Article
Environmental Sciences
Lihong Xie, Yanfei Wu, Yong Wang, Yueming Jiang, Bao Yang, Xuewu Duan, Taotao Li
Summary: The research demonstrates that fumonisin B1 increases the aggressiveness of Fusarium proliferatum on banana fruit and inhibits the defense ability of banana fruit by affecting enzyme activities and cell death-related genes. This leads to a reduction in disease resistance of banana fruit and acceleration of cell death, possibly through altering hydrogen peroxide content. The study sheds light on the potential virulence factor role of fumonisins in modulating fruit defense response.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Marcia Barquero, Jorge Poveda, Ana M. Laureano-Marin, Noemi Ortiz-Liebana, Javier Branas, Fernando Gonzalez-Andres
Summary: This study analyzed the mechanisms by which Rhizobium leguminosarum strains alleviate drought stress in wheat plants. The results showed that two strains (LBM1210 and LET4910) significantly improved the growth parameters and chlorophyll content of the plants. They also reduced the levels of MDA, H2O2, and ABA. Furthermore, the two strains regulated the expression of different genes involved in drought stress response, while ethylene metabolism did not seem to be involved.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Justyna Lalak-Kanczugowska, Natalia Witaszak, Agnieszka Waskiewicz, Jan Bocianowski, Lukasz Stepien
Summary: Fusarium proliferatum is a common hemi-biotrophic pathogen that infects a wide range of host plants, leading to significant crop losses. In this study, the effects of selected plant metabolites on the metabolism of F. proliferatum were analyzed. The results showed that some metabolites promoted fungal growth while others inhibited it.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Davide Ferrigo, Sharda Bharti, Massimiliano Mondin, Alessandro Raiola
Summary: Ellagic acid and isoeugenol were identified as the most effective natural phenolic compounds for inhibiting fungal growth and reducing toxin production in maize contaminated with Fusarium verticillioides. Proper dosages of these compounds are crucial to prevent conditions that promote mycotoxin biosynthesis. These phenolic compounds modulate biosynthesis at the transcription level in different ways depending on the strain.
Article
Plant Sciences
Olga K. Anisimova, Elena Z. Kochieva, Anna Shchennikova, Mikhail A. Filyushin
Summary: This study identified information on TLPs in garlic, which play a role in defense against fungal attacks. The TLP genes in garlic have potential functions in response to fungal and other stresses, and may be useful for increasing the resistance of Allium crops to Fusarium infections.
Article
Agronomy
Letizia Mondani, Giorgio Chiusa, Amedeo Pietri, Paola Battilani
Summary: This study aimed to detect the presence of Fusarium proliferatum on garlic bulbs postharvest during prolonged storage, and to identify other fungal species associated with garlic dry rot. The results showed that dry rot incidence slightly increased during cold storage, while F. proliferatum was able to produce fumonisins even with stable incidence during this period. Symptomatic cloves had higher contamination levels by the fungus and the toxin compared to asymptomatic cloves.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mohammed A. A. Hussein, Mesfer M. Alqahtani, Khairiah M. Alwutayd, Abeer S. Aloufi, Omnia Osama, Enas S. Azab, Mohamed Abdelsattar, Abdallah A. Hassanin, Salah A. Okasha
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the responses of three wheat genotypes to different salinity levels. The results showed that increasing salinity levels had a negative impact on wheat growth and agronomic traits. However, different genotypes exhibited variations in physiological, anatomical, and molecular responses. Among them, the Ismailia genotype showed superior salt tolerance and growth performance.
Article
Plant Sciences
Mikhail A. Filyushin, Olga K. Anisimova, Elena Z. Kochieva, Anna V. Shchennikova
Summary: This study identified seven class I chitinase genes in garlic, which may play a role in defense against Fusarium fungi. The expression of these genes varied in different parts of garlic plants and in resistant versus susceptible cultivars, suggesting their involvement in the garlic response to Fusarium proliferatum attack.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yan Zhang, Lanjie Zheng, Liu Yun, Li Ji, Guanhui Li, Manchun Ji, Yong Shi, Xu Zheng
Summary: In this study, ten CAT proteins (TaCATs) in wheat were identified and classified into three groups based on their phylogenetic features and sequence analysis. It was found that a segmental duplication event occurred in the TaCAT gene family. The analysis of promoter regions suggested that TaCAT genes might be regulated by various factors such as light, oxygen deficit, methyl jasmonate, abscisic acid, and transcription factors such as MYB. The study also revealed that TaCAT proteins may function in response to stresses, localize in the cytoplasm, and act as antioxidant enzymes. The expression patterns of TaCAT genes varied in different tissues and in response to different treatments.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Manu Maya Magar, Hui Liu, Guijun Yan
Summary: This study identified and analyzed the AP2/ERF superfamily genes in bread wheat and discovered candidate genes associated with heat stress response. The findings of this study provide important information and a foundation for heat tolerance breeding in wheat.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Zhenyu Wang, Ruoyu Zhang, Yue Cheng, Pengzheng Lei, Weining Song, Weijun Zheng, Xiaojun Nie
Summary: This study systematically investigated the wheat LBD family through an in silico genome-wide search method and identified a total of 90 TaLBDs, classified into two classes with similar gene structure organizations within subfamilies.RNA-seq data analysis revealed the expression patterns of TaLBDs in different tissues and under various stresses, while qPCR analysis validated the differential expression of homoeologous genes. The study also showed slightly higher genetic diversity of TaLBDs in the landrace population compared to the genetically improved germplasm population with asymmetry at the subgenome level.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yongchao Hao, Ming Hao, Yingjie Cui, Lingrang Kong, Hongwei Wang
Summary: In this study, a genome-wide analysis of the DHN gene family in wheat and its relatives was conducted, revealing the potential role of these genes in wheat's adaptation to various abiotic stress conditions. Furthermore, the study identified the crucial cooperation of multiple DHN proteins in plant stress response.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Lili Zhang, Keke Wang, Yuxuan Han, Luyu Yan, Yan Zheng, Zhenzhen Bi, Xin Zhang, Xiaohong Zhang, Donghong Min
Summary: This study systematically analyzed the wheat TaVQ gene family and provided a reference for further functional characterization of TaVQ genes in wheat.
Article
Agronomy
Hao Liu, Na Li, Yuan Zhao, Guo-Zhang Kang, Yan-Hong Zhao, Hua-Wei Xu
Summary: In this study, a genome-wide analysis of serine hydroxymethyltransferase (SHMT) in wheat was performed, identifying 12 TaSHMT genes classified into different groups. The results showed that these genes were mainly expressed in leaves and stems during the seedling stage and could respond to various abiotic stress. The chromosomal location, synteny, and cis-elements analysis of TaSHMTs were also investigated, along with gene ontology annotation and protein interaction analysis.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Fatemeh Noori, Kamran Rahnama, Kambiz Mashayekhi, Nima Akbari Oghaz, Seyed Alireza Movahedi Naeini, Sareh Hatamzadeh
Summary: Climate change exacerbates drought stress and pathogenicity in maize plants. This study explores the effects of drought and Fusarium proliferatum pathogenicity on hybrid maize plants inoculated with Serendipita indica. The application of S. indica improves plant parameters under individual and combined stress conditions. S. indica can mitigate oxidative stress and enhance the biomass and photosynthesis of maize plants.
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Christine Ducos, Laetitia Pinson-Gadais, Sylvain Chereau, Florence Richard-Forget, Pedro Vasquez-Ocmin, Juan Pablo Cerapio, Sandro Casavilca-Zambrano, Eloy Ruiz, Pascal Pineau, Stephane Bertani, Nadia Ponts
Summary: The study found that nearly one out of six samples of Peruvian corn was contaminated with high levels of Fumonisins, mostly due to the presence of F. verticillioides. Extensive profiling of Peruvian corn kernels for fungal contaminants could provide insights into the potential risks associated with Fusarium toxins and help in defining appropriate food safety standards.
Article
Mycology
Maria J. Nichea, Robert H. Proctor, Crystal E. Probyn, Sofia A. Palacios, Eugenia Cendoya, Michael Sulyok, Sofia N. Chulze, Adriana M. Torres, Maria L. Ramirez
Summary: The study identified a new species of Fusarium, named Fusarium chaquense, in the Chaco wetlands of Argentina. This new species is able to produce various toxins and pigments, and shares some similarities with F. armeniacum. Genomic analysis also revealed the presence of loci required for trichothecene biosynthesis. This research marks the first study of Fusarium in a natural ecosystem in Argentina.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Maria J. Nichea, Eugenia Cendoya, Miriam Haidukowski, Adriana M. Torres, Maria L. Ramirez
Summary: Fusarium chaquense, a recently described novel species, has been identified as a producer of T-2 toxin, HT-2 toxin and other toxins in natural grasses from Argentina. This study found that the growth and mycotoxin production of F. chaquense are favored at high water activity (a(W)) and temperatures, with T-2 toxin production being more prominent than other toxins.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Aurelie Etier, Fabien Dumetz, Sylvain Chereau, Nadia Ponts
Summary: Studies have shown that histone post-translational modifications play a crucial role in biological processes of fungi, particularly in regulating primary and secondary metabolisms of filamentous fungi.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Andrea Alejandra Arrua Alvarenga, Julio Cesar Masaru Iehisa Ouchi, Cinthia Carolina Cazal Martinez, Juliana Moura Mendes, Adans Agustin Colman, Danilo Fernandez Rios, Pablo David Arrua, Claudia Adriana Barboza Guerreno, Man Mohan Kohli, Maria Laura Ramirez, Ana Acuna Ruiz, Maria Magdalena Sarmiento, Maria Cecilia Ortiz, Adriana Nunez, Horacio D. Lopez-Nicora
Summary: This study presents the first report on the phylogenetic relationships and chemotype diversity of Fusarium strains in Paraguay. The dominant chemotype of the Fusarium graminearum species complex (FGSC) strains isolated from wheat fields in Paraguay was found to be 15-ADON. The study also identified other Fusarium species, including F. asiaticum, F. meridionale, and F. cortaderiae.
Article
Microbiology
Valentin Leannec-Rialland, Vessela Atanasova, Sylvain Chereau, Miray Tonk-Rugen, Alejandro Cabezas-Cruz, Florence Richard-Forget
Summary: Crop diseases caused by fungi pose a threat to agriculture and human health. To achieve sustainable agriculture, innovative methods that reduce the use of synthetic fungicides while ensuring optimal yields and safety of harvests are urgently needed. This review examines the potential of defensins, natural molecules with antifungal and antimycotoxin properties, for plant protection strategies. It provides details on approximately 100 active defensins and defensin-like peptides found in various organisms, and discusses the mechanisms of action and opportunities for large-scale production.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Valerie Nicaise, Sylvain Chereau, Laetitia Pinson-Gadais, Marie-Noelle Verdal-Bonnin, Christine Ducos, Melanie Jimenez, Cecile Coriou, Sylvie Bussiere, Thierry Robert, Christophe Nguyen, Florence Richard-Forget, Jean-Yves Cornu
Summary: This study investigates the interaction between cadmium (Cd) and Fusarium graminearum in durum wheat, finding that Cd reduces the concentration of deoxynivalenol (DON) in grains by enhancing plant resistance to the fungus, while F. graminearum infection increases the Cd concentration in grains by affecting nutrient allocation and grain sink strength.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Juan Palazzini, Agustina Reynoso, Nadia Yerkovich, Vanessa Zachetti, Maria Ramirez, Sofia Chulze
Summary: Fusarium graminearum sensu stricto is the main causal agent of Fusarium head blight in small cereal crops worldwide. Control strategies include the use of less susceptible cultivars, cultural practices, crop rotation, and fungicide application. Evaluating eco-friendly strategies such as microorganisms and natural products can also be effective. The combination of Bacillus velezensis RC218 and chitosan showed promising results in reducing the severity of FHB and deoxynivalenol accumulation in wheat.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Cindy Johana Romero Donato, Eugenia Cendoya, Luisina Delma Demonte, Maria Rosa Repetti, Sofia Noemi Chulze, Maria Laura Ramirez
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of water activity, temperature, and incubation time on the mycelial growth and aflatoxin production of three Aspergillus flavus strains in a chickpea-based medium. The results showed that aflatoxin concentrations varied considerably depending on the interactions of water activity and temperature.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jean-Marie Savignac, Vessela Atanasova, Sylvain Chereau, Veronique Ortega, Florence Richard-Forget
Summary: Fungal pathogens pose a major threat to cereal cultivation and the safety of harvested kernels. Enhancing crop resistance to fungal diseases and mycotoxin accumulation is therefore crucial. Tocochromanols, a type of metabolite found in cereal kernels, may play a role in plant-fungal pathogen interactions, based on their antioxidant properties and potential to inhibit fungal growth and mycotoxin production.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Maria J. Nichea, Eugenia Cendoya, Cindy J. Romero, Juan F. Humaran, Vanessa G. L. Zachetti, Sofia A. Palacios, Maria L. Ramirez
Summary: This study identified Alternaria strains in chickpea samples and determined their toxigenic potential, finding that most strains were able to co-produce AOH, AME, and TA mycotoxins.
Article
Microbiology
Cindy J. Romero Donato, Maria J. Nichea, Eugenia Cendoya, Vanessa G. L. Zachetti, Maria L. Ramirez
Summary: Chickpea samples from Argentina were found to be prevalently contaminated with the Alternaria fungal genus, which can produce mycotoxins. The study evaluated the effect of temperature and water activity conditions on fungal growth and mycotoxin production, providing useful data for preventing contamination of chickpea by Alternaria toxins.
Article
Microbiology
Jessica G. Erazo, Sofia A. Palacios, Nuria A. Veliz, Agostina Del Canto, Silvana Plem, Maria L. Ramirez, Adriana M. Torres
Summary: The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of environmental factors on the growth and mycotoxin production of Fusarium cerealis strains, which is a causal agent of Fusarium Head Blight in wheat. Results showed that all strains were able to grow in a wide range of water activity and temperatures, but their mycotoxin production varied based on strain and environmental factors. High water activity and temperatures favored the production of nivalenol (NIV), while low water activity conditions were optimal for deoxynivalenol (DON) production. Interestingly, some strains were capable of producing both toxins simultaneously, increasing the risk of grain contamination.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Guangfei Wei, Yichuan Liang, Guozhuang Zhang, Zhaoyu Zhang, Yongqing Zhang, Shilin Chen, Linlin Dong
Summary: This study investigated the presence of fungi on the surface of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb and found that it is easily contaminated by toxigenic fungi and mycotoxins, posing a health risk for consumers. The results also showed that sampling location and processing can influence the assembly and network complexity of the surface microbiome of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Gabriele Busetta, Giuliana Garofalo, Salvatore Claps, Maria Teresa Sardina, Elena Franciosi, Antonio Alfonzo, Nicola Francesca, Giancarlo Moschetti, Luca Settanni, Raimondo Gaglio
Summary: This study evaluates the microbial diversity of wooden shelves used for the ripening of PDO Pecorino di Filiano and PGI Canestrato di Moliterno cheeses. The results show a strict correlation between the microbiota of wooden shelves and cheese rinds, indicating the positive role of wooden shelves in the cheese ripening process.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Massimo Todaro, Giuliana Garofalo, Gabriele Busetta, Riccardo Gannuscio, Ambra Rita Di Rosa, Maria Luisa Scatassa, Cinzia Cardamone, Isabella Mancuso, Elena Franciosi, Fatima Rando, Monica Agnolucci, Vincenzo Chiofalo, Raimondo Gaglio, Luca Settanni
Summary: This study aimed to reduce the production time of PDO Pecorino Siciliano cheese by comparing two cooking methods and assessing their impact on microbiological composition and lactic acid bacteria populations. The results showed that the different cooking methods did not affect the physicochemical characteristics of the cheese, and sensory evaluation confirmed that the modified production protocol did not significantly alter the product characteristics and overall acceptance. Therefore, cooking under hot water proved to be an effective way to reduce the transformation duration while maintaining the typicality of PDO Pecorino Siciliano cheese.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yingying Sun, Yana Liu, Weiwei Zhou, Lele Shao, Han Wang, Yijie Zhao, Bo Zou, Xingmin Li, Ruitong Dai
Summary: The study evaluates the effect of Ohmic heating (OH) at various voltage gradients and water bath on microbial inactivation, physicochemical and sensory properties, and microbial flora of pasteurized milk. Results show that OH with higher voltage effectively inactivates microorganisms, slows down lipid oxidation, and maintains sensory quality and amino acids content of milk. The microbial community in milk treated with OH remains relatively stable during storage.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Minjin Oh, Ana Cevallos-Urena, Byoung Sik Kim
Summary: In this study, two bacteriophages, PECP14 and PECP20, infecting Escherichia coli O157:H7 were isolated and found to be stable under different environmental conditions. These phages exhibited specificity in targeting different host receptors and demonstrated the ability to infect other foodborne pathogens. The efficacy of phage treatment was demonstrated through rapid adsorption and bacterial lysis. Furthermore, purified endolysins derived from these phages showed remarkable bacteriolytic activity not only against E. coli O157:H7 but also against other pathogens. These findings suggest that these phages and their endolysins can be used for biological control of E. coli O157:H7 in various stages of agricultural product production.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Filippo Marzoli, Michela Bertola, Juliane Pinarelli Fazion, Giulia Cento, Pietro Antonelli, Beatrice Dolzan, Lisa Barco, Simone Belluco
Summary: Insects are a sustainable and protein-rich food source, and Salmonella is a common pathogen in insects. This systematic review aims to collect and evaluate existing studies on the occurrence of Salmonella in crickets and mealworms. Although the number of studies is limited and there are some limitations, this review highlights the importance of obtaining reliable data on the presence of Salmonella in insects, considering the growing market and increased farming scale.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Lucas Chikhi, Melanie Mancier, Hubert Brugere, Bertrand Lombard, Lyazrhi Faouzi, Laurent Guillier, Nathalie Gnanou Besse
Summary: Listeriosis is a severe foodborne disease with a high mortality rate, mainly caused by L. monocytogenes. The EU regulation sets qualitative or quantitative food safety criteria for L. monocytogenes and recommends the use of EN ISO 11290-1 as the reference detection method. Our study compares alternative certified methods for detecting L. monocytogenes, highlighting the importance of diversifying available detection methods.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Christina A. M. DeWitt, Kevin A. Nelson, Hyung Joo Kim, David H. Kingsley
Summary: High pressure processing (HPP) is a non-thermal method that can effectively inactivate pathogens. Research has shown that applying high pressure to thawed samples in an ultra-low temperature environment enhances the inactivation of norovirus.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Suzane Manzini, Thaina Valente Bertozzo, Isabella Neves Aires, Nassarah Jabur Lot Rodrigues, Amanda Bezerra Bertolini, Marcela Alexandrino, Jackieline Sampaio Steinle, Renata Pimentel Bandeira de Melo, Rinaldo Aparecido Mota, Maria Izabel Merino de Medeiros, Virginia Bodelao Richini-Pereira, Vera Claudia Lorenzetti Magalhaes Curci, Simone Baldini Lucheis
Summary: This study detected Toxoplasma gondii DNA in raw bovine milk samples from expansion tanks in small properties located in different cities of the Midwest region of Sa similar to o Paulo, Brazil using PCR. The results showed that the TgNP1 and TgNP2 genes were more efficient in detecting T. gondii DNA, highlighting the importance of raw bovine milk as a potential source of human infections caused by this parasite, and emphasizing the need for proper pasteurization and further understanding of the epidemiology of this protozoan.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Luca Bolzoni, Mauro Conter, Luca Lamperti, Erika Scaltriti, Marina Morganti, Antonio Poeta, Marco Vecchi, Silvia Paglioli, Alessandra Rampini, Paolo Ramoni, Daniela De Vita, Cristina Bacci, Martina Rega, Laura Andriani, Stefano Pongolini, Silvia Bonardi
Summary: This study assessed the role of equids as carriers of Salmonella and the occurrence of contaminated equid carcasses during the slaughter process. Salmonella was detected in a small percentage of equids' caecal contents, but not in carcass samples. Additionally, a genetic match was found between Salmonella strains from horse caecal contents and human cases, suggesting a link between horse meat consumption and salmonellosis.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Daria Nowinski, Tomasz Czapka, Irena Maliszewska
Summary: The effect of multiple sublethal doses of non-thermal plasma treatments on phenotypical changes and the reduction in phytopathogenicity of three species of fungi was investigated. The plasma damaged the surface of the fungal hyphae, decreased their dry biomass, and affected the activity of pectinase and xylanase. Furthermore, the plasma treatments increased the germination rate of artificially infected cucumber seeds and resulted in plants with higher biomass and longer roots and stems. However, the reduction in phytopathogenicity was not complete after the multiple plasma treatments.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2024)
