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Plant Sciences
Yi Zhu, Abdelraheem Abdelraheem, Phillip Lujan, John Idowu, Patrick Sullivan, Robert Nichols, Tom Wedegaertner, Jinfa Zhang
Summary: The study conducted a field survey in three southern counties of New Mexico and identified FOV4, a threat to cotton production, with different levels of virulence. Different cotton cultivars showed varying degrees of resistance to FOV4.
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Plant Sciences
Yi Zhu, Abdelraheem Abdelraheem, Peter Cooke, Terry Wheeler, Jane K. Dever, Tom Wedegaertner, Kater Hake, Jinfa Zhang
Summary: The study demonstrates that PHY 841 RF is resistant to FOV4 due to delayed infection, reduced fungal growth and reproduction, and prevention of the fungus from invading the xylem.
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Plant Sciences
Josue Diaz, Jorge Garcia, Celeste Lara, Robert B. Hutmacher, Mauricio Ulloa, Robert L. Nichols, Margaret L. Ellis
Summary: The study investigated the distribution and frequency of Fusarium wilt of cotton caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. vasinfectum race 4 genotypes in California's San Joaquin Valley and El Paso, Texas. Results showed variations in distribution of genotypes and aggressiveness of isolates. Different cotton cultivars exhibited varying levels of susceptibility to the pathogen, indicating the complex nature of Fusarium wilt disease.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Owen Hudson, James C. Fulton, Alexi K. Dong, Nicholas S. Dufault, Md Emran Ali
Summary: Watermelon is an important commercial crop, but its production is significantly limited by fusarium wilt caused by the fungus Fon. Management strategies include rotation, improved resistance, and chemical control, but accurate diagnostics are crucial. Molecular strategies for diagnostics greatly reduce the time needed for diagnosis.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
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Agronomy
Jinfa Zhang, Yi Zhu, Heather D. Elkins-Arce, Terry Wheeler, Jane Dever, Derek Whitelock, Kater Hake, Tom Wedegaertner
Summary: The study reveals the consistency between field and greenhouse evaluations for Fusarium wilt resistance in cotton. Root and stem vascular staining are effective indicators for evaluating resistance.
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Microbiology
Sascha Jenkins, Andrew Taylor, Alison C. Jackson, Andrew D. Armitage, Helen J. Bates, Andrew Mead, Richard J. Harrison, John P. Clarkson
Summary: Fusarium oxysporum is a soilborne fungal plant pathogen causing Fusarium wilt disease of pea, with resistant cultivars commonly used for control but facing the risk of pathogen breakdown due to variations. Further research is needed to determine if differences in virulence across a broader set of pea cultivars are related to variations in SIX genes.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Jinfa Zhang, Abdelraheem Abdelraheem, Yi Zhu, Heather Elkins-Arce, Jane Dever, Derek Whitelock, Kater Hake, Tom Wedegaertner, Terry A. Wheeler
Summary: This study investigated the effects of cultivar, planting date, and inoculum density on the disease progression of cotton infected with FOV4. The results showed that early planting and lower temperatures are favorable for reducing the severity of the disease, while higher inoculum densities increase the severity. Disease progression curves can be used to compare the response of different cotton genotypes to FOV4 infections, regardless of planting date and inoculation method.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Agronomy
Jinfa Zhang, Abdelraheem Abdelraheem, Yi Zhu, Terry A. Wheeler, Jane K. Dever, Jiwen Yu, Yuzhen Shi, Youlu Yuan, Tom Wedegaertner
Summary: The study evaluated the dynamic responses to FOV4 infections in two introgressed Upland cotton populations, revealing unique responses of resistant and susceptible lines during different DAI periods. These results provide insights for further studies on resistance genes or QTLs and offer a feasible method for identifying FOV4 resistance.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ping Xingxing, Raja Asad Ali Khan, Li Yan, Yang Yuhong, Xie Bingyan, Mao Zhenchuan, Ling Jian
Summary: Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. capsici is the specific pathogen of pepper Fusarium wilt and its genome assembly serves as a valuable resource for research.
MOLECULAR PLANT-MICROBE INTERACTIONS
(2021)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Dil Raj Yadav, Mahesh Adhikari, Sang Woo Kim, Hyun Seung Kim, Youn Su Lee
Summary: The study shows that antagonistic rhizobacteria can effectively reduce the incidence of Fusarium wilt in lettuce and promote lettuce growth. Bacteria such as P. proteolytica and Bacillus siamensis can be used as biofertilizers and biopesticides for sustainable crop production.
JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fangwei Yu, Wei Zhang, Shenyun Wang, Hong Wang, Li Yu, Xiaoping Zeng, Zhangjun Fei, Jianbin Li
Summary: This study presents a high-quality genome sequence of a race 1 strain of F. oxysporum f. sp. conglutinans, providing valuable insights into its interaction with cabbage.
MOLECULAR PLANT-MICROBE INTERACTIONS
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Yongxin Shu, Mei Luo, Zhangyong Dong
Summary: This study sequenced the entire genome of the highly virulent Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. capsici strain 14003 and identified genes possibly related to specific virulence factors, enhancing the theoretical basis for prevention and control of pepper wilt disease.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jinfa Zhang, Abdelraheem Abdelraheem, Jianjiang Ma, Yi Zhu, Jane Dever, Terry A. Wheeler, Kater Hake, Tom Wedegaertner, Jiwen Yu
Summary: In this study, a backcross inbred line population of cotton was evaluated for resistance to Fusarium wilt race 4 at different days after inoculation. Both constitutively expressed and developmentally regulated QTLs were detected. Genetic mapping identified multiple QTLs associated with resistance, some of which showed different responses to the pathogen at different days after inoculation. Additionally, DAI-specific and consistent QTLs for resistance were detected, indicating the importance of evaluating genetic populations at different growth stages when studying Fusarium wilt resistance.
MOLECULAR GENETICS AND GENOMICS
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rizwan Asif, Muhammad Hussnain Siddique, Sumreen Hayat, Ijaz Rasul, Habibullah Nadeem, Muhammad Faisal, Muhammad Waseem, Shahbaz Ahmad Zakki, Abdelghani Zitouni, Saima Muzammil
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the potential use of the actinomycetes Saccharothrix algeriensis (SA) NRRL B-24137 as a biocontrol agent against the cotton wilt pathogen Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. vasinfectum (FOV). In vitro experiments showed that SA NRRL B-24137 exhibited significant anti-Fusarium activity, with 87.77% inhibition of spore germination. In pot experiments, priming cotton seeds with SA NRRL B-24137 resulted in a 74.0% reduction in disease incidence. The presence of SA NRRL B-24137 in soil also led to a significant reduction in FOV spores. These findings suggest that SA NRRL B-24137 has the potential to effectively control Fusarium cotton wilt and improve cotton growth and yield.
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Agronomy
Cheng-Chun Wu, Yuan-Min Shen, Ya-Ching Teng, Wen-Hsin Chung
Summary: In 2020, lisianthus plants in Changhua County, Taiwan, exhibited root rot, stem rot, and wilt symptoms. The causal agent was identified as Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. eustomae based on morphological characteristics, pathogenicity assays, and phylogenetic analysis. Wounds on lisianthus stems served as entry points for infection. Isolates of the causal agent were categorized into two distinct groups (Groups I and II) through morphological characteristics and phylogenetic analysis. This is the first report of F. oxysporum f. sp. eustomae causing wilting in lisianthus in Taiwan.
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Genetics & Heredity
Javan K. Carter, Peter Innes, April M. Goebl, Benjamin Johnson, Matthew Gebert, Ziv Attia, Zachariah Gabani, Ruiqi Li, Tina Melie, Chiara Dart, Ali Mares, Chrisopher Greidanus, Jaime Paterson, Brianna Wall, Gabriela Cortese, Kevin Thirouin, Gabrielle Glime, Joseph Rutten, Cameron Poyd, Erin Post, Brianna Wall, Ahmed A. Elhadi, Katherine Feldmann, August Danz, Thomas Blanchard, Samantha Amato, Stephan Reinert, Cloe S. Pogoda, Elizabeth S. C. Scordato, Amanda K. Hund, Rebecca J. Safran, Nolan C. Kane
MITOCHONDRIAL DNA PART B-RESOURCES
(2020)
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Genetics & Heredity
S. Earl Kang, Leilani G. Sumabat, Tina Melie, Brandon Mangum, Michelle Momany, Marin T. Brewer
Summary: Resistance to azole antifungal drugs in Aspergillus fumigatus strains isolated from agricultural environments and clinical settings is linked to the presence of multiple fungicide-resistance alleles, suggesting a connection between agricultural and clinical origins of multi-azole resistance.
G3-GENES GENOMES GENETICS
(2022)
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Microbiology
Noah Fierer, Hannah Holland-Moritz, Alexandra Alexiev, Harpreet Batther, Nicholas B. Dragone, Liam Friar, Matthew J. Gebert, Sarah Gering, Jessica B. Henley, Sierra Jech, Emily M. Kibby, Tina Melie, William B. Patterson, Eric Peterson, Kyle Schutz, Elias Stallard-Olivera, John Sterrett, Corinne Walsh, Cresten Mansfeldt
Summary: The microbial communities in wastewater are not static and can vary significantly across time and space. The composition of these communities is influenced by factors such as sewage pH and human usage patterns. Studying the wastewater microbiome is valuable for monitoring public health and infrastructure, but it poses challenges and opportunities.
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Mycology
Tina Melie, Stacy Pirro, Andrew N. Miller, Stacey D. Smith, Kyle S. Schutz, C. Alisha Quandt
Summary: Despite their ubiquity, members of the class Geoglossomycetes are poorly understood in terms of systematic and ecological studies. It has long been believed that these fungi are saprobic, but recent observations have suggested the possibility of a mycorrhizal ecology. This study presents a comparative analysis of genomic signatures and reveals patterns consistent with ectomycorrhizal members of the class.
