Journal of Fungi,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(1), P. 63 - 63
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Mycoviral
infection
can
either
be
asymptomatic
or
have
marked
effects
on
fungal
hosts,
influencing
them
positively
negatively.
To
fully
understand
the
of
mycovirus
host,
transcriptomic
profiling
four
Beauveria
bassiana
isolates,
including
EABb
92/11-Dm
that
harbors
mycoviruses,
was
performed
48
h
following
Tenebrio
molitor
via
topical
application
injection.
Genes
participate
in
carbohydrate
assimilation
and
transportation,
those
essential
for
survival
oxidative
stress
tolerance,
calcium
uptake,
iron
were
found
to
overexpressed
virus-infected
isolate
during
mid-infection
stage.
Mycotoxin
genes
encoding
bassianolide
oosporein
switched
off
all
isolates.
However,
beauvericin,
a
mycotoxin
capable
inducing
at
molecular
level,
expressed
indicating
an
important
contribution
virulence
against
T.
molitor.
These
observations
suggest
detoxification
immune-related
(oxidative)
defenses
nutrient
scouting,
as
mediated
by
these
genes,
occurs
internal
growth
phase.
Consequently,
we
observe
symbiotic
relationship
between
fungus
does
not
afflict
host;
contrary,
it
enhances
expression
key
leading
mycovirus-mediated
hypervirulence
effect.
Frontiers in Genetics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: June 9, 2023
The
relationship
between
insect
pathogenic
fungi
and
their
hosts
is
a
classic
example
of
co-evolutionary
arms
race
pathogen
target
host:
parasites
evolve
towards
mechanisms
that
increase
advantage
over
the
host,
host
increasingly
strengthens
its
defenses.
present
review
summarizes
literature
data
describing
direct
indirect
role
lipids
as
an
important
defense
mechanism
during
fungal
infection.
Insect
comprise
anatomical
physiological
barriers,
cellular
humoral
response
mechanisms.
entomopathogenic
have
unique
ability
to
digest
cuticle
by
producing
hydrolytic
enzymes
with
chitin-,
lipo-
proteolytic
activity;
besides
oral
tract,
pays
way
for
entry
within
host.
key
factor
in
resistance
infection
presence
certain
types
(free
fatty
acids,
waxes
or
hydrocarbons)
which
can
promote
inhibit
attachment
cuticle,
might
also
antifungal
activity.
Lipids
are
considered
source
energy,
triglycerides
stored
fat
body,
structure
analogous
liver
adipose
tissue
vertebrates.
In
addition,
body
plays
innate
immunity
range
bactericidal
proteins
polypeptides,
one
lysozyme.
Energy
derived
from
lipid
metabolism
used
hemocytes
migrate
site
infection,
phagocytosis,
nodulation
encapsulation.
One
polyunsaturated
acid,
arachidonic
synthesis
eicosanoids,
play
several
crucial
roles
physiology
immunology.
Apolipoprotein
III
compound
activity,
modulate
signal
molecule.
Journal of Natural Pesticide Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3, P. 100020 - 100020
Published: Jan. 18, 2023
Fungi
are
a
significant
part
of
the
biopesticides
market
for
biological
control
arthropods.
Entomopathogenic
fungi
produce
spores
that
can
adhere
to
cuticle
arthropods,
germinate,
penetrate
and
cause
infection.
The
process
penetration
arthropod
integument
by
fungus
occurs
degradation
due
mechanical
pressure
hyphae
associated
with
action
several
enzymes,
mainly
proteases
chitinases.
biocontrol
activity
entomopathogenic
is
widely
known
studied,
fungal
isolates
large-scale
marketed
pests.
On
other
hand,
more
recently
new
approach
use
emerging:
study
potential
enzymes
produced
these
fungi.
This
article
aims
discuss
this
approach.
FEMS Microbiology Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
48(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Abstract
Insects
are
one
of
the
most
successful
animals
in
nature,
and
entomopathogenic
fungi
play
a
significant
role
natural
epizootic
control
insect
populations
many
ecosystems.
The
interaction
between
insects
has
continuously
coevolved
over
hundreds
millions
years.
Many
components
innate
immune
responses
against
fungal
infection
conserved
across
phyla.
Additionally,
behavioral
responses,
which
include
avoidance,
grooming,
and/or
modulation
body
temperature,
have
been
recognized
as
important
mechanisms
for
opposing
pathogens.
In
an
effort
to
investigate
possible
cross-talk
mediating
these
fundamental
biological
processes,
recent
studies
integrated
explored
responses.
Current
information
indicates
that
during
discrete
stages
infection,
several
altered
simultaneously,
suggesting
connections
two
systems.
This
review
synthesizes
advances
our
understanding
physiological
molecular
aspects
influencing
antifungal
reactions,
including
chemical
perception
olfactory
pathways.
Journal of Fungi,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(1), P. 63 - 63
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Mycoviral
infection
can
either
be
asymptomatic
or
have
marked
effects
on
fungal
hosts,
influencing
them
positively
negatively.
To
fully
understand
the
of
mycovirus
host,
transcriptomic
profiling
four
Beauveria
bassiana
isolates,
including
EABb
92/11-Dm
that
harbors
mycoviruses,
was
performed
48
h
following
Tenebrio
molitor
via
topical
application
injection.
Genes
participate
in
carbohydrate
assimilation
and
transportation,
those
essential
for
survival
oxidative
stress
tolerance,
calcium
uptake,
iron
were
found
to
overexpressed
virus-infected
isolate
during
mid-infection
stage.
Mycotoxin
genes
encoding
bassianolide
oosporein
switched
off
all
isolates.
However,
beauvericin,
a
mycotoxin
capable
inducing
at
molecular
level,
expressed
indicating
an
important
contribution
virulence
against
T.
molitor.
These
observations
suggest
detoxification
immune-related
(oxidative)
defenses
nutrient
scouting,
as
mediated
by
these
genes,
occurs
internal
growth
phase.
Consequently,
we
observe
symbiotic
relationship
between
fungus
does
not
afflict
host;
contrary,
it
enhances
expression
key
leading
mycovirus-mediated
hypervirulence
effect.
