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
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
Chemistry, Applied
Yaling Lin, Deqiang Zhang, Shijie Shan, Wei Zhang, Rui Li, Anqiang Zhang
Summary: In this study, we aimed to improve the antifungal property of polymeric quaternary ammonium salt by introducing a fluoroalkyl group, which enhanced the amphiphilicity of the salt. We prepared fluorine-containing ammonium salts with random and block structures and investigated their effects on micelle properties, antifungal properties, adsorption, migration, and long-term antifungal properties against Foc4 in soil. Pot experiments were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the selected polymeric quaternary ammonium salts in controlling banana Fusarium wilt caused by Foc4, and positive results were obtained. In conclusion, our study explored the practical application of polymeric amphiphilic quaternary ammonium salt in plant disease control.
REACTIVE & FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS
(2023)
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
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
Plant Sciences
Abubakar Abubakar Ismaila, Khairulmazmi Ahmad, Yasmeen Siddique, Muhammad Aswad Abdul Wahab, Abdulaziz Bashir Kutawa, Adamu Abdullahi, Syazwan Afif Mohd Zobir, Arifin Abdu, Siti Nor Akmar Abdullah
Summary: Fusarium wilt disease, caused by biofilms formed by soil-borne pathogens, is highly destructive and resistant to synthetic chemical fungicides. Therefore, alternative eco-friendly management targeting biofilm formation is needed for effective control.
HORTICULTURAL PLANT JOURNAL
(2023)
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
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
Miaomiao Cao, Qifeng Cheng, Bingyu Cai, Yufeng Chen, Yongzan Wei, Dengfeng Qi, Yuqi Li, Liu Yan, Xiaojuan Li, Weiqiang Long, Qiao Liu, Jianghui Xie, Wei Wang
Summary: In this study, a strain of Streptomyces Y1-14 was isolated from the rhizosphere soil of a banana plantation, which exhibited strong antagonistic activity against the banana Fusarium wilt pathogen, Foc TR4. The extracts of Y1-14 strain disrupted the cell membrane and mycelial ultrastructure of Foc TR4, inhibiting its growth and spore germination. Metabolomic analysis revealed that the extracts of Y1-14 strain impacted the carbohydrate metabolism pathway of Foc TR4, disrupting its energy metabolism.
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
Biology
Zhiyan Zhu, Guiyun Wu, Rufang Deng, Xiaoying Hu, Haibo Tan, Yaping Chen, Zhihong Tian, Jianxiong Li
Summary: The combined application of Piriformospore indica and Streptomyces morookaensis strains effectively improves the biocontrol efficacy of Fusarium wilt of banana (FWB). P. indica successfully colonizes banana roots, promotes lateral root formation, inhibits the growth of Foc TR4 inside the plants, and reduces FWB. S. morookaensis strain Sm4-1986 secretes secondary compounds XcA and 6-PP, which exhibit strong anti-Foc TR4 activity by chelating iron and inhibiting spore germination, respectively.
COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Ryan Orr, Paul N. Nelson
Summary: The study demonstrates that mulches from Eucalyptus can reduce the severity of Fusarium wilt of banana, with tasmanone likely being the primary active compound.
Article
Agronomy
Chung-Pao Lin, Yi-Cheng Ho
Summary: The study shows that using beneficial microbes and fertilizers can effectively control the spread of Fusarium Wilt Tropical Race 4 (TR4), improve banana plant growth, enhance the absorption and accumulation of leaf nutrients, and increase key ion levels to resist the impact of the disease.
Article
Microbiology
Dengfeng Qi, Liangping Zou, Dengbo Zhou, Miaoyi Zhang, Yongzan Wei, Lu Zhang, Jianghui Xie, Wei Wang
Summary: In this study, a Streptomyces strain SCA2-4(T) with strong antifungal activity against Foc TR4 was isolated from the rhizospheric soil of Opuntia stricta in a dry hot valley. It was identified as a novel species named Streptomyces huiliensis, and its genome encoded multiple biosynthetic gene clusters involved in the synthesis of antimicrobial metabolites. The strain showed promise for biological control of banana Fusarium wilt by destroying cell structure of Foc TR4 and inhibiting mycelial growth and spore germination.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jiakai Liu, Guoxin Yan, Yueyan Pan, Zhenming Zhang, Yinglong Chen, Mingxiang Zhang
Summary: Smooth cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora) introduced to China in 1970s for coastline stabilization threatens the habitat range of native Phragmites australis and has become more adaptive than P. australis. A study comparing their morphological and biomechanical responses to wave interference in the Yellow River Delta showed that P. australis was more sensitive to waves, exhibiting shorter individuals in wave zones but larger stem diameter and higher biomass. On the other hand, S. alterniflora did not show such variations. In wave zones, S. alterniflora invaded P. australis' habitat despite P. australis' higher stem-bending resistance, allocating excessive energy in stem growth while decreasing reproduction and fitness. Compared to none-wave zones, S. alterniflora allocated excessive energy in the stem to resist wind interference, making them less fitted than P. australis. Economic energy allocation to wave mechanical interference contributed to the successful invasion of S. alterniflora to landward in estuaries. S. alterniflora continued to expand landward in a semi-saline area, but community patterns may remain unchanged in areas with low salinity and high wave interference.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Haitao Liu, Qiujuan Jiao, Lina Fan, Ying Jiang, Mohammed Nasser Alyemeni, Parvaiz Ahmad, Yinglong Chen, Mo Zhu, Haiping Liu, Ying Zhao, Fang Liu, Shiliang Liu, Gezi Li
Summary: Silicon plays a beneficial role in alleviating Cd-induced toxicity in wheat by reducing metal uptake and protecting plants from oxidative injury. It also improves photosynthetic performance by up-regulating photosynthesis-related genes and light harvesting-related genes. Additionally, silicon minimizes Cd-induced oxidative stress by regulating antioxidant enzymes activities, AsA-GSH cycle, and expression of relevant genes. This study reveals the molecular mechanism of silicon-mediated wheat tolerance to Cd toxicity and suggests the application of silicon fertilizer in Cd-contaminated soil for food safety production as a beneficial and eco-friendly element.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Liyan Liang, Tingting An, Shuo Liu, Yamin Gao, Min Yu, Bingcheng Xu, Suiqi Zhang, Xiping Deng, Nanthi Bolan, Kadambot H. M. Siddique, Yinglong Chen
Summary: The development of an evaluation tool to determine genotypic variation in phosphorus (P) utilization efficiency is important for crop productivity and farmers' income under low P environments. This study assessed root response and P efficiency traits in 20 maize genotypes and found that low P stress enhanced P utilization efficiency. The systematic cluster analysis using selected traits and their LPTC values can be used as an evaluation tool in assessing P efficiency among the genotypes.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION AND SOIL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Minfei Yan, Huida Lian, Cong Zhang, Yinglong Chen, Huanjie Cai, Suiqi Zhang
Summary: In this experiment, the water and nitrogen uptake of two wheat varieties with different root sizes were studied, as well as their effects on grain production, water-use efficiency and nitrogen-use efficiency. The results showed that the small root variety could transport enough water to the aboveground part, and nitrogen fertilization significantly improved plant growth and water-use efficiency. Under water deficit stress, the small root variety exhibited higher water-use efficiency and grain production. Nitrogen uptake, glutaminase, and nitrate reductase activities were higher in the small root variety.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Tiantian Sun, Ruohan Ren, Mingming Xing, Qiuxiao Duan, Lang Zhao, Wenwen Yan, Yang Fang, Senyan Zhang, Hao Dong, Mengran Wang, Qimeng Heng, Wenyi Chen, Ting Xu, Lili Kou, Kunpeng Li, Junhui Wang, Wenjun Ma, Wangxiang Zhang, Yinglong Chen, Yizeng Lu, Yi Zhang
Summary: A greenhouse experiment was conducted to evaluate the plasticity and drought responses of Catalpa bungei roots under different nitrogen forms. The results showed that root development was inhibited by drought, and nitrate nitrogen had a stronger effect on lateral root elongation compared to ammonium nitrogen. The roots of Catalpa bungei exhibited different strategies for water foraging under vertical and horizontal partial root-zone drought, with vertical hydrotropism observed in the former and horizontal hydrotropism in the latter.
Article
Plant Sciences
Lin Tao, Hu Zhu, Qiuyu Huang, Xiaoyi Xiao, Ying Luo, Hui Wang, Yalin Li, Xuewen Li, Jiayou Liu, Jan Jasik, Yinglong Chen, Sergey Shabala, Frantisek Baluska, Weiming Shi, Lei Shi, Min Yu
Summary: This study revealed the mechanistic basis of how boron deprivation inhibits root growth in Arabidopsis. Boron deprivation resulted in increased auxin accumulation in roots, which was associated with upregulation of auxin biosynthesis-related genes in shoots. The PIN2/3/4 carriers were found to be involved in root growth inhibition caused by boron deprivation.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ning Huang, Haiyan Dang, Wenyan Mu, Jianxiong Ma, Yue Ma, Li Wang, Mei Shi, Hui Tian, Jinshan Liu, Yinglong Chen, Zhaohui Wang
Summary: Understanding yield formation and nutrient use are crucial for wheat breeding and management. This study utilized scenario analysis based on 76 field trials and literature data to explore the potential of achieving high yield, nutritional quality, and nutrient efficiency in wheat production in China. The findings indicate that although high grain yield is currently achieved by increasing grain nitrogen (N) and sulfur (S) concentration, there is a deficit in zinc (Zn) concentration and nitrogen (N) efficiency. The study suggests that increasing grain number and harvest index, while reducing spike number, along with improved nutrient removal efficiency and fertilizer efficiency, can result in a 10% increase in grain yield by 2035. The strategies proposed in this study provide valuable insights for enhancing wheat production with high nutritional quality and nutrient efficiency in China and other countries.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Tanushree Halder, Elke Stroeher, Hui Liu, Yinglong Chen, Guijun Yan, Kadambot H. M. Siddique
Summary: Improving the root system of wheat is crucial for enhancing grain yield and climate resilience. This study identified proteins associated with root length and root mass in wheat using label-free quantitative proteomics. The findings revealed potential biomarkers that could be used for improving the root system of wheat.
JOURNAL OF PROTEOMICS
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Chunguo Huang, Xiaoli Han, Qian Luo, Yuanjun Nie, Min Kang, Yongjie Chen, Miaomiao Tang, Yayu Fu, Xiaoliang Li, Yinglong Chen
Summary: This study investigated the effects of spent mushroom compost (SMC) substrates on soil properties, enzyme activities, and microbial community compositions in tomatoes. The results showed that SMC substrates had higher nutrient contents compared to the surrounding soil, but their physicochemical properties and enzyme activities decreased with longer cultivation duration. Microbial diversity was higher in SMC substrates, where many beneficial microorganisms were enriched.
Article
Agronomy
Shuwen Li, Hong Xie, Yinglong Chen, Wei Jia, Di Dong, Mengdi Wang, Yinruizhi Li, Tiejun Zhang, Liebao Han, Yuehui Chao
Summary: This study cloned a gene called MtTGA1 from Medicago truncatula and found that it was highly expressed in the root. The expression of MtTGA1 was upregulated after SA and BR treatments, but downregulated after GA and ABA treatments. Transgenic plants with MtTGA1 showed longer root lengths and increased activity of antioxidant enzymes. MtTGA1 also interacted with SPX1 protein. These findings are important for understanding the regulatory network of plant growth and development mediated by the TGA1 transcription factor family.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hong Xie, Yinping Li, Jiaxing Li, Yinglong Chen, Jing Li, Lixue Kuang, Syed Asim Shah Bacha, Tiejun Zhang, Yuehui Chao, Amin Mousavi Khaneghah
Summary: A novel method based on QuEChERS extraction and ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) detection was developed for analyzing 14 mycotoxins in peaches and peach products from China. The method accurately quantified mycotoxins with recoveries ranging from 84.6% to 117.6% and precision below 20%. Six mycotoxins were identified in diseased peaches, while fresh peaches showed no mycotoxin contamination. Peach products had contamination levels below quantitative limits and legal limits.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ruiqing Wang, Zhenming Zhang, Haoyue Wang, Yinglong Chen, Mingxiang Zhang
Summary: The study examines the alterations in root hydraulics of Phragmites australis under varying soil moisture conditions. The findings show that drought stress leads to a reduction in root diameter, cortex thickness, vessel diameter, and root cross-sectional area. Decreased soil moisture content significantly affects root morphological and anatomical characteristics, thereby altering root hydraulic conductivity. Transcriptome analysis suggests that the expression of abscisic acid and aquaporins genes may be associated with these changes.
Article
Plant Sciences
Sameera A. Alghamdi, Hesham F. Alharby, Ghulam Abbas, Habeeb M. Al-Solami, Afshan Younas, Majed Aldehri, Nadiyah M. Alabdallah, Yinglong Chen
Summary: This study investigated the role of salicylic acid (SA) and potassium (K) in enhancing the resilience of quinoa against the combined stress of salinity and cadmium (Cd). The results showed that the addition of SA and K helped quinoa plants adapt better to the stress, reducing plant biomass and accumulation of Na and Cd in plant tissues.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Yamin Gao, Tingting An, Qiqiang Kuang, Yujie Wu, Shuo Liu, Liyan Liang, Min Yu, Andrew Macrae, Yinglong Chen
Summary: The symbiotic relationships between crop species and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) play a crucial role in plant health and environmental sustainability. This meta-analysis reveals that AMF can significantly reduce the negative effects of cadmium (Cd) stress on cereals by improving crop biomass, photosynthetic pigments, nitrogen and phosphorus uptake, and osmotic regulation. Furthermore, AMF inoculation appears to be a promising strategy for mitigating Cd stress in cereals.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Asima Rasheed, Sabir Hussain, Waseem Mushtaq, Muhammad Zubair, Khadija Siddique, Kotb Attia, Naeem Khan, Sajid Fiaz, Farrukh Azeem, Yinglong Chen
Summary: Nanotechnolgy uses biological and non-biological materials to create new systems at the nanoscale level. This study investigated the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using different methods and compared their potential to degrade dyes. The biologically synthesized AgNPs showed higher degradation of dyes and also demonstrated anticancer and antidiabetic activities. The results suggest that AgNPs synthesized from natural leaf extract and bacterial strain can be used as eco-friendly and cost-efficient materials for wastewater treatment and in the medicinal field.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)