bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 29, 2023
Abstract
Lignocellulosic
biomass
is
known
as
a
challenging
substrate
for
enzymatic
hydrolysis,
increasing
the
processing
cost
in
biorefineries.
In
nature,
filamentous
fungi,
including
those
of
genus
Trichoderma
,
naturally
degrade
lignocellulose
by
using
an
arsenal
hydrolytic
and
oxidative
enzymes
that
act
synergistically
with
degradation.
This
work
explored
genome
organization
target
genes
atroviride
harzianum
are
able
to
promote
hydrolysis
identifying
regions
enriched
degradative
enzyme-encoding
genes,
namely,
clusters.
We
employed
bacterial
artificial
chromosome
(BAC)
methodology
specific
genomic
explore
their
genetic
organization,
proximal
gene
context,
expression
under
conditions.
Using
this
tool,
it
was
possible
inspect
linear
structure
data
hydrolytic-rich
regions.
The
results
offered
perspective
related
carbohydrate
metabolism,
revealing
novel
positively
regulated
during
cellulose
degradation
contributing
elucidating
differences
among
species.
Highlights
High-quality
were
selected
closely
species
CAZyme
targets.
RNA-seq
used
quantify
BAC
expression.
Relevant
identified
combining
functional
differential
data.
Novel
targets
future
characterization
via
BMC Genomics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: July 3, 2023
Abstract
Background
Adaptation
to
complex,
rapidly
changing
environments
is
crucial
for
evolutionary
success
of
fungi.
The
heterotrimeric
G-protein
pathway
belongs
the
most
important
signaling
cascades
applied
this
task.
In
Trichoderma
reesei,
enzyme
production,
growth
and
secondary
metabolism
are
among
physiological
traits
influenced
by
in
a
light
dependent
manner.
Results
Here,
we
investigated
function
SNX/H-type
regulator
(RGS)
protein
RGS4
T.
reesei
.
We
show
that
involved
regulation
cellulase
growth,
asexual
development
oxidative
stress
response
darkness
as
well
osmotic
presence
sodium
chloride,
particularly
light.
Transcriptome
analysis
revealed
several
ribosomal
genes,
six
genes
mutated
RutC30
encoding
transcription
factors
transporters.
Importantly,
positively
regulates
siderophore
cluster
responsible
fusarinine
C
biosynthesis
respective
deletion
mutant
shows
altered
on
nutrient
sources
related
production
such
ornithine
or
proline
BIOLOG
phenotype
microarray
assay.
Additionally,
storage
carbohydrates
intermediates
D-galactose
D-arabinose
catabolic
decreased,
predominantly
Conclusions
conclude
mainly
operates
targets
plant
cell
wall
degradation,
compound
Applied Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(2), P. 875 - 893
Published: May 27, 2024
Certain
Trichoderma
isolates
provide
biofertilizer,
biocontrol,
and
other
plant-beneficial
activities
while
inhabiting
the
soil
or
internal
plant
tissue,
their
use
in
agricultural
systems
can
contribute
to
sustainable
food
production.
It
is
thought
that
colonization
of
tissue
fundamental
for
biocontrol
biofertilizer
applications.
Our
collective
analyses
prior
surveys,
where
tef1α
sequence
was
almost
exclusively
used
identify
species,
showed
from
Harzianum
complex
clade,
T.
asperellum/T.
asperelloides
group,
virens,
hamatum,
atroviride
were
prevalent
and/or
as
endophytes.
Population
structure
genetic
diversity
based
on
markers
tef1α,
rpb2,
ITS
investigated,
new
lineages
with
statistical
bootstrap
support
within
atroviride,
asperellum,
virens
populations
found.
The
nearest
relatives
some
these
species
also
revealed.
Choosing
among
more
than
500
known
non-targeted
evaluation
screens
applications
time-consuming
expensive.
Preferentially
selecting
asperelloides,
harzianum
possibly
may
speed
identification
candidates
commercialization
due
demonstrated
ability
successfully
inhabit
tissue.
To
our
knowledge,
this
first
report
dominant
endophytic
identified
past
survey
data
population
conducted.
Journal of Fungi,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(10), P. 697 - 697
Published: Oct. 7, 2024
species
have
been
reported
as
masters
in
producing
cellulolytic
enzymes
for
the
biodegradation
of
lignocellulolytic
biomass
and
biocontrol
agents
against
plant
pathogens
pests.
In
our
previous
study,
a
novel
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(22), P. 12140 - 12140
Published: Nov. 12, 2024
Trichoderma
is
a
widely
studied
ascomycete
fungal
genus,
including
more
than
400
species.
However,
genetic
information
on
limited,
with
most
species
reporting
only
DNA
barcodes.
Mitochondria
possess
their
own
distinct
that
plays
pivotal
role
in
molecular
function
and
evolution.
Here,
we
report
42
novel
mitochondrial
genomes
(mitogenomes)
combined
18
published
mitogenomes
of
Trichoderma.
These
circular
exhibit
sizes
26,276–94,608
bp,
typically
comprising
15
core
protein-coding
genes
(PCGs),
2
rRNAs,
16–30
tRNAs;
however,
the
number
endonucleases
hypothetical
proteins
encoded
introns
PCGs
increases
genome
size
enlargement.
According
to
result
phylogenetic
analysis
whole
mitogenome,
these
strains
diverged
into
six
evolutionary
branches,
supported
by
phylogeny
based
2830
single-copy
nuclear
genes.
Comparative
revealed
dynamic
exhibited
variations
size,
gene
number,
GC
content,
tRNA
copy,
intron
across
different
branches.
We
identified
three
mutation
hotspots
near
regions
encoding
nad3,
cox2,
nad5
caused
major
changes
mitogenomes.
Evolutionary
atp9,
cob,
nad4L,
nad5,
rps3
have
been
influenced
positive
selection
during
This
study
provides
valuable
resource
for
exploring
important
roles
dynamics
mitogenome
adaptive
evolution
biocontrol
fungi.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 3, 2023
Abstract
Adaptation
to
complex,
rapidly
changing
environments
is
crucial
for
evolutionary
success
of
fungi.
The
heterotrimeric
G-protein
pathway
belongs
the
most
important
signaling
cascades
applied
this
task.
In
Trichoderma
reesei
,
enzyme
production,
growth
and
secondary
metabolism
are
among
physiological
traits
influenced
by
in
a
light
dependent
manner.
Here,
we
investigated
function
SNX/H-type
regulator
(RGS)
protein
RGS4.
We
show
that
RGS4
involved
regulation
cellulase
growth,
asexual
development
stress
response.
Transcriptome
analysis
revealed
six
genes
mutated
RutC30
as
well
several
encoding
transcription
factors
transporters.
Importantly,
positively
regulates
siderophore
cluster
responsible
fusarinine
C
biosynthesis
respective
deletion
mutant
shows
altered
on
nutrient
sources
related
production.
Additionally,
storage
carbohydrates
intermediates
D-galactose
D-arabinose
catabolic
decreased,
predominantly
light.
conclude
mainly
operates
targets
plant
cell
wall
degradation,
production
compound
T.
.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 12, 2023
Abstract
Trichoderma
harzianum
is
a
filamentous
ascomycete
frequently
applied
as
biocontrol
agent
in
agriculture.
While
mycoparasitism
and
antagonism
of
spp.
against
fungal
pathogens
are
well
known,
early
responses
to
the
presence
plant
await
broader
investigation.
Analyzing
stages
plant-fungus
communication
we
show
that
T.
B97
chemotropically
responds
extract
both
fungus
alter
secondary
metabolite
secretion
upon
recognition.
We
developed
strategy
for
omics-analysis
simulating
conditions
recognition
eliciting
chemotropic
response
found
102
genes
be
differentially
regulated,
including
nitrate
nitrite
reductases.
Additionally,
previously
uncharacterized
P
lant
C
ommunication
A
ssociated
(PCA)
gene
cluster
was
strongly
induced
plant,
comprises
palindromic
DNA
motif
essential
colonization.
The
PCA-cluster
only
present
Harzianum
clade
closely
related
homologous
Metarhizium
Horizontal
transfer
(HGT)
detected
by
plants,
while
likely
under
balancing
or
positive
selection.
Hence,
mediates
fungus-plant
chemical
may
responsible
high
potential
species
applications.
Plain
language
summary
Interactions
plants
with
fungi
–
beneficial
pathogenic
crucial
ecological
function
partners.
Yet,
“language”
they
use
how
when
it
still
insufficiently
known.
describe
discovery
novel
cluster,
which
plant-fungal
interkingdom
interaction
biocontrol-agent
.
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(16), P. 9191 - 9191
Published: Aug. 12, 2023
Light
is
known
to
impact
various
aspects
of
Trichoderma,
with
possible
implications
for
industrial
and
agricultural
applications.
In
this
study,
we
investigated
the
irradiation
Trichoderma
atroviride
blue
light
using
a
laser
source
system.
We
determined
cellulase
protease
activities
effects
UV–Vis
absorption
filtrated
culture
on
conidia
formation,
dimension,
behavior,
apparent
chlamydospore
abundance,
as
function
duration,
dose
irradiation,
moment
irradiation.
show
that
enzymatic
range
from
positive
neutral
negative.
Compared
previous
studies,
our
stimulation
does
not
drastic
negative
effect
(CMC-ase)
activity,
but
it
seems
delay
maximum
activity
over
time.
The
proteases
are
partially
in
agreement
only
study
reported
activity.
number
increased
upon
representing
an
expected
first
time
best
knowledge
dimensions
also
increase.
Our
data
suggest
highest
resulted
clustering
around
liquid–air
interface,
suggesting
hydrophobic
character.