Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Christoph Wawrosch, Sergey B. Zotchev
Summary: Medicinal plants have been used for centuries, with bioactive plant secondary metabolites now serving as important drugs. Biotechnological manufacturing offers advantages over traditional methods, though commercialization is still in progress. Advances in biosynthetic pathway elucidation and genetic manipulation show promise for utilizing plant metabolic engineering.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Moriah Sandy, Tina I. Bui, Kenia Segura Aba, Nestor Ruiz, John Paszalek, Elise W. Connor, Christine V. Hawkes
Summary: The chemical interactions between fungal endophytes and plant leaves are likely to be the key mechanism affecting plant phenotypic traits. This study found that multiple fungal strains share functional similarities in their effects on plant growth and physiology under unstressed conditions. Plant metabolomics profiles were correlated with fungal treatments, and specific metabolites were associated with plant trait variation. These findings have implications for the development of metabolites as crop management tools.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Wenzhi Yang, Guangjie Liang, Yang Sun, Zhijin Gong
Summary: Marine actinomycetes are a valuable source of bioactive natural products, with cyclic dipeptides showing antibacterial activity and potential for inhibiting the migration of lung cancer cells, indicating their potential as novel anticancer drugs.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Thais Latansio de Oliveira, Ariadine Reder Custodio de Souza, Pamela Dias Fontana, Milena Carvalho Carneiro, Flavio Luis Beltrame, Iara Jose de Messias Reason, Lorena Bavia
Summary: The species Euphorbia umbellata has various biological activities, including antiproliferative, cytotoxic, and anti-inflammatory effects. Its major constituent, euphol, has inhibitory effects on neutrophil chemotaxis and can modulate the complement system. Plant metabolites from Euphorbia umbellata might influence the outcomes of inflammatory processes.
CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Vivek Sharma, Randhir Kaur, Richa Salwan
Summary: Streptomyces is a significant source of secondary metabolites and a potential candidate for production of diverse secondary metabolites. The study discusses the development of Streptomyces strains genome mining, its exploration as a suitable host, and the application of synthetic biology for developing enhanced and cleaner genetic chassis for novel secondary metabolites.
Review
Plant Sciences
Arlyn Ackerman, Anthony Wenndt, Richard Boyles
Summary: Grain mold disease poses a significant threat to the production of sorghum, impacting its quality and safety as human food and livestock feed. Efforts to improve sorghum resistance to this disease complex are crucial for ensuring agricultural productivity, profitability, and public health. Recent advances in understanding the genetic and biochemical interactions among fungal pathogens, mycotoxins, and sorghum hosts are essential for delivering improved germplasm with robust disease resistance.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lingfei Hu, Zhenwei Wu, Christelle A. M. Robert, Xiao Ouyang, Tobias Zust, Adrien Mestrot, Jianming Xu, Matthias Erb
Summary: Plant secondary metabolites play a dual role in plant defense and root interactions with herbivores, with soil iron levels influencing the impact of these metabolites on herbivore growth. This study highlights the complex interplay between soil chemistry and plant defense mechanisms, demonstrating the multifunctionality of plant secondary metabolites in shaping interactions in variable environments.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Chandra Bahadur Thapa, Mukti Ram Paudel, Hari Data Bhattarai, Krishna Kumar Pant, Hari Prasad Devkota, Yagya Prasad Adhikari, Bijaya Pant
Summary: Paris polyphylla contains bioactive secondary metabolites such as Paris saponins, which have demonstrated antioxidant, anticancer, antifungal properties. This review paper summarizes the importance of these bioactive components for research and drug development.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jianping Guo, Huiying Wang, Wei Guan, Qin Guo, Jing Wang, Jing Yang, Yaxin Peng, Junhan Shan, Mingyang Gao, Shaojie Shi, Xinxin Shangguan, Bingfang Liu, Shengli Jing, Jing Zhang, Chunxue Xu, Jin Huang, Weiwei Rao, Xiaohong Zheng, Di Wu, Cong Zhou, Bo Du, Rongzhi Chen, Lili Zhu, Yuxian Zhu, Linda L. Walling, Qifa Zhang, Guangcun He
Summary: Plants use certain receptors and proteins to enhance their resistance to insects, but the exact mechanisms underlying this process have been unclear. This study identifies a specific salivary protein produced by brown planthoppers that is detected by a plant immune receptor. Furthermore, it uncovers a mechanism involving selective autophagy that regulates this interaction. This research has significant implications for the development of high-yield, insect-resistant crops.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jih-Jung Chen, Tzong-Huei Lee, Ming-Jen Cheng
Summary: Five new compounds and one known compound were isolated from the solid cultures of Herbidospora daliensis from Taiwan. Their structures were determined through spectroscopic analyses, and their anti-inflammatory activities were evaluated.
Article
Plant Sciences
Chongchong Lu, Yanke Jiang, Yingzhe Yue, Yurong Sui, Mingxia Hao, Xiaojing Kang, Qingbin Wang, Dayin Chen, Baoyou Liu, Ziyi Yin, Lulu Wang, Yang Li, Hansong Dong, Xugang Li, Xiufang Xin, Yinggao Liu, Xinhua Ding
Summary: Both pattern- and effector-triggered immunity in plants induce the accumulation of metabolites such as glutathione and neodiosmin to enhance plant immunity. Metabolomic analysis revealed that ETI and PTI induce various flavonoids and amino acids in plants. Glutathione and neodiosmin were specifically up-regulated by ETI and PTI, respectively, and played important roles in enhancing plant immunity.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jutapat Romsuk, Shuhei Yasumoto, Ery Odette Fukushima, Kenji Miura, Toshiya Muranaka, Hikaru Seki
Summary: This study established a method for producing oleanolic acid in substantial quantities via heterologous expression of pathway enzymes in Nicotiana benthamiana, and demonstrated the advantage of the Tsukuba system. The production yield of oleanolic acid and other triterpenoids was significantly improved compared to previous reports.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lin Jiang, Qingxian Ma, Aijie Li, Runze Sun, Genyun Tang, Xueshuang Huang, Hong Pu
Summary: Diaporthe and its anamorph Phomopsis are a genus of fungi found in various ecosystems worldwide, with the ability to produce bioactive secondary metabolites. This review provides an overview of 331 bioactive compounds isolated from Diaporthe and Phomopsis species, including alkaloids, terpenoids, and polyketides, which exhibit cytotoxic, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory activities. The study also highlights the presence of gene clusters involved in secondary metabolite biosynthesis in these fungi, indicating their potential as sources for drug development and research on secondary metabolite biosynthesis.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hazem S. S. Elshafie, Ippolito Camele, Amira A. A. Mohamed
Summary: Natural products, including primary metabolites (PMs) and secondary metabolites (SMs), play crucial roles in plant growth, reproduction, defense, and adaptation. SMs, including terpenoids, phenolics, and nitrogen-containing compounds, possess various biological activities and can be used as flavoring agents, food additives, and plant-disease control. This review focuses on the significance, biosynthesis, classification, biochemical characterization, and medical/pharmaceutical uses of plant SMs. Additionally, the potential of SMs as eco-friendly substitutes for synthetic pesticides and their role in enhancing plant resistance are discussed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Avanish Rai, Palaiyur N. Sivalingam, Muthappa Senthil-Kumar
Summary: Plant viruses face host defenses including non-host resistance (NHR), which can inhibit virus replication and movement. This article comprehensively describes the possible mechanisms of NHR against plant viruses and emphasizes the need for further research in this area.
Article
Agronomy
Jing Gao, TongLai Tao, Steven P. Arthurs, Fengxian Ye, Xincheng An, Mubasher Hussain, Runqian Mao
Summary: This study found that the citrus aphid species Aphis spiraecola and Aphis citricidus have different plant-mediated effects on the feeding and reproduction of the Asian citrus psyllid Diaphorina citri, by activating or suppressing citrus JA dependent defense, thus affecting subsequent psyllid performance.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Lei Nie, Bamisope Steve Bamisile, Yuling Li, Hao Ran, Suhang Wang, Lei Wang, Yijuan Xu
Summary: The invasive species W. auropunctata has shown competitive advantages over resident ants in southern China, especially in terms of food and space resources, potentially leading to the replacement of some native ant species.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Luis Carlos Ramos Aguila, Jessica Paola Sanchez Moreano, Komivi Senyo Akutse, Bamisope Steve Bamisile, Juxiu Liu, Fasih Ullah Haider, Hafiza Javaira Ashraf, Liande Wang
Summary: Endophytic entomopathogenic species form symbiotic associations with host plants, benefiting plant growth and development. The ADF gene family regulates various functions in plants, but systematic studies on the ADF family in response to endophytic colonization are lacking. This study identified and characterized 14 ADF genes in the Citrus sinensis genome and showed their importance in plant growth, phytohormone response, and stress tolerance. The symbiotic interactions with B. bassiana significantly regulated the expression of ADF genes, enhancing seedling growth.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Bamisope Steve Bamisile, Lei Nie, Junaid Ali Siddiqui, Luis Carlos Ramos Aguila, Komivi Senyo Akutse, Chunsheng Jia, Yijuan Xu
Summary: The bacterial community composition of RIFA in five counties of Guangdong province, China was examined. Bacterial abundance was highest in the ant body and relatively similar in soil substrate and plant debris. Guangzhou had the highest bacterial isolation rate. Further research on the relationship between bacteria and RIFA is needed.
Review
Physiology
Junaid Ali Siddiqui, Ruidong Fan, Hira Naz, Bamisope Steve Bamisile, Muhammad Hafeez, Muhammad Imran Ghani, Yiming Wei, Yijuan Xu, Xiaoyulong Chen
Summary: A wide variety of potential threats exist that pose a danger to the global community, with invasive pest species being a notable example. Insecticides are commonly used to control pests, but their use presents risks to people, animals, and plants. Overuse of these chemicals has led to the development of resistance in many invasive species. Understanding the mechanisms through which insects acquire resistance is crucial for developing effective management techniques.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Aqai Kalan Hassanyar, Hongyi Nie, Zhiguo Li, Yan Lin, Jingnan Huang, Samuel Tareke Woldegiorgis, Mubasher Hussain, Wangjiang Feng, Zhaonan Zhang, Kejun Yu, Songkun Su
Summary: By conducting whole-genome resequencing on 90 Apis cerana cerana larvae challenged with SBV, this study identified SNPs significantly associated with SBV resistance and validated their effectiveness. Functional annotation further revealed immune response, signal transduction, endocytosis, peroxisomes, phagosomes, and regulation of autophagy as potential pathways involved in SBV resistance. This study provides novel molecular markers that can be used for honeybee breeding and biocontrol techniques.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Cell Biology
Muhammad Adnan, Waqar Islam, Abdul Waheed, Quaid Hussain, Ling Shen, Juan Wang, Gang Liu
Summary: Fungi are important microorganisms that play crucial roles in various ecological and biotechnological processes. Snc1, a vesicle-associated protein, is involved in both anterograde and retrograde vesicle trafficking in fungi. It interacts with other proteins to ensure efficient intracellular protein transportation.
Article
Entomology
Tonglai Tao, Zhaohong Wang, Runqian Mao, Mubasher Hussain, Steven P. Arthurs, Fengxian Ye, Xincheng An, Jing Gao
Summary: An experiment on lemon trees showed that plants grown with vermicompost amendments are harmful to sap-sucking insects, possibly due to increased resistance through the salicylic acid and jasmonic acid pathways.
Review
Entomology
Aqai Kalan Hassanyar, Jingnan Huang, Hongyi Nie, Zhiguo Li, Mubasher Hussain, Muhammad Rizwan, Songkun Su
Summary: This review investigates the recent advancements in hypopharyngeal glands and royal jelly secretion in Apis mellifera, including techniques for enhancing royal jelly production, morphology of hypopharyngeal glands, and the effectiveness of royal jelly in disease treatment.
JOURNAL OF APICULTURAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Bamisope Steve Bamisile, Oluwatoyin Grace Afolabi, Junaid Ali Siddiqui, Yijuan Xu
Summary: Plant defense strategies induced by endophytic insect pathogenic fungi are a widely discussed phenomenon. However, the mechanisms underlying the colonization of plant tissues by these fungi and their effects on plant metabolism, as well as the consistent reduction of pests and infection, are still not well understood.
WORLD JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Jing Gao, Tonglai Tao, Steven P. Arthurs, Mubasher Hussain, Fengxian Ye, Runqian Mao
Summary: The Asian citrus psyllid is an important citrus pest that transmits the bacterium causing citrus Huanglongbing. The saliva of two citrus aphid species, Aphis spiraecola and Aphis citricidus, has contrasting effects on the feeding behavior and plant defense response of the Asian citrus psyllid. The infiltration of A. spiraecola saliva disrupts psyllid feeding behavior and activates plant defense pathways, while A. citricidus saliva promotes psyllid feeding and suppresses defense pathways.
Review
Entomology
Hassan Naveed, Vivian Andoh, Waqar Islam, Liang Chen, Keping Chen
Summary: This article explores strategies to protect date palm trees from harmful insects like the red palm weevil, with an emphasis on employing intelligent and eco-friendly methods that do not harm the environment. By analyzing biocontrol methods, eco-friendly chemical interventions, and integrated pest management strategies, the aim is to minimize ecological impact while effectively addressing pest infestations.
Review
Plant Sciences
Hassan Naveed, Waqar Islam, Muhammad Jafir, Vivian Andoh, Liang Chen, Keping Chen
Summary: Plant viruses are transmitted by insects, with environmental factors influencing transmission and subsequent development of infections. The spread of Begomoviruses by whiteflies poses a significant threat to global agriculture. Understanding these interactions is crucial for managing pest spread and reducing crop damage.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Wenchao Zhu, Mubasher Hussain, Jing Gao, Runqian Mao, Xincheng An
Summary: In this study, a new and fast method based on LAMP reaction was developed to diagnose black soldier fly larvae and BSF byproducts with high accuracy, specificity and sensitivity. The assay demonstrated excellent sensitivity and specificity, with a detection limit higher than classical PCR and no cross-reactivity.
METHODS AND PROTOCOLS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Mubasher Hussain, Yun Zhong, Tonglai Tao, Baolin Xiu, Fengxian Ye, Jing Gao, Runqian Mao
Summary: This study investigated the effects of citrus tree height on psyllid mortality, endosymbiont responses, and HLB distribution. The age of citrus trees plays a significant role in psyllid mortality. Psyllids from both four- and 13-year-old citrus trees carried endosymbionts, and the infection rates remained consistent across different age groups. Tree height was found to influence HLB occurrence, with four-year-old trees demonstrating effective disease management compared to 13-year-old trees.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)