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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Danielle Duanis-Assaf, Ortal Galsurker, Olga Davydov, Dalia Maurer, Oleg Feygenberg, Moshe Sagi, Elena Poverenov, Robert Fluhr, Noam Alkan
Summary: Pathogenic fungi cause postharvest losses, prompting the need for new control strategies. The development of dsRNA-ERG effectively inhibits fungal growth and grey-mould development, reducing the required fungicide amount.
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Horticulture
Zhanbin Sun, Shufan Yu, Yafeng Hu, Yanchen Wen
Summary: This review provides an overview of the biocontrol strategies for cucumber downy mildew (CDM). It introduces the biological characteristics of Pseudoperonospora cubensis and recommends screening strategies for biocontrol agents. The review also summarizes the current biocontrol agents with the ability to control CDM, discusses their control characteristics and potential mechanisms, and provides suggestions for future research.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kadri Runnel, Heidi Tamm, Marko Kohv, Mari Pent, Kai Vellak, Jaanis Lodjak, Asko Lohmus
Summary: This study investigates the restoration of drained peatland forests and the role of soil microbiota in the recovery process. The results show an increase in spatial heterogeneity in soil fungi and bacteria, as well as an increase in the relative abundance of saprotrophic fungi, while nitrogen content in the soil decreases significantly. However, the stability of other physico-chemical properties and fluctuations in the microbiome suggest that soil recovery will remain incomplete and patchy for decades. Thus, managing restored peatland forests requires considering an uncertain future and diverse outcomes.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Thaisa Duarte Santos, Eliana Badiale Furlong
Summary: The occurrence of biological contaminants in common beans presents a challenge for food safety, as they can impact crop yield and human health in various ways, requiring further research to reduce risks.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jianhua Chen, Xiaolan Wei, Xuan Lu, Ruhong Ming, Ding Huang, Yuqun Yao, Liangbo Li, Rongshao Huang
Summary: The study demonstrated the effectiveness of VOCs produced by Burkholderia cenocepacia ETR-B22 in inhibiting grey mould disease and reducing disease incidence and weight loss of tomato fruit. The antifungal efficacy of the VOCs was influenced by growth media substrates, inoculation volume, and concentration, with dimethyl trisulfide being the most effective component.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Katja Steinauer, Madhav P. P. Thakur, S. Emilia Hannula, Alexander Weinhold, Henriette Uthe, Nicole M. M. van Dam, T. Martijn Bezemer
Summary: Plants influence soil biotic factors and alter the performance of later growing plants, known as plant-soil feedback (PSF). This study investigates the link between PSF effects and temporal changes in root exudate diversity and rhizosphere microbiome. The results show that root exudate diversity increases over time, and rhizosphere microbial communities differ in conspecific and heterospecific soils and exhibit strong temporal patterns. English Summary: Root exudates and rhizosphere microbial communities play an important role in driving temporal changes in the strength of plant-soil feedback effects.
PLANT CELL AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Fang Wang, Jie Xiao, Yunzeng Zhang, Raoyong Li, Li Liu, Jia Deng
Summary: The study demonstrates the bio-control efficiency of Bacillus halotolerans KLBC XJ-5 against grey mould in postharvest strawberries, showing it can inhibit the growth of Botrytis cinerea and induce disease resistance-related compounds and enzyme activities without affecting nutritional quality. Genomic analysis suggests that strain KLBC XJ-5 harbors antimicrobial biosynthesis gene clusters and secretes chitinase enzyme, contributing to its antagonistic mechanism against the pathogen.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
K. Kiran Kumar, Steven Arthurs
Summary: Parasitic nematodes are significant pests of citrus worldwide, and various microbes and soil-dwelling predatory mites have been evaluated as biological control agents against them. Fungi and bacteria-based bionematicides have been developed and marketed for use in citrus crops, showing promise for enhanced management of citrus parasitic nematodes with reduced environmental toxicity. Integration of bionematicides with other management tools and conservation of indigenous antagonists are also important strategies discussed.
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Dijana Grgas, Ana Petrina, Tea Stefanac, Drago Beslo, Tibela Landeka Dragicevic
Summary: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are highly stable synthetic organic compounds that are emerging as environmentally persistent contaminants. They are resistant to degradation and pose a challenge for researchers to find effective remediation and biodegradation methods. This review summarizes recent findings on bacterial and fungal degradation of PFASs and the enzymes involved in the transformation/degradation processes.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Zhenshuo Wang, Yuan Sui, Jishun Li, Xiaoli Tian, Qi Wang
Summary: This article reviews the isolation of antagonists used to manage postharvest decays in citrus and discusses their mechanisms of action, including recent molecular and genomic studies. New research directions and approaches are proposed for further investigation.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Arno Erasmus, Catherine Savage, Charlene Jewell, Wilma du Plooy, Paul H. Fourie
Summary: This study compared the effects of using a flooder and a dip tank for fungicide application on residue loading, curative and protective control, and sporulation inhibition of citrus fruits. The results showed that the flooder application had similar curative control and better protective control compared to the dip application. In addition, the flooder application was more effective in inhibiting sporulation at higher temperatures. The study also found that the optimal temperature range for the application of the fungicide was between 25 and 60 degrees Celsius.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Wilbert Gutierrez-Sarmiento, Betsy Anaid Pena-Ocana, Anayancy Lam-Gutierrez, Jorge Martin Guzman-Albores, Ricardo Jasso-Chavez, Victor Manuel Ruiz-Valdiviezo
Summary: This study analyzed the physicochemical characteristics, microbial communities, and predictive metabolic functionalities of Tepache, a native beverage from Mexico. The research revealed significant changes in the physicochemical properties and microbial communities during the fermentation process. These findings contribute to the understanding of Tepache manufacturing and its potential health benefits.
MICROBIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Kai Xia, Congcong Zhang, Xue Zhang, Jindi Cao, Ling He, Cuihua Liu
Summary: This study examined the effects of sodium diacetate (SDA) treatment on the decay of grapes caused by Botrytis cinerea and on postharvest preservation during storage. The results showed that SDA at a concentration of more than 3 g/L could completely inhibit the growth of B. cinerea in vitro. Grapes treated with 5 g/L SDA exhibited improved activities of antioxidant enzymes and upregulated expression levels of PR gene families. SDA treatments significantly reduced the rotting rate and maintained good quality of grapes during storage. These findings are important for understanding the induction mechanism of SDA on disease resistance in grapes.
PHYSIOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Li Ji, Fangyuan Shen, Yue Liu, Yuchun Yang, Jun Wang, Witoon Purahong, Lixue Yang
Summary: This study investigated the changes in soil bacterial and fungal communities along an altitudinal gradient, revealing that altitude had a stronger influence on these communities than soil depth. The diversity of bacterial and fungal communities showed different patterns with altitude. The study highlights the importance of both whole and subnetwork community analyses in understanding the factors shaping microbial community structure.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Shirin Eyvazi, Behzad Baradaran, Ahad Mokhtarzadeh, Miguel de la Guardia
Summary: Portable biosensors are important tools for detecting biological contaminants in food. Recent advances have led to the development of highly sensitive and selective portable devices based on principles such as electrochemical, magnetic and optical properties. Researchers use nanotechnology, microfluidics, electronic and biological design strategies, as well as wireless networking capabilities to design and develop portable biosensors for food safety.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Doie Park, Geleta Dugassa Barka, Eun-Young Yang, Myeong-Cheoul Cho, Jae Bok Yoon, Jundae Lee
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Annette Reineke, Alberto Pozzebon, Olivia Herczynski, Carlo Duso
Summary: The research found genetic differentiation in Eupoecilia ambiguella populations in Germany and Italy, influenced by landscape composition, with possible effects from the presence of alternative host plants in viticultural landscapes.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Mateus Oliveira Gomes, Andre Freire Cruz, Cicero Celio de Figueiredo
Summary: This study evaluated the nutritional status of corn plants fertilized with sewage sludge biochar (SSB) by the DRIS method. The results showed that potassium is the most limiting nutrient for SSB application. However, SSB still has potential as a fertilizer, especially if supplemented with potassium.
COMMUNICATIONS IN SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT ANALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Christine Becker, Katharina Herrmann, Annette Reineke
Summary: Climate change can impact the effectiveness of biological pest control by altering trophic interactions. This study found that elevated carbon dioxide concentrations affected the European grapevine moth and its parasitoid Trichogramma cacoeciae in a grapevine cultivar-dependent manner.
JOURNAL OF PEST SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Geleta Dugassa Barka, Jundae Lee
Summary: This article reviews the remarkable progress made in resistance breeding against major diseases in Solanaceae crops using genome-editing techniques. The complexity and applicability of genome-editing tools are discussed, as well as the main diseases affecting Solanaceae crops. The article also compiles recent reports on disease resistance development through S-gene silencing and their off-target effects. The achievements and prospects of S-gene-based next-generation breeding technologies are also discussed.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Laura Maritza Saavedra, Eveline Teixeira Caixeta, Geleta Dugassa Barka, Aluizio Borem, Laercio Zambolim, Moyses Nascimento, Cosme Damiao Cruz, Antonio Carlos Baiao de Oliveira, Antonio Alves Pereira
Summary: Marker-assisted recurrent selection was used to pyramid resistance gene alleles against coffee leaf rust and coffee berry diseases in Coffea arabica. 144 genotypes from 12 hybrid populations were evaluated, and molecular data were used for cross-certification, diversity study, and resistance allele marker-assisted selection. The results showed that the strategy of pyramiding resistance genes using marker-assisted selection was efficient in selecting superior coffee hybrids and could be used as a source of resistance in various crosses.
Article
Plant Sciences
Christian Drenker, Doris El Mazouar, Gerrit Buecker, Sonja Weisshaupt, Eveline Wienke, Eckhard Koch, Stefan Kunz, Annette Reineke, Yvonne Rondot, Ada Linkies
Summary: Although synthetic pesticides need to be reduced due to their negative impact on the environment, alternatives with less impact are urgently needed. In this study, eight isolates of Lysobacter were evaluated for their activity against plant pathogens and showed broad antagonistic activity against several types of pathogens.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Melaku Tesfa Oljira, Geleta Dugassa Barka
Summary: An analysis of promoter and regulatory elements of potassium transporter genes in various crops revealed common promoter motifs and predicted binding of C2H2 zinc finger transcription factors with high probability to these conserved motifs. The study contributes to understanding gene expression and improving crops' tolerance to environmental stresses through molecular assisted breeding or genetic engineering techniques.
BIOTECHNOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGICAL EQUIPMENT
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Andre Freire Cruz, Geleta Dugassa Barka, Luiz Eduardo Bassay Blum
Summary: This study focused on molecular identification of fungal isolates from five tropical fruits, with most isolates belonging to the Colletotrichum genus and showing host-specificity, with passion fruit being the ideal host for all discriminated isolates. The symptoms caused by Colletotrichum isolates exhibited similar patterns as revealed by lesion diameter analysis. The research provided important data on the cross-pathogenicity and disease symptom characteristics of Colletotrichum pathogens affecting the five tropical fruits investigated.
ARCHIVES OF PHYTOPATHOLOGY AND PLANT PROTECTION
(2021)
Correction
Plant Sciences
A. F. Cruz, G. D. Barka, J. Sylla, A. Reineke
JOURNAL OF PHYTOPATHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Denia Pires de Almeida, Isabel Samila Lima Castro, Tiago Antonio de Oliveira Mendes, Danubia Rodrigues Alves, Geleta Dugassa Barka, Pedro Ricardo Rossi Marques Barreiros, Laercio Zambolim, Ney Sussumu Sakiyama, Eveline Teixeira Caixeta
Summary: This study sequenced and characterized candidate genes from coffee plants potentially involved in resistance to coffee leaf rust, identifying two RGAs with leucine-rich repeat-like kinase (LRR-RLK) motifs. These RGAs did not correspond to any resistance gene already characterized, and showed specific expression patterns in compatible and incompatible interactions with the pathogen, providing valuable information for breeding programs and understanding disease resistance mechanisms.
Article
Horticulture
Kiyotaka Murakami, Andre Freire Cruz, Marcio de Carvalho Pires, Ivone Midori Icuma, Osvaldo Kiyoshi Yamanishi
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE FRUTICULTURA
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Argen Adem Abdela, Geleta Dugassa Barka, Tulu Degefu
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Andre Freire Cruz, Marcio de Carvalho Pires, Lennon Kaique Beda do Nascimento, Maria Lucrecia Gerosa Ramos, Sebastiao Alberto Oliveira, Luiz Eduardo Bassay Blum, Osvaldo Kiyoshi Yamanishi
