Article
Plant Sciences
Wenjun Zhu, Huange Dong, Ran Xu, Jingmao You, Da-zhong Yan, Chao Xiong, Jing Wu, Kai Bi
Summary: Cell death-inducing proteins (CDIPs) play crucial roles in the infection of the phytopathogen Botrytis cinerea. The secreted protein BcCDI1 can induce necrosis in tobacco leaves and activate plant defense. BcCDI1 is possibly recognized by plant receptors and triggers plant cell death.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Konstantinos Samaras, Soultana Mourtiadou, Theodoros Arampatzis, Myrsini Kakagianni, Maria Feka, Felix Wackers, Kalliope K. Papadopoulou, George D. Broufas, Maria L. Pappas
Summary: The two-spotted spider mite is a serious pest in tomato and other crops. Biological control with the release of natural enemies has been an efficient method to control it, but not in tomato. Other biological control agents and plant strengtheners have the potential to suppress spider mite populations in tomato.
Article
Plant Sciences
Jianmei Fu, Yu Shi, Lu Wang, Hao Zhang, Jing Li, Jichao Fang, Rui Ji
Summary: The saliva of the small brown planthopper contains a disulfide isomerase enzyme that enhances plant resistance to insects by inducing cell death and signaling pathways in plants. This discovery provides new insights into the molecular mechanisms of plant-insect interactions.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yuhua Wang, Xinchun Zhang, Tian Wang, Siyu Zhou, Xiaofei Liang, Changping Xie, Zhensheng Kang, Daipeng Chen, Li Zheng
Summary: In this study, researchers identified a small secretory protein, FoSSP1, in the soil-borne fungus Foc4. They found that FoSSP1 negatively regulates conidiation and pathogenicity in Foc4, providing insights into the mechanisms of banana wilt disease.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaodan Wang, Kangkai Zheng, Wenyu Cheng, Jie Li, Xiangxiu Liang, Jie Shen, Daolong Dou, Meizhen Yin, Shuo Yan
Summary: The use of environmentally-friendly fungicides, such as elicitors and botanical fungicides, is a global trend to reduce exposure risks to ecosystems. A star polymer (SPc) was developed as a sustainable delivery method for plant elicitors/botanical fungicides with enhanced control effects against potato late blight, a major crop pathogen.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Laura Montesinos, Beatriz Gascon, Lidia Ruz, Esther Badosa, Marta Planas, Lidia Feliu, Emilio Montesinos
Summary: The hybrid peptide BP178, engineered for plant expression, exhibits strong bactericidal activity and induces plant defense responses in tomato plants, enhancing their resistance against pathogenic bacteria. The upregulated genes include pathogenesis-related proteins and transcription factors involved in signaling pathways, suggesting that BP178 acts through a dual mechanism of antimicrobial activity and plant defense elicitation.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gopal S. Kallure, Archana Kumari, Balkrishna A. Shinde, Ashok P. Giri
Summary: There has been ongoing dynamic interactions between plants and insects for over 350 million years, where insects cause-specific feeding damage and invoke characteristic defense responses in plants through the release of oral secretions. The synthesis and function of these oral secretion components may depend on the host plant and associated microorganisms, leading to a continuous exchange of molecules between plants and feeding insects alongside the associated microorganisms. Understanding these complex interactions at a molecular level could help in designing eco-friendly crop protection strategies.
Review
Plant Sciences
Huiying Wang, Shaojie Shi, Wei Hua
Summary: Diverse molecular processes regulate interactions between insects and their host plants. In response to insect attack, plants activate defense mechanisms, such as the JA and SA pathways, Ca2+ flux, ROS burst, MAPK activation, and other responses. Insects secrete effectors to interfere with plant defenses, while plants have evolved R proteins to recognize and trigger stronger defense responses. Recent advances in multi-omics approaches have been made to identify and study the molecular mechanisms of these effectors, providing potential strategies for pest control.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Rromir Koci, Fabrice Dupuy, Salim Lebbar, Vincent Gloaguen, Celine Faugeron Girard
Summary: This study examined the elicitor properties of a by-product of agar extraction from the red alga Gelidium sesquipedale. The results showed that this by-product can enhance plant defense markers and increase the expression of pathogenesis-related genes, improving plant resistance against diseases. Field trials also demonstrated its efficacy in reducing disease symptoms in grapevines.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shreya S. Shettar, Zabin K. Bagewadi, Deepak A. Yaraguppi, Simita Das, Nilkamal Mahanta, Surya P. Singh, Aditi Katti, Dimple Saikia
Summary: This study investigated the multifunctional attributes of recombinant subtilisin, including antibacterial, antioxidant, and anticancer potential. The codon-optimized subtilisin gene from Bacillus subtilis was successfully transformed into E. coli cells and expressed at a high level. The obtained recombinant subtilisin showed high alkali-thermostability and exhibited strong antibacterial activity against various pathogens. It also demonstrated antioxidant potential and cytotoxicity against cancer cells. The structural and functional analysis further supported its potential therapeutic applications in healthcare industries.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Angel Oliveras, Cristina Camo, Pau Caravaca-Fuentes, Luis Moll, Gerard Riesco-Llach, Sergio Gil-Caballero, Esther Badosa, Anna Bonaterra, Emilio Montesinos, Lidia Feliu, Marta Planas
Summary: Thirty peptide conjugates were designed to show high antibacterial activity against plant-pathogenic bacteria, with the best peptides incorporating Pep13. The conjugation order and structural parameters were found to influence the biological profile of the peptides.
APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Tereza Prerovska, Barbora Jindrichova, Svatopluk Henke, Jean-Claude Yvin, Vincent Ferrieres, Lenka Burketova, Petra Lipovova, Eric Nguema-Ona
Summary: This study reveals the potential of AGP-like proteins isolated from Ulva lactuca in activating plant immune defense. Preventive application of Ulva extract enhances plant resistance against Leptosphaeria maculans in oilseed rape.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Alice K. Zelman, Gerald Alan Berkowitz
Summary: Endogenous signaling compounds are important for plants to respond to harmful and beneficial organisms. The plant elicitor peptides (Peps) and the endogenous signaling polypeptide systemin play roles in defense responses against pathogens and herbivorous insects. This paper explores the similarities between Peps and systemin in tomato, and discusses the receptors involved. Future research directions for Pep signaling in solanaceous crops are suggested.
Article
Plant Sciences
Laura Montesinos, Aina Baro, Beatriz Gascon, Emilio Montesinos
Summary: The activity of Eucalyptus essential oil against plant pathogenic bacteria was studied and it was found that the formulation EGL2 was effective in inhibiting the growth of various strains. It also exhibited a strong bactericidal effect, causing significant reductions in bacterial survival. Additionally, the preventive spray application of EGL2 on pear plants reduced the severity of Erwinia amylovora infections.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ayesha Safdar, Fatima Ismail, Muhammad Imran
Summary: This study compared the suitability and stability of two lipases, produced through solid-state fermentation using wheat bran, for use in laundry detergents. Both Candida albicans lipase and Acremonium sclerotigenum lipase exhibited stability across a wide range of pH and temperature. They showed compatibility with various commercially available detergents and tolerated organic solvents. Acremonium sclerotigenum lipase performed slightly better overall.
Article
Allergy
Joana Costa, Simona Lucia Bavaro, Sara Benede, Araceli Diaz-Perales, Cristina Bueno-Diaz, Eva Gelencser, Julia Klueber, Colette Larre, Daniel Lozano-Ojalvo, Roberta Lupi, Isabel Mafra, Gabriel Mazzucchelli, Elena Molina, Linda Monaci, Laura Martin-Pedraza, Cristian Piras, Pedro M. Rodrigues, Paola Roncada, Denise Schrama, Tanja Cirkovic-Velickovic, Kitty Verhoeckx, Caterina Villa, Annette Kuehn, Karin Hoffmann-Sommergruber, Thomas Holzhauser
Summary: This research searched for evidence on how different physicochemical properties affect the allergenicity of food proteins, and found consistent effects on protein allergenicity within the same protein family. Molecular stability was identified as the most common characteristic promoting plant protein allergenicity. However, there is still a lack of systematic approach to link physicochemical properties with clinical allergenicity.
CLINICAL REVIEWS IN ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Allergy
Isabel J. Skypala, Joan Bartra, Didier G. Ebo, Margaretha Antje Faber, Montserrat Fernandez-Rivas, Francisca Gomez, Olga Luengo, Stephen J. Till, Riccardo Asero, Domingo Barber, Lorenzo Cecchi, Araceli Diaz Perales, Karin Hoffmann-Sommergruber, Elide Anna Pastorello, Ines Swoboda, Anastasios. P. Konstantinopoulos, Ronald van Ree, Enrico Scala
Summary: Sensitization to nsLTPs can cause allergic reactions to plant foods, often requiring a cofactor for the reaction to occur. Diagnosis involves allergy-focused diet and clinical history, along with testing for nsLTP sensitization using allergens like Pru p 3. The main management is avoiding trigger foods and providing advice on cofactors, with promising studies on immunotherapy for this condition.
Review
Allergy
Isabel J. Skypala, Ricardo Asero, Domingo Barber, Lorenzo Cecchi, Arazeli Diaz Perales, Karin Hoffmann-Sommergruber, Elide A. Pastorello, Ines Swoboda, Joan Bartra, Didier G. Ebo, Margaretha A. Faber, Montserrat Fernandez-Rivas, Francesca Gomez, Anastasios. P. Konstantinopoulos, Olga Luengo, Ronald van Ree, Enrico Scala, Stephen J. Till
Summary: Non-specific lipid transfer proteins (nsLTP) are important proteins present in plant species, playing a key role in allergies and reactions to plant foods. Studies have shown that nsLTP have highly conserved structures and can cause allergic reactions to different plant-related foods and non-food sources.
CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL ALLERGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Lucia Sandra Perez-Borroto, Laila Toum, Atilio Pedro Castagnaro, Justo Lorenzo Gonzalez-Olmedo, Francisco Coll-Manchado, Esteban Mariano Pardo, Yamilet Coll-Garcia
Summary: This study investigated the effects of 24-Epibrassinolide (EBL) and a synthetic functional analogue DI-31 on Arabidopsis thaliana under drought conditions. DI-31 showed more effective growth promotion, stomatal closure, and prevention of water loss compared to EBL. The study suggests that DI-31 is a more cost-effective and environmentally-friendly alternative for enhancing plant fitness under drought stress.
PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Romina P. Bertani, Maria F. Perera, Constanza M. Joya, Diego D. Henriquez, Claudia Funes, Solana Chaves, Victoria Gonzalez, Bjorn Welin, Maria I. Cuenya, Atilio P. Castagnaro
Summary: A significant increase in the occurrence of red stripe disease caused by Acidovorax avenae subsp. avenae in Argentina was observed. Molecular markers were employed to analyze isolates from Tucuman, revealing high genetic diversity and clonal population structure. Sequencing of housekeeping genes showed similarities and differences among isolates, while virulence evaluation displayed variable aggressiveness on resistant sugarcane varieties.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Carlos F. Grellet-Bournonville, Pia de los Angeles Di Peto, Ana M. Cervino Dowling, Atilio P. Castagnaro, Guillermo Schmeda-Hirschmann, Juan C. Diaz Ricci, Alicia Mamani, Maria P. Filippone
Summary: This study identified bioactive compounds from field-collected strawberry leaves capable of inducing defense responses in Arabidopsis thaliana against a bacterial pathogen. The methanolic extracts of leaves sampled in December showed the highest content of total soluble phenolic compounds. The defense response in A. thaliana induced by the extracts was attributed to two ellagitannins, HeT and galloyl-HHDP-glucose, providing economic value to strawberry leaves as a raw material for plant health enhancer bioinputs.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Khawla Missaoui, Zulema Gonzalez-Klein, Diego Pazos-Castro, Guadalupe Hernandez-Ramirez, Maria Garrido-Arandia, Faical Brini, Araceli Diaz-Perales, Jaime Tome-Amat
Summary: Plant non-specific lipid transfer proteins (nsLTPs) are small, basic proteins with a wide distribution in higher plants. They have a stable structure that allows them to bind and transport hydrophobic molecules. These proteins play critical roles in plant development and response to various stresses.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Florencia Budeguer, Ramon Enrique, Maria Francisca Perera, Josefina Racedo, Atilio Pedro Castagnaro, Aldo Sergio Noguera, Bjorn Welin
Summary: Sugarcane is a crucial tropical crop with complex genetics and difficulty in traditional breeding improvement due to its large genome and low fertility. Genetic engineering offers a promising approach for sugarcane improvement, but technical challenges remain to be addressed.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Allergy
Luisa Diem, Bellinda Neuherz, Johanna Rohrhofer, Larissa Koidl, Riccardo Asero, Knut Brockow, Araceli Diaz Perales, Margaretha Faber, Julia Gebhardt, Maria Jose Torres, Erika Jensen-Jarolim, Sonja Zehetmayer, Eva Untersmayr
Summary: This study compared the application of ISAC and ALEX(2) molecular tests in the diagnosis of pollen food syndrome (PFS), and found that multiplex testing is beneficial for understanding individual sensitization profiles and providing personalized management recommendations.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ana Maria M. Murillo, Luis G. Valle, Yolanda Ramirez, Maria Jesus Sanchez, Beatriz Santamaria, E. Molina-Roldan, Isabel Ortega-Madueno, Elena Urcelay, Luca Tramarin, Pedro Herreros, Araceli Diaz-Perales, Maria Garrido-Arandia, Jaime Tome-Amat, Guadalupe Hernandez-Ramirez, Rocio L. Espinosa, Maria F. Laguna, Miguel Holgado
Summary: In this study, highly multiplexed diagnostic KITs based on an Interferometric Optical Detection Method were developed to evaluate six COVID-19-related biomarkers. The results showed that specific immunoglobulins, ferritin, and C-reactive protein play important roles in evaluating COVID-19.
Article
Allergy
Jaime Tome-Amat, Zulema Gonzalez-Klein, Diego Pazos-Castro, Jose Luis Resuela-Gonzalez, Gonzalo Vilchez-Pinto, Helena Berreiros-Hortala, Lucia Palacio-Garcia, Sergio Fernandez-Bravo, Vanesa Esteban, Araceli Diaz-Perales, Maria Garrido-Arandia
Review
Allergy
Zulema Gonzalez-Klein, Diego Pazos-Castro, Guadalupe Hernandez-Ramirez, Maria Garrido-Arandia, Araceli Diaz-Perales, Jaime Tome-Amat
Summary: Lipid Transfer Proteins (LTPs) are a widely distributed allergen family that can cause various allergic reactions. Recent studies have shown that the ligands carried by LTPs play a significant role in their allergenic capacity. Research on the role of lipids in allergic sensitization can enhance our understanding of the molecular events leading to allergy.
FRONTIERS IN ALLERGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Maria La O. Hechavarria, Yaquelin Puchades Izaguirre, Yosel Perez Perez, Gabriela Michavila, Mario A. Casas Gonzalez, Juana Perez Perez, Omelio Carvajal Jaime, Joaquin Montalvan Delgado, Andrea Pena Malavera, Jose Mesa Lopez, Atilio P. Castagnaro, Maria F. Perera
Summary: This study aimed to detect sugarcane cultivars with stable reactions to leaf scald caused by Xanthomonas albilineans using different models and found several cultivars with stable resistance, which can help improve the evaluation method for resistance of new sugarcane cultivars.
TROPICAL PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Ramon Enrique, Daniel Kurth, Enrique Ibarra-Laclette, Aldo Noguera, Bjorn Welin, Atilio Pedro Castagnaro
Summary: The study successfully identified and analyzed the flanking sequences of transgene insertions in the sugarcane genome using a targeted sequence enrichment method and bioinformatic analysis, which were validated by PCR reactions. This research represents an efficient strategy for inserting multiple transgenes in complex plant genomes like sugarcane.
CROP BREEDING AND APPLIED BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
