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Microbiology
Zhen Liu, Ning Xu, Qiuying Pang, Raja Asad Ali Khan, Qiushi Xu, Cuidan Wu, Tong Liu
Summary: In this study, a salt-tolerant strain of Trichoderma longibrachiatum HL167 was isolated and found to have inhibitory effects on Fusarium oxysporum under salt stress. It was also observed that HL167 can penetrate and break the hyphae of F. oxysporum. Furthermore, when applied to cowpea plants, HL167 reduced ROS accumulation, alleviated salt damage, improved K+/Na+ ratio, and effectively colonized cowpea roots, leading to successful prevention and control of cowpea Fusarium wilt.
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Agronomy
Nur Syafikah Abdullah, Febri Doni, Muhamad Shakirin Mispan, Mohd Zuwairi Saiman, Yusmin Mohd Yusuf, Mushafau Adebayo Oke, Nurul Shamsinah Mohd Suhaimi
Summary: The increased agricultural activities driven by rising food demand have led to environmental problems, and solutions like utilizing beneficial microbes as soil inoculants, especially Trichoderma, have shown promise in enhancing crop production and resistance towards biotic and abiotic stresses. A better understanding of the mechanisms involved in the use of Trichoderma is crucial for deriving maximum benefits.
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Microbiology
Olumayowa Mary Olowe, Lidia Nicola, Michael Dare Asemoloye, Akinlolu Olalekan Akanmu, Olubukola Oluranti Babalola
Summary: This article reviews the constraints of tomato root rot in Africa and highlights the role of Trichoderma in optimizing crop productivity. The mechanisms of action of Trichoderma and the challenges in its adoption as a biocontrol agent in Africa are also discussed.
MICROBIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2022)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
H. J. Rees, N. Bashir, J. Drakulic, M. G. Cromey, A. M. Bailey, G. D. Foster
Summary: Endophytic Trichoderma isolates, particularly Trichoderma virens and T. hamatum, showed promising antagonistic activity against the root rot pathogen Armillaria mellea. The use of pre-colonized hazel disks was crucial in demonstrating fungal interactions in plant material. This study highlights the potential of biological control as an effective and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical treatments for controlling root rot diseases.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Erika Canada-Coyote, Juan Gabriel Ramirez-Pimentel, Cesar Leobardo Aguirre-Manilla, Juan Carlos Raya-Perez, Gerardo Acosta-Garcia, Gabriel Iturriaga
Summary: The study revealed that mutant strains M14, M21, and M24 of Trichoderma harzianum THITR01 showed high antagonist effects against several pathogenic fungi, while also promoting growth and tolerance to abiotic stress in plants.
CHILEAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Ranjana Rawal, Joseph C. Scheerens, Sean M. Fenstemaker, David M. Francis, Sally A. Miller, Maria-Soledad Benitez
Summary: Trichoderma isolates have different effects on water deficit tolerance in tomatoes, with NT33 potentially relieving stress. Tomato genotypes play a role in the outcome of interactions with the tested Trichoderma isolates.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Solomon Boamah, Shuwu Zhang, Bingliang Xu, Tong Li, Alejandro Calderon-Urrea
Summary: Our study showed that under salt stress, Trichoderma longibrachiatum TG1 effectively inhibits the growth of Fusarium pseudograminearum (Fg), controlling wheat crown rot by strengthening the plant defense system and regulating the expression of related genes, ultimately promoting wheat seedling growth.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
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Microbiology
Maria Lorena Castrillo, Gustavo Angel Bich, Natalia Soledad Amerio, Marcela Paola Barengo, Pedro Dario Zapata, Mario Carlos Nazareno Saparrat, Laura Lidia Villalba
Summary: The mitochondrial genome of the mycoparasitic fungus Trichoderma koningiopsis was determined and found to be a circular molecule of 27,560 bp with a GC content of 27.80%. It contains 14 conserved protein-coding genes, 26 transfer RNA genes, and two introns. This study provides valuable insights for further research in taxonomy, phylogenetics, conservation genetics, and evolutionary biology of this important genus.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Monica De Palma, Teresa Docimo, Gianpiero Guida, Maria Salzano, Rossella Albrizio, Pasquale Giorio, Michelina Ruocco, Marina Tucci
Summary: Trichoderma spp. can enhance plant performance under water stress by modulating transcription factors and genes related to photosynthesis, antioxidant defences, and maintenance of a juvenile state. The fungi specifically affected genes involved in stress damage mitigation, helping plants recover growth and photosynthesis levels after stress.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2021)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Dulce Jazmin Hernandez-Melchor, Ana Carolina Guerrero-Chavez, Mariana R. Ferrera-Rodriguez, Ronald Ferrera-Cerrato, John Larsen, Alejandro Alarcon
Summary: This study evaluated the enzymatic and biocontrol capacity of native Trichoderma strains isolated from corn crops in Irapuato and Napizaro, Mexico. The results showed that these strains exhibited enzyme activity for cellulase and chitinase, and acted antagonistically toward Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense. Therefore, they have the potential for biocontrol of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense.
BIOTECHNOLOGY LETTERS
(2023)
Review
Microbiology
Simran Rani, Pradeep Kumar, Priyanka Dahiya, Rajat Maheshwari, Amita Suneja Dang, Pooja Suneja
Summary: Plant growth and development are positively regulated by the endophytic microbiome through both direct and indirect mechanisms. Endophytes interact with plants by producing phytohormones and providing additional benefits such as nutrient acquisition, nitrogen fixation, and stress resistance. They have the unique ability to penetrate plant tissues and establish interactions with their hosts in multiple ways. The current focus of research has shifted towards understanding the complex relationships between host plants and their endophytic counterparts, including the influence of endophytes on host gene expression and their potential application in sustainable agriculture. Advances in molecular techniques have provided opportunities to explore the complexity of the endophytic microbiome. This review summarizes different aspects of the multidimensional interaction between endophytes and plants, as well as their potential applications.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Yi Zhang, Wen-Ying Zhuang
Summary: In this study, the functions of three MAPK genes in Trichoderma brevicrassum strain TC967 were investigated. The Hog1-MAPK was essential for conidiation and tolerance to saline/osmotic stress, while Fus3- and Slt2-MAPK deletion mutants showed increased effectiveness in inhibiting the growth of the plant pathogen Rhizoctonia solani. These findings suggest that MAPKs play a major role in regulating biocontrol-related gene expressions in TC967.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Sneha Vinay Kumar Gupta, Penelope M. C. Smith, Siria H. A. Natera, Ute Roessner
Summary: Soil salinity is a crucial factor affecting crop productivity. Fungal endophytes, as biocontrol agents, can enhance plant productivity and induce resistance to abiotic stresses, including salinity. This study used GC-MS and LC-QqTOF-MS techniques to analyze the metabolite and lipid changes in barley plants with different salt tolerance levels after inoculation with fungal endophytes. The results showed that the response of metabolites and lipids to fungus and salt treatment varied among different genotypes.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Biancamaria Senizza, Fabrizio Araniti, Simon Lewin, Sonja Wende, Steffen Kolb, Luigi Lucini
Summary: This study utilized plant metabolomics and bacterial metabarcoding to investigate the effects of Trichoderma spp. biostimulants on Arabidopsis thaliana under drought, heat, and their combination, as well as their impact on the plant holobiont.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Reuben O. Onwe, Chukwudi O. Onwosi, Flora N. Ezugworie, Chito C. Ekwealor, Chigozie C. Okonkwo
Summary: Trehalose is widely used to address food shortages and nutritional imbalances by helping plants and microorganisms survive in harsh environments, and is considered a safe alternative to chemical agents.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)