Article
Agronomy
David Brown, Sytze de Bruin, Kaue de Sousa, Catherine Abadie, Sebastien Carpentier, Lewis Machida, Jacob van Etten
Summary: Rank-based data synthesis was used to assess the effect of climatic factors on the reaction of different Musa genotypes to black leaf streak disease. Differences in genotypic response were found between humid and dry environments. The information generated by the data synthesis supports further evaluation of Musa genotypes at new locations.
Article
Plant Sciences
Julianna Matos da Silva Soares, Anelita de Jesus Rocha, Fernanda dos Santos Nascimento, Vanusia Batista Oliveira de Amorim, Andresa Priscila de Souza Ramos, Claudia Fortes Ferreira, Fernando Haddad, Edson Perito Amorim
Summary: This study investigated the interaction between Musa sp. and P. fijiensis in banana plants and identified differentially expressed genes related to defense mechanisms against black Sigatoka. The findings showed the activation of phenolic compounds and callosis as defense mechanisms in resistant genotypes. The resistant genotype Krasan Saichon stood out and has potential for breeding programs for resistance to black Sigatoka in bananas.
Article
Plant Sciences
Getachew Gudero Mengesha, Abu Jambo, Habtamu Terefe, Shiferaw Mekonnen, Tariku Simion, Awoke Mensa, Gezahegn Fikre, Mulualem Ayele, Yemaneh Woldeyohanes, Berhanu Lemma, Meseret Turuko, Tuma Ayele, Zerihun Yemataw, Agdew Bekele Woldesilassie
Summary: Banana Black Sigatoka (BBS) is a serious threat to banana production worldwide. A study in southern Ethiopia assessed 330 banana fields to determine the distribution and severity of BBS, as well as its association with agronomic practices and environmental factors. The results showed that BBS was widespread, with higher severity in one district compared to the other. Various variables, such as district, year, moisture source, plant material, cultivar, growth stage, cropping pattern, nutrient, sucker and disease management, and weed infestation had significant associations with BBS severity. Factors like cultivar resistance, mixed cropping, row planting, optimal plant density, good nutrient management, sucker and weed management, earthing up, and proper irrigation and drainage were identified as important management options.
JOURNAL OF PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Pablo Chong, Josue Ngando Essoh, Rafael E. Arango Isaza, Paul Keizer, Ioannis Stergiopoulos, Michael F. Seidl, Mauricio Guzman, Jorge Sandoval, Paul E. Verweij, Gabriel Scalliet, Helge Sierotzski, Luc de Lapeyre de Bellaire, Pedro W. Crous, Jean Carlier, Sandrine Cros, Harold J. G. Meijer, Esther Lilia Peralta, Gert H. J. Kema
Summary: This study found a continuous range of sensitivity to sterol demethylation inhibitors in Pseudocercospora fijiensis field isolates collected from different banana production zones in various countries, with clear cross-sensitivity. Sequence analysis of PfCYP51 revealed 28 independent amino acid substitutions, nine of which correlated with reduced sensitivity to DMIs.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Alfred Kumakech, Hans J. Lyngs Jorgensen, David B. Collinge, Richard Edema, Patrick Okori
Summary: The study found that neem and pepper extracts can effectively control banana leaf spot disease, reduce the severity of black Sigatoka disease, and have no phytotoxic effects, though they do not significantly impact plant growth.
JOURNAL OF PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Julianna M. S. Soares, Anelita J. Rocha, Fernanda S. Nascimento, Adriadna S. Santos, Robert N. G. Miller, Claudia F. Ferreira, Fernando Haddad, Vanusia B. O. Amorim, Edson P. Amorim
Summary: This study presents insights into the pathosystem between Musa and P.fijiensis, highlighting the different responses of resistant and susceptible cultivars, the potential of wild diploids as sources of resistance genes, and the identification of candidate genes and molecules for genetic transformation and gene editing approaches. Genes associated with jasmonic acid and ethylene signaling, transcription factors, phenylpropanoid pathways, antioxidants, and pathogenesis-related proteins have been identified, with gene-derived markers applicable for downstream application in marker assisted selection.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Plant Sciences
Roslyn D. Noar, Elizabeth Thomas, Margaret E. Daub
Summary: The genetic characteristics and metabolic interactions between Pseudocercospora fijiensis and banana host are crucial for the sustainable control of black Sigatoka disease. The high evolutionary potential of the pathogen necessitates multiple control measures.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Daniella L. L. S. Andrade, Guilherme B. Pintarelli, Juliana Rosa, Isabela B. Paro, Pedro J. T. Pagano, Julia C. N. Silva, Daniela O. H. Suzuki
Summary: Electrochemotherapy (ECT) and Irreversible electroporation (IRE) are cancer treatments that rely on the distribution of electric fields in tissues. This study developed and validated a conductivity model using cavendish banana tissue, which enables quick evaluation of tissue electroporation through staining. The study also optimized three commonly used electroporation models and found that the banana tissue had similar dielectric parameters to potato tissue.
BIOELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Elizabeth Thomas, Roslyn D. Noar, Margaret E. Daub
Summary: The study revealed a critical role for the PKS8-2 and PKS10-2 genes in the development of black Sigatoka disease in bananas, with a particularly significant impact observed for PKS10-2. While PKS8-2 also influences disease development, its specific role remains unclear.
Article
Plant Sciences
Erica Cristina Silva Rego, Tatiana David Miranda Pinheiro, Fernando Campos de Assis Fonseca, Taisa Godoy Gomes, Erica de Castro Costa, Lucas Santos Bastos, Gabriel Sergio Costa Alves, Michelle Guitton Cotta, Edson Perito Amorim, Claudia Fortes Ferreira, Roberto Coiti Togawa, Marcos Mota Do Carmo Costa, Priscila Grynberg, Robert Neil Gerard Miller
Summary: Endogenous microRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs that regulate diverse cellular processes, including defense responses to biotic stresses. In this study, small RNA libraries derived from banana leaf material were sequenced to identify 202 conserved miRNAs and 24 predicted novel miRNAs. GO analysis revealed the involvement of miRNA target genes in defense-related molecular activities and biological processes. The study also validated the expression patterns of miRNAs and target genes using qRT-PCR and identified a negative correlation between miRNA expression and target host gene expression.
Article
Agronomy
Janet Kimunye, Kennedy Jomanga, Anthony Fredrick Tazuba, Evans Were, Altus Viljoen, Rony Swennen, George Mahuku
Summary: The study evaluated the response of East African Matooke hybrids to Pseudocercospora fijiensis, identifying NARITA 2, 7, 14, 21, and 23 as resistant and stable hybrids. Significant differences were observed in the impact of genotype, environment, and their interaction on black Sigatoka severity, with environment being the highest contributor.
Article
Agronomy
Zalmar Santana Goncalves, Anelita de Jesus Rocha, Fernando Haddad, Vanusia Batista de Oliveira Amorim, Claudia Fortes Ferreira, Edson Perito Amorim
Summary: The study found that genotype selection was more effective in winter, and evaluating the third leaf emitted after six months of growth can effectively differentiate between resistant and susceptible genotypes. The improved diploids and tetraploid hybrids showed significant variability in disease resistance, with recommendations to use hybrids with quantitative resistance for cultivation.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bowei Shen, XueJun Yu, Wenxiu Jiang, Hui Yuan, Mengqi Zhao, Hong Zhou, Zhiquan Pan
Summary: This study successfully converted Dioscorea zingiberensis into diosgenin using a solid acid prepared from phosphorus tailings. The yield of diosgenin was increased by 12.90% compared to traditional acid hydrolysis under optimized conditions. The alcoholysis approach showed potential as a promising strategy for green production of diosgenin with no waste liquid discharge.
Article
Plant Sciences
Janet N. Kimunye, Norman Muzhinji, Diane Mostert, Altus Viljoen, Aletta E. Bester-van der Merwe, George Mahuku
Summary: Genetic diversity of black Sigatoka pathogen in East Africa was analyzed using molecular markers, revealing moderate genetic diversity within subpopulations and evidence of both clonal and sexual reproduction. Breeding efforts for resistance to P. fijiensis in East Africa need to account for intrapopulation variation to select durable resistant banana cultivars.
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Chunliang Liu, Luke Steere, Cari McGregor, Brittany H. Frederick, Timothy Pastoor, Yasheen Zhou, C. Tony Liu, Yan Cai, Haibo Zhou, Musheng Xu, Jiangong Wang, Sang Hu Kim, Luke Whitesell, Leah E. Cowen, Yong-Kang Zhang
Summary: Researchers have identified a novel series of multi-substitution benzoxaboroles that exhibit excellent antifungal activity against Mycosphaerella fijiensis and Colletotrichum sublineolum.
BIOORGANIC & MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Carlos A. Cruz-Cruz, Karlina Garcia-Sosa, Fabiola Escalante-Erosa, Luis M. Pena-Rodriguez
JOURNAL OF GENERAL PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2009)
Article
Plant Sciences
Carlos A. Cruz-Cruz, Karlina Garcia-Sosa, Fabiola Escalante-Erosa, Luis M. Pena-Rodriguez
JOURNAL OF GENERAL PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2011)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jose Chuc-Uc, Ligia Brito-Argaez, Blondy Canto-Canche, Miguel Tzec-Sima, Cecilia Rodriguez-Garcia, Leticia Peraza-Echeverria, Santy Peraza-Echeverria, Andrew James-Kay, Carlos Alberto Cruz-Cruz, Luis Manuel Pena-Rodriguez, Ignacio Islas-Flores
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2011)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jerico Jabin Bello-Bello, Carlos Alberto Cruz-Cruz, Juan Carlos Perez-Guerra
IN VITRO CELLULAR & DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY-PLANT
(2019)
Article
Plant Sciences
M. A. Ramirez-Mosqueda, C. A. Cruz-Cruz, J. Atlahua-Temoxtle, J. J. Bello-Bello
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2019)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Marco A. Ramirez-Mosqueda, Carlos A. Cruz-Cruz, Adrian Cano-Ricardez, Jerico J. Bello-Bello
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Galdina Suarez-Moreno, Delia Hernandez-Romero, Oscar Garcia-Barradas, Oscar Vazquez-Vera, Sharon Rosete-Luna, Carlos A. Cruz-Cruz, Aracely Lopez-Monteon, Jesus Carrillo-Ahumada, David Morales-Morales, Raul Colorado-Peralta
Summary: The application of metal compounds in the medical field has a significant impact, with a wide range of commonly prescribed metal-containing compounds for cancer, diabetes, antimicrobial purposes, etc. Metal ions interact with biological molecules and have a strong affinity for essential small molecules in life. Recent research has focused on new metal derivatives, mainly metal-organic and coordination compounds, aiming to find more effective and selective anticancer and antitumor drugs.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2022)
Proceedings Paper
Plant Sciences
F. Hernandez-Ramirez, M. T. Gonzalez-Arnao, C. A. Cruz-Cruz, M. C. Pastelin-Solano, F. Engelmann
II INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON PLANT CRYOPRESERVATION
(2014)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Carlos Alberto Cruz-Cruz, Maria Teresa Gonzalez-Arnao, Florent Engelmann
