Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Feb. 15, 2024
Purpureocillium
lavendulum
is
an
important
biocontrol
agent
against
plant-parasitic
nematodes,
primarily
infecting
them
with
conidia.
However,
research
on
the
regulatory
genes
and
pathways
involved
in
its
conidiation
still
limited.
In
this
study,
we
employed
Agrobacterium
tumefaciens
-mediated
genetic
transformation
to
generate
4,870
random
T-DNA
insertion
mutants
of
P.
.
Among
these
mutants,
131
strains
exhibited
abnormal
conidiation,
further
in-depth
investigations
were
conducted
two
(designated
as
#5-197
#5-119)
that
showed
significantly
reduced
conidiation.
Through
whole-genome
re-sequencing
genome
walking,
identified
sites
determined
corresponding
affected
by
insertions,
namely
Plhffp
Plpif1
Both
knocked
out
through
homologous
recombination,
phenotypic
analysis
revealed
a
significant
difference
between
knockout
wild-type
strain
(
ku80
).
Upon
complementation
Δ
wildtype
allele,
was
restored
level
comparable
,
providing
evidence
involvement
gene
regulation
The
or
antioxidant
capacity
absence
also
resulted
decreased
resistance
SDS,
suggesting
may
be
integrity
cell
wall.
RT-qPCR
altered
expression
levels
several
known
associated
Additionally,
nematode
infection
assays
Caenorhabditis
elegans
indicated
indirectly
pathogenicity
towards
nematodes.
results
demonstrate
-
mediated
mutagenesis,
knockout,
can
highly
effective
for
identifying
functionally
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: April 30, 2024
Biosecurity
in
agriculture
is
essential
for
preventing
the
introduction
and
spread
of
plant-parasitic
nematodes
(PPNs)
which
threaten
global
food
security
by
reducing
crop
yields
facilitating
disease
spread.
These
risks
are
exacerbated
increased
trade
climate
change,
may
alter
PPN
distribution
activity,
increasing
their
impact
on
agricultural
systems.
Addressing
these
challenges
vital
to
maintaining
integrity
supply
chain.
This
review
highlights
significant
advancements
managing
PPN-related
biosecurity
within
chain,
particularly
considering
change’s
evolving
influence.
It
discusses
modes
transmission,
factors
risk
infestation,
PPNs
safety
security,
traditional
emerging
approaches
detecting
pests.
Literature
suggests
that
implementing
advanced
measures
could
decrease
infestation
rates
up
70%,
substantially
yield
losses
bolstering
security.
Notably,
adoption
modern
detection
management
techniques,
(molecular
diagnostics
integrated
pest
management)
geospatial
surveillance
analysis
systems
(spectral
imaging,
change-detection
analysis)
has
shown
greater
effectiveness
than
methods.
innovations
offer
promising
avenues
enhancing
health
securing
chain
against
environmental
shifts.
The
integration
strategies
crucial,
demonstrating
potential
transform
practices
sustain
productivity
face
changing
climatic
conditions.
emphasizes
importance
adopting
protect
ensure
resilience,
providing
valuable
insights
stakeholders
across
sector.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(3), P. e25325 - e25325
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Nematodes
are
soil-dwelling
organisms
that
inflict
substantial
damage
to
crops,
resulting
in
significant
declines
agricultural
productivity.
Consequently,
they
recognized
as
one
of
the
primary
contributors
global
crop
damage,
with
profound
implications
for
food
security.
Nematology
research
assumes
a
pivotal
role
tackling
this
issue
and
safeguarding
The
pursuit
nematology
focused
on
mitigating
nematode-induced
promoting
sustainable
agriculture
represents
fundamental
strategy
enhancing
Investment
is
crucial
advance
security
objectives
by
identifying
managing
nematode
species,
developing
novel
technologies,
comprehending
ecology,
strengthening
capabilities
researchers
farmers.
This
endeavor
constitutes
an
indispensable
step
toward
addressing
most
pressing
challenges
achieving
practices.
Primarily,
endeavors
facilitate
identification
species
responsible
leading
development
effective
management
strategies.
These
strategies
encompass
utilization
resistant
varieties,
implementation
cultural
practices,
biological
control,
chemical
interventions.
Secondly,
efforts
contribute
innovative
technologies
aimed
at
populations,
such
gene
editing
techniques
confer
resistance
infestations
crops.
Additionally,
exploration
beneficial
microbes,
certain
fungi
bacteria,
potential
biocontrol
agents
against
nematodes,
holds
promise.
study
ecology
foundational
domain
fosters
deeper
comprehension
biology
ecological
interactions.
knowledge
instrumental
devising
precise
efficacious
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Feb. 13, 2024
Citation:
Hamim
I,
Sipes
B
and
Wang
Y
(2024)
Editorial:
Detection,
characterization,
management
of
plant
pathogens.
Front.
Plant
Sci.
15:1354042.
doi:
10.3389/fpls.2024.1354042
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: July 23, 2024
Plant
diseases
are
caused
by
various
microorganisms
such
as
bacteria,
fungi,
viruses,
and
nematodes.
These
impact
crop
growth,
reduce
produce
quality,
lead
to
financial
losses.
disease
can
be
single
pathogens
or
interactions
called
“disease
complexes”,
involving
two
more
pathogens.
In
these
cases,
the
severity
combined
is
greater
than
sum
of
each
pathogen
alone.
complexes
formed
among
plant-parasitic
nematodes
(PPNs)
with
occur.
PPNs
either
enhance
other
incidence
necessary
for
symptoms
expressed.
do
so
being
wounding
agents,
vectors,
modifiers
plant
biochemistry
physiology,
altering
rhizosphere
microbiome.
This
review
identifies
several
PPNs-plant
in
production
discuss
how
understanding
key
improving
management
practices.
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Jan. 18, 2024
The
combination
of
a
sensitive
and
specific
magnetoresistive
sensing
device
with
an
easy
DNA
extraction
method
rapid
isothermal
amplification
is
presented
here
targeting
the
on-site
detection
Globodera
pallida,
potato
endoparasitic
nematode.
FTA-cards
were
used
for
extraction,
LAMP
was
developed
nanoparticle
functionalized
magnetic-biosensor
detection.
combinatorial
effect
these
three
emerging
technologies
has
capacity
to
detect
G.
pallida
limit
one
juvenile,
even
when
mixed
other
related
species.
This
combined
system
far
more
interesting
than
what
single
technology
can
provide.
Magnetic
biosensors
be
any
protocol
forming
new
solution
target
pallida.
probe
designed
in
this
study
consistently
distinguished
(∆Vac
binding/Vac
sensor
above
1%)
from
cyst
nematodes
below
1%).
It
confirmed
that
either
extracted
or
Lab
Kit
enough
quantity
quality
whenever
present
(alone
samples),
ensuring
specificity
sensitivity.
work
provides
insights
strategy
construct
advanced
devices
pathogens
in-field
diagnostics.
runs
separately
but
easily
integrated
into
device.
Plants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(11), P. 1558 - 1558
Published: June 4, 2024
Plant-parasitic
nematodes
(PPNs)
reduce
the
high
profitability
of
many
crops
and
degrade
their
quantitative
qualitative
yields
globally.
Traditional
nematicides
other
nematode
control
methods
are
being
used
against
PPNs.
However,
stakeholders
searching
for
more
sustainable
effective
alternatives
with
limited
side
effects
on
environment
mankind
to
face
increased
food
demand,
unfavorable
climate
change,
using
unhealthy
nematicides.
This
review
focuses
upgrading
pre-procedures
PPN
as
well
novel
measures
durable
management
strategies
economically
important
crops.
Sound
sampling,
extraction,
identification,
counting
PPNs
related
microorganisms,
in
addition
perfecting
designation
nematode–host
susceptibility/resistance,
form
bases
these
strategies.
Therefore,
frontiers
should
be
expanded
synthesize
innovative
integrated
solutions
The
latter
involve
supplanting
unsafe
a
new
generation
safe
reliable
chemical
nematicidal
bionematicidal
alternatives.
For
better
efficacy,
materials
techniques
further
developed
via
computer-aided
nematicide
design.
Bioinformatics
devices
can
reinforce
potential
biocontrol
agents
(BCAs)
active
components.
They
delineate
interactions
bionematicides
targeted
species
tackle
complex
diseases.
Also,
functional
plan
based
blueprint
intended
goals
explored.
Such
currently
engage
succinate
dehydrogenase,
acetylcholinesterase,
chitin
deacetylase.
Nonetheless,
biochemical
compounds
targets
earnestly
sought.
Commonly
tested
synergistic
or
additive
function
optimized
sequential,
dual-purpose,
co-application
agricultural
inputs,
especially
pest
schemes.
Future
directions
research
priorities
address
this
novelty.
Meanwhile,
emerging
bioactivated
that
offer
reliability
selectivity
advanced
favorable
large-scale
synthesis.
Recent
technological
means
intervene
prevail
over
nematicide-related
limitations.
Nanoencapsulation
challenge
production
costs,
effectiveness,
manufacturing
defects
some
progress
studying
molecular
plant–nematode
interaction
mechanisms
exploited
given
topics
such
interfering
RNA
techniques,
RNA-Seq
BCA
development,
genome
editing.
A
few
recent
materials/techniques
agroecosystems
decision
support
tools
systems
addressed.
capability
effectiveness
operation
harmony
employing
proper
cooperative
among
all
partners.