Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Wenyu Han, Zhongshou Wu, Zhenhui Zhong, Jason Williams, Steven E. Jacobsen, Zuodong Sun, Yi Tang
Summary: A comprehensive analysis of natural product biosynthetic gene clusters (BGCs) from the biocontrol fungus ThT22 revealed its versatile biosynthetic capacity. The biosynthesis pathway of a previously unknown compound eujavanicol A was identified through heterologous expression. The activation of silent BGCs in ThT22 was also demonstrated through transcriptomics and metabolic analysis, facilitating further exploration of the functional roles of natural products from ThT22.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Febri Doni, Anizan Isahak, F. Fathurrahman, Wan Mohtar Wan Yusoff
Summary: This study evaluated the ability of endophytic Trichoderma spp. to reduce sheath blight disease in rice caused by Rhizoctonia solani and compared it to standard irrigated rice cultivation. It was found that inoculation with Trichoderma protected rice plants against R. solani infection while enhancing plant growth, photosynthetic rate, and stomatal conductance. The biocontrol effectiveness of Trichoderma was significantly greater under SRI management compared to conventional cultivation.
Article
Microbiology
Mouadh Saadaoui, Mohamed Faize, Ludovic Bonhomme, Noura Omri Benyoussef, Mohamed Kharrat, Hatem Chaar, Philippe Label, Jean-Stephane Venisse
Summary: This study isolated 111 Trichoderma strains from the rhizospheric soil of an ancient wheat variety cultivated in an organic farming system in Tunisia. Analysis identified six new strains that exhibited promising abilities as plant growth promoters and biocontrol agents against Fusarium seedling blight disease in wheat.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Lanqin Wang, Xueting Li, Rudoviko Galileya Medison, Tongwen Zheng, Xiangjia Meng, Zhengxiang Sun, Yi Zhou
Summary: In this study, a Burkholderia pyrrocinia strain (S17-377) was identified with significant control efficacy against rice sheath blight and a wide range of antimicrobial properties.
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Kannan Chinnaswami, Divya Mishra, Anila Miriyala, Prakasam Vellaichamy, Basavaraj Kurubar, Jasudasu Gompa, Srinivas Prasad Madamsetty, Meenakshi Sundaram Raman
Summary: Species of Trichoderma genus are effective biocontrol agents against various fungal and bacterial diseases, providing a sustainable alternative to chemical management in rice fields. Trichoderma asperellum strain TAIK-1 showed strong competitive and antagonistic activities against soil-borne pathogens while promoting healthy growth of rice plants. External stimuli like near UV blue light and mechanical injury can enhance conidiation of Trichoderma isolates, improving their efficiency in disease management.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL PEST CONTROL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jinbo Hou, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi, Raveendran Sindhu, Vandana Vinayak, Nguyen Chi Thanh, Kathirvel Brindhadevi, Nguyen Thuy Lan Chi, Deyi Yuan
Summary: Biochar has gained attention as a soil amendment in organic farming, as it improves plant performance and nutrient uptake, while reducing the environmental and health problems associated with chemical fertilizers.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Manveer Sharma, Jagjeet Singh Lore, Ajinder Kaur, Jagdeep Singh Sandhu
Summary: This study developed transgenic rice expressing Trichoderma spp. endochitinase gene through Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation, resulting in moderately resistant reaction to sheath blight caused by Rhizoctonia solani. These transgenic plants can be a valuable source for improving sheath blight resistance in rice breeding programs.
PLANT CELL TISSUE AND ORGAN CULTURE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yupa Chromkaew, Thewin Kaeomuangmoon, Nipon Mawan, Nilita Mukjang, Nuttapon Khongdee
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of different carriers on the shelf-life of S2-4a1 and R2-3b1 isolates and their potential as growth-promoting agents for coffee seedlings. The results demonstrated that coconut coir dust was a suitable carrier and enhanced plant growth and nutrient uptake.
Article
Forestry
Vera Karlicic, Milica Zlatkovic, Jelena Jovicic-Petrovic, Milan P. Nikolic, Sasa Orlovic, Vera Raicevic
Summary: The study evaluated the antifungal potential of Pinus sylvestris bark against several plant pathogenic fungi and confirmed its in vitro efficacy. Trichoderma spp. isolated from the bark also showed antagonistic effects against the fungi. The study highlights the importance of environmentally friendly methods for controlling plant diseases caused by Botryosphaeriaceae.
Article
Plant Sciences
Jin Hee Jung, Zhuo Li, Huan Chen, Shuo Yang, Dandan Li, Ryza A. Priatama, Vikranth Kumar, Yuan Hu Xuan
Summary: Phytochrome B (PhyB) plays important roles in plant growth and stress responses, particularly in NH4+ uptake. This study demonstrates that mutation in the PhyB gene enhances resistance of rice to sheath blight and saline-alkaline stress by increasing NH4+ uptake.
Review
Plant Sciences
Anu Sharma, Richa Salwan, Vivek Sharma
Summary: Trichoderma spp. has been explored in agriculture as a biocontrol agent due to its ability to produce lytic enzymes and secondary metabolites for suppressing plant pathogens and enhancing plant immune responses.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Chinnaswami Kannan, Divya Mishra, Gonuguntala Rekha, Pesari Maruthi, Hajira Shaik, Raman Meenakshi Sundaram
Summary: Biocontrol is an effective strategy in plant disease management, with microbial diversity providing opportunities for exploration. The study isolated different Trichoderma and Bacillus isolates, with consortia of these microbes showing significant disease reduction and plant growth promotion activities. Additionally, certain Bacillus and Trichoderma strains were identified as effective against specific pathogens, with TAIK1 and BIK3 being the most promising isolates.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL PEST CONTROL
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Muhammad Imran, Kamal A. M. Abo-Elyousr, Magdi A. A. Mousa, Maged M. Saad
Summary: The present study investigates the use of culture filtrates (CFs) of three species of Trichoderma spp. to control the challenging pathogen Alternaria solani in tomato crops. The CFs significantly inhibited the mycelial growth of A. solani and reduced early blight disease severity in greenhouse and field conditions.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sarmistha Sarangi, Harekrushna Swain, Totan Adak, Pratap Bhattacharyya, Arup K. Mukherjee, Gaurav Kumar, Sayaji T. Mehetre
Summary: Trichoderma-mediated rice straw management is an effective way to reduce straw burning, enrich soil fertility, and enhance intrinsic stress tolerance in rice plants.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
On-Uma Ruangwong, Prisana Wonglom, Nongnat Phoka, Nakarin Suwannarach, Saisamorn Lumyong, Shin-ichi Ito, Anurag Sunpapao
Summary: This study demonstrated the antifungal activity of Trichoderma asperelloides PSU-P1 against gummy stem blight in muskmelon plants, showing that the fungus inhibited the growth of Stagonosporopsis cucurbitacearum through mycoparasitism and enhanced defense response. This was achieved by producing defense-related enzymes and cell wall degrading enzymes, resulting in systemic resistance in muskmelon against the disease.
PHYSIOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Pankajini Samal, Kutubuddin A. Molla, Archana Bal, Soham Ray, Harekrushna Swain, Ansuman Khandual, Pritiranjan Sahoo, Motilal Behera, Sarika Jaiswal, Asif Iquebal, Mridul Chakraborti, Lambodar Behera, Meera K. Kar, Arup K. Mukherjee
Summary: Rice sheath blight caused by Rhizoctonia solani AG1-IA is devastating worldwide, with no completely resistant germplasm identified. A new ShB-tolerant rice germplasm CR 1014 was discovered, showing upregulation of genes related to glycosyl hydrolase, secondary metabolite biosynthesis, cytoskeleton and membrane integrity, and photosynthesis to resist the pathogen. This study is valuable in understanding molecular response to ShB infection and devising strategies for disease management.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ritesh Mishra, Hara Prasad Mishra, Sophia Subhadarsini Pradhan, Govindharaj Guru-Pirasanna-Pandi, Gadratagi Basana Gowda, Naveenkumar B. Patil, Mahendiran Annamalai, Prakash Chandra Rath, Totan Adak
Summary: This study investigated the dissipation of triflumezopyrim (TMP) in rice plants and soil, and its toxicity against brown planthoppers (BPHs). TMP was found to be harmless to natural enemies in rice fields and showed reasonable persistence and high efficacy against BPHs, making it a suitable alternative pesticide for BPH management.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Shasmita, Barsha Bhushan Swain, Pradipta Kumar Mohapatra, Soumendra Kumar Naik, Arup Kumar Mukherjee
Summary: This review critically evaluates the potential of different biotic agents to protect rice yield from pathogenicity and highlights unexplored areas for managing rice diseases. It emphasizes the need for safe and eco-friendly alternatives to agrochemicals in order to combat pathogen resistance and increase rice production. The review also analyzes the use of bacterial and fungal agents in inducing defense against rice pathogens and examines their effects on rice yield.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Deepti Malviya, Udai B. Singh, Budheswar Dehury, Prakash Singh, Manoj Kumar, Shailendra Singh, Anurag Chaurasia, Manoj Kumar Yadav, Raja Shankar, Manish Roy, Jai P. Rai, Arup K. Mukherjee, Ishwar Singh Solanki, Arun Kumar, Sunil Kumar, Harsh Singh
Summary: This study provides insights into the molecular dialogues between Bipolaroxin and the G alpha and G beta subunits of the wheat heterotrimeric G-protein during host-pathogen interaction, highlighting its impact on physiological and biochemical pathways in wheat.
Article
Agronomy
Kartik Chandra Pradhan, Soumya Ranjan Barik, Shibani Mohapatra, Deepak Kumar Nayak, Elssa Pandit, Binod Kumar Jena, Sushree Sangeeta, Abhijit Pradhan, Abhishek Samal, Jitendiya Meher, Lambodar Behera, Debabrata Panigrahi, Arup Kumar Mukherjee, Sharat Kumar Pradhan
Summary: The bacterial blight disease of rice can be significantly reduced by transferring two BB resistance genes into susceptible rice varieties. By using marker-assisted backcross breeding, 16 progenies with desired BB resistance genes were obtained in the BC2F1 generation. Five pyramided lines carrying two resistance gene combinations exhibited enhanced resistance against BB pathogens.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shibani Mohapatra, Saumya Ranjan Barik, Prasanta K. Dash, Devidutta Lenka, Kartika Chandra Pradhan, K. R. Reshmi Raj, Shakti Prakash Mohanty, Mihir Ranjan Mohanty, Ambika Sahoo, Binod Kumar Jena, Alok Kumar Panda, Debabrata Panigrahi, Sushanta Kumar Dash, Jitendriya Meher, Chitta Ranjan Sahoo, Arup Kumar Mukherjee, Lipi Das, Lambodar Behera, Sharat Kumar Pradhan
Summary: Ranidhan, a popular rice variety in Odisha state, India, is prone to damage from flash floods and susceptible to bacterial blight disease. In order to enhance its resistance and submergence tolerance, researchers used marker-assisted backcross breeding to introduce BB resistance genes and submergence tolerance genes into Ranidhan. Through selection and backcrossing, a new rice variety with high resistance and similar qualities to Ranidhan was developed.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
R. L. Chavhan, S. Sable, A. V. Narwade, V. R. Hinge, B. B. Kalbande, A. K. Mukherjee, P. K. Chakrabarty, Ulhas S. Kadam
Summary: Plant pathogens reduce crop quality and yield, resulting in economic losses. Molecular markers based on ITS regions, pthN gene, and CP gene can be used for early and accurate detection of fungal, bacterial, and viral pathogens, respectively. The development of multiplexed assays allows the simultaneous detection of multiple pathogens.
BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Amrita Banerjee, M. K. Bag, Adarsh Kumar Chandra, Somnath Roy, S. Raghu, N. P. Mandal
Summary: A recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA) assay protocol was developed to directly detect Ustilaginoidea virens from rice spikelet. The RPA assay efficiently detected U. virens from both genomic DNA and mycelial crude extract. The developed RPA assay will be effective for field monitoring of U. virens.
Article
Plant Sciences
Manish Kumar, Ravi Pratap Singh, Debarchana Jena, Vineeta Singh, Diptibala Rout, Panduranga Bhagwan Arsode, Madhu Choudhary, Prakash Singh, Suman Chahar, Sanghamitra Samantaray, Arup Kumar Mukherjee, Chander Mohan, Abhishek Bohra, Goutam Das, Sumana Balo, Onkar Nath Singh, Ramlakhan Verma
Summary: This study successfully introgressed three bacterial blight resistant genes (Xa21 + xa13 + xa5) into the popular aromatic short grain rice cultivar HUR 917 using marker-assisted selection. The resulting improved lines showed broad spectrum resistance to bacterial blight and retained the characteristics of the recurrent parent HUR 917. These lines with durable resistance will contribute to sustainable rice production, especially in the Indo-Gangetic plain where HUR 917 is extensively cultivated.
Article
Plant Sciences
Dibyendu Chatterjee, Totan Adak, Bitish Kumar Nayak, Ranjan Paul, Abhijit Pradhan, Mark A. Sutton, Julia Drewer, Saikat Ranjan Das, Amaresh Kumar Nayak, Himanshu Pathak
Summary: Simultaneous application of nitrate and synthetic auxin in nano-clay-polymer composites (NCPC) can increase rice yield and nitrogen use efficiency. The NCPC-loaded NaNO3 fertilizer treatments showed higher plant yield, and the combined application of NaNO3 and NAA loaded in NCPC resulted in the highest yield. The combined application of NCPC, NaNO3, and NAA also increased the total nitrogen content in grain.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Snatashree Mohanty, Shajahan Ferosekhan, Pushpa Choudhary, Nitish Kumar Chandan, Pratap Chandra Das, Sangram Ketan Sahoo, Sudhansu Sekhar Mishra, Totan Adak
Summary: This study investigates the effects of dietary supplementation of Terminalia arjuna (TA) methanolic bark extract on the growth, immune biomarkers, and biochemical status of stinging catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis larvae. The results show that a concentration of 0.25% TA extract significantly improves the growth and immune response of the larvae, while a concentration of 0.5% negatively affects their growth and immunity. Therefore, it is suggested that the inclusion level of TA bark extract in the diet should be limited to 0.25% for optimal results.
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
G. Basana Gowda, Totan Adak, P. D. Kamala Jayanthi, P. Saravan Kumar, G. Guru-Pirasanna-Pandi, Naveenkumar B. Patil, M. Annamalai, P. C. Rath
Summary: This study aimed to isolate and identify potential attractants from the larval body wash of the rice moth to attract its parasitoid. It found that one compound significantly attracted a higher number of parasitoids, offering an opportunity for improved mass rearing efficiency.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Abhijit Kar, Sonali Deole, Basana Gowda Gadratagi, Naveenkumar Patil, Govindharaj Guru-Pirasanna-Pandi, Bibhab Mahapatra, Totan Adak
Summary: This experiment synthesized magnesium oxide nanoparticles using leaves of purple-colored rice variety and found that they could efficiently remove three pesticides from water. The nanoparticles were characterized and their maximum adsorption capacity for the pesticides was determined. Under optimal conditions, the nanoparticles achieved high removal rates for all three pesticides, suggesting their potential use in water treatment and purification systems.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Guru-Pirasanna-Pandi Govindharaj, M. Annamalai, Jaipal Singh Choudhary, G. Basana-Gowda, Totan Adak, Naiyar Naaz, Naveenkumar Patil, Enrico Ruzzier, Prakash Chandra Rath
Summary: This study sequenced the mitochondrial genome of the rice earhead bug and conducted phylogenetic and population genetics analyses. The results showed that purifying selection occurred in 13 protein-coding genes, and different genes had different rates of evolution. Phylogenetic analysis helped distinguish between different mitochondrial genomes. Additionally, the mitochondrial genome of the rice earhead bug differed from that of a closely related species, Leptocorisa sp.
Article
Microbiology
Vera Analise Schommer, Mateus Torres Nazari, Flavia Melara, Julia Catiane Arenhart Braun, Alan Rempel, Lara Franco dos Santos, Valdecir Ferrari, Luciane Maria Colla, Aline Dettmer, Jeferson Steffanello Piccin
Summary: This review introduces the techniques and mechanisms of bacteria immobilization on biochar, as well as its applications in bioremediation and agriculture. The immobilization characteristics of biochar depend on pyrolysis methods, raw materials, and properties of biochar. Scanning electron microscope and colony forming unit analysis are commonly used to verify the immobilization efficiency. Applying biochar-immobilized bacteria can improve soil quality, plant growth, and crop yield.
MICROBIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Microbiology
Manoj Kumar Solanki, Naveen Chandra Joshi, Prashant Kumar Singh, Sandeep Kumar Singh, Gustavo Santoyo, Lucas Carvalho Basilio de Azevedo, Ajay Kumar
Summary: The rhizosphere microbiome plays a crucial role in plant growth and health. Rhizosphere engineering can be used to modify the microbiome and improve plant productivity and resilience.
MICROBIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Microbiology
Xin Cao, Xing-Wang Cheng, Yin-Ying Liu, Hong-Wei Dai, Ren-You Gan
Summary: Maintaining oral health is crucial for overall well-being. Imbalances in oral microorganisms can lead to various infectious diseases. Exploring alternatives for prevention and management of oral infections is important due to limitations of current treatments. Natural products offer potential as reliable, effective, and affordable therapeutic options for oral infectious diseases.
MICROBIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Microbiology
Jose David Flores-Felix, Ana Carolina Goncalves, Sara Meirinho, Ana Raquel Nunes, Gilberto Alves, Cristina Garcia-Viguera, Diego A. Moreno, Luis R. Silva
Summary: The application of bacterial biofortifiers is increasing and has been shown to improve the nutritional characteristics of blueberries in Portugal.
MICROBIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Microbiology
Asma Sani, Wan-Qi Qin, Jia-Yi Li, Yi-Fan Liu, Lei Zhou, Shi-Zhong Yang, Bo-Zhong Mu
Summary: This article summarizes the structural diversity of microbial lipopeptide biosurfactants and their applications as biocontrol agents in plants. Lipopeptides have low toxicity and wide range of applications, making them important in the pesticide industry.
MICROBIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Microbiology
Xiao-Yu Sun, Jie Deng, Chenhui Zhang, Sin-Yee Fung, Kam-Leung Siu, Ying-Ying Cheng, Liumei Ye, Jiaoxia Qin, Ke Wang, Jiu-Xin Qu, Wenying Gao, Fuxiang Wang, Dong-Yan Jin, Liang Yang
Summary: In this study, a novel c-di-GMP binding protein SodA that regulates oxidative stress tolerance in S. maltophilia was identified. The enzyme activity of SodA was shown to be directly modulated by c-di-GMP through various in vivo and in vitro experiments.
MICROBIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)