop Pests/East China Branch of the National Center for Agricultural Biosafety Science, Fuzhou, China
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- Institute of Quality Standards & Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Fujian Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Quality and Safety, Fuzhou, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Fujian Academy of Agriculture Sciences/Fujian Key Laboratory for Monitoring and Integrated Management of Crop Pests/East China Branch of the National Center for Agricultural Biosafety Science, Fuzhou, China
- Institute of Quality Standards & Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Fujian Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Quality and Safety, Fuzhou, China
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Ying Y, Liu C, He R, Wang R, Qu L. Detection and Identification of Novel Intracellular Bacteria Hosted in Strains CBS 648.67 and CFCC 80795 of Biocontrol Fungi Metarhizium. Microbes Environ 2022; 37. [PMID: 35613876 PMCID: PMC9530730 DOI: 10.1264/jsme2.me21059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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"Endosymbiosis" is a cohesive form of a symbiotic association. Endobacteria exist in many fungi and play important roles in fungal host biology. Metarhizium spp. are important entomopathogenic fungi for insect pest control. In the present study, we performed comprehensive ana-lyses of strains of Metarhizium bibionidarum and M. anisopliae using PCR, phylogenetics, and fluorescent electron microscopy to identify endobacteria within hyphae and conidia. The results of the phylogenetic ana-lysis based on 16S rRNA gene sequences indicated that these endobacteria were the most closely related to Pelomonas puraquae and affiliated with Betaproteobacteria. Ultrastructural observations indicated that endobacteria were coccoid and less than 500 nm in diameter. The basic characteristics of endobacteria in M. bibionidarum and M. anisopliae were elucidated, and biological questions were raised regarding their biological functions in the Metarhizium hosts.
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- Yue Ying
- Key Laboratory of Forest Protection of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Ecology and Nature Conservation Institute, Chinese Academy of Forestry
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- Key Laboratory of Forest Protection of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Ecology and Nature Conservation Institute, Chinese Academy of Forestry
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- Beijing Floriculture Engineering Technology Research Centre, Beijing Botanical Garden
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- Beijing Floriculture Engineering Technology Research Centre, Beijing Botanical Garden
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- Key Laboratory of Forest Protection of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Ecology and Nature Conservation Institute, Chinese Academy of Forestry
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Mehmood N, Hassan A, Zhou W, Usman HM, Ai H, Huang Q. Behavioural alterations in female Aedes aegypti mosquito in response to entomopathogenic fungal infections. Pest Manag Sci 2022; 78:2065-2073. [PMID: 35137527 DOI: 10.1002/ps.6832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2021] [Revised: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Due to the rapid rise in arboviral disease cases, there is a need for alternative methods of vector control since fast growing insecticides resistance is a matter of great concern. Recent studies have shown the potential of entomopathogenic fungi in controlling mosquito vectors, but behavioural responses of the mosquitoes encountering with entomopathogenic fungi are still unclear. RESULTS In this study, behavioural responses induced by the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae (Metschnikoff) Sorokin in adult female Aedes aegypti mosquito were evaluated. The survival of female mosquitoes was significantly reduced after exposure to medium and high concentrations of fungal conidia. A significant increase in frequencies and durations of different self-grooming types was observed in mosquitoes exposed to medium or high concentrations of fungal conidia. Mosquitoes were able to differentiate between active and inactive fungal conidia as application of inactive conidia showed non-significant effect on survival and self-grooming parameters. A concentration-specific reduction in flight locomotor activity of the female mosquitoes was found after fungal treatments. Fungal-exposed mosquitoes showed significantly higher antifungal activity 72 h post-application. CONCLUSION These findings provide greater understanding of behavioural responses of the mosquitoes to resist fungal infections and suggest that mosquitoes can remove the lower amounts of fungal conidia through self-grooming behaviour, which they encounter within natural field conditions.
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- Nasir Mehmood
- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Plant Pathology of Hubei Province, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Genetic Regulation and Integrative Biology, School of Life Sciences, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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Zhang XC, Jiang M, Zang YN, Zhao HZ, Liu CX, Liu BR, Xue H, Schal C, Lu XM, Zhao DQ, Zhang XX, Zhang F. Metarhizium anisopliae is a valuable grist for biocontrol in beta-cypermethrin-resistant Blattella germanica (L.). Pest Manag Sci 2022; 78:1508-1518. [PMID: 34962342 DOI: 10.1002/ps.6769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Revised: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND The widespread use of chemical insecticides has resulted in the development of resistance in German cockroaches worldwide, and biopesticides based on entomopathogenic fungi as active ingredients have become a promising alternative strategy. Resistance can change many of the physiological and biochemical characteristics of insect pests, such as cuticle thickness, detoxification enzyme activity, and even intestinal flora composition. Thus, potential interactions between pathogenic fungi and insecticide resistance may lead to unpredictable changes in pest susceptibility to fungi. RESULTS Beta-cypermethrin-resistant German cockroaches were more susceptible to infection with the fungus Metarhizium anisopliae regardless of age and sex. Histopathological results showed that the infection of resistant strains (R) by M. anisopliae was visibly faster than that of susceptible strains (S). The gut microbiota of the S strain indicated a stronger ability to inhibit fungi in vitro. The abundance of Parabacteroides, Lachnoclostridium, and Tyzzerella_3 decreased significantly in the R strain, and most demonstrated the ability to regulate glucose and lipid metabolism, and antifungal infections. The expression levels of Akirin, BgTPS, and BgPo genes in the R strain were significantly lower than those in the S strain, while BgChi and CYP4G19 gene expression were significantly higher. The mortality of cockroaches infected with M. anisopliae decreased to varying degrees after RNA interference, reflecting the role of these genes in antifungal infection. CONCLUSIONS Results confirmed that insecticide resistance may enhance cockroach susceptibility to fungi by altering intestinal flora and gene expression. Fungal biopesticides have high utilization value in pest control and insecticide resistance management strategies. © 2021 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Xian Cui Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Animal Resistance Biology of Shandong Province, College of Life Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China
- Laboratory of Invertebrate Pathology, College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Resistance Biology of Shandong Province, College of Life Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Resistance Biology of Shandong Province, College of Life Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Resistance Biology of Shandong Province, College of Life Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Resistance Biology of Shandong Province, College of Life Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Resistance Biology of Shandong Province, College of Life Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Resistance Biology of Shandong Province, College of Life Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Laboratory of Invertebrate Pathology, College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Resistance Biology of Shandong Province, College of Life Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China
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- School of Soil and Water Conservation, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Resistance Biology of Shandong Province, College of Life Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China
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Sutanto KD, Husain M, Rasool KG, Malik AF, Al-Qahtani WH, Aldawood AS. Persistency of Indigenous and Exotic Entomopathogenic Fungi Isolates under Ultraviolet B (UV-B) Irradiation to Enhance Field Application Efficacy and Obtain Sustainable Control of the Red Palm Weevil. Insects 2022; 13:103. [PMID: 35055945 PMCID: PMC8780514 DOI: 10.3390/insects13010103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Revised: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The red palm weevil Rhynchophorus ferrugineus Olivier (Coleoptera: Dryophthoridae) has become a key invasive pest and major threat to the palm tree worldwide. Several entomopathogenic fungi are used in insect biological control programs. In the present study, persistency of different local and exotic fungal isolates of Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae was evaluated under UV-B irradiation with different exposure intervals. Several factors, including ultraviolet (UV) light, significantly decrease germination rate of fungi, as UV penetrates and damages their DNA. Several studies have investigated that UV-resistant conidia germinate better under harsh environmental conditions. Seven local and exotic fungi isolates ("BbSA-1", "BbSA-2", "BbSA-3", "MaSA-1", "BbIDN-1", "MaIDN-1", and "MaIDN-2") were tested in the current study under UV-B irradiation having different UV exposure times (i.e., 15, 30, 60, 120, 180, 240, and 300 min). The colony-forming unit (CFU) in each isolate was used to calculate the survival rate. Results indicated that survival rate of all the isolates decreased under UV-B irradiation for all exposure times compared to no exposure to UV-B irradiation. The CFU number decreased as the exposure time increased. Fungi isolates "MaSA-1", "BbSA-1", "BbSA-2", "MaIDN-1", and "MaIDN-2" could persist after 300 min exposure to UV-B, while the remaining isolates, such as "BbIDN-1", and "BbSA-3", could not persist after 300 min exposure to UV-B. The ultimate objective of the present research was to explore an ultraviolet-tolerant fungal isolate that might be useful in the field application for the sustainable management of the red palm weevil, which has become a key invasive pest in many regions rather than its native range. Most of the fungus isolates studied in the present work were collected from Saudi Arabia's Al-Qatif region, where the red palm weevil has infested more than ten thousand trees, worth millions of riyals.
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- Koko Dwi Sutanto
- Department of Plant Protection, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (K.D.S.); (K.G.R.); (A.S.A.)
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- Department of Plant Protection, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (K.D.S.); (K.G.R.); (A.S.A.)
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- Department of Plant Protection, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (K.D.S.); (K.G.R.); (A.S.A.)
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- Directorate of Estate Crops Protection, Ministry of Agriculture, Jakarta 12550, Indonesia;
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- Department of Food Sciences and Nutrition, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Plant Protection, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (K.D.S.); (K.G.R.); (A.S.A.)
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Velavan V, Dhanapal R, Ramkumar G, Karthi S, Senthil-Nathan S, Ndomba OA, Kweka EJ. Characterization and Evaluation of Metarhizium spp. (Metsch.) Sorokin Isolates for Their Temperature Tolerance. J Fungi (Basel) 2022; 8:68. [PMID: 35050008 PMCID: PMC8780002 DOI: 10.3390/jof8010068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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A field survey was done in teak (Tectona grandis F.) forests in South India to explore the entomopathogenic effect of Metarhizium anisopliae (Ascomycota: Sordariomycetes) against teak defoliator, Hyblaea puera (Lepidoptera: Hyblaeidae). About 300 soils and infected insect samples were collected during the survey and thirty-six fungal isolates were isolated from soil and insect samples and characterized. The fungi were cultured on PDAY with dodine and antibiotics. Generally, the EPF culture was incubated at 27 °C in darkness for 15 days. Virulence of the Entomopathogenic Fungi (EPF) ability to germinate under cold and heat temperatures was assessed in a culture impregnated with conidia. In the experiment, it was found that for the first time Metarhizium quizhouense, Metarhizium robertsii, and Metarhizium majus species caused significantly higher mortality to hosts. These isolates of M. anisopliae, M. robertsii, M. majus, and M. quizhouense were all considered to be effective virulent and environmentally adaptive. The Metarhizium isolates were recommended as effective bio-control agents through the field investigation of teak defoliator Hyblaea puera from South India forest. This study paves the way to utilize the indigenous isolates of EPF for the control of teak defoliator and to combat the pests thatare resistant to insecticide.
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- Viswakethu Velavan
- ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, Bengaluru 560024, India
- Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), Bengaluru 560064, India
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- Adhiparasakthi Horticultural College, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Ranipet 632506, India
- Department of Entomology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India
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- Sri Paramakalyani Centre for Excellence in Environmental Sciences, Division of Bio pesticides and Environmental Toxicology, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli 627012, India; (G.R.); (S.K.)
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- Sri Paramakalyani Centre for Excellence in Environmental Sciences, Division of Bio pesticides and Environmental Toxicology, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli 627012, India; (G.R.); (S.K.)
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- Sri Paramakalyani Centre for Excellence in Environmental Sciences, Division of Bio pesticides and Environmental Toxicology, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli 627012, India; (G.R.); (S.K.)
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- Division of Livestock and Human Diseases Vector Control, Tropical Pesticides Research Institute, P.O. Box 3024, Arusha 23xxx, Tanzania; (O.A.N.); (E.J.K.)
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- Division of Livestock and Human Diseases Vector Control, Tropical Pesticides Research Institute, P.O. Box 3024, Arusha 23xxx, Tanzania; (O.A.N.); (E.J.K.)
- Department of Medical Parasitology and Entomology, School of Medicine, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences, P.O. Box 1464, Mwanza 33xxx, Tanzania
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Alfiky A. Screening and Identification of Indigenous Entomopathogenic Fungal Isolates from Agricultural Farmland Soils in Nile Delta, Egypt. J Fungi (Basel) 2022; 8:54. [PMID: 35049994 PMCID: PMC8778751 DOI: 10.3390/jof8010054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 12/26/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The compound negative impact of insect pests attacking agricultural ecosystems includes (i) direct yield losses from damaged crops, (ii) the economic cost of the attempt to prevent these losses and (iii) the negative short- and long-term hazard effects of chemical pesticides on human and environmental health. Entomopathogenic fungi (EMPF) are a group of microorganisms that represent the natural enemies of a number of crop pests, presenting an opportunity to harness their evolutionary fine-tuned relationship with their insect hosts as biocontrol agents in integrated pest management programs. The aim of this study was to establish an indigenous EMPF collection via the Galleria mellonella (greater wax moth) entrapment method from the soils of Nile Delta, Egypt. Obtained insect associated fungal isolates were bio-assayed for pathogenicity against the serious pest Spodoptera litura and Tenebrio molitor, and the seven outperforming isolates were selected for molecular identification and thermotolerance assay. Based on ITS sequence analysis and phylogeny, selected isolates were identified as Beauveria bassiana (four isolates), Metarhizium anisopliae (two isolates) and one isolate of Cordyceps javanica. The obtained results demonstrated (i) the efficacy of using insect baiting coupled with molecular identification and pathogenicity screening to isolate EMPF to control insect pests, and (ii) the availability of indigenous virulent EMPF in Nile Delta's soil, which can be exploited for the development of sustainable crop protection strategies.
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- Alsayed Alfiky
- Genetics Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; or
- Department of Biology, University of Fribourg, Rue Albert-Gockel 3, 1700 Fribourg, Switzerland
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Hamama HM, Zyaan OH, Abu Ali OA, Saleh DI, Elakkad HA, El-Saadony MT, Farag SM. Virulence of entomopathogenic fungi against Culex pipiens: Impact on biomolecules availability and life table parameters. Saudi J Biol Sci 2022; 29:385-393. [PMID: 35002434 PMCID: PMC8716910 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.08.103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2021] [Revised: 08/29/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Culex pipiens mosquitoes considered as vectors for many arboviruses such as the West Nile virus and encephalitis virus showing a global impact on human health. The natural management of the aquatic stages of this pest is crucial for maintaining an insecticide-free and sustained environment. The present work focused on studying the biological and biochemical effects of the entomopathogenic fungi: Metarhizium anisopliae, Beauveria bassiana, and Paecilomyces lilicanus, against 3rd instar larvae of Culex pipiens laboratory colony. The results revealed that M. anisopliae showed maximum larval mortality (88%) with the lowest lethal time (LT50) (22.6 hrs) at 108 spores/ml followed by B. bassiana (73.33%) with LT50 (38.35 hrs), while P. lilicanus showed minimum percent mortality (65%) with highest LT50 (51.5 hrs). The median lethal concentration (LC50) values were found to be 1.027 × 105 spores/ml for M. anisopliae, 1.24 × 106 spores/ml for B. bassiana, while it was 8.453 × 106 spores/ml for P. lilicanus. A reduction in female fecundity, number of hatched eggs, pupation and adult emergence percentage were recorded. The biochemical analysis of the treated larvae revealed different quantitative decrease in total soluble proteins, lipids, and carbohydrate hydrolyzing enzymes compared to control. Histopathological effects of fungal infection upon insect cuticles, muscles, and midgut were investigated. Based on the obtained results, M. anisopliae proved its superior virulent effect as a bio-control agent against Cx. pipiens.
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- Heba M Hamama
- Entomology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Entomology Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt
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- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt
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- Entomology Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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Wang ZL, Pan HB, Li MY, Wu W, Yu XP. Comprehensive insights into host-pathogen interaction between brown planthopper and a fungal entomopathogen by dual RNA sequencing. Pest Manag Sci 2021; 77:4903-4914. [PMID: 34171165 DOI: 10.1002/ps.6529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2020] [Revised: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND The brown planthopper (BPH) is one of the most destructive pests of rice, causing tremendous yield and economic losses every year. The fungal entomopathogen Metarhizium anisopliae was previously proved to have great potential for BPH biocontrol. Genome-wide insight into the insect-fungus interaction is crucial for genetic improvement of M. anisopliae to enhance its virulence to BPH but still has been poorly explored. RESULTS Using dual RNA-seq approach, we present here a global view of host and fungal gene expressions in BPH adults during the fungal infection. The results revealed that BPH could initiate strong defense responses against the fungal attack by upregulating the expressions of a large number of genes, including genes involved in cuticle formation, immune response, cell detoxification and biomacromolecule metabolism. Correspondingly, the fungal entomopathogen could induce a series of genes to infect and modulate BPH, including genes involved in fungal penetration, invasive growth, stress resistance and virulence. Three host defense-related genes (NlPCE4, NlPOD1 and NlCYP4DE1) were chosen for further function analysis. RNAi-mediated knockdown of NlPCE4 caused a significant decrease in BPH survival, but no obvious effects on the survival rates were detected by the suppression of NlPOD1 and NlCYP4DE1. Combination of dsRNA injection and fungal infection could significantly enhance the BPH-killing speed, as synergistic mortalities were observed in co-treatments of RNAi and M. anisopliae infection. CONCLUSION Our study provides a comprehensive insight into molecular mechanisms of host-pathogen interaction between BPH and M. anisopliae and contributes to future development of new efficient biocontrol strategies for BPH biocontrol.
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- Zheng-Liang Wang
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection and Quarantine, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection and Quarantine, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection and Quarantine, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection and Quarantine, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection and Quarantine, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Zhejiang, China
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Kumaravel J, Lalitha K, Arunthirumeni M, Shivakumar MS. Mycosynthesis of bimetallic zinc oxide and titanium dioxide nanoparticles for control of Spodoptera frugiperda. Pestic Biochem Physiol 2021; 178:104910. [PMID: 34446186 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2021.104910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2020] [Revised: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Spodoptera frugiperda is an important pest of several crops. Use of chemical insecticides in insect control has not been successful. In the present study, bio-nano formulation of bimetallic nanoparticles were synthesized using fungal metabolites from Metarhizium anisopliae and tested for insecticidal activity. Metarhizium anisopliae metabolites was synthesized along with bimetallic nanoparticles at different volumes for bioassay studies. Bimetallic nanoparticles showed colour change from light greenish to white. Synthesis of bimetallic NPs was confirmed by UV-vis spectrophotometer, with absorption peak at 387 nm. Functional groups in the synthesized BMNPs were analyzed by FTIR, which showed the presence of functional amines, carboxylic acids, alkenes, alkyl halides, phosphine oxides, anhydrides, phosphines, sulfonates, acid chlorides and alkynes. XRD analysis confirms the crystalline nature of nanoparticles. SEM analysis exhibits, the nanoparticles to be spherical in shape with size ranging 9.50 nm. EDaX analysis confirmed the elemental composition of synthesized NPs, while DLS for size distribution ranging at 80 to 137 nm. The larvicidal activity of monometallic and mycogenic bimetallic nanoparticles were tested on third instar S. frugiperda larvae. The highest mortality was observed in BMNPs at a concentration of 100 μg/ml after 48 h exposure. Pupicidal and antifeedant activity was also observed in the tested BMNPs. Detoxification enzymes studies of BMNPs showed considerable lowering these enzyme which may result in toxic manifestation in the insect. These results strongly suggest that, bimetallic nanoparticles synthesized using M. anisopilae can be used for protecting the crops against S. furgiperda.
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- Jayaraman Kumaravel
- Molecular Entomology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Periyar University, Salem -11, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Molecular Entomology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Periyar University, Salem -11, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Molecular Entomology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Periyar University, Salem -11, Tamil Nadu, India
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Khaksar MR, Kababian M, Fateh R, Saghafipour A, Vatandoost H, Sharififard M. Possible Synergistic Effect of Combined Metarhizium anisopliae and Fenitrothion for Control of German Cockroach ( Blattella germanica) as a Novel Approach. J Arthropod Borne Dis 2021; 15:314-324. [PMID: 36578995 PMCID: PMC9759444 DOI: 10.18502/jad.v15i3.9818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Background Cockroaches are one of the most common pests in many residential areas. In this study, the simultaneous effects of fungi, Metarhizium anisopliae and fenitrothion-coated baits on the mortality rate of the German cockroach nymphs were investigated. Methods To determine the lethal level of fenitrothion insecticide, a bioassay test was performed on the last instar nymphs of the German cockroach reared at insectarium conditions. Various toxic concentrations of fenitrothion (0.1%, 0.3%, 0.5%, 0.7%, 0.9%, 1.5%, and 2%) were used. Different concentrations of M. anisopliae (1×104, 1×105, 1×106, 1×107, 1×108 Conidia/ml) were also applied to nymphs. Eventually, we combined the effective dose of fenitrothion (0.93%) with the effective concentration of M. anisopliae (6.6 ×106 Conidia/ml) to provide the fungus-coated bait to attract insects. Mortality was recorded 24-96 hours after exposure to the toxic bait. The resulting data were subjected to Probit analysis. Results The results of applying M. anisopliae spores with fenitrothion composition showed that the mortality rate of German cockroach nymphs was significant. Therefore, the optimal dose of fenitrothion used in combination with M. anisopliae seems essential to reduce the German cockroach nymphs. Conclusion The results of this study can be considered a suitable method as a mixture with low cost and minimal damage to the environment and other organisms.
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- Mohammad Reza Khaksar
- Department of Occupational Health, Faculty of Health, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Qom University of Medical Sciences. Qom, Iran
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- Department of Public Health, School of Health, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran,Corresponding author: Dr Abedin Saghafipour, E-mail:
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- Department of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Department of Environment Chemical Pollutants and Pesticides, Institute for Environmental Research, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, School of Public Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Mann AJ, Davis TS. Entomopathogenic fungi to control bark beetles: a review of ecological recommendations. Pest Manag Sci 2021; 77:3841-3846. [PMID: 33728813 DOI: 10.1002/ps.6364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2020] [Revised: 03/06/2021] [Accepted: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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There is considerable interest in applying entomopathogenic fungi as a biological control to limit insect populations due to their low environmental and human applicator impacts. However, despite many promising laboratory tests, there are few examples where these fungi were successfully applied to manage bark beetles. Here, we explore how environmental conditions unique to bark beetle habitats may have limited previous entomopathogenic fungus applications, including variable temperatures, ultraviolet light, bark beetle symbiotic microorganisms, tree phytochemicals, and cryptic bark beetle behaviors. Based on the existing literature, we provide a framework for interpreting the pathogenicity of entomopathogenic fungi to bark beetles, with emphasis on both standardizing and improving laboratory approaches to enhance field applications. Our synthesis indicates that most previous laboratory evaluations are conducted under conditions that are not representative of actual bark beetle systems; this may render fungal isolates functionally non-pathogenic in field settings. We recommend that future studies place particular effort into understanding entomopathogen response to the presence of bark beetle symbiotic microorganisms, plant phytochemicals, and potential as a tree endophyte. Additionally, field application methods should aid entomopathogens in overcoming stressful conditions and allow the fungus to infect multiple bark beetle life stages. © 2021 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Andrew J Mann
- Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA
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- Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA
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P P P, Venukumar A, C R F, Gorthi SS. Pebrine diagnosis using quantitative phase imaging and machine learning. J Biophotonics 2021; 14:e202100044. [PMID: 33960704 DOI: 10.1002/jbio.202100044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Revised: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Pebrine is the most dreaded infectious disease of the silkworm and has devastated sericulture in Europe during the 18th century. Thereafter, if it is detected, the crop is burned to prevent further dissemination. The conventional microscopic examination of moth's body fluid is erroneous and it exacerbates on Metarhizium anisopliae (MA) contaminated test samples. This is due to the resemblance of pebrine and MA spores in the microscopic examination. Therefore, this study aims to demonstrate an efficient pebrine detection technique. In the proposed method, a motorised brightfield microscope is custom-made to acquire focused and defocused images of test spores. These images are used to produce quantitative phase images of the spores by the transport of intensity equation method. The phase images' histogram of oriented gradients feature is used by a machine learning classifier to categorise the spores. This system classified 92 pebrine and 185 MA spores with an accuracy of 97% at 0.04 seconds/spore. The duration taken for image acquisition is 2.5 minutes per sample (10 fields of view covering an area of 302 × 260 μm2 ). The proposed method shows reliable results in pebrine diagnosis and would be an efficient alternative for current approaches.
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- Prasobhkumar P P
- Department of Instrumentation and Applied Physics, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Instrumentation and Applied Physics, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Sericulture, Maharani's Science College For Women, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Instrumentation and Applied Physics, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India
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Lee MR, Kim JC, Park SE, Lee SJ, Kim WJ, Lee DH, Kim JS. Interactive Gene Expression Between Metarhizium anisopliae JEF-290 and Longhorned Tick Haemaphysalis longicornis at Early Stage of Infection. Front Physiol 2021; 12:643389. [PMID: 34093222 PMCID: PMC8170561 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.643389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The longhorned tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis (Acari: Ixodidae), is a hard tick and a vector for severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) virus. The number of patients infected with SFTS is rapidly increasing. Recently, the invertebrate pathogen Metarhizium anisopliae JEF-290 was reported to be useful to control the tick as an alternative to chemical acaricides, which are not easily applicable in human living areas where the tick is widely spread. In this study, we analyzed how the tick and the fungal pathogen interact at the transcriptional level. Field-collected tick nymphs were treated with JEF-290 conidia at 1 × 108 conidia/ml. In the early stage of infection with 2.5% mortality, the infected ticks were subjected to RNA sequencing, and non-infected ticks and fungal masses served as controls. Fungus and tick genes were mostly up-regulated at the early stage of infection. In the gene set enrichment analysis of the infecting fungus, catabolic processes that included lipids, phospholipids, and detoxification processes, the response to oxidative stress, and toxic substances were significantly up-regulated. In this fungal up-regulation, various lipase, antioxidant enzyme, and hydrolase genes were highly transcribed. The gene set enrichment analysis of the infected tick showed that many peptide synthesis processes including translation, peptide metabolism, ribonucleotide metabolism, and energy production processes that included ATP generation and ADP metabolism were significantly up-regulated. Structurally, mitochondria and ribosome subunit genes in ticks were highly transcribed to upregulate these processes. Together these results indicate that JEF-290 initiates process that infects the tick while the tick actively defends against the fungal attack. This work provides background to improve our understanding of the early stage of fungal infection in longhorned tick.
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- Mi Rong Lee
- Department of Agricultural Biology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, South Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, South Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, South Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, South Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, South Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences, College of Bionano, Gachon University, Seongnam, South Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, South Korea.,Department of Agricultural Convergence Technology, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, South Korea
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Gulzar S, Wakil W, Shapiro-Ilan DI. Combined Effect of Entomopathogens against Thrips tabaci Lindeman (Thysanoptera: Thripidae): Laboratory, Greenhouse and Field Trials. Insects 2021; 12:456. [PMID: 34065669 DOI: 10.3390/insects12050456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Revised: 05/08/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Simple Summary Onion thrips Thrips tabaci Lindeman (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is one of the most damaging insect pests of onions, Allium cepa L., which is an economically important agricultural crop cultivated worldwide. In the present study, the combination of Heterorhabditis bacteriophora (VS strain), Steinernema feltiae (SN strain) with Beauveria bassiana (WG-11) and Metarhizium anisopliae (WG-02) caused greater mortality compared to lone application of each agent, with prominent additive interaction observed. The pre-pupal stage was found to be the most susceptible stage compared to pupae and late second instar larvae of T. tabaci. In potted plant bioassay under greenhouse conditions, again, combination of pathogens produced significantly fewer adults compared to lone application of each pathogen. In field trials, combination of pathogens showed lower numbers of larvae and adults compared to lone application of each pathogen, and an increase in plant growth was also observed among the treated group compared to the control group. Abstract Onion thrips, Thrips tabaci Lindeman (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is one of the most damaging insect pests of onions, Allium cepa L., which is an economically important agricultural crop cultivated worldwide. In this study, the combined application of entomopathogenic nematodes with entomopathogenic fungi against different soil dwelling stages of T. tabaci was evaluated. The nematodes included Heterorhabditis bacteriophora (VS strain) and Steinernema feltiae (SN strain), and fungi included Beauveria bassiana (WG-11) and Metarhizium anisopliae (WG-02); all four paired combinations (nematode + fungus) were included. In a small cup bioassay, only the combined application of H. bacteriophora and B. bassiana (WG-11) caused a synergistic interaction against pre-pupae, while all other combinations were compatible in an additive manner against pupae and late second instars. In a larger arena, a potted soil bioassay, again, combined applications of both pathogens produced greater mortality compared to single applications of each pathogen; all the combinations exhibited additive interactions, with the highest mortality observed in pre-pupae, followed by pupae and late second instar larvae using H. bacteriophora and B. bassiana (WG-11). Additionally, in the potted plant bioassay, lower adult emergence was observed from treated groups compared to control groups. Under field conditions, lower numbers of adults and larvae were found in treated groups relative to controls. Overall, the pre-pupal stage was more susceptible to the pathogen treatments, followed by pupae and late second instar larvae, and also combined applications of both pathogens suppressed the adult population. Combined application of entomopathogenic nematodes and fungi could be used for integrated pest management (IPM) of T. tabaci in onion production systems.
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Sbaraini N, Hu J, Roux I, Phan CS, Motta H, Rezaee H, Schrank A, Chooi YH, Staats CC. Polyketides produced by the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae induce Candida albicans growth. Fungal Genet Biol 2021; 152:103568. [PMID: 33991663 DOI: 10.1016/j.fgb.2021.103568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2020] [Revised: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Metarhizium anisopliae is an important entomopathogenic species and model for arthropod-fungus interaction studies. This fungus harbors a diverse arsenal of unexplored secondary metabolite biosynthetic gene clusters, which are suggested to perform diverse roles during host interaction and soil subsistence as a saprophytic species. Here we explored an unusual carnitine acyltransferase domain-containing highly reducing polyketide synthase found in the genome of M. anisopliae. Employing heterologous expression in Aspergillus nidulans, two new polyketides were obtained, named BAA and BAB, as well as one known polyketide [(2Z,4E,6E)-octa-2,4,6-trienedioic acid]. Intra-hemocoel injection of the most abundant compound (BAA) in the model-arthropod Galleria mellonella larvae did not induce mortality or noticeable alterations, suggesting that this compound may not harbor insecticidal activity. Also, the potential role of such molecules in polymicrobial interactions was evaluated. Determination of minimum inhibitory concentration assays using distinct fungal species revealed that BAA and BAB did not alter Cryptococcus neoformans growth, while BAA exhibited weak antifungal activity against Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Unexpectedly, these compounds increased Candida albicans growth compared to control conditions. Furthermore, BAA can mitigate the fungicidal effects of fluconazole over C. albicans. Although the exact role of these compounds on the M. anisopliae life cycle is elusive, the described results add up to the complexity of secondary metabolites produced by Metarhizium spp. Moreover, up to our knowledge, these are the first polyketides isolated from filamentous fungi that can boost the growth of another fungal species.
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- Nicolau Sbaraini
- Centro de Biotecnologia, Programa de Pós-graduação em Biologia Celular e Molecular, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; School of Molecular Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
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- School of Molecular Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
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- School of Molecular Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
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- School of Molecular Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
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- Centro de Biotecnologia, Programa de Pós-graduação em Biologia Celular e Molecular, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- School of Molecular Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
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- Centro de Biotecnologia, Programa de Pós-graduação em Biologia Celular e Molecular, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- School of Molecular Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia.
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- Centro de Biotecnologia, Programa de Pós-graduação em Biologia Celular e Molecular, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
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Kim JC, Lee MR, Kim S, Park SE, Lee SJ, Shin TY, Kim WJ, Kim J. Transcriptome Analysis of the Japanese Pine Sawyer Beetle, Monochamus alternatus, Infected with the Entomopathogenic Fungus Metarhizium anisopliae JEF-197. J Fungi (Basel) 2021; 7:jof7050373. [PMID: 34068801 PMCID: PMC8151162 DOI: 10.3390/jof7050373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Revised: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 05/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The Japanese pine sawyer (JPS) beetle, Monochamus alternatus Hope (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae), damages pine trees and transmits the pine wilt nematode, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus Nickle. Chemical agents have been used to control JPS beetle, but due to various issues, efforts are being made to replace these chemical agents with entomopathogenic fungi. We investigated the expression of immune-related genes in JPS beetle in response to infection with JEF-197, a Metarhizium anisopliae isolate, using RNA-seq. RNA samples were obtained from JEF-197, JPS adults treated with JEF-197, and non-treated JPS adults on the 8th day after fungal treatment, and RNA-seq was performed using Illumina sequencing. JPS beetle transcriptome was assembled de novo and differentially expressed gene (DEG) analysis was performed. There were 719 and 1953 up- and downregulated unigenes upon JEF-197 infection, respectively. Upregulated contigs included genes involved in RNA transport, ribosome biogenesis in eukaryotes, spliceosome-related genes, and genes involved in immune-related signaling pathways such as the Toll and Imd pathways. Forty-two fungal DEGs related to energy and protein metabolism were upregulated, and genes involved in the stress response were also upregulated in the infected JPS beetles. Together, our results indicate that infection of JPS beetles by JEF-197 induces the expression of immune-related genes.
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- Jong-Cheol Kim
- Department of Agricultural Biology, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Korea; (J.-C.K.); (M.-R.L.); (S.K.); (S.-E.P.); (T.-Y.S.)
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- Department of Agricultural Biology, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Korea; (J.-C.K.); (M.-R.L.); (S.K.); (S.-E.P.); (T.-Y.S.)
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- Department of Agricultural Biology, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Korea; (J.-C.K.); (M.-R.L.); (S.K.); (S.-E.P.); (T.-Y.S.)
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- Department of Agricultural Biology, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Korea; (J.-C.K.); (M.-R.L.); (S.K.); (S.-E.P.); (T.-Y.S.)
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- Department of Agricultural Life Science, Sunchon National University, Suncheon 57922, Korea;
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- Department of Agricultural Biology, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Korea; (J.-C.K.); (M.-R.L.); (S.K.); (S.-E.P.); (T.-Y.S.)
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- Department of Agricultural Biology, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Korea; (J.-C.K.); (M.-R.L.); (S.K.); (S.-E.P.); (T.-Y.S.)
- Correspondence: (W.-J.K.); (J.K.); Tel.: +82-63-270-2525 (J.K.)
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- Department of Agricultural Biology, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Korea; (J.-C.K.); (M.-R.L.); (S.K.); (S.-E.P.); (T.-Y.S.)
- Department of Agricultural Convergence Technology, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54596, Korea
- Correspondence: (W.-J.K.); (J.K.); Tel.: +82-63-270-2525 (J.K.)
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