Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
120(12)
Published: March 13, 2023
Microbial
communities
are
found
throughout
the
biosphere,
from
human
guts
to
glaciers,
soil
activated
sludge.
Understanding
statistical
properties
of
such
diverse
can
pave
way
elucidate
common
mechanisms
...Multiple
ecological
forces
act
together
shape
composition
microbial
communities.
Phyloecology
approaches—which
combine
phylogenetic
relationships
between
species
with
community
ecology—have
potential
disentangle
but
often
...
BMC Genomics,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
20(1)
Published: June 12, 2019
The
growing
importance
of
the
ubiquitous
fungal
genus
Trichoderma
(Hypocreales,
Ascomycota)
requires
understanding
its
biology
and
evolution.
Many
species
are
used
as
biofertilizers
biofungicides
T.
reesei
is
model
organism
for
industrial
production
cellulolytic
enzymes.
In
addition,
some
highly
opportunistic
devastate
mushroom
farms
can
become
pathogens
humans.
A
comparative
analysis
first
three
whole
genomes
revealed
mycoparasitism
innate
feature
Trichoderma.
However,
evolution
these
traits
not
yet
understood.
Phytopathology,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
109(1), P. 6 - 16
Published: Nov. 9, 2018
Because
of
the
need
to
provide
food
for
growing
population,
agricultural
activity
is
faced
with
huge
challenge
counteracting
negative
effects
generated
by
adverse
environmental
factors
and
diseases
caused
pathogens
on
crops,
while
avoiding
pollution
due
excessive
use
agrochemicals.
The
exploitation
biological
systems
that
naturally
increase
plant
vigor,
preparing
them
against
biotic
abiotic
stressors
also
promote
their
growth
productivity
represents
a
useful
viable
strategy
help
face
these
challenges.
Fungi
from
genus
Trichoderma
have
been
widely
used
in
agriculture
as
biocontrol
agents
because
mycoparasitic
capacity
ability
improve
health
protection
phytopathogens,
which
makes
it
an
excellent
symbiont.
mechanisms
employed
include
secretion
effector
molecules
secondary
metabolites
mediate
beneficial
interaction
plants,
providing
tolerance
stresses.
Here
we
discuss
most
recent
advances
understanding
this
opportunistic
symbiont
agent
promoter.
In
addition,
through
genome
mining
approached
less
explored
factor
could
be
using
become
successful
symbionts,
production
phytohormones—auxins,
cytokinins,
abscisic
acid,
gibberellins,
among
others.
This
approach
allowed
us
detect
sets
genes
encoding
proteins
potentially
involved
phytohormone
biosynthesis
signaling.
We
implications
findings
physiology
fungus
establishment
its
plants.
Fungal Diversity,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
107(1), P. 1 - 69
Published: Feb. 5, 2021
Abstract
Modern
taxonomy
has
developed
towards
the
establishment
of
global
authoritative
lists
species
that
assume
standardized
principles
recognition,
at
least
in
a
given
taxonomic
group.
However,
fungi,
delimitation
is
frequently
subjective
because
it
depends
on
choice
concept
and
criteria
selected
by
taxonomist.
Contrary
to
it,
identification
fungal
expected
be
accurate
precise
should
predict
properties
are
required
for
applications
or
relevant
pathology.
The
industrial
plant-beneficial
fungi
from
genus
Trichoderma
(Hypocreales)
offer
suitable
model
address
this
collision
between
identification.
A
few
decades
ago,
diversity
was
limited
dozen
species.
introduction
molecular
evolutionary
methods
resulted
exponential
expansion
taxonomy,
with
up
50
new
recognized
per
year.
Here,
we
have
reviewed
genus-wide
compiled
complete
inventory
all
DNA
barcoding
material
deposited
public
databases
(the
available
website
International
Subcommission
Taxonomy
www.trichoderma.info
).
Among
375
valid
names
as
July
2020,
361
(96%)
been
cultivated
vitro
barcoded.
Thus,
protocol
requires
analysis
three
barcodes
(ITS,
tef1
,
rpb2
),
supported
online
tools
www.trichokey.info
.
We
then
used
whole-genome
sequenced
(WGS)
strains
provide
versatile
practical
examples
identification,
reveal
shortcomings,
discuss
possible
ambiguities.
Based
example,
study
shows
why
an
intricate
laborious
task
background
mycology,
biological
skills,
training
analysis,
knowledge
literature.
in-depth
discussion
concepts
applied
conclude
these
particularly
implementation
polyphasic
approach
first
introduced
John
Bissett
(1948–2020),
whose
work
inspired
current
study.
also
propose
regulatory
unifying
role
international
commissions
particular
groups.
An
important
outcome
demonstration
urgent
need
cooperation
researchers
get
prepared
efficient
use
upcoming
wave
genomic
data.
Studies in Mycology,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
96, P. 141 - 153
Published: Feb. 1, 2020
Dothideomycetes
is
the
largest
class
of
kingdom
Fungi
and
comprises
an
incredible
diversity
lifestyles,
many
which
have
evolved
multiple
times.
Plant
pathogens
represent
a
major
ecological
niche
they
are
known
to
infect
most
food
crops
feedstocks
for
biomass
biofuel
production.
Studying
ecology
evolution
has
significant
implications
our
fundamental
understanding
fungal
evolution,
their
adaptation
stress
host
specificity,
practical
with
regard
effects
climate
change
on
food,
feed,
livestock
elements
agro-economy.
In
this
study,
we
present
first
large-scale,
whole-genome
comparison
101
introducing
55
newly
sequenced
species.
The
availability
data
produced
high-confidence
phylogeny
leading
reclassification
25
organisms,
provided
clearer
picture
relationships
among
various
families,
indicated
that
pathogenicity
times
within
class.
We
also
identified
gene
family
expansions
contractions
across
linked
niches
providing
insights
into
genome
group.
Using
machine-learning
methods
classified
fungi
lifestyle
classes
>95
%
accuracy
small
number
families
positively
correlated
these
distinctions.
This
can
become
valuable
tool
genome-based
prediction
species
lifestyle,
especially
rarely
seen
poorly
studied
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Feb. 27, 2020
Section
Flavi
encompasses
both
harmful
and
beneficial
Aspergillus
species,
such
as
oryzae,
used
in
food
fermentation
enzyme
production,
flavus,
spoiler
mycotoxin
producer.
Here,
we
sequence
19
genomes
spanning
section
compare
31
fungal
including
23
species.
We
reassess
their
phylogenetic
relationships
show
that
the
closest
relative
of
A.
oryzae
is
not
but
minisclerotigenes
or
aflatoxiformans
identify
high
genome
diversity,
especially
sub-telomeric
regions.
predict
abundant
CAZymes
(598
per
species)
prolific
secondary
metabolite
gene
clusters
(73
Flavi.
However,
observed
phenotypes
(growth
characteristics,
polysaccharide
degradation)
do
necessarily
correlate
with
inferences
made
from
predicted
CAZyme
content.
Our
work,
genomic
analyses,
phenotypic
assays,
identification
metabolites,
highlights
genetic
metabolic
diversity
within
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: May 3, 2023
Trichoderma
is
mainly
used
to
control
soil-borne
diseases
as
well
some
leaf
and
panicle
of
various
plants.
can
not
only
prevent
but
also
promotes
plant
growth,
improves
nutrient
utilization
efficiency,
enhances
resistance,
agrochemical
pollution
environment.
spp.
behaves
a
safe,
low-cost,
effective,
eco-friendly
biocontrol
agent
for
different
crop
species.
In
this
study,
we
introduced
the
biological
mechanism
in
fungal
nematode
disease,
including
competition,
antibiosis,
antagonism,
mycoparasitism,
promoting
growth
inducing
systemic
resistance
between
plants,
expounded
on
application
effects
diseases.
From
an
applicative
point
view,
establishing
diversified
technology
important
development
direction
its
role
sustainable
agriculture.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: May 15, 2023
Trichoderma
spp.
(Hypocreales)
are
used
worldwide
as
a
lucrative
biocontrol
agent.
The
interactions
of
with
host
plants
and
pathogens
at
molecular
level
important
in
understanding
the
various
mechanisms
adopted
by
fungus
to
attain
close
relationship
their
plant
through
superior
antifungal/antimicrobial
activity.
When
working
synchrony,
mycoparasitism,
antibiosis,
competition,
induction
systemic
acquired
resistance
(SAR)-like
response
considered
key
factors
deciding
potential
.
Sucrose-rich
root
exudates
attract
soluble
secretome
plays
significant
role
attachment
penetration
colonization
roots,
well
modulating
mycoparasitic
antibiosis
activity
Trichoderma.
This
review
aims
gather
information
on
how
interacts
its
agent
soil-borne
phytopathogens,
give
comprehensive
account
diverse
aspects
this
interaction.