Review
Plant Sciences
Antonio Zapparata
Summary: Grapevine is a globally significant cultivated plant, but it can be affected by fungal diseases, leading to decreased production and quality. In subtropical regions, grapevine is also susceptible to infection by Colletotrichum spp., which causes grape ripe rot. High temperature and moisture during ripening stages facilitate the development of grape ripe rot. Taxon identification of Colletotrichum species associated with grape ripe rot often lags behind phylogenetic findings. Establishing effective crop management strategies is crucial, especially considering the issue of fungicide resistance and the need for alternatives to chemical compounds.
JOURNAL OF PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
ZeyuY Xiao, Sabrina Chin, Rosemary G. White, Aude M. Gourieroux, Vinay Pagay, Stephen D. Tyerman, Leigh M. Schmidtke, Suzy Y. Rogiers
Summary: This study assessed the vascular anatomy within the proximal region of grape berries, revealing changes in vascular arrangement and differences in xylem and phloem characteristics between seeded and stenospermocarpic cultivars. Variations in xylem vessel size and distribution in the receptacle could influence cultivar-specific xylem backflow constraint.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Laszlo Korosi, Szilard Molnar, Peter Teszlak, Agnes Dornyei, Erika Maul, Reinhard Toepfer, Tamas Marosvolgyi, Eva Szabo, Franco Roeckel
Summary: This study compared the anthocyanin profiles of 15 teinturier grape varieties collected from a gene bank in Hungary. Twenty-one anthocyanins were identified and quantified. The results showed significant differences in anthocyanin patterns between the skin and juice. The findings provide valuable information for chemotaxonomy and help in selecting suitable teinturier varieties for food coloring or winemaking purposes.
Article
Plant Sciences
Barbara Rojas, Felipe Suarez-Vega, Susana Saez-Aguayo, Patricio Olmedo, Baltasar Zepeda, Joaquin Delgado-Rioseco, Bruno G. Defilippi, Romina Pedreschi, Claudio Meneses, Alonso G. Perez-Donoso, Reinaldo Campos-Vargas
Summary: The pre-anthesis application of CPPU can impact grape berry firmness by inducing changes in cell division and cell wall modification in the ovaries, leading to increased calcium content and higher firmness at harvest.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Lina Wang, Eloise Brouard, Duyen Prodhomme, Ghislaine Hilbert, Christel Renaud, Jean-Pierre Petit, Everard Edwards, Annette Betts, Serge Delrot, Nathalie Ollat, Sabine Guillaumie, Zhanwu Dai, Eric Gomes
Summary: To adapt viticulture to climate change, it is important to understand the regulation mechanism of metabolite accumulation in grapes under carbon source limitation and abscisic acid (ABA) application. This study found that both source limitation and exogenous ABA co-regulated anthocyanin content in grapes through differential gene expression.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Stefania Savoi, Suriyan Supapvanich, Heinrich Hildebrand, Nancy Stralis-Pavese, Astrid Forneck, David P. Kreil, Michaela Griesser
Summary: Berry shrivel (BS) is a prominent physiological disorder in grapevine that affects berry ripening. This study investigated the transcriptional modulation induced by BS in the rachis tissue of grape clusters. The results showed that BS suppresses cell wall biosynthesis and assembly, leading to a forced degradation of cell walls in symptomatic grape clusters.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Viviana Martins, Anna Szakiel, Cezary P. aczkowski, Antonio Teixeira, Hernani Geros
Summary: The study found that exogenous calcium can alter the polyphenolic distribution of grape berries and give them a glossy appearance. It analyzed the triterpenoid and steroid substances in the berry cuticles of two grape cultivars, as well as surveyed the surface microbial communities. The results showed that calcium significantly reduced the levels of oleanolic acid in the fruits, with steroids and neutral triterpenoids being affected in a cultivar-dependent manner.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Greice Amaral Carneiro, Sanja Baric
Summary: South Tyrol in northern Italy is home to one of the largest interconnected apple farming areas in Europe, contributing about 10% to the apple production of the EU. Despite sophisticated storage facilities, postharvest diseases, including bitter rot of apple, occur in this region, mainly caused by the Colletotrichum acutatum species complex. The study identified Colletotrichum godetiae, Colletotrichum fioriniae, and Colletotrichum salicis as the main species causing postharvest diseases in apples collected from South Tyrol, with the isolates proving to be virulent on several apple cultivars.
Review
Plant Sciences
Suzy Y. Rogiers, Dennis H. Greer, Yin Liu, Tintu Baby, Zeyu Xiao
Summary: Climate change has had various repercussions on Australian viticulture, including compressed vintages, high alcohol levels, and low wine acidity. These changes, along with challenges like storms, drought, and excessive heat, have negatively impacted vine productivity and altered fruit characteristics. To address these challenges, alternative cultivars, changing geographic locations, and various management strategies such as modifying irrigation regimes and vineyard practices can be employed.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Alessandro Botton, Francesco Girardi, Benedetto Ruperti, Matteo Brilli, Veronica Tijero, Giulia Eccher, Francesca Populin, Elisabetta Schievano, Tobia Riello, Sergi Munne-Bosch, Monica Canton, Angela Rasori, Valerio Cardillo, Franco Meggio
Summary: This study investigates the physiological response of Vitis vinifera cv. Sauvignon Blanc to sequential stresses using transcriptomic and metabolomic assessments. The results show that flooding and summer heatwave have different effects on the berry's physiological response. This research highlights the potential impact of sequential stresses on phenological development and berry ripening.
Article
Plant Sciences
Lior Gur, Yigal Cohen, Omer Frenkel, Ron Schweitzer, Meir Shlisel, Moshe Reuveni
Summary: The foliar application of potassium phosphate fertilizer and micronutrients can effectively reduce the incidence and severity of powdery mildew on grape leaves and berries. These fertilizers are as effective as fungicides and can increase the production of anti-fungal and antioxidant metabolites, providing further control of the disease and improving wine quality.
Article
Plant Sciences
Suwen Lu, Mengwei Zhang, Yaxian Zhuge, Weihong Fu, Qixia Ouyang, Wenran Wang, Yanhua Ren, Dan Pei, Jinggui Fang
Summary: The study revealed that VvERF17 plays a crucial role in chlorophyll degradation in grape berries by activating the expression of chlorophyll catabolic genes. These findings enhance our understanding of the mechanisms involved in grape berry color formation.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Alireza Armand, Kevin David Hyde, Ruvishika Shehali Jayawardena
Summary: Pineapple is an economically important fruit in tropical countries, especially in Thailand, where canned pineapple is the main export commodity. Fungal diseases pose a serious threat to pineapples, causing significant economic losses. In this study, Colletotrichum fructicola, a common fungal pathogen, was isolated and identified on pineapples in northern Thailand, and its pathogenicity to the host was confirmed. This is the first report of Colletotrichum occurrence in pineapple based on morpho-molecular approaches.
Review
Plant Sciences
Markus Rienth, Nicolas Vigneron, Philippe Darriet, Crystal Sweetman, Crista Burbidge, Claudio Bonghi, Robert Peter Walker, Franco Famiani, Simone Diego Castellarin
Summary: Global warming affects secondary metabolism of grape berries, and the review summarizes the structure, biosynthesis, and degradation mechanisms of grape berry secondary metabolites. Abiotic factors such as temperature and water availability influence the secondary metabolism and quality of grape berries.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Scott D. Cosseboom, Mengjun Hu
Summary: This study observed the natural infection and development of ripe rot in susceptible grape clusters protected or exposed to environmental conditions and natural inoculum at two vineyards. The results showed that only clusters exposed in the late season developed severe ripe rot. Additionally, the study found that the susceptibility of grape clusters to ripe rot differs from the susceptible bloom stage of other fruit rot diseases.
Review
Agronomy
David B. Collinge, Sabrina Sarrocco
Summary: Research on plant-microbe interactions has led to innovative transgenic approaches for combating plant diseases. While challenges remain in obtaining antimicrobial metabolite biosynthetic genes, novel strategies like host-induced gene silencing show promise in designing resistant plants. The technical effort in developing resistant plants is starting to show results, with the potential for significant biological impacts in agriculture.
Article
Microbiology
Isabel Vicente, Giuseppe Quaratiello, Riccardo Baroncelli, Giovanni Vannacci, Sabrina Sarrocco
Summary: The research found that the expression patterns of F. graminearum KP4L genes differed significantly in the competitive interaction with the antagonist Trichoderma gamsii. These KP4L proteins participate in the recognition of the antagonist at a distance and are highly activated during the physical interaction between the two fungi. Only Fgkp4l-4 was up-regulated during the interaction with T. gamsii on wheat spikes. Additionally, the distribution of KP4L proteins within the genus Fusarium indicates a higher representation in species with a broad host-plant range.
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Eduardo Goulin, Thais Regina Boufleur, Francesca Negrini, Greice Amaral Carneiro, Elena Baraldi, Marcos Antonio Machado, Gaetan Le Floch, Riccardo Baroncelli
Review
Plant Sciences
Sabrina Sarrocco
Summary: Biological control of plant disease by beneficial (micro)organisms is crucial for plant health and sustainable development. Advances in commercial development, understanding of microbial communities, and innovative omics technologies have revolutionized the field of biological control. This review highlights breakthroughs in the last 50 years, including successful biocontrol agents and strategies such as Trichoderma isolates, mycoviruses, microbial communities, and synthetic microbial communities.
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Manoel P. Goncalves, Ana Laura T. Simoes, Thais R. Boufleur, Ricardo F. Santos, Riccardo Baroncelli, Lilian Amorim
Article
Plant Sciences
Claudia Pisuttu, Sabrina Sarrocco, Lorenzo Cotrozzi, Riccardo Baroncelli, Giacomo Lorenzini
Summary: Verticillium species are plant pathogens that cause wilt diseases in dicotyledon plants and crops worldwide. This study sequenced the genome of Verticillium dahliae isolated from Ailanthus altissima in Italy and identified candidate genes related to pathogenicity. The newly sequenced genome provides a valuable resource for future research on Verticillium genetics, biology, and control of A. altissima.
Article
Microbiology
Flavia Rogerio, Riccardo Baroncelli, Francisco Borja Cuevas-Fernandez, Sioly Becerra, JoAnne Crouch, Wagner Bettiol, M. Andrea Azcarate-Peril, Martha Malapi-Wight, Veronique Ortega, Javier Betran, Albert Tenuta, Jose S. Dambolena, Paul D. Esker, Pedro Revilla, Tamra A. Jackson-Ziems, Juerg Hiltbrunner, Gary Munkvold, Ivica Buhinicek, Jose L. Vicente-Villardon, Serenella A. Sukno, Michael R. Thon
Summary: Understanding the genetic diversity and reproductive biology of plant pathogens is crucial for controlling diseases. We studied the genetic diversity and reproductive biology of the maize anthracnose pathogen, Colletotrichum graminicola, in 14 countries. Our results show that the pathogen populations are correlated with geographical origin and migration between countries is ongoing. We also found evidence of genetic recombination, which has important implications for disease management and breeding programs.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Samuele Risoli, Cristina Nali, Sabrina Sarrocco, Arrigo Francesco Giuseppe Cicero, Alessandro Colletti, Filippo Bosco, Giuseppe Venturella, Agata Gadaleta, Maria Letizia Gargano, Ilaria Marcotuli
Summary: Mushrooms and their derivatives have various health benefits and pharmacological activities. In Europe, they are mainly sold as food supplements. However, most of the cultivation of medicinal mushrooms is carried out in China, where the manufacturing practices may not meet international standards. This is a concern in Italy, where mushroom products are marketed without clear origin and quality criteria. Therefore, there is a need for scientific community to ensure the safety and purity of mushroom supplements and to conduct clinical trials to evaluate their effects.
Article
Plant Sciences
Thais R. Boufleur, Nelson S. S. Massola Jr, Sioly Becerra, Elena Baraldi, Lillian B. J. Bibiano, Serenella A. A. Sukno, Michael R. R. Thon, Riccardo Baroncelli
Summary: This study investigates the response of soybean to different strains of C. truncatum and reveals that different soybean cultivars exhibit varying levels of susceptibility. The study also identifies genes related to the plant immune system that play important roles in defense against soybean anthracnose.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Zaki Saati-Santamaria, Riccardo Baroncelli, Raul Rivas, Paula Garcia-Fraile
Summary: Each Earth ecosystem has unique microbial communities, and Pseudomonas bacteria have evolved to adapt to different ecological niches and interact with different hosts. This study revealed the functional divergence of Pseudomonas depending on the niche, with each group of strains from a certain environment harboring distinct metabolic pathways or functions. Horizontal gene transfer was found to occur mainly between closely related taxa and was dependent on the isolation source. Additionally, numerous undescribed proteins and functions associated with each Pseudomonas lifestyle were discovered.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Joris A. Alkemade, Riccardo Baroncelli, Monika M. Messmer, Pierre Hohmann
Summary: This study investigated the diversity, evolutionary dynamics, and molecular basis of the interaction between the lupin pathogen Colletotrichum lupini and its host. The researchers found strong population structure and clonal reproduction in C. lupini. They also observed different morphologies and virulence patterns between and within clonal lineages. The study identified the South American Andes region as the center of origin for C. lupini and identified one lineage as the current pandemic population.
MOLECULAR PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Samuele Risoli, Arianna Petrucci, Isabel Vicente, Sabrina Sarrocco
Summary: This study investigated the ability of Trichoderma gamsii T6085 to modulate the expression of defence-related genes in wheat plants for the control of Fusarium head blight. The results showed that T6085 could induce local and systemic defence responses in wheat plants, especially in the first few days. These findings suggest that modulation of plant defence genes could be a valuable mechanism used by T6085 in the management of FHB.
Article
Mycology
Samuele Risoli, Sabrina Sarrocco, Giuliana Terracciano, Luana Papetti, Riccardo Baroncelli, Cristina Nali
Summary: Sea Turtle Egg Fusariosis (STEF) is a global fungal disease that affects turtle eggs and causes embryo mortality. In a sampling conducted along the Tuscany coastlines in Italy, it was found that various species belonging to the Fusarium genus were responsible for the lesions, posing a significant threat to the conservation of loggerhead sea turtles.
Article
Mycology
Arcangela Frascella, Sabrina Sarrocco, Giovanna Jona Lasinio, Alessio Pollice, Giovanni Emiliani, Roberto Danti, Sara Barberini, Gianni Della Rocca
Summary: This study used Phenotype Microarray technology to test the nutritional demands of 10 selected Trichoderma isolates for the biocontrol of soil-borne pathogens in forestry. The results showed that regardless of species or origin, all Trichoderma isolates had nutritional preferences. The combination of different isolates could be used for phytopathogen biocontrol in forestry.
Article
Plant Sciences
Andrea Menicucci, Isis Tikami, Tiziano Benocci, Antonio Zapparata, Nelson Sidnei Massola Junior, Natalia Aparecida Peres, Lavern Wayne Timmer, Antonio Prodi, Riccardo Baroncelli
JOURNAL OF PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2023)
