Article
Microbiology
Sascha Jenkins, Andrew Taylor, Alison C. Jackson, Andrew D. Armitage, Helen J. Bates, Andrew Mead, Richard J. Harrison, John P. Clarkson
Summary: Fusarium oxysporum is a soilborne fungal plant pathogen causing Fusarium wilt disease of pea, with resistant cultivars commonly used for control but facing the risk of pathogen breakdown due to variations. Further research is needed to determine if differences in virulence across a broader set of pea cultivars are related to variations in SIX genes.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Nana Lv, Chengyuan Tao, Yannan Ou, Jiabao Wang, Xuhui Deng, Hongjun Liu, Zongzhuan Shen, Rong Li, Qirong Shen
Summary: Microbial communities in the plant endophytic compartments and surrounding soil are important for plant health, with the rhizosphere and roots playing a key role in pathogen suppression.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Lijia Guo, Jun Wang, Changcong Liang, Laying Yang, You Zhou, Lei Liu, Junsheng Huang
Summary: The secreted protein Fosp9 from Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense is shown to contribute to its virulence against banana and is essential for colonization of banana rhizome tissues by this fungus. Fosp9 is a novel secreted effector involved in the interaction between F. oxysporum f. sp. cubense and banana.
APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Diane Mostert, Emmanuel Wicker, Mignon M. de Jager, Saif M. Al Kaabi, Wayne T. O'Neill, Suzy Perry, Chunyu Li, Yi Ganyun, Kenneth G. Pegg, Lizel Mostert, Altus Viljoen
Summary: Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) is a soil-borne fungus that causes Fusarium wilt in bananas. This study identified 14 novel Foc VCGs and 17 single-member VCGs, indicating that Foc is more diverse than previously thought.
Article
Agronomy
Ryan Orr, Paul N. Nelson
Summary: The study demonstrates that mulches from Eucalyptus can reduce the severity of Fusarium wilt of banana, with tasmanone likely being the primary active compound.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jia Wang, Yang Yang, Ming Gao, Liwen Wu, Yunxiao Zhao, Yicun Chen, Yangdong Wang
Summary: The root xylem cells in woody tung oil trees (V. montana) have thicker cell walls, increased lignin and hemicellulose content, which act as barriers against Fusarium wilt disease caused by Fof-1 infection. This discovery offers a potential strategy for breeding Fusarium resistant tung oil trees.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ryan Orr, Paul G. Dennis, Yide Wong, Daniel J. Browne, Martha Cooper, Henry W. G. Birt, Hazel R. Lapis-Gaza, Anthony B. Pattison, Paul N. Nelson
Summary: This study investigates the effects of nitrogen fertilizers on banana plant growth and disease severity. The results show that nitrogen rate and form, particularly ammonium, can influence the severity of Fusarium wilt of banana (FWB). The study also reveals the impact of nitrogen application on microbial communities in the soil. Additionally, the inoculation of Foc alters various processes in banana plants, including defense and growth.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Paramasivam Suresh Kumar, Shuprajhaa Thayumanavan, Subramaniyan Pushpavalli, Marimuthu Somasundaram Saraswathi, Suthanthiram Backiyarani, Arumugam Mohanasundaram, Subbaraya Uma
Summary: Bananas from different genomic groups exhibit greater varietal diversity and new varieties are developed with unique tastes and tolerance to stresses. This study evaluated eleven different genomic group varieties for their nutritional content, secondary metabolites, functional characteristics, antioxidant activities, glycemic indices, and shelf life. The results revealed variations in fruit weight, pulp to peel ratio, resistant starch content, glycemic index, and bioactive compounds among the different banana varieties.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Daniel W. Heck, Gabriel Alves, Eduardo S. G. Mizubuti
Summary: Insect pests, such as the weevil borer and false weevil borer, were found to play a role in the dispersal of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense in banana fields. Managing these pests can help reduce disease incidence of Fusarium wilt in banana plants, potentially leading to lower yield losses.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jingyue Wang, Huazhi Xiao, Fangkun Zhao, Bo Zhao, Min Xu, Zhijiang Zhou, Ye Han
Summary: The study successfully cloned the fructan sucrase gene of Bacillus subtilis, achieving efficient expression and purification, providing a new approach for enzymatic production of fructan on a large scale.
Article
Soil Science
Beibei Wang, Mingze Sun, Jinming Yang, Zongzhuan Shen, Yannan Ou, Lin Fu, Yan Zhao, Rong Li, Yunze Ruan, Qirong Shen
Summary: The combination of pineapple-banana rotation and biofertilizer application has proven to be an effective strategy for suppressing banana Fusarium wilt disease. This method not only reduces disease incidence but also promotes the growth and diversity of bacterial and fungal communities. The application of biofertilizer has a greater impact on community composition compared to rotation.
Article
Agronomy
Jinming Yang, Qiaohui Wu, Yutong Wang, Xinyue Chen, Wei Gao, Yan Zhao, Beibei Wang, Yunze Ruan
Summary: The large outbreak of banana Fusarium wilt has become a bottleneck to the industry's development. This study investigated the effects of pineapple-banana crop rotation and pineapple residue amendment on the soil microbial communities and disease incidence. The results showed that both rotation and residue addition significantly reduced disease incidence and altered the bacterial and fungal community composition.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Jinming Yang, Yajie Duan, Xinyue Liu, Mingze Sun, Yiming Wang, Manyi Liu, Zhiqiang Zhu, Zongzhuan Shen, Wei Gao, Beibei Wang, Chunrong Chang, Rong Li
Summary: This study demonstrates the effectiveness of intercropping green manures in reducing the incidence of Fusarium wilt in banana. The intercropping treatments, especially V. villosa and T. repens, significantly decreased the richness and diversity of soil fungi. Changes in soil organic matter and NH4+-N content caused by intercropping may play a key role in reducing the incidence of Fusarium wilt.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Amey Redkar, Mugdha Sabale, Christian Schudoma, Bernd Zechmann, Yogesh K. Gupta, Manuel S. Lopez-Berges, Giovanni Venturini, Selena Gimenez-Ibanez, David Turra, Roberto Solano, Antonio Di Pietro
Summary: The interaction between fungi and plant roots has a significant impact on agriculture and ecosystems. Fusarium oxysporum, a cosmopolitan plant pathogen, can cause wilting disease in a wide range of crops and can also colonize the roots of other plants as endophytes. This study identified a set of candidate effectors in tomato roots and found that they play a conserved role in various fungi and plants.
Article
Cell Biology
Jingqi Wang, Maciej Daniszewski, Marlene M. Hao, Damian Hernandez, Alice Pebay, Paul A. Gleeson, Lou Fourriere
Summary: This study investigates the secretory pathways within dendrites of human neurons. It finds that the entire Golgi apparatus transiently translocates into dendrites during early neuronal development. In mature neurons, dynamic Golgi structures are transported along dendrites, showing bidirectional movement. This study reveals the presence of dynamic, functional Golgi structures in dendrites and provides insights into dendrite trafficking in human neurons.
