New Phytologist,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
240(6), P. 2468 - 2483
Published: Oct. 12, 2023
Meloidogyne
enterolobii
is
an
emerging
root-knot
nematode
species
that
overcomes
most
of
the
resistance
genes
in
crops.
Nematode
effector
proteins
secreted
planta
are
key
elements
molecular
dialogue
parasitism.
Here,
we
show
MeMSP1
into
giant
cells
and
promotes
M.
Using
co-immunoprecipitation
bimolecular
fluorescent
complementation
assays,
identified
glutathione-S-transferase
phi
GSTFs
as
host
targets
effector.
This
protein
family
plays
important
roles
plant
responses
to
abiotic
biotic
stresses.
We
demonstrate
interacts
with
all
Arabidopsis
GSTF.
Moreover,
confirmed
N-terminal
region
AtGSTF9
critical
for
its
interaction,
atgstf9
mutant
lines
more
susceptible
infection.
Combined
transcriptome
metabolome
analyses
showed
affects
metabolic
pathways
thaliana,
resulting
accumulation
amino
acids,
nucleic
their
metabolites,
organic
acids
downregulation
flavonoids.
Our
study
has
shed
light
on
a
novel
mechanism
metabolism,
reducing
production
defence-related
compounds
while
favouring
metabolites
beneficial
nematode,
thereby
promoting
Plant Biotechnology Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
21(7), P. 1496 - 1509
Published: April 19, 2023
Summary
Root‐knot
nematodes
(RKNs)
are
infamous
plant
pathogens
in
tomato
production,
causing
considerable
losses
agriculture
worldwide.
Mi‐1
is
the
only
commercially
available
RKN‐resistance
gene;
however,
resistance
inactivated
when
soil
temperature
over
28
°C.
Mi‐9
wild
(
Solanum
arcanum
LA2157)
has
stable
to
RKNs
under
high
but
not
been
cloned
and
applied.
In
this
study,
a
chromosome‐scale
genome
assembly
of
S.
LA2157
was
constructed
through
Nanopore
Hi‐C
sequencing.
Based
on
molecular
markers
comparative
genomic
analysis,
localization
region
candidate
genes
cluster
consisting
seven
nucleotide‐binding
sites
leucine‐rich
repeat
(NBS‐LRR)
were
located.
Transcriptional
expression
profiles
confirmed
that
five
expressed
root
tissue.
Moreover,
virus‐induced
gene
silencing
Sarc_034200
resulted
increased
susceptibility
Meloidogyne
incognita
,
genetic
transformation
susceptible
pimpinellifolium
conferred
significant
M.
at
25
°C
30
showed
hypersensitive
responses
nematode
infection
sites.
This
suggested
gene.
summary,
we
cloned,
applied
heat‐stable
which
great
significance
breeding
for
resistance.
Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
37(3), P. 179 - 189
Published: Oct. 23, 2023
Root-knot
and
cyst
nematodes
are
two
groups
of
plant
parasitic
that
cause
the
majority
crop
losses
in
agriculture.
As
a
result,
these
focus
most
nematode
effector
research.
effectors
defined
as
secreted
molecules,
typically
proteins,
with
crucial
roles
parasitism.
There
likely
hundreds
molecules
exuded
through
stylet
into
plant.
The
current
research
has
shown
can
target
variety
host
proteins
have
impacts
include
suppression
immune
responses
manipulation
hormone
signaling.
discovery
localize
to
nucleus
indicates
directly
modulate
gene
expression
for
cellular
reprogramming
during
feeding
site
formation.
In
addition,
peptide
mimicry
by
some
highlights
sophisticated
strategies
employ
manipulate
processes.
Here
we
describe
on
interactions
between
will
provide
insights
molecular
mechanisms
underpinning
plant-nematode
interactions.
By
identifying
pathways
targeted
root-knot
effectors,
scientists
gain
better
understanding
how
establish
sites
subvert
responses.
Such
information
be
invaluable
future
engineering
nematode-resistant
crops,
ultimately
fostering
advancements
agricultural
practices
protection.
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2024.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: July 19, 2023
Introduction
Root-knot
nematode
(RKN;
Meloidogyne
spp.)
is
one
of
the
most
infamous
soilborne
plant
diseases,
causing
severe
crop
losses
every
year.
Effector
proteins
secreted
by
RKNs
play
crucial
roles
during
plant-nematode
interaction.
However,
less
known
about
whether
RKN
effector
can
impact
rhizosphere
microbial
environment.
Methods
In
this
study,
we
investigated
microbiome
community
MiMIF-2
(a
immunity-modulating
effector)
transgenic
Arabidopsis
thaliana
with
or
without
infection
using
Illumina
high-throughput
sequencing
analysis.
Results
and
discussion
The
results
showed
that
bacterial
species
richness
index
increased,
while
fungi
decreased
in
M.
incognita
-infected
A.
plants.
relative
abundance
genera
such
as
Clitopilus,
Komagataeibacter,
Lactobacillus,
Prevotella,
Moritella,
Vibrio,
Escherichia-Shigella
,
Pseudomonas
was
reduced
plants
compared
to
wild
type,
but
significantly
increased
after
inoculation
.
Cluster
Orthologous
Genes
(COG)
function
classification
analysis
revealed
a
decrease
defense
mechanisms,
secondary
metabolite
biosynthesis,
transport,
catabolism-related
functions
lines
type.
These
differences
may
be
reason
for
susceptibility
infection.
Our
provide
new
insight
into
their
association
community,
host,
pathogens,
which
will
lead
exploration
innovative
ideas
future
biological
control
RKNs.
BMC Plant Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Oct. 15, 2024
The
southern
root-knot
nematode,
Meloidogyne
incognita,
is
a
highly
serious
plant
parasitic
nematode
species
that
causes
significant
economic
losses
in
various
crops,
including
cucumber
(Cucumis
sativus
L.).
Currently,
there
are
no
commercial
cultivars
available
with
resistance
to
M.
incognita
cucumber.
However,
the
African
horned
melon
metuliferus
Naud.),
semi-wild
relative
of
cucumber,
has
shown
high
incognita.
In
this
study,
we
constructed
an
ultrahigh-density
genetic
linkage
bin-map
using
low-coverage
sequences
from
F
Journal of Integrative Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
22(3), P. 799 - 811
Published: Aug. 28, 2022
Meloidogyne
incognita
is
a
devastating
plant-parasitic
nematode.
Effectors
play
important
roles
during
the
stages
of
nematodes
infection
and
parasitism,
but
their
molecular
functions
remain
largely
unknown.
In
this
study,
we
characterized
new
effector,
Minc03329,
which
contains
signal
peptide
for
secretion
C-type
lectin
domain.
The
yeast
sequence
trap
experiments
indicated
that
Minc03329
functional.
situ
hybridization
showed
was
specifically
expressed
in
subventral
esophageal
gland.
Real-time
qPCR
confirmed
expression
level
transcript
significantly
increased
pre-parasitic
parasitic
second-stage
juveniles
(pre-J2s
par-J2s).
Tobacco
rattle
virus
(TRV)-mediated
gene
silencing
host
plants
reduced
pathogenicity
nematodes.
On
contrary,
ectopic
Arabidopsis
thaliana
plant
susceptibility
to
Transient
Nicotiana
benthamiana
leaves
suppressed
programmed
cell
death
triggered
by
pro-apoptotic
protein
BAX.
Moreover,
transcriptome
analysis
Minc03329-transgenic
wild
type
revealed
many
defense-related
genes
were
down-regulated.
Interestingly,
some
different
involved
formation
nematode
feeding
sites.
These
results
an
effector
M.
incognita,
suppressing
defense
response
promoting
pathogenicity.