Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Duan Can-xing, Zhao Li-ping, Wang Jie, Liu Qing-kui, Yang Zhi-huan, Wang Xiao-ming
Summary: The gray leaf spot caused by Cercospora zeina has become a serious disease in maize in China. Population analysis of C. zeina showed high genetic differentiation and classified into two major groups and seven subgroups. The intra-population genetic differentiation of C. zeina is the leading cause of population variation in China, and interpopulation genetic similarity is closely related to colonization time and spread direction. Multi-gene sequence analysis demonstrated nine haplotypes, with the Yunnan population having the highest genetic and haplotype diversity and experiencing an expansion event. C. zeina spread in China through the influence of the southwest monsoon and seed transmission.
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Wenzhu He, Yonghui Zhu, Yifeng Leng, Lin Yang, Biao Zhang, Junpin Yang, Xiao Zhang, Hai Lan, Haitao Tang, Jie Chen, Shibin Gao, Jun Tan, Jiwei Kang, Luchang Deng, Yan Li, Yuanyuan He, Tingzhao Rong, Moju Cao
Summary: This study compared the transcriptome expression differences at different time points after inoculation in two maize inbred lines with resistance and susceptibility to Gray leaf spot (GLS), identifying key genes related to GLS response. The results indicated that plant hormone signaling, calcium signaling pathways, and transcription factors played a central role in GLS sensing and response.
Article
Plant Sciences
Zhikang Dai, Qianyu Pi, Yutong Liu, Long Hu, Bingchen Li, Bao Zhang, Yanbo Wang, Min Jiang, Xin Qi, Wenqiang Li, Songtao Gui, Victor Llaca, Kevin Fengler, Shawn Thatcher, Ziwei Li, Xiangguo Liu, Xingming Fan, Zhibing Lai
Summary: Grey leaf spot (GLS) caused by Cercospora zeina or C. zeae-maydis is a major maize disease worldwide. Although over 100 QTLs resistant to GLS have been identified, only a few have been cloned. We identified a major resistance QTL, qRglsSB, against GLS, and narrowed it down to a 928 kb region. Through various genetic techniques, we confirmed that the ZmWAK02 gene is responsible for conferring resistance against GLS, showing its value in maize breeding.
Article
Plant Sciences
Hongbo Qiu, Chunhong Li, Wenzhu Yang, Kang Tan, Qiang Yi, Mei Yang, Guangxiao Bai
Summary: This study identified and finely mapped QTLs related to gray leaf spot (GLS) resistance in maize using genetic maps and newly developed SSR markers, narrowing down qGLS8 to a 124 kb genomic region. QTL-qGLS8 explained up to 17.46% of the phenotypic variation in GLS resistance in different environments.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Hamish A. Craze, Nelishia Pillay, Fourie Joubert, Dave K. Berger
Summary: This study aimed to develop a deep learning model for automated identification of gray leaf spot disease in field images of maize. The results showed that models trained on realistic mixed disease field data outperformed those trained on idealized datasets in terms of generalizability and external validity.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zixiang Cheng, Xiangling Lv, Canxing Duan, Hanyong Zhu, Jianjun Wang, Zhennan Xu, Huifei Yin, Xiaohang Zhou, Mingshun Li, Zhuafang Hao, Fenghai Li, Xinhai Li, Jianfeng Weng
Summary: This study obtained high-quality reference genomes of two Cercospora species (C.zeae-maydis and C.zeina) using nanopore sequencing, and found that the difference in genome size is mainly due to increased long terminal repeat retrotransposons in C.zeae-maydis. It is also discovered that C.zeae-maydis has more carbohydrate-binding gene families, particularly CBM4, CBM37, and CBM66, which may contribute to its variation in pathogenicity. Additionally, the study predicted 114 and 107 effectors in C.zeae-maydis and C.zeina, respectively, with 47 and 46 having unique potential pathogenicity.
MOLECULAR PLANT-MICROBE INTERACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoyang Liang, Chuanjuan Wang, Haitao Wang, Zonglu Yao, Xuefeng Qiu, Jiandong Wang, Wenqing He
Summary: Worldwide research has focused on decelerating the aging of crop leaves by optimizing fertilization measures. Biogas slurry can be used to delay leaf aging and partially replace chemical fertilizers in field application. However, the impact of biogas slurry topdressing on leaf aging is still unclear.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Junjie Niu, Tiequan Zhang, Guang Wen, Zhiming Zheng, Yu Jia, Chin S. Tan, Tom Welackey
Summary: Evaluating the nitrogen use efficiency of animal manure is crucial for optimizing its application in profitable crop production without harming the environment. A four-year field study found that liquid manure achieved comparable corn yields to inorganic fertilizer, while solid and composted manure had minimal agronomical value. Nitrogen use efficiency indices were used to evaluate the different manures, with inorganic fertilizer performing the best followed by liquid manure.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chuanpit Ruangcharus, Sung Un Kim, Ga-young Yoo, Eun-Jung Choi, Sandeep Kumar, Namgoo Kang, Chang Oh Hong
Summary: The type of animal manure did not significantly affect N2O emissions or belowground biomass of sweet potato, but the application rate of animal manures significantly impacted N2O emissions, soil nitrogen content, and belowground biomass of sweet potato. Increasing application rates of composted animal manures led to higher N2O emissions and belowground biomass yield of sweet potato, suggesting that application rates should be controlled to reduce N2O emissions while maximizing crop yield.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Xi Xu, Jingjing Li, Xilang Yang, Li Zhang, Shuo Wang, Guijin Shen, Bing Hui, Jialei Xiao, Changjian Zhou, Xiangjing Wang, Junwei Zhao, Wensheng Xiang
Summary: Maize leaf spot is a common disease worldwide, and this study identified several Epicoccum species as causal agents. These pathogens showed high pathogenicity to different maize varieties and exhibited varying sensitivities to common fungicides. The isolates also displayed different enzyme production capacities.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lampet Wongsaroj, Ratmanee Chanabun, Naruemon Tunsakul, Pinidphon Prombutara, Somsak Panha, Naraporn Somboonna
Summary: Northeastern Thailand relies heavily on agriculture, with farmers using organic fertilizers to support soil recovery and sustainable agriculture. However, knowledge about animal fecal manures remains limited, impacting their optimal use. This study analyzed the quantitative microbiota profiles of commonly used animal manures in the region.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Long Chen, Li Liu, Ziwei Li, Yudong Zhang, Manjit S. Kang, Yunyue Wang, Xingming Fan
Summary: This study identified 11 GLS-resistant QTL and discovered a new consensus QTL with the largest effect in chromosome bin 3.05. Further gene annotation revealed four candidate genes potentially related to GLS resistance. The combination of RIL populations and GBS-based high-density genetic maps provided a new resistance source for maize breeding programs.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REPORTS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shaoqing Wang, Zhixiang Lu, Bo Lang, Xinhua Wang, Yaqian Li, Jie Chen
Summary: This review summarizes research on the understanding of Curvularia leaf spot (CLS) in China, including the biological characteristics of the disease, virulence factors of Curvularia lunata, host resistance genetics, and disease management strategies.
Article
Plant Sciences
Zenglian Qi, Yuanjie Dong, Mingrong He, Maoying Wang, Yu Li, Xinglong Dai
Summary: Coated, slow/controlled release, or stabilized enhanced-efficiency nitrogen fertilizers have been found effective in improving nitrogen utilization efficiency and crop yield. By incorporating urease and nitrification inhibitors in the coated fertilizers, reductions in ammonia volatilization and inorganic nitrogen leaching losses were observed, leading to higher maize grain yield and nitrogen use efficiency. The addition of natural rubber-modified epoxy resin as coating material further enhanced the agronomic effectiveness and nitrogen utilization efficiency of the fertilizers.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Dennis O. Omondi, Mathews M. Dida, Dave K. Berger, Yoseph Beyene, David L. Nsibo, Collins Juma, Suresh L. Mahabaleswara, Manje Gowda
Summary: This study identified new quantitative trait loci (QTLs) for resistance to gray leaf spot (GLS) and northern corn leaf blight (NCLB) in maize using both linkage and association mapping. The findings suggest that genomic selection can improve the genetic resistance of maize to multiple diseases, including GLS and NCLB.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Cevat Eser, Suleyman Soylu, Hakan Ozkan
Summary: Drought is a pressing issue worldwide, and selecting wheat genotypes adapted to changing climatic conditions is crucial. This study evaluated 156 bread wheat genotypes, including landraces and modern varieties, under different drought treatments. The results showed that landraces had higher yield stability and protein content under drought stress, suggesting their potential for developing drought-tolerant modern wheat varieties. Effective utilization of landraces in breeding programs is important for developing climate-resilient wheat varieties.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Jagdeep Singh, Audrey Gamble, Steve Brown, Todd B. Campbell, Johnie Jenkins, Jenny Koebernick, Paul C. Bartley III, Alvaro Sanz-Saez
Summary: This study evaluated the changes in nutrient uptake, nutrient use efficiency, and yield of 20 cotton cultivars released in the USA between 1953 and 2018. The results showed that modern cotton cultivars have increased total nutrient uptake but slower improvement in nutrient use efficiency. The findings highlight the potential for enhanced nutrient uptake traits in cotton.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Elisa Erbetta, Laura Echarte, Maria Eugenia Sanz Smachetti, Nadia Gabbanelli, Maria Mercedes Echarte
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different combinations of photoperiod sensitivity, sweet-stalk, and bmr traits on sorghum biomass yield and allocation, and discussed the implications for bioenergy production.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Wenqing Zuo, Baojian Wu, Yuxuan Wang, Shouzhen Xu, Minzhi Chen, Fubin Liang, Jingshan Tian, Wangfeng Zhang
Summary: This study assessed the impact of different row spacing configurations and irrigation amounts on cotton photosynthesis and fiber quality. The results showed that under adequate irrigation, RS76L could be a suitable replacement for RS66+10H to improve fiber quality.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2024)