Plant Methods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(1)
Published: Dec. 5, 2024
In
recent
years,
long
non-coding
RNAs
(lncRNAs)
and
microRNAs
(miRNAs)
have
emerged
as
critical
regulators
in
plant
biology,
governing
complex
gene
regulatory
networks.
the
context
of
disease
resistance
Hevea
brasiliensis,
rubber
tree,
significant
progress
has
been
made
understanding
its
response
to
anthracnose
disease,
a
serious
threat
posed
by
fungal
pathogens
impacting
global
tree
cultivation
latex
quality.
While
advances
achieved
unraveling
genetic
molecular
foundations
underlying
resistance,
gaps
persist
comprehending
roles
lncRNAs
miRNAs
under
such
stress
conditions.
The
specific
contributions
these
orchestrating
responses
against
H.
brasiliensis
remain
unclear,
necessitating
further
exploration
uncover
strategies
that
increase
resistance.
Here,
we
integrate
lncRNA
sequencing,
miRNA
degradome
sequencing
decipher
landscape
stress.
We
investigated
genomic
profiles
differentially
expressed
(DE-lncRNAs)
constructed
competitive
endogenous
RNA
(ceRNA)
network
pathogenic
infection.
Additionally,
elucidated
functional
HblncRNA29219
antisense
hbr-miR482a,
well
miR390-TAS3-ARF
pathway,
enhancing
These
findings
provide
valuable
insights
into
plant-microbe
interactions
hold
promising
implications
for
advancing
agricultural
crop
protection
strategies.
This
comprehensive
analysis
sheds
light
on
RNA-mediated
mechanisms
pathogen
stress,
establishing
foundation
innovative
approaches
aimed
at
resilience
sustainability
agriculture.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(17), P. 9605 - 9605
Published: Sept. 4, 2024
The
petal
blight
disease
of
alpine
Rhododendron
severely
impacts
the
ornamental
and
economic
values
Rhododendron.
Plant
secondary
metabolites
play
a
crucial
role
in
resisting
pathogenic
fungi,
yet
research
on
petals
that
confer
resistance
to
fungi
is
limited.
In
present
study,
delavayi,
R.
agastum,
irroratum
with
anti-pathogenic
activity
were
screened
through
index
analysis,
metabolomic
detection,
mycelial
growth
rate,
metabolite
spraying
experiments.
Disease
analysis
revealed
delavayi
exhibited
strongest
resistance,
while
agastum
showed
weakest,
both
under
natural
experimental
conditions.
UHPLC-QTOF-MS/MS
identified
355
274
putative
positive
negative
ion
modes,
respectively.
further
antifungal
differentially
accumulated
baicalein,
diosmetin,
naringenin
their
half-inhibitory
concentrations
(IC50)
against
Neopestalotiopsis
clavispora
be
5000
mg/L,
1000
Spraying
exogenous
significantly
alleviated
caused
by
N.
infection
petals,
inhibition
rates
exceeding
64%.
This
study
suggests
naringenin,
particularly
can
recommended
as
inhibitory
agents
for
preventing
controlling
Journal of Fungi,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(9), P. 635 - 635
Published: Sept. 5, 2024
This
paper
discusses
the
mechanisms
by
which
fungi
manipulate
plant
physiology
and
suppress
defense
responses
producing
effectors
that
can
target
various
host
proteins.
Effector-triggered
immunity
effector-triggered
susceptibility
are
pivotal
elements
in
complex
molecular
dialogue
underlying
plant-pathogen
interactions.
Pathogen-produced
effector
molecules
possess
ability
to
mimic
pathogen-associated
patterns
or
hinder
binding
of
pattern
recognition
receptors.
Effectors
directly
nucleotide-binding
domain,
leucine-rich
repeat
receptors,
downstream
signaling
components
defense.
Interactions
between
these
receptor-like
kinases
plants
critical
this
process.
Biotrophic
adeptly
exploit
networks
key
hormones,
including
salicylic
acid,
jasmonic
abscisic
ethylene,
establish
a
compatible
interaction
with
their
hosts.
Overall,
highlights
importance
understanding
interplay
fungal
develop
effective
strategies
for
disease
management.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Oct. 28, 2024
Epigenetics
has
emerged
as
a
potent
field
of
study
for
understanding
the
factors
influencing
effectiveness
human
disease
treatments
and
identifying
alternations
induced
by
pathogens
in
host
plants.
However,
there
been
paucity
research
on
epigenetic
control
proliferation
pathogenicity
fungal
plant
pathogens.
Fungal
such
Magnaporthe
oryzae
,
significant
threat
to
global
rice
production,
provide
an
important
model
exploring
how
mechanisms
govern
virulence.
In
M.
alterations,
DNA
methylation,
histone
modification,
non-coding
RNAs,
regulate
gene
expression
patterns
that
influence
pathogen’s
ability
infect
its
host.
These
modifications
can
enhance
adaptability,
allowing
pathogen
survive
diverse
environments
evade
immune
responses.
Our
primary
objective
is
comprehensive
review
existing
shed
light
these
changes
lifecycle,
invade
tissues,
overall
severity
disease.
We
begin
examining
alterations
occurring
their
contributions
virulence
fungus.
To
advance
our
similar
diseases,
we
emphasize
need
address
unanswered
questions
explore
future
directions.
This
information
crucial
developing
new
antifungal
target
pathways,
which
could
lead
improved
management.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(4), P. 1624 - 1624
Published: Feb. 14, 2025
Small
interfering
RNAs
(siRNAs)
are
a
distinct
class
of
regulatory
in
plants
and
animals.
Gene
silencing
by
small
is
one
the
fundamental
mechanisms
for
regulating
gene
expression.
siRNAs
critical
regulators
during
developmental
processes.
have
similar
structures
functions
to
but
derived
from
double-stranded
RNA
may
be
involved
directing
DNA
methylation
target
sequences.
less
well-studied
than
miRNA
group,
researchers
continue
identify
new
classes
that
appear
at
specific
stages
particular
tissues,
revealing
more
complex
mode
siRNA
action
previously
thought.
This
review
characterizes
their
biogenesis
process
focuses
on
presenting
known
regulation
plant
development
responses
biotic
abiotic
stresses.
The
also
highlights
exciting
potential
future
research
this
field,
proposing
methods
detecting
bioinformatic
pathway
identifying
functions.
Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(7), P. 742 - 742
Published: March 30, 2025
Plants
adapt
to
biotic
and
abiotic
stresses
through
physiological,
morphological,
genetic
changes.
In
recent
years,
the
fundamental
roles
of
epigenetic
mechanisms
as
regulators
various
immune–biological
processes
in
nematode–plant
interactions
have
been
increasingly
recognized.
Epigenetic
control
include
non-coding
RNAs
(ncRNAs),
DNA
methylation,
histone
modifications.
Gene
expression
gene
silencing
play
crucial
activated
induced
resistance
during
pathogen
attacks.
methylation
modifications
are
linked
defense
priming
or
immune
memory,
such
systemic
acquired
(SAR).
addition,
important
long-term
priming,
contributing
development
immunological
memory
under
future
stress
conditions.
Therefore,
advances
understanding
hold
considerable
potential
for
research
on
plant–nematode
interactions.
However,
further
basic
among
stresses,
expansion
markers
changes,
permanence
necessary
optimize
its
utilization
crop
protection
programs.
this
paper,
we
focus
function
plant
responses
nematode
infection,
specifically
root-knot
nematodes
(RKNs).
Understanding
adaptive
ability
RKNs
is
developing
suitable
methods.
Additionally,
explore
role
with
biological
agents.
Modern Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
3(1)
Published: May 22, 2025
ABSTRACT
Plant
growth‐promoting
rhizobacteria
(PGPR)
are
beneficial
soil
bacteria
that
can
enhance
crop
growth
and
health
through
various
mechanisms,
including
nutrient
acquisition,
hormone
production,
induced
systemic
resistance.
Epigenetic
modifications
of
plants
play
crucial
roles
in
the
effects
PGPR
on
plant
by
regulating
gene
expression
patterns
modify
architecture
root
architecture,
abiotic/biotic
stress
tolerance,
optimise
use,
influence
hormonal
pathways.
Understanding
these
epigenetic
dynamics
pave
way
for
developing
more
effective
biofertilizers
sustainable
agricultural
practices.
In
this
review,
we
will
discuss
recent
advances
understanding
relationship
between
plants,
with
special
focus
how
epigenetics
DNA
methylation,
histone
noncoding
RNA
a
key
role
complex
interplay
them.
Horticulture Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(8)
Published: June 19, 2024
Abstract
Postharvest
decay,
primarily
caused
by
pathogenic
fungi
in
ripening
fruits
and
fresh
vegetables,
poses
a
challenge
to
agricultural
sustainability
results
significant
economic
losses.
The
regulation
of
the
fruit
DNA
methylation
has
been
well
demonstrated,
while
defense
response
underlying
epigenetic
against
postharvest
decay
remains
uncertain.
In
present
study,
treatment
tomato
with
methyltransferase
inhibitor
5-Azacytidine
(5-Aza)
notably
decreased
their
susceptibility
gray
mold.
Following
5-Aza
treatment,
we
observed
substantial
increase
activities
chitinase
(CHI)
glucanase
(GLU)
fruits,
as
an
expression
dicer-like
SlDCL2
gene
family.
Suppression
SlDCL2c
through
double-stranded
RNA-induced
RNA
interference
(RNAi)
resulted
decrease
chitinases
CHI3,
CHI9,
Class
V
chitinase,
endochitinase
4
71%,
29%,
55%,
64%,
glucanases
Cel1,
Cel2,
GluB
19%,
93%,
87%,
respectively.
This
was
accompanied
resistance-related
enzymes,
including
CHI
GLU.
levels
genes
phenylalanine
ammonia-lyase
PAL2,
peroxidase
POD
12,
P7,
CCR1,
CYP84A2,
COMT
phenylpropanoid
biosynthesis
pathway
also
33%,
53%,
18%,
50%,
30%,
24%
SlDCL2c-RNAi
fruit,
resulting
PAL
POD.
Consequently,
lesion
diameter
mold
increased
55%
compared
control
group.
Overall,
study
indicated
that
reduces
DCL2c-mediated
inducible
response.