Article
Plant Sciences
Xingli Zhao, Dianyun Hou, Jiaqi Xu, Kaixuan Wang, Zhenjie Hu
Summary: This study screened and identified antagonistic strains against Fusarium pseudograminearum (Fp), the dominant pathogen associated with the crown rot of wheat in China, and evaluated their biosynthetic potential. The results demonstrated potential strains for the biocontrol of the crown rot of wheat, with T. trachyspermus R-17 showing promising antibacterial properties.
Article
Plant Sciences
Swarnalatha Moparthi, Mary Burrows, Josephine Mgbechi-Ezeri, Bright Agindotan
Summary: Research indicates that various Fusarium species from seeds and roots can cause root rot in pulse growing regions of Montana. Certain isolates show high aggressiveness on different crops, with some even exhibiting cross-pathogenicity.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Khin Thuzar Win, Michie Kobayashi, Fukuyo Tanaka, Kasumi Takeuchi, Aung Zaw Oo, Chang-Jie Jiang
Summary: This study evaluated the potential antifungal activity of 13 bacterial strains and found that volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by three Pseudomonas strains exhibited strong inhibitory activity against the pathogen causing soybean red crown root rot (RCR). Greenhouse soil inoculation tests confirmed the effectiveness of these bacterial strains in reducing the severity of RCR.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gururaj Pralhad Kadkol, Jess Meza, Steven Simpfendorfer, Steve Harden, Brian Cullis
Summary: The study investigated Fusarium crown rot tolerance in 34 durum wheat genotypes and found that some conventional durum wheat genotypes as well as those derived from crosses exhibited comparable tolerance to Suntop. Suntop was identified as the most tolerant genotype, while EGA Bellaroi was identified as very intolerant based on FCR tolerance index.
Article
Agronomy
Ahmed Saad, Bethany Macdonald, Anke Martin, Noel L. Knight, Cassandra Percy
Summary: This study investigated the reactions of various cultivars of barley, wheat, oat, and triticale to different strains of Fusarium and Bipolaris in field trials. The results showed that Fusarium pseudograminearum and F. culmorum caused more severe visual discolouration on stems and sub crown internodes of all hosts compared to F. graminearum and B. sorokiniana. Despite variation in the visual discolouration, the DNA of all pathogens were detected in all cultivars.
Article
Plant Sciences
Yu Lin, Qing Wang, Hao Chen, Ning Yan, Fangkun Wu, Zhiqiang Wang, Caixia Li, Yaxi Liu
Summary: This study evaluated the resistance to Fusarium crown rot (FCR) in a collection of 286 A. tauschii accessions and identified five accessions with moderate resistance. Genome-wide association mapping revealed multiple significant SNPs on chromosomes 2D and 7D associated with FCR resistance. The resistance loci were independent of flowering time, heading date, and plant height. Six candidate genes encoding disease resistance-related proteins were selected for further validation.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ella R. Reeves, James P. Kerns, Christina Cowger, Barbara B. Shew
Summary: In eastern North Carolina, winter wheat yields are often reduced by mild to severe stunting and root rot, primarily caused by Pythium species. Highly aggressive isolates were found within all three Pythium species studied, and nitrogen application did not impact root rot caused by Pythium species.
Article
Microbiology
Yanting Zhang, Hong Yu, Meihua Hu, Jianyan Wu, Chuanqing Zhang
Summary: Strawberry crown rot (SCR) is a complex disease caused by a diversity of pathogenic fungi. This study identified the diversity and pathogenicity of SCR pathogens, providing valuable data for better control of the SCR disease.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhongwei Liu, Xiangzhi Li, Zhencai Sun, Zhimin Wang, Guitong Li
Summary: This study found that microbes from aging biochars can prevent wheat crown rot and Fusarium head blight. The fungus Papiliotrema flavescens showed strong antifungal effects without producing antifungal substances. Field trials demonstrated a significant reduction in spike disease rate and an increase in crop yield with the presence of P. flavescens.
Article
Plant Sciences
Yu Lin, Hao Chen, Ning Yan, Chao Li, Shuai Hou, Yuzhou Mou, Fangkun Wu, Zhiqiang Wang, Haoran Shi, Caixia Li, Yaxi Liu
Summary: Researchers identified four major loci for Fusarium crown rot resistance in wheat through evaluation of 209 wheat accessions. Combining these loci significantly increased the disease resistance. Additionally, two PCR-based markers were successfully developed, providing valuable tools for resistance breeding programs.
Article
Agronomy
Le Wang, Na Wang, Jialiang Yu, Jie Wu, Huan Liu, Kejian Lin, Yuanyuan Zhang
Summary: 317 isolates suspected of alfalfa root rot were collected from Inner Mongolia, China, and 12 Fusarium species were identified as the cause of the disease, including three new species not previously reported in China. Three fungicides were found to be strongly toxic towards the dominant pathogenic species, suggesting their potential as alternative fungicides for controlling alfalfa root rot.
Article
Agronomy
Runlai Xu, Chenghang Du, Yutian Gao, Xiaohan Zhou, Irsa Ejaz, Jieru Guo, Kunhu Chen, Jun Ma, Yinghua Zhang, Zhimin Wang, Zhencai Sun
Summary: In this study, the impact of different watering regimes on the microbial community and disease severity of wheat crown rot was investigated. It was found that a well-watered pattern during grain filling reduced the disease index, and the bacterial community in the well-watered and late-drought patterns showed higher alpha diversity and more stable structures. The microbial network analysis revealed that the bacterial networks in the well-watered and late-drought patterns were more complex and connected compared to the early-drought pattern. Furthermore, several potential beneficial microbes were enriched under good water conditions, specifically during the heading of late drought and grain filling of well-watered.
Article
Plant Sciences
Andrew Milgate, Brad Baxter, Steven Simpfendorfer, Daniele Giblot-Ducray, Nannan Yang, Beverly Orchard, Ben Ovenden
Summary: This study demonstrates an improved method to quantify Fusarium crown rot (FCR) infection levels using quantitative PCR (qPCR) and evaluate genotype yield retention using residual regression deviation. The results show that qPCR provides a more accurate measure of FCR infection compared to traditional visual assessments. This new approach offers a robust and unbiased way to select for FCR traits within breeding programs.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Jun Su, Jiaojie Zhao, Shuqing Zhao, Mengyu Li, Shuyong Pang, Shisheng Chen, Feng Chen, Wenchao Zhen, Zhensheng Kang, Xiaodong Wang
Summary: The review provides a summary of recent genetic studies on wheat resistance to common root rot, Fusarium crown rot, and sharp eyespot, highlighting wheat germplasm with relatively higher resistance and genetic loci controlling resistance to each disease.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Dung Le, Maarten Ameye, Marthe De Boevre, Sarah De Saeger, Kris Audenaert, Geert Haesaert
Summary: Fusarium basal rot (FBR) is a major issue for Allium producers globally, with F. oxysporum being the most prevalent species in Vietnam. Virulence of different isolates varies greatly, and there is evidence of specialization of isolates for host phenology. Mycotoxin analyses revealed the presence of beauvericin and fumonisin B-1 in onions infected by different Fusarium species.
Article
Agronomy
Agnieszka Synowiec, Beata Jop, Krzysztof Domaradzki, Cezary Podsiadlo, Dorota Gaweda, Roman Waclawowicz, Anna Wenda-Piesik, Mateusz M. Nowakowski, Jan Bocianowski, Katarzyna Marcinkowska, Tadeusz Praczyk
Summary: The study demonstrated that the competitive effects of winter wheat on herbicide-susceptible or resistant bentgrass vary by location. In dry seasons, bentgrass biotypes with multiple herbicide resistance were more competitive against winter wheat. Despite the wheat CR being less than 1 in up to 64% and 50% of the combinations with the resistant biotype, weather conditions still influenced its competitive effects.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ileana Andreea Ratiu, Radik Mametov, Tomasz Ligor, Boguslaw Buszewski
Summary: VOCs are increasingly being explored for disease diagnosis due to their strategic advantages over classical methods. A new method for feces sampling using a Micro-Chamber/Thermal Extractor was developed, with extraction time, temperature and flow rate found to significantly impact results. Validation through correlation tests and Network analysis provided evidence for the efficacy of the developed model.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Entomology
Sebastian Sendel, Jan Bocianowski, Boguslaw Buszewski, Magdalena Piesik, Chris A. Mayhew, Dariusz Piesik
Summary: Chemical methods are widely used for plant protection, but they require repeated treatments. This study investigated the effects of adult striped shieldbugs on the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in spring wheat plants and the reactions of these insects to synthetic blends of VOCs, suggesting the potential of eco-friendly strategies using natural repellent properties of plants.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dariusz Piesik, Grzegorz Lemanczyk, Jan Bocianowski, Boguslaw Buszewski, Stefan Vidal, Chris A. Mayhew
Summary: The chemical method is the most popular means of plant protection, but it requires repeated treatments. Therefore, under the European Green Deal, aromatic plants and their repellent properties are considered an eco-friendly alternative. This study shows that plants emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) when they are injured by insects, infected by bacteria, or attacked by pathogens, and these compounds have defensive functions.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anna Wenda-Piesik, Agnieszka Synowiec, Katarzyna Marcinkowska, Barbara Wrzesinska, Cezary Podsiadlo, Krzysztof Domaradzki, Piotr Kuc, Ewa Kwiecinska-Poppe
Summary: The study found that the competition between blackgrass biotypes and winter wheat is significantly influenced by environmental conditions, such as soil texture and hydrothermal coefficient.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tomasz Ligor, Przemyslaw Adamczyk, Tomasz Kowalkowski, Ileana Andreea Ratiu, Anna Wenda-Piesik, Boguslaw Buszewski
Summary: In this study, headspace solid phase microextraction (SPME) and gas chromatography time of flight mass spectrometry (GCxGC TOF MS) were used to analyze the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in urine samples of bladder cancer patients and healthy individuals. The results showed that there were different VOC profiles between bladder cancer patients and healthy individuals. Several potential biomarkers were identified.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Anna Wenda-Piesik, Krystian Ambroziak
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the potential of soybean cultivation in Central Poland under different agrotechnical and agroclimatic conditions, and select the best cultivars for tillage and no-tillage systems. The results show that climate has a significant impact on soybean yield and protein content, with higher yields observed in the no-tillage system and higher protein content in the tillage system.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dariusz Piesik, Julia Aksoy, Jacek Lyczko, Jan Bocianowski, Boguslaw Buszewski, Magdalena Piesik, Chris A. Mayhew
Summary: There is an urgent need for new agro-technical practices to reduce dependence on artificial pesticides. This study investigates the effectiveness of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released by spring wheat plants under different stress conditions. The results suggest that monitoring a single compound from the combination of plant-emitted volatiles could predict the overall condition of a crop, which has implications for the development of real-time monitoring stations.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dariusz Piesik, Jan Bocianowski, Karol Kotwica, Grzegorz Lemanczyk, Magdalena Piesik, Veronika Ruzsanyi, Chris A. Mayhew
Summary: The behavioral responses of Hypera rumicis L. adults to varying blends of synthetic plant volatiles (SPVs) at various concentrations are reported. The study found that the different concentrations of SPVs have attractant or repellent effects on the insects. Mated females are only attracted to a specific blend, while mated and unmated males are only attracted to females.
Article
Agronomy
Karol Lisiecki, Grzegorz Lemanczyk, Dariusz Piesik, Chris A. A. Mayhew
Summary: Rhizoctonia cerealis and Rhizoctonia solani are highly harmful soil-borne pathogens for crop plants globally. Studies have shown that winter wheat genotypes exhibit severe symptoms when exposed to these pathogens in field experiments.
Article
Agronomy
Grzegorz Lemanczyk, Karol Lisiecki, Dariusz Piesik
Summary: In order to reduce the threat of Rhizoctonia to plants and provide high quality plant products, it is important to develop sophisticated and environmentally friendly plant protection methods. One effective method is biological control using beneficial agents such as microorganisms (bacteria and fungi) as well as mites or insects. In this study, a non-pathogenic Rhizoctonia strain AG B0 (BNR) was found to reduce the impact of pathogenic strains, Rhizoctonia cerealis and Rhizoctonia solani, indicating a race-specific response of plant genotypes to the protective activity of the non-pathogenic Rhizoctonia.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Joanna Szulc, Blazej Blaszak, Anna Wenda-Piesik, Grazyna Gozdecka, Ewa Zary-Sikorska, Malgorzata Bak, Justyna Bauza-Kaszewska
Summary: Soybean is a valuable substitute for animal protein in vegan and vegetarian diets. A zero waste technology has been developed to convert soybean by-products into vegan soft cheese, improving resource utilization efficiency and obtaining high-quality soy products.
Article
Agronomy
Roman Waclawowicz, Magdalena Giemza, Elzbieta Pytlarz, Anna Wenda-Piesik
Summary: This study investigates the impact of long-term practices in regenerative agriculture on canopy weed infestation and spring barley architecture. The results show that simplified tillage can reduce weed infestation during the barley tillering stage but increases it during grain harvest. Plowing the cover crop does not effectively reduce weed presence, while increased nitrogen fertilization reduces the number of weeds without affecting their mass. Weed infestation is also influenced by meteorological conditions. Simplified tillage leads to reduced barley density, height, and leaf area index, but increases branching. The study emphasizes the importance of decision-making regarding weed control and highlights the potential of comprehensive methods to favor crop growth conditions while weakening weed infestation potential.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daria Kosmalska, Katarzyna Janczak, Aneta Raszkowska-Kaczor, Andrzej Stasiek, Tomasz Ligor
Summary: This article focuses on the properties of polylactide (PLA), a biodegradable material, during the extrusion process. By adjusting factors such as temperature, structure of the plasticizing system, and rotational speed, improvements in mechanical properties of the final product can be achieved, while reducing energy consumption and raw material waste, thus benefiting the environment.
