Article
Plant Sciences
Bart. T. L. H. van de Vossenberg, Charlotte Prodhomme, Jack H. Vossen, Theo A. J. van der Lee
Summary: This review provides an overview of the importance of potato wart disease and the research progress on the pathogen and its host. It covers taxonomy, epidemiology, pathology, and pathogen-host interaction.
MOLECULAR PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Jan Hinrichs-Berger, Kamilla Zegermacher
Summary: Potato wart is a disease caused by a soil-borne fungus and is regulated as a quarantine pest in the European Union. There is controversy in the scientific community regarding the visual assessment of the viability of resting sporangia. This study found that autoclaving renders winter sporangia harmless and microscopic examination is not sufficient to assess their viability and infectivity.
JOURNAL OF PLANT DISEASES AND PROTECTION
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Friederike Chilla, Hana Tlapak, Anna Pucher, Kerstin Flath, Matthias Becker, Hendrik Hanekamp
Summary: Due to their resistance to chemical treatments, the resting spores of Synchytrium endobioticum, the causal agent of potato wart disease, pose a particular threat in terms of long-term contamination of residual soil and arable land. Their wide range of characteristic morphological phenotypes makes reliable diagnosis of potato wart challenging. To provide decision support and training material for diagnostic laboratories, a reference image collection has been established.
JOURNAL FUR KULTURPFLANZEN
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Tariq Mahmood, Mohammed E. El-Asrag, James A. Poulter, Alastair G. Cardno, Anneka Tomlinson, Sophia Ahmed, Ahmed Al-Amri, Jamshid Nazari, Joanna Neill, Rifka S. Chamali, Nancy Kiwan, Suhaila Ghuloum, Hamid A. Alhaj, Juliette Randerson Moor, Shabana Khan, Hassen Al-Amin, Colin A. Johnson, Peter Woodruff, Iain D. Wilkinson, Manir Ali, Steven J. Clapcote, Chris F. Inglehearn
Summary: In a consanguineous family, schizophrenia appears to be inherited in a recessive manner with a rare susceptibility allele. Genetic analysis identified a homozygous region on chromosome 13 shared by all affected individuals, with multiple seemingly unaffected family members also carrying the risk haplotype. Exome and genome sequencing did not find pathogenic variants within the risk haplotype, but analysis of noncoding variants revealed potential effects in the NDFIP2 and SCEL genes.
SCHIZOPHRENIA BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Liyang Chen, Weidong Wang, Jieqing Ping, Joshua C. Fitzgerald, Guohong Cai, Chancelor B. Clark, Rajat Aggarwal, Jianxin Ma
Summary: A soybean landrace PI 340,029 carries broad-spectrum resistance to Phytophthora sojae conferred by a single gene, Rps14, which has shown copy number variation of NBS-LRR genes in diverse soybean varieties within the defined region. The isolation of Rps14 is crucial for precise selection and deployment of the gene for soybean protection.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED GENETICS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jinsen Han, Hongli Guo, Xiaoxiang Yu, Kang Lai, Jiahao Chen, Dongdong Kang, Jiayu Dai
Summary: A strategy to split bright exciton bands is proposed to achieve broad-spectrum absorption in two-dimensional semiconductors. Based on calculations using ab initio many-body perturbation theory and Bethe-Salpeter equation, it is predicted that post-transition-metal chalcogenides monolayers can realize broadband absorption under biaxial tensile strains. This work provides a new perspective to engineer two-dimensional materials with superior optoelectronic properties.
MATERIALS TODAY PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Xue-Ting Liu, Xiao-Yi Wu, Wen-Ping Wu, Mian Wu, Jian-Qun Chen, Bin Wang
Summary: The soybean variant V94-5152 may rely on the Rsv4 locus to resist both Soybean mosaic virus (SMV) and Bean common mosaic virus (BCMV). By mapping a single-dominant resistance gene on chromosome 2 closely linked to the BARCSOYSSR_02_0617 marker, this study provides insights into the genetic basis of BCMV resistance in soybeans. Furthermore, by analyzing the sequence variations of the BCMV-resistance gene and the evolutionary patterns of the Rsv4 locus, the study sheds light on the positive selections and critical amino acid changes associated with virus resistance in soybeans.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED GENETICS
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
T. D. Vuong, H. Sonah, G. Patil, C. Meinhardt, M. Usovsky, K. S. Kim, F. Belzile, Z. Li, R. Robbins, J. G. Shannon, H. T. Nguyen
Summary: Genetic analysis identified a unique combination of major QTL for resistance to important soybean nematodes in one soybean accession, providing comprehensive insights for researchers to choose a cost-effective and efficient platform for QTL mapping.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED GENETICS
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
A. H. Zelya, L. A. Janse, J. D. Janse, S. E. Ghoghoberidze, G. Zelya, R. O. Kordulean, Z. Sikharulidze
Summary: The study investigated the occurrence and persistence of Synchytrium endobioticum in known infested potato plots in Ukraine and Georgia, comparing two extraction methods for detecting resting spores. It was found that the method using kaolin and CaCl2 was more efficient than the method using NaI, especially under conditions of high organic matter content and low inoculum levels. The study recommends the implementation of the EPPO standard method in testing laboratories in both countries. Additionally, it was noted that the inoculum level of resting spores in Ukrainian potato plots was significantly higher than in Georgian plots, possibly due to differences in climate, geography, soil types, and agricultural practices.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Johanna Acevedo-Garcia, Kim Walden, Franz Leissing, Kira Baumgarten, Katarzyna Drwiega, Mark Kwaaitaal, Anja Reinstadler, Matthias Freh, Xue Dong, Geo Velikkakam James, Lisa C. Baus, Martin Mascher, Nils Stein, Korbinian Schneeberger, Nahal Brocke-Ahmadinejad, Martin Kollmar, Paul Schulze-Lefert, Ralph Panstruga
Summary: Loss-of-function alleles of plant MLO genes confer broad-spectrum resistance to powdery mildews. In barley, mutations in Ror genes, including Ror1 encoding a myosin motor protein, partially impair the immunity conferred by mlo mutants. The myosin accumulates transiently during powdery mildew infection and is involved in intracellular transport processes critical for extracellular immunity.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yating Chen, Zifan Ye, Wenteng Zhen, Lu Zhang, Xiangyang Min, Yipeng Wang, Feng Liu, Ma Su
Summary: The depletion of antibiotic discovery pipeline has led to antibiotic resistance becoming a challenging clinical problem and a global health emergency. Membrane-active antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have gained attention for their lower tendency to bacterial resistance. However, the drawbacks of AMPs, such as susceptibility to enzymatic degradation and low cell permeability, may hinder their long-term application against antibiotic resistance. In this study, we have designed and synthesized novel amphiphilic peptidomimetics that demonstrated potent antimicrobial activity against clinically relevant bacteria strains. The most potent compound, 20 (SD-110-12), targeted cell membranes to kill intracellular bacterial pathogens and prevent bacterial resistance development. Compound 20 (SD-110-12) also showed promising therapeutic potential by effectively eradicating MRSA and suppressing inflammation in a mice infected skin wound model, comparable to vancomycin.
BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Jose Azana, Xinyi Zhu
Summary: This paper proposes a universal analog optical processing approach to obtain the short-time Fourier transform (STFT) of high-speed temporal waveforms in a continuous and real-time manner. The proposed method utilizes temporal modulation and group-velocity dispersion to achieve a continuous and gap-free analysis.
JOURNAL OF LIGHTWAVE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ljiljana Kuzmanovic, Gloria Giovenali, Roberto Ruggeri, Francesco Rossini, Carla Ceoloni
Summary: This study evaluated the breeding potential of six recombinant lines (RLs) of durum wheat-Thinopyrum spp., which included high-efficiency QTL for resistance to Fusarium head blight and Fusarium crown rot. The RLs showed excellent genetic stability and yield performance under both rainfed and irrigated conditions, making them promising candidates for breeding programs to enhance crop security and safety.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Agnieszka Dabrowska, Pawel Botwina, Emilia Barreto-Duran, Agata Kubisiak, Magdalena Obloza, Aleksandra Synowiec, Artur Szczepanski, Marta Targosz-Korecka, Krzysztof Szczubialka, Maria Nowakowska, Krzysztof Pyrc
Summary: This study proposes a method of using polymers to combat broad-spectrum viral infections. By modulating the nano-mechanical properties of cells, these polymers can interfere with viral replication and reduce infection. The effectiveness of this method was validated through experimental results, and it was found that the process is reversible.
MATERIALS TODAY BIO
(2023)
Article
Astronomy & Astrophysics
X. H. Zhang, G. Del Zanna, K. Wang, P. Rynkun, P. Jonsson, M. Godefroid, G. Gaigalas, L. Radziute, L. H. Ma, R. Si, J. Xiao, Z. B. Chen, J. Yan, Y. Wu, C. Y. Chen
Summary: The study utilizes the MCDHF and relativistic configuration interaction methods to provide excitation energies and radiative transition data for Si-like ions of iron-group elements. By comparing theoretical results with available experimental data, the line identifications of Fe xiii and Ni xv are reviewed, confirming many recent identifications and proposing new ones for these ions. The uncertainty estimation method suggested by Kramida is applied for ranking transition data, and the correlation with gauge dependency patterns is investigated.
ASTROPHYSICAL JOURNAL SUPPLEMENT SERIES
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Nadia Azil, Emil Stefanczyk, Sylwester Sobkowiak, Saliha Chihat, Houda Boureghda, Jadwiga Sliwka
Summary: This study identified and characterized the main pathogens causing potato diseases in Algeria, with Fusarium sambucinum being the most common species. Fusarium oxysporum and F. nygamai were the most aggressive in causing potato wilt, while F. sambucinum was the most aggressive in causing potato tuber dry rot. This research provides valuable insights into the management of potato diseases in Algeria.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Zhimin Yin, Fuliang Xie, Krystyna Michalak, Baohong Zhang, Ewa Zimnoch-Guzowska
Summary: This study evaluated candidate reference genes for quantifying the expression profiles of coding and non-coding genes in potato responding to potato virus Y inoculation. The most stable reference genes were determined to be sEF1a, sTUBb and seIF5, while the least stable ones were sPP2A, sSUI1 and sGAPDH. Using the same reference gene allowed for normalization of both miRNA and mRNA levels from a single RNA sample.
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR PROBES
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Paulina Smyda-Dajmund, Jadwiga Sliwka, Clizia Villano, Marta Janiszewska, Riccardo Aversano, Piotr Tomasz Bednarek, Domenico Carputo, Ewa Zimnoch-Guzowska
Summary: The research revealed that somatic hybridization in potato leads to an increase in DNA methylation levels, affecting the epigenetics of the hybrids. Variations were observed in the DNA methylation levels between wild potato species and cultivated varieties.
Article
Agronomy
Renata Lebecka, Jadwiga Sliwka, Anna Grupa-Urbanska, Katarzyna Szajko, Waldemar Marczewski
Summary: This research identified QTLs for potato tuber resistance to D. solani and for tuber starch content, as well as investigated the relationship between these traits. Prominent QTLs for disease severity and incidence were identified on potato chromosome IV, with additional QTLs for starch content on other chromosomes. The findings suggest potential for marker development and further study in potato breeding programs.
Article
Agronomy
Ewa Zimnoch-Guzowska, Bogdan Flis
Summary: The potato parental line breeding programme in Poland aimed to create parental forms for breeding new potato varieties and introduced new sources of resistance and quality traits. The programme has significantly impacted potato breeding, resulting in 72 Polish potato varieties with higher levels of resistance to major pathogens.
Article
Agronomy
Sylwester Sobkowiak, Marta Janiszewska, Emil Stefanczyk, Iwona Wasilewicz-Flis, Jadwiga Sliwka
Summary: This study identified key loci affecting tuber dry rot resistance through the investigation of genetic inheritance in two hybrid populations of potatoes. The findings confirmed the polygenic control of this resistance and contribute to a better understanding of potato-Fusarium interaction and the breeding of resistant potato cultivars.
Review
Plant Sciences
Paulina Paluchowska, Jadwiga Sliwka, Zhimin Yin
Summary: Using resistance genes targeting conservative effectors of Phytophthora infestans and constructing gene pyramids can provide durable, broad-spectrum resistance. Genetic engineering techniques enable easier transfer of resistance genes to cultivated varieties, increasing the durability and spectrum of potato resistance to evolving P. infestans strains.
Article
Agronomy
Marta Janiszewska, Paulina Smyda-Dajmund, Sylwester Sobkowiak, Dorota Michalowska, Jadwiga Sliwka
Summary: Wild potato relatives are potential sources of desirable agricultural traits for potato breeding. We described 29 seed accessions of 26 Solanum species from the VIR potato collection and preserved in Poland. The evaluation included resistance to disease, tuber flesh color, enzymatic discoloration, and tuber dormancy. We found valuable potato relatives with resistance, white flesh, and longer dormancy periods.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Mousa Torabi Giglou, Rasoul Heydarnajad Giglou, Behrouz Esmaeilpour, Rasoul Azarmi, Akbar Padash, Mahdieh Falakian, Jadwiga Sliwka, Gholamreza Gohari, Hassan Maleki Lajayer
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of Kitoplus (R) growth stimulant and Fe-CTs NPs on peppermint growth and essential oil biosynthesis under drought stress conditions. The results showed that these treatments had significant effects on the physiological traits of peppermint and could alleviate the adverse effects of drought stress.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Andzelika Drozda, Barbara Kurpisz, Yufeng Guan, Magdalena Arasimowicz-Jelonek, Jaroslaw Plich, Przemyslaw Jagodzik, Daniel Kuznicki, Jolanta Floryszak-Wieczorek
Summary: Our study reveals that nitric oxide plays a key role in regulating DNA (de)methylation and histone methylation in potato leaves. The biphasic waves of nitric oxide burst are crucial for activating stress-sensitive genes and establishing resistance to late blight through the RdDM pathway controlling R gene expression.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Anna Mikula, Pawel Chmielarz, Teresa Hazubska-Przybyl, Dariusz Kulus, Malgorzata Maslanka, Bozena Pawlowska, Ewa Zimnoch-Guzowska
Summary: This article introduces the research and current status of cryopreservation of vegetatively propagated plant material in Poland. It discusses the use of cell suspensions, nanoparticles, and plant extracts to improve cryopreservation efficiency. It summarizes the applications and advances in cryopreservation of ornamental plants, crop species, forest trees, and ferns.
ACTA SOCIETATIS BOTANICORUM POLONIAE
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Ewa Zimnoch-Guzowska, Pawel Chmielarz, Mikolaj K. Wawrzyniak, Beata P. Plitta-Michalak, Marcin Michalak, Malgorzata Palucka, Urszula Wasilenczyk, Paulina Kosek, Dariusz Kulus, Anna Rucinska, Anna Mikula
Summary: The use of liquid nitrogen (LN) in plant gene banks is currently limited, with only 20 out of 500 banks in Europe utilizing cryogenic temperatures. Poland has gradually developed its gene banking system since the 1990s, mainly focusing on seed collection. This review provides the first summary of gene cryobank activities and resources in Poland, highlighting the use of LN in plant protection programs and presenting the characteristics of four existing gene cryobanks in the country.
ACTA SOCIETATIS BOTANICORUM POLONIAE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Dorota Milczarek, Anna Podlewska-Przetakiewicz, Jaroslaw Plich, Beata Tatarowska, Bogdan Flis
Summary: Cultivating resistant varieties of potato is the most effective method for protecting potato crops, but there is limited availability of such varieties on the market.
Article
Ecology
M. Janiszewska, S. Sobkowiak, E. Stefanczyk, J. Sliwka
Summary: This study investigated 237 isolates of Phytophthora infestans collected from an unprotected experimental field in Poland over 15 growing seasons. The results showed 89 unique genotypes, with 87 isolates belonging to genotype 34_A1. The study also analyzed the variability in metalaxyl resistance and virulence among isolates of the P. infestans genotype 34_A1.
