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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.
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Agronomy
Santos Leiva, Karol Rubio, Jorge R. Diaz-Valderrama, Milagros Granda-Santos, Leonor Mattos
Summary: In this study, the biocontrol potential of Trichoderma strains native to cacao farms in Peru against the fungus Moniliophthora roreri was evaluated. The findings showed that strains belonging to the Harzianum clade exhibited higher levels of mycoparasitism, antibiosis, and potential antagonism compared to those in the Longibrachiatum and Hamatum clades. This study also identified several Trichoderma species with antagonistic behavior against M. roreri for the first time, providing a foundation for further biocontrol studies.
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Microbiology
Olumayowa Mary Olowe, Lidia Nicola, Micheal Dare Asemoloye, Akinlolu Olalekan Akanmu, Ayodele Adegboyega Sobowale, Olubukola Oluranti Babalola
Summary: Trichoderma fungi isolated from the rhizosphere of maize, banana, and cassava showed varying levels of antagonism against Fusarium pathogens, indicating their potential as biocontrol agents for plant disease management.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Agronomy
Alejandra J. Porteous-Alvarez, Alexia Fernandez-Marcos, Daniela Ramirez-Lozano, Sara Mayo-Prieto, Rosa E. Cardoza, Santiago Gutierrez, Pedro A. Casquero
Summary: This study aimed to identify indigenous Trichoderma isolates from hop fields and evaluate their antagonistic effects against Fusarium spp. as well as their ability to promote hop growth. The results showed that T. hamatum (T311 and T324), T. virens T312, and T. gamsii T327 exhibited strong inhibition against Fusarium spp. and effectively enhanced hop growth.
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Agronomy
Ismael F. Chavez-Diaz, Carlos I. Cruz-Cardenas, Gabriela Sandoval-Cancino, Francisco F. Calvillo-Aguilar, Santiago Ruiz-Ramirez, Mario Blanco-Camarillo, Edith Rojas-Anaya, Humberto Ramirez-Vega, Ramon I. Arteaga-Garibay, Lily X. Zelaya-Molina
Summary: This study focused on the search of fluorescent Pseudomonas strains as germination and seedlings growth promoters and biocontrol agents of fusariosis in maize. The results showed that Pseudomonas strains displayed plant growth promotion and biocontrol capacity, making them promising ecofriendly and cost-effective alternatives for seed germination and seedling growth of maize crop. The study also highlighted the importance of the rhizosphere microbiome of Mexican maize landrace as a natural reservoir of plant growth-promoting microorganisms.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chang-Peng Li, Zhen-Zhen Shi, Sheng-Tao Fang, Yin-Ping Song, Nai-Yun Ji
Summary: New lipids and terpenoids were discovered from a deep-sea strain of Trichoderma lixii. The lipids showed inhibitory effects against wheat-pathogenic fungi, while also exhibiting low toxicity to brine shrimp.
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Plant Sciences
Biancamaria Senizza, Fabrizio Araniti, Simon Lewin, Sonja Wende, Steffen Kolb, Luigi Lucini
Summary: This study utilized plant metabolomics and bacterial metabarcoding to investigate the effects of Trichoderma spp. biostimulants on Arabidopsis thaliana under drought, heat, and their combination, as well as their impact on the plant holobiont.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
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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)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yahui Liu, Tianling Ma, Yi Dong, Chenxin Mao, Jianyan Wu, Chuanqing Zhang
Summary: This study demonstrated the varying inhibitory activity of mefentrifluconazole against different Fusarium species, with the strongest effect observed on F. fujikuroi and the weakest effect on F. solani. All F. fujikuroi isolates causing rice bakanae disease (RBD) were sensitive to mefentrifluconazole regardless of their resistance to other DMIs. Furthermore, pre-treatment with mefentrifluconazole 12 hours before inoculation showed better protective efficacy on rice seedlings compared to post-inoculation treatment.
PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
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Environmental Studies
Beatrice Farda, Rihab Djebaili, Matteo Bernardi, Loretta Pace, Maddalena Del Gallo, Marika Pellegrini
Summary: Intensive agricultural practices have negative impacts on soil quality and microbial communities, as well as the occurrence of fusariosis in saffron fields. This study investigates the changes in bacterial communities induced by fusariosis and highlights the importance of understanding the interactions between intensive agricultural practices, microbial communities, and crop diseases.
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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)
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Agronomy
Nadia Azil, Emil Stefanczyk, Sylwester Sobkowiak, Saliha Chihat, Houda Boureghda, Jadwiga Sliwka
Summary: This study identified and characterized the main pathogens causing potato diseases in Algeria, with Fusarium sambucinum being the most common species. Fusarium oxysporum and F. nygamai were the most aggressive in causing potato wilt, while F. sambucinum was the most aggressive in causing potato tuber dry rot. This research provides valuable insights into the management of potato diseases in Algeria.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Helen J. Rees, Jassy Drakulic, Matthew G. Cromey, Andy M. Bailey, Gary D. Foster
Summary: Endophytic Trichoderma species have the potential to be used as a protective agent against Armillaria mellea, reducing infection levels in plants.
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Plant Sciences
Hassan Younesi, Eidi Bazgir, Mostafa Darvishnia, Khosrow Chehri
Summary: This study evaluated the antagonistic potential of 40 Trichoderma spp. isolates from major chickpea growing areas in western Iran against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceris. Six species of Trichoderma were identified, with 8 isolates showing the highest antagonistic activity and production of volatile metabolites inhibiting pathogen growth. The selected isolates demonstrated significant protection against the pathogen in soil and seed treatments, showing potential for biocontrol of chickpea Fusarium wilt.
PHYSIOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2021)
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Microbiology
Yassine Aallam, Bouchra El Maliki, Driss Dhiba, Sanaa Lemriss, Amal Souiri, Abdelmajid Haddioui, Mika Tarkka, Hanane Hamdali
Summary: The study found that 10 Streptomyces isolates had varying abilities to solubilize potassium, produce auxin, and inhibit fungal growth. Three strains released large amounts of soluble potassium, while two strains displayed higher efficiency in potassium solubilization and biomass production. Overall, the three most efficient isolates showed multifaceted plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria capabilities.