bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 15, 2024
Abstract
Heterozygosity
is
a
measure
of
allelic
diversity
within
individuals.
Puccinia
striiformis
f.
sp.
tritici
(
Pst
)
highly
heterozygous
dikaryotic
crop
pathogen.
Its
source
heterozygosity
variation
and
the
contribution
to
adaptability
are
still
unknown.
By
analyzing
resequencing
data
266
worldwide
isolates,
we
found
that
may
have
undergone
an
important
historical
hybridization
event,
introducing
substantial
leading
divergence
its
haploid
genomes
into
two
distinct
haplotypes.
Strains
with
both
haplotypes
exhibit
higher
individual
allele
wider
geographical
distribution.
Between
genomes,
16%
genome
had
diverged,
scattered
as
mosaic
blocks
genome.
These
regions
enriched
genes
displaying
critical
roles
during
infection
plant
host,
expression
levels.
In
these
regions,
8.0
Mb
shows
recombination
fingerprints
associated
virulence,
while
4.9
displays
linkage
across
entire
We
demonstrated
sexual
in
extensive
significant.
can
gain
genetic
due
intra-
inter-species
hybridization.
Our
study
resolved
debate
over
sources
expands
understanding
pathogen
virulence
evolution.
findings
also
suggest
interrupting
reproduction
pathogens
be
effective
strategy
for
controlling
wheat
stripe
rust.
Frontiers in Forests and Global Change,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7
Published: April 17, 2024
Cytospora
canker
caused
by
chrysosperma
has
a
wide
range
of
hazards
in
Xinjiang,
seriously
affecting
the
development
Xinjiang’s
characteristic
forest
and
fruit
industries.
Climate
change
affects
distribution
fungal
species
may
exacerbate
risk
diseases
such
as
cytospora
canker.
The
present
study
was
conducted
on
C.
makes
predictions
potentially
suitable
area
based
133
records
points
47
environmental
factors.
We
applied
MaxEnt
model
adjusted
Kuenm
package
for
feature
class
parameters
(FC)
regularization
multipliers
(RM)
to
explore
main
factors
geographical
.
And
then
we
predicted
its
spatial
pattern
centroid
trend
under
three
different
Representative
Concentration
Pathways
current
scenario,
2041–2070,
2071–2,100.
results
showed
that
optimal
with
FC
=
LQ
RM
0.3
had
lowest
complexity
overfitting,
very
high
accuracy,
AUC
0.971
±
0.0019.
Considering
percent
contribution,
permutation
importance
jackknife
single-factor
response
curve,
are
precipitation
seasonality
(bio15),
aspect
cosine
(aspectcosine),
monthly
variability
potential
evapotranspiration
(PETseasonality),
mean
coldest
quarter
(PETColdestQuarter),
cumulative
contribution
rate
reaching
70.8%.
Under
climate
scenarios,
total
is
82.35
×
10
4
km
2
,
highly
5.49
accounting
6.67%
area,
primarily
located
Tacheng,
Yili,
Changji
regions.
Meanwhile,
transfer
analysis
indicates
tendency
migrate
towards
lower
latitudes
future
climatic
conditions.
proposed
this
can
be
used
predict
Xinjiang
provide
guidance
prevention
control
Plant Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 25, 2024
Stripe
rust,
caused
by
Puccinia
striiformis
f.
sp.
tritici,
is
a
continuous
threat
to
global
wheat
production.
In
2021,
the
epidemic
of
stripe
rust
in
China
affected
approximately
4.5
million
hectares,
resulting
severe
yield
losses.
When
confronted
with
epidemic,
tracing
sources
pathogen
can
offer
valuable
insights
for
disease
prevention
and
control.
This
study
was
conducted
analyze
genetic
structure,
aerodynamics,
geographical
features,
cultivation
practices
population
various
wheat-producing
regions
further
reveal
spread
patterns
pathogens
China.
The
findings
indicated
an
overall
trend
dissemination
from
west
east.
primarily
northwestern
region
Huang-Huai-Hai
through
Guanzhong
Plain
NanXiang
Plain.
Meanwhile,
also
eastward
southwestern
lower
reaches
Yangtze
River,
using
Jianghan
as
bridge
River
Valley
Anhui
main
pathway.
Furthermore,
northward
into
Shandong
under
driving
force
southeast
winds.
this
may
provide
integrated
management
Critical Reviews in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 22
Published: Aug. 26, 2024
Mycotoxin
contamination
of
food
and
feed
is
a
major
global
concern.
Chronic
or
acute
dietary
exposure
to
contaminated
can
negatively
affect
both
human
animal
health.
Contamination
occurs
through
plant
infection
by
toxigenic
fungi,
primarily
Aspergillus
Fusarium
spp.,
either
before
after
harvest.
Despite
the
application
various
management
strategies,
controlling
these
pathogens
remains
challenge
because
their
ability
adapt
environmental
changes
selection
pressures.
Understanding
genetic
structure
pathogen
populations
pivotal
for
gaining
new
insights
into
biology
epidemiology,
as
well
understanding
mechanisms
behind
adaptability.
Such
deeper
crucial
developing
effective
preemptive
strategies
tailored
evolving
nature
pathogenic
populations.
This
review
focuses
on
population-level
variations
within
two
most
economically
significant
fungal
genera
according
space,
host,
pathogenicity.
Outcomes
in
terms
migration
patterns,
gene
flow
populations,
mating
abilities,
potential
host
jumps
are
examined.
We
also
discuss
yet
often
underutilized
applications
population
genetics
genomics
address
practical
challenges
epidemiology
disease
control
fungi.
Plant Disease,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
107(10), P. 3155 - 3163
Published: May 10, 2023
Wheat
stripe
rust,
caused
by
Puccinia
striiformis
f.
sp.
tritici
Erikss.
(Pst),
is
a
devastating
disease
resulting
in
yield
reduction.
Because
the
temperature
limits
overwintering
and
oversummering
of
Pst,
it
cannot
complete
whole
year
cycle
most
areas
China.
Longnan,
located
southeast
Gansu
Province,
one
annual
which
can
supply
urediniospores
autumn
to
eastern
wheat-growing
In
this
study,
TaqMan
real-time
quantitative
PCR
(TaqMan-qPCR)
detection
system
for
Pst
was
established,
limit
single
urediniospore.
The
dynamics
Longnan
were
monitored
spore
trapping
TaqMan-qPCR
3
years.
Meanwhile,
meteorological
conditions
including
air
temperature,
relative
humidity,
precipitation
recorded.
Results
showed
that
be
captured
from
March
December,
two
peaks
urediniospore
density
appeared
May
June,
respectively.
closely
related
June.
addition,
we
found
had
peak
value
when
average
10
21°C,
humidity
60
85%
exponential
model
could
describe
variation
based
on
It
worth
mentioning
7
days
before
capture
has
great
advantage
predicting
air.
This
study
laid
foundation
establishment
prediction
wheat
rust
factors.
Plant Disease,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
108(5), P. 1261 - 1269
Published: Nov. 8, 2023
Aegilops
species
are
wheat
relatives
that
harbor
valuable
disease
resistance
genes
for
breeding.
The
Yr8
near-isogenic
line
AvSYr8NIL
has
long
been
believed
to
carry
only
race-specific
all-stage
stripe
rust,
caused
by
Puccinia
striiformis
f.
sp.
tritici,
derived
from
comosa.
However,
found
have
high-temperature
adult-plant
(HTAP)
in
our
field
and
greenhouse
tests.
To
confirm
both
HTAP
resistance,
seeds
were
treated
with
ethyl
methanesulfonate
generate
mutant
lines.
lines
(M641)
(M488)
crossed
the
susceptible
recurrent
parent
Avocet
S
(AvS).
F1
F4
of
AvS/M641
phenotyped
Yr8-avirulent
races
seedling
stage
at
low-temperature
(4
20°C)
profile,
while
F1,
F2,
F4,
F5
AvS/M488
Yr8-virulent
(10
30°C)
profile.
Both
gene
(YrM488)
recessive.
populations
genotyped
using
polymorphic
Kompetitive
allele-specific
PCR
markers
converted
single-nucleotide
polymorphisms.
was
mapped
a
0.66-cM
fragment,
YrM488
1.22-cM
interval
on
chromosome
2D.
physical
distance
between
two
estimated
be
more
than
500
Mb,
indicating
their
distinct
loci.
separated
would
useful
enhancing
understanding
different
types
further
studying
interactions
rust
pathogen.
Plant Pathology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
73(7), P. 1629 - 1655
Published: May 29, 2024
Abstract
Advances
continue
to
be
made
by
plant
pathologists
on
topics
in
health,
environmental
protection
and
food
security.
Many
advances
have
been
for
individual
crops,
pathogens
diseases
that
many
cases
led
their
successful
management.
A
wider
impact
of
research
depends
recognition
the
multifaceted
challenges
posed
need
integrate
studies
a
systems
level
approach.
The
adoption
high‐throughput
sequencing
diagnosis
detection
is
widespread
but
upon
agricultural
ecological
context
combined
with
improved
surveillance.
Deployment
host
resistance
field
needs
aligned
greater
appreciation
genetic
diversity
complementary
contribution
tolerance
disease.
Epidemiological
understanding
spatiotemporal
spread
has
through
population
dynamic
analyses.
Research
emphasis
microbiome
invigorated
soil
microbial
studies,
especially
disease
complexes
declines,
challenge
move
interventions
benefit
health.
Analysis
impacts
climate
change
single‐crop
seldom
these
placed
pathogen
adaptation,
new
wild
plants,
vectors
microbes.
informatic
analysis
illustrate
not
only
global
introductions,
also
inherent
marshalling
integrating
information.
applying
artificial
intelligence
technologies
across
areas
pathology
yet
integrated
within
any
coordinated
agenda.