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Microbiology
Nana Lv, Chengyuan Tao, Yannan Ou, Jiabao Wang, Xuhui Deng, Hongjun Liu, Zongzhuan Shen, Rong Li, Qirong Shen
Summary: Microbial communities in the plant endophytic compartments and surrounding soil are important for plant health, with the rhizosphere and roots playing a key role in pathogen suppression.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Govindan Pothiraj, Zakir Hussain, Awani Kumar Singh, Amolkumar U. Solanke, Rashmi Aggarwal, Raman Ramesh, Veerubommu Shanmugam
Summary: The vascular wilt of tomato caused by Fusarium in India is mainly due to Fusarium oxysporum f. spp. lycopersici (Fol), and a biocontrol consortium consisting of Pseudomonas putida, Trichoderma harzianum, and Chaetomium globosum showed promising results in inhibiting the disease, promoting crop growth, and reducing vascular wilt incidence.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Xiaxia Wang, Zhenghua Du, Chanxin Chen, Shuang Guo, Qianzhuo Mao, Wei Wu, Ruimei Wu, Wenbo Han, Peifeng Xie, Yiping Zeng, Wenna Shan, Zonghua Wang, Xiaomin Yu
Summary: In this study, a strain of Streptomyces, named XY006, was found to have strong inhibitory activity against Fusarium oxysporum causing banana wilt disease. Two cyclic lipopeptide homologs, lipopeptin A and lipopeptin B, were identified as the corresponding antifungal metabolites. Pot experiments showed that XY006 successfully colonized banana plantlets and suppressed the incidence of banana wilt disease. Furthermore, XY006 fermentation culture application improved plant growth parameters and induced peroxidase activity, indicating a potential role in inducing resistance.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Walter Ocimati, Evans Were, Anthony Fredrick Tazuba, Miguel Dita, Si-Jun Zheng, Guy Blomme
Summary: Various basidiomycetes, including the edible Pleurotus ostreatus, have been found to suppress plant pathogens like Fusarium spp. in Uganda. By utilizing the spent substrate of Pleurotus ostreatus, researchers have demonstrated its potential to inhibit Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense, which causes Fusarium wilt of banana. This study suggests that the spent Pleurotus ostreatus substrate could be a viable option for managing Fusarium wilt of banana, particularly in pot experiments where it significantly reduced disease severity.
Article
Plant Sciences
Jie Wang, Bingyu Cai, Kai Li, Yankun Zhao, Chunyu Li, Siwen Liu, Dandan Xiang, Lu Zhang, Jianghui Xie, Wei Wang
Summary: Banana Fusarium wilt caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense is a disastrous fungal disease. Strain WHL7 of Streptomyces sp. isolated from marine soft coral showed high antifungal activity against Foc TR4. Fermentation broth of Streptomyces sp. WHL7 significantly increased the resistance of banana plantlets to Foc TR4, making it a potential bioresource for controlling Foc TR4.
Article
Microbiology
Niexia Zou, Dengbo Zhou, Yinglong Chen, Ping Lin, Yufeng Chen, Wei Wang, Jianghui Xie, Mingyuan Wang
Summary: This study demonstrated the potential application of the novel Streptomyces sp. strain H3-2 for the management of banana Fusarium wilt, showing high antifungal activity and broad-spectrum effectiveness against other fungal phytopathogens.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Chanjuan Du, Di Yang, Yunfeng Ye, Lianfu Pan, Jin Zhang, Shangbo Jiang, Gang Fu
Summary: This study constructed an effective compound microbial agent to control Fusarium wilt of banana (FWB) by combining multiple biocontrol strains. The experimental results showed that the combination of biocontrol strains had a higher control effect on FWB compared to single strains. Furthermore, combinations with larger taxonomic differences were more likely to achieve a higher control effect. Among the combinations, the four-strain combination T28 demonstrated the highest and most stable control effect.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Lu Zhang, Ziyu Liu, Yong Wang, Jiaqi Zhang, Shujie Wan, Yating Huang, Tianyan Yun, Jianghui Xie, Wei Wang
Summary: Banana is an important tropical fruit crop, but banana Fusarium wilt caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4 (Foc TR4) is a highly destructive fungal disease. The use of endophytic microorganisms for biocontrol is seen as a safe and sustainable strategy. Endophytic Streptomyces strains have the potential to enhance plant resistance and promote plant growth through the production of various metabolites.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xiaojuan Li, Kai Li, Dengbo Zhou, Miaoyi Zhang, Dengfeng Qi, Tao Jing, Xiaoping Zang, Chunlin Qi, Wei Wang, Jianghui Xie
Summary: Banana Fusarium wilt caused by Fusarium oxyspoum f. sp. cubense (Foc) is highly destructive to the global banana industry, with a lack of effective control methods. Utilizing Streptomyces sp. H4 shows promise in controlling Foc TR4 and promoting the growth of banana seedlings.
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Gaber Attia Abo-Zaid, Ahmed Salah Abdullah, Nadia Abdel-Mohsen Soliman, Ebaa Ebrahim El-Sharouny, Abdulaziz A. Al-Askar, Yiming Su, Ahmed Abdelkhalek, Soraya Abdel-Fattah Sabry
Summary: The secretion of siderophores by Pseudomonas aeruginosa F2 and P. fluorescens JY3 was evaluated and found to have an inhibitory effect on Fusarium oxysporum and Rhizoctonia solani. Two optimized media were used to produce siderophores as biocontrol agents, and the cell-free supernatants containing siderophores were used to prepare bio-friendly formulations. These formulations showed significant reduction in damping-off caused by F. oxysporum and R. solani, as well as promoting the growth of wheat plants.
Article
Agronomy
Jinming Yang, Qiaohui Wu, Yutong Wang, Xinyue Chen, Wei Gao, Yan Zhao, Beibei Wang, Yunze Ruan
Summary: The large outbreak of banana Fusarium wilt has become a bottleneck to the industry's development. This study investigated the effects of pineapple-banana crop rotation and pineapple residue amendment on the soil microbial communities and disease incidence. The results showed that both rotation and residue addition significantly reduced disease incidence and altered the bacterial and fungal community composition.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lihua Yang, You Zhou, Lijia Guo, Laying Yang, Jun Wang, Changcong Liang, Junsheng Huang
Summary: This study explored the role of banana root exudates in the colonization of biocontrol strain Bacillus velezensis LG14-3 and its resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense. The root exudates attracted LG14-3 and enhanced its colonization ability in the banana rhizosphere. Additionally, the root exudates increased LG14-3's swarming motility and biofilm formation. Pot experiments showed that glycine and citric acid enhanced LG14-3's colonization ability and reduced the severity of banana fusarium wilt.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Y. Duan, J. Chen, Z. Pang, X. Ye, C. Zhang, H. Hu, J. Xie
Summary: This study revealed that Streptomycesma.FS-4 inhibits the banana fusarium pathogen by disrupting the fungal plasma membrane and mitochondrial dysfunction, ultimately inducing cell apoptosis. These findings have significant implications for the prevention and control of banana wilt, contributing to the healthy development of the banana industry system.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Huacai Fan, Ping He, Shengtao Xu, Shu Li, Yongfen Wang, Wenlong Zhang, Xundong Li, Hui Shang, Li Zeng, Si-Jun Zheng
Summary: By sequencing the soil microbial diversity in six main banana-producing areas in Yunnan, this study found that Chujaibacter, Bacillus, and Sphingomonas were significantly enriched. Further correlation analysis revealed a significant negative correlation between Bacillus and the soil pathogen Foc TR4. Thus, a B. velezensis strain YN1910 was isolated from disease-suppressive soils, which showed significant control (78.43-81.76%) of banana Fusarium wilt and significant growth promotion on banana plants in vitro and pot experiments.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yaling Lin, Chang Zhang, Meng Hou, Rui Li, Anqiang Zhang
Summary: In this study, three poly(N,N-diene propyl quaternary ammonium salts) (PDPQASs) were synthesized and evaluated for their antifungal activities, adsorption and leaching properties in soil, and biotoxicities on silkworms, zebrafish and mice against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc4), the pathogen causing banana Fusarium wilt. The results showed that the PDPQASs exhibited significant and stronger inhibitory effects on Foc4 conidia, and they were essentially non-toxic to silkworms and mice. Among them, poly(methyl benzyl diallyl ammonium chloride) showed the best comprehensive properties in terms of antifungal activities and biotoxicities, making it a potential candidate for controlling banana Fusarium wilt.
REACTIVE & FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
N. N. M. Nasir, C-L Ho, D. U. Lamasudin, N. B. Saidi
PHYSIOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2020)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mohd Hider Kamarudin, Zool Hilmi Ismail, Noor Baity Saidi
Summary: This paper provides an all-encompassing review of deep learning sensor fusion in plant water stress assessment, highlighting the challenges and future prospects in the field. Advances in sensor technologies have enabled high-throughput, non-contact, and cost-efficient assessment of plant water stress, leading to improved agricultural productivity and ecosystem management. The application of deep learning techniques in processing sensory data has shown promising results, with potential for further optimization in plant breeding strategies and forest wildfire prevention.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Review
Plant Sciences
Su-Ee Lau, Mohd Fadhli Hamdan, Teen-Lee Pua, Noor Baity Saidi, Boon Chin Tan
Summary: The role of NO in drought stress still lacks knowledge and faces technical challenges, with future research recommendations focusing on exploring this area further. The modulation of NO production to alleviate abiotic stress disturbances highlights the potential of genetic manipulation to improve plant fitness under adverse growth conditions.
Article
Ecology
Ahmad Faiz Bin Che Fisol, Noor Baity Saidi, Jameel R. Al-Obaidi, Dhilia Udie Lamasudin, Safiah Atan, Nurhanani Razali, Roslinda Sajari, Norasfaliza Rahmad, Siti Nahdatul Isnaini Said Hussin, M. R. Nurul Hafiza
Summary: The study investigated the protein and metabolite profiles of Rigidoporus microporus isolates during an in vitro interaction with rubber tree, revealing potential proteins and metabolites related to fungal evolution and pathogenicity. The analysis suggests an increase in acidic compounds and affects on carbohydrate and amino acid metabolisms during the infection process, providing valuable insights for understanding the mechanisms underlying R. microporus pathogenesis and identifying biological markers for early recognition of white root rot disease.
Review
Microbiology
Mohamad Syazwan Ngalimat, Erneeza Mohd Hata, Dzarifah Zulperi, Siti Izera Ismail, Mohd Razi Ismail, Nur Ain Izzati Mohd Zainudin, Noor Baity Saidi, Mohd Termizi Yusof
Summary: Rice is a major food crop consumed by nearly 90% of the population in Asia, with increasing interest in the health of rice plants and control of bacterial pathogens. Plant growth-promoting bacteria show promise in controlling bacterial rice pathogens, enhancing rice plant growth, and providing an eco-friendly alternative to traditional methods.
Article
Agronomy
Mohamad Syazwan Ngalimat, Erneeza Mohd Hata, Dzarifah Zulperi, Siti Izera Ismail, Mohd Razi Ismail, Nur Ain Izzati Mohd Zainudin, Noor Baity Saidi, Mohd Termizi Yusof
Summary: This study isolated and characterized PGP Streptomyces with antagonistic activity against Bacterial Panicle Blight from Malaysian rice fields. Molecular identification revealed they belong to the genus Streptomyces, with Streptomyces sp. TBS5 exhibiting the strongest antagonistic activity. The isolates showed high PGP traits and significantly improved plant growth promotion in rice.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yasir Iftikhar, Ying Wei Khoo, Tanes Murugan, Nor Athirah Roslin, Rabiatul Adawiyah, Lih Ling Kong, Ganesan Vadamalai
Summary: The 328-nucleotide variant of citrus bent leaf viroid (CBLVd) was identified in citrus varieties in Malaysia. The study showed that the sequence similarity of CBLVd isolates from different areas of Malaysia was not significantly different from each other and from the reference isolate. Additionally, CBLVd was found to be mechanically transmissible and could induce varying symptoms in different hosts.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Anysia Hedy Ujat, Ganesan Vadamalai, Yukako Hattori, Chiharu Nakashima, Clement Kiing Fook Wong, Dzarifah Zulperi
Summary: The re-emergence of Fusarium wilt caused by F. odoratissimum has led to global banana production loss. The study showed a rich diversity of the genus Fusarium related to Fusarium wilt in Malaysia, with F. odoratissimum being pathogenic to local banana cultivars.
Review
Forestry
Noor Baity Saidi, Jameel R. Al-Obaidi, Ahmad Faiz Bin Che Fisol
Summary: Rigidoporus microporus is a plant pathogenic fungus that causes white root rot (WRR) disease, resulting in severe losses to the rubber industry globally. The disease is characterized by white fibrous mycelia infecting host roots, leading to vascular dysfunction and visible symptoms in infected trees. The development of WRR depends on fungal diversity, pH, temperature, and cation levels in the soil. Despite efforts, no resistant rubber clone has been identified, and current management methods have negative environmental impacts. Recent research on R. microporus highlights potential sustainable control methods using beneficial microorganisms and natural compounds.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Pavitra Paramalingam, Nadiya Akmal Baharum, Janna Ong Abdullah, Jeum Kyu Hong, Noor Baity Saidi
Summary: Tea tree extracts show antifungal activity against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4, the pathogen causing Fusarium wilt of bananas. The major components of tea tree essential oil (TTO) are terpinen-4-ol, eucalyptol, and a-terpineol, while hydrosol (TTH) contains compounds such as dihydro-jasmonic acid and methyl ester. These findings suggest the potential use of tea tree extracts as natural alternatives to chemical fungicides for controlling this banana disease.
Article
Mycology
Fatin Nadiah Jamil, Amalia Mohd Hashim, Mohd Termizi Yusof, Noor Baity Saidi
Summary: Bananas, an important food crop, are threatened by a deadly wilt disease. Plants actively recruit beneficial microbes to suppress soil-borne pathogens. Understanding the composition and diversity of root-associated microbial communities is important for banana health.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nur Diyana Roslan, Shamala Sundram, Lau Wei Hong, Kong Lih Ling, Ganesan Vadamalai
Summary: This study characterized the CCCVd variants through cloning and sequencing, and correlated them with symptom expression. The results showed that there was no direct correlation between disease severity and the accumulation of CCCVd variants in oil palm.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Biology
Clement Kiing Fook Wong, Dzarifah Zulperi, Noor Baity Saidi, Ganesan Vadamalai
Summary: The study found that applying bioformulations containing microbial consortium can alleviate the severity of Fusarium wilt on bananas caused by Foc-TR4, promote plant growth, and induce positive biochemical changes.
TROPICAL LIFE SCIENCES RESEARCH
(2021)
