Article
Plant Sciences
Neda Sadeghpour, Hossein Ali Asadi-Gharneh, Mehdi Nasr-Esfahani, Hamed Hassanzadeh Khankahdani, Maryam Golabadi
Summary: This study explores the correlation between antioxidant enzyme activities and total phenol content with FOM 1.2 infection in melons. The results reveal that the activity of defense-related enzymes increases threefold in resistant melon accessions compared to susceptible ones. Biomass growth parameters following inoculation show similar trends to enzyme activity in resistant melon accessions.
PHYSIOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Yan-Fen Wang, Fang-Min Hao, Huan-Huan Zhou, Jiang-Bo Chen, Hai-Chuan Su, Fang Yang, Yuan-Yuan Cai, Guan-Long Li, Meng Zhang, Feng Zhou
Summary: Melon Fusarium wilt (MFW), caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. melonis (FOM), is a soil-borne disease that commonly affects melon cultivation worldwide. Fludioxonil, a phenylpyrrole fungicide, has strong inhibitory effects on the mycelial growth of FOM isolates. Mutant FOM isolates with fludioxonil resistance showed reduced sporulation and growth rates in response to certain stimuli. Molecular analysis suggested that the observed fludioxonil resistance was related to changes in the sequence and expression of the FoOs1 gene. No cross-resistance was found between fludioxonil and other tested fungicides. Fludioxonil has great potential as an alternative control method for FOM in melon crops.
Article
Agronomy
Maria B. Medeiros Araujo, Glaucia M. Moreira, Luan Vitor Nascimento, Geovane de Almeida Nogueira, Selma Rogeria de C. Nascimento, Ludwig H. Pfenning, Marcia Michelle de Q. Ambrosio
Summary: The study investigated Fusarium species causing melon fruit rot, with Fusarium falciforme and F. sulawesiense shown to be more aggressive. The results expand knowledge on these species and support the development of management strategies for the disease.
Article
Microbiology
Julia Mironenka, Sylwia Rozalska, Adrian Sobon, Przemyslaw Bernat
Summary: Trichoderma species are known for producing secondary metabolites in response to different fungal pathogens, with the metabolites showing inhibitory effects on the growth of popular pathogen Fusarium culmorum. The presence of certain proteins in the culture extract indicated oxidative stress, leading to activation of defense mechanisms in the pathogen and a reduction in major mycotoxin production.
MICROBIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jiming Li, Like Fokkens, Martijn Rep
Summary: By comparing the pathogenicity chromosomes of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. radicis-cucumerinum and F. oxysporum f. sp. melonis, researchers identified a candidate gene that may be responsible for the difference in host range between these two formae speciales.
MOLECULAR PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Nangyaley Khan, Hammad Anis Khan, Rao Arsalan Khushnood, Muhammad Faraz Bhatti, Danish Ilyas Baig
Summary: This research investigates the use of fungi as potential bioadmixtures to improve the performance and crack healing of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC). The chosen fungal strains were studied in terms of their behavior and efficiency when directly introduced into RAC or immobilized in recycled coarse aggregate (RCA). F. oxysporum was found to be effective in enhancing RAC performance, increasing compression and tension by 11.62% and 31.18% respectively at 28 days.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Alexandri Maria Brizuela, Laura Galvez, Juan Manuel Arroyo, Silvia Sanchez, Daniel Palmero
Summary: This study aimed to identify factors influencing the efficacy of biopesticides against Fusarium wilt in asparagus and assess the efficacy of Trichoderma-based biopesticides under different conditions. The results showed that Trichoderma species inhibited the growth of Fusarium, but high temperatures and limited water availability reduced their efficacy. The findings have implications for selecting appropriate Trichoderma species for specific environmental conditions.
Article
Microbiology
Amira E. Sehim, Omar A. Hewedy, Khadijah A. Altammar, Maryam S. Alhumaidi, Rasha Y. Abd Elghaffar
Summary: Plant-associated microbes, such as Trichoderma asperellum, play a crucial role in protecting tomato plants against soil-borne Fusarium wilt disease. This study found that T. asperellum exhibited strong antifungal activity against various phytopathogens, with the highest inhibition rate observed against F. oxysporum. The research also demonstrated that T. asperellum promoted tomato seed germination and enhanced plant growth.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Andleeb Zehra, Mohd Aamir, Manish K. Dubey, Waquar Akhtar Ansari, Mukesh Meena, Prashant Swapnil, R. S. Upadhyay, Mohammad Ajmal Ali, Abdullah Ahmed Al-Ghamdi, Joongku Lee
Summary: The study demonstrated that priming tomato plants with Trichoderma harzianum enhances their resistance against the pathogen Fusarium oxysporum. This effect is accompanied by increased antioxidative enzyme activities and up-regulation of defense-related genes. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the impact of microbial priming on plant immune response.
JOURNAL OF KING SAUD UNIVERSITY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Ana Santana de Medeiros, Tatianne Raianne Costa Alves, Jarlan Lucas dos Santos Silva, Ana Paula de Moura, Jailma Suerda Silva de Lima, Jose Janderson Ferreira de Souza, Mateus Araujo Vasconcelos de Franca, Juliano da Costa Fernandes, Luiz Fernando Bezerra Evangelista, Marcia Michelle de Queiroz Ambrosio
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of thermotherapy combined with a copper pesticide alternative in controlling Fusarium rot in melons. The lowest concentration of cinnamon essential oil showed the best results in inhibiting fungal growth. In vivo experiments demonstrated that the combination of thermotherapy and the copper pesticide greatly reduced melon rot and minimized damage caused by the disease.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Ritu Mawar, Satish Lodha, Madhavi Ranawat, Hesham Ali El Enshasy, Roshanida A. Rahman, Abdul Gafur, M. S. Reddy, Mohammad Javed Ansari, Sami Al Obaid, R. Z. Sayyed
Summary: In this study, the effects of soil solarization and Brassica amendments on the survival of biocontrol agents (BCAs) and the reduction of a cumin wilt pathogen were evaluated. The results showed that combining BCAs with Brassica amendments improved their survival and ability to reduce the population of the pathogen.
Article
Microbiology
Fatemeh Sabahi, Mara de Sain, Zia Banihashemi, Martijn Rep
Summary: This study investigated the genomic diversity of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. melonis (Fom), an important pathogen of melon worldwide, and identified 40 new candidate effector genes, leading to the resolution of nine Fom lineages. The presence of a highly similar set of effector genes in some distant lineages suggests the occurrence of horizontal chromosome transfer.
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Rui Wang, Xiaoli Yu, Yaping Yin, Justice Norvienyeku, Raja Asad Ali Khan, Manman Zhang, Sen Ren, Jie Chen, Tong Liu
Summary: Fusarium wilt is a major challenge in cucumber production, but this study found that Trichoderma asperellum FJ035 has a strong antagonistic effect against the disease. The results showed that T. asperellum FJ035 inhibited the spore germination of the pathogen and improved cucumber seed germination. It also effectively reduced the accumulation of the pathogen on cucumber roots and improved cucumber growth.
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Man Zhang, Jinhua Xu, Runsheng Ren, Guang Liu, Xiefeng Yao, Lina Lou, Jian Xu, Xingping Yang
Summary: Grafting enhances watermelon resistance against Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. niveum infection by upregulating pathogenesis-related proteases, inducing differential accumulation of proteins in leaves, and promoting the roles of protein biosynthesis and stress defense-related proteins. Signal transduction proteins positively regulate the defense process, while carbohydrate and energy metabolism contribute to energy production in grafted watermelon seedlings under infection. Enhanced scavenging capacity of reactive oxygen species (ROS) may also contribute to the disease resistance of grafted watermelon seedlings.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Julia Mironenka, Sylwia Rozalska, Przemyslaw Bernat
Summary: The application of the fungus Trichoderma harzianum in germinating wheat seeds can alleviate oxidative stress induced by 2,4-D or Fusarium culmorum.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Almudena Gimenez, Perla A. Gomez, Maria Angeles Bustamante, Maria Dolores Perez-Murcia, Encarnacion Martinez-Sabater, Margarita Ros, Jose A. Pascual, Catalina Egea-Gilabert, Juan A. Fernandez
Summary: The addition of compost extract can improve the nitrate content of spinach while not significantly affecting other aspects such as nitrite content and microbial load. The study suggests that using compost extract may be beneficial in producing spinach rich in bioactive compounds and with low concentrations of antinutritional factors.
Article
Agronomy
Jessica Cuartero, Onurcan Ozbolat, Virginia Sanchez-Navarro, Marcos Egea-Cortines, Raul Zornoza, Loredana Canfora, Luigi Orru, Jose Antonio Pascual, Juana-Maria Vivo, Margarita Ros
Summary: Long-term organic farming aims to reduce synthetic fertilizer and pesticide use to improve soil quality. Different cropping systems have varying effects on soil microbial communities, with organic cultivation leading to changes in bacterial communities.
Article
Agronomy
Jessica Cuartero, Onurcan Ozbolat, Virginia Sanchez-Navarro, Julia Weiss, Raul Zornoza, Jose Antonio Pascual, Juana-Maria Vivo, Margarita Ros
Summary: Significant differences in microbial community and functionality were observed between organic and conventional farming systems. Organic farming showed higher negative interactions and modularity, leading to the increase of generalist species and improved response to adverse conditions. Long-term compost amendment application can benefit farmers and the environment by reducing fertilizer and pesticide use and enhancing soil stability against climate change.
Article
Soil Science
Onurcan Ozbolat, Virginia Sanchez-Navarro, Raul Zornoza, Marcos Egea-Cortines, Jessica Cuartero, Margarita Ros, Jose A. Pascual, Carolina Boix-Fayos, Maria Almagro, Joris de Vente, Elvira Diaz-Pereira, Maria Martinez-Mena
Summary: This study aimed to assess the impact of reduced tillage and green manure on soil properties and bacterial community structure in a rainfed Mediterranean almond orchard. The results showed that a combination of reduced tillage and green manure increased soil organic matter and total nitrogen content, as well as the presence of beneficial bacteria associated with soil productivity.
Article
Polymer Science
Jose M. Orts, Juan Parrado, Jose A. Pascual, Angel Orts, Jessica Cuartero, Manuel Tejada, Margarita Ros
Summary: In this study, Tenebrio molitor larvae were fed polyurethane foam and degraded the polymer by 35% in 17 days, resulting in a 14% weight loss in the mealworms. Changes in the gut bacterial community and diversity of T. molitor were observed, which may be associated with the colonization of species involved in polyurethane degradation. The physical and structural biodegradation of polyurethane by T. molitor was analyzed and compared to the original polymer using FTIR, TGA, and SEM.
Article
Agronomy
Angelo Signore, Fabio Amoruso, Victor M. Gallegos-Cedillo, Perla A. Gomez, Jesus Ochoa, Catalina Egea-Gilabert, Antonio Costa-Perez, Raul Dominguez-Perles, Diego A. Moreno, Jose Antonio Pascual, Juan A. Fernandez
Summary: By using agro-industrial compost as a substitute for peat, the growth of rocket salad can be improved without negatively affecting yield and dry weight percentage. This compost can also enhance the concentration of phytochemicals and vitamin C in the plants.
Review
Plant Sciences
Angel Carrascosa, Jose Antonio Pascual, Margarita Ros, Spyridon A. Petropoulos, Maria del Mar Alguacil
Summary: This review summarizes the latest literature on the management and cultivation practices of Portulaca oleracea, aiming to provide useful information for farmers and stakeholders to introduce it as a complementary/alternative crop and for the phytoremediation of degraded agricultural land.
Review
Horticulture
Cinthia Najera, Victor M. Gallegos-Cedillo, Margarita Ros, Jose Antonio Pascual
Summary: The increasing demand for high-quality and highly nutritious food has led to the development of agricultural innovation, such as vertical farming (VF), which allows for sustainable food production with reduced space and resources. Light, particularly LED lighting, plays a crucial role in vertical farming and has shown great improvements in productivity. However, there is a lack of analysis on research carried out in the VF system, and more information is needed on the parameters for optimal production. This review analyzes scientific articles from the SCOPUS database and highlights the growth of VF research, with China being a prominent location for field experiments.
Article
Horticulture
Daniel Hernandez, Margarita Ros, Francisco Carmona, Jose Antonio Saez-Tovar, Jose Antonio Pascual
Summary: The use of composts of spent mushrooms substrates as a partial replacement for peat in horticulture can lead to higher yields, with a combination of different types of compost showing increased suppressiveness against plant pathogens.
