Uncovering the Host Range–Lifestyle Relationship in the Endophytic and Anthracnose Pathogenic Genus Colletotrichum
Microorganisms,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13(2), С. 428 - 428
Опубликована: Фев. 16, 2025
Colletotrichum
includes
agriculturally
and
scientifically
important
pathogens
that
infect
numerous
plants.
They
can
also
adopt
an
endophytic
lifestyle,
refraining
from
causing
disease
and/or
even
promoting
plant
growth
when
inoculated
on
a
non-susceptible
host.
In
this
manner,
the
host
range
of
fungus
shift,
depending
whether
it
exhibits
or
pathogenic
lifestyles.
Some
fungi,
such
as
tofieldiae,
shift
between
pathogenicity
endophytism
within
same
environmental
conditions.
Here,
we
aim
to
disentangle
relationship
lifestyle
in
Colletotrichum.
Specifically,
demonstrate
is
dependent
colonized
many
fungi.
We
discuss
ways
which
species
may
act
endophytically
alternative
hosts,
how
comparative
genomics
has
uncovered
candidate
molecules
(namely
effectors,
CAZymes,
secondary
metabolites)
underlying
fungal
merits
using
fungi
alongside
research,
facilitates
use
reverse
genetics
uncover
molecular
determinants
lifestyle.
particular,
reference
Arabidopsis
thaliana-Colletotrichum
tofieldiae
study
system
model
for
elucidating
dual
roles
plant-fungus
interactions,
both
pathogenic,
through
integrative
omics
approaches
genetics.
This
because
C.
contains
closely
related
endophytes,
making
ideal
identifying
approach
could
identify
key
targets
effective
pathogen
management
agriculture.
Lastly,
propose
occupies
different
than
will
enhance
our
understanding
globally
significant
genus
lay
groundwork
future
research
examining
plant-associated
Язык: Английский
Lupins: A Remarkable Protein Crop Battling Anthracnose for a Greener Future
Plant Health Cases,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 11, 2025
Abstract
Lupins
(
Lupinus
spp.)
are
protein-rich
legumes,
serving
as
a
sustainable
alternative
to
soybeans
and
valued
for
both
human
animal
nutrition.
Besides
their
high-yield
potential,
lupins
enhance
soil
fertility
provide
habitat
wild
pollinators,
boosting
agrobiodiversity.
However,
lupin
cultivation
faces
challenges
from
anthracnose
disease,
caused
by
the
fungal
pathogen
Colletotrichum
lupini
.
This
presumed
asexual
consists
of
at
least
four
clonal
lineages,
all
originating
Andes
in
South
America.
Lineage
II
has
spread
globally
drives
current
outbreak.
Despite
genetic
uniformity,
variations
morphology
virulence
exist
among
within
likely
due
diverse
transposable
element
(TE)
landscape,
mini-chromosome
presence,
distinct
effector
repertoires.
Infected
seeds
primary
inoculum
source
main
vehicle
global
spread.
Secondary
form
conidia
produced
necrotic
lesions,
becomes
prevalent
flowering,
causing
rapid
crop
devastation.
Resistance
breeding
proven
be
most
effective
control
strategy,
with
recently
developed
resistant
varieties
now
available
widely
cultivated
species.
Combining
resistance
enhanced
disease
management
agronomic
practices
can
support
expansion
resilient
protein
crop,
strengthening
role
agriculture.
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The
Authors
2025
Язык: Английский