Comparison of Secreted in Xylem (SIX) genes in two fusarium wilt pathogens of ornamental palms

Fusarium oxysporum ff. sp. canariensis (Foc) and palmarum (Fop) cause lethal fusarium wilt on ornamental palms. Foc infects Phoenix canariensis and has a worldwide presence, whereas Fop primarily infects Washingtonia robusta and Syagrus romanzoffiana and is currently primarily restricted to Florida (USA). A Secreted in Xylem (SIX) gene profile was obtained for Fop and Foc isolates from the USA. SIX1, SIX7, SIX10 and SIX12 were detected in most Foc isolates and, with the exception of SIX12, with minimal sequence polymorphism. SIX8 and SIX9 were detected in all Fop isolates, with no sequence polymorphism. SIX10 was also present in seven of the Fop isolates. Phylogenetic trees were constructed using EF-1α-, SIX1, SIX7 and SIX10 gene sequences from this study and previously derived sequences from Foc isolates obtained in Australia, the Canary Islands and Japan. The topology of the housekeeping EF-1α gene indicated Foc is polyphyletic, with the Australian isolates separating into a distinct group from all other Foc isolates. However, the topologies of SIX1, SIX7 and SIX10 phylogenetic trees for Foc indicate monophyly. As has been proposed previously, this suggests the core genome of Foc evolved into a separate lineage after the SIX genes were conserved within the whole genome. This study is the first to generate SIX12 sequences for Foc. Interestingly, the topology of the SIX12 phylogenetic tree suggests polyphyly. For Fop, the topologies of the EF-1α, SIX8 and SIX9 phylogenetic trees support monophyly. The distinct SIX gene profile and EF-1α sequence of Fop demonstrates an independent evolutionary origin from Foc.     

Colonization of lettuce cultivars and rotation crops by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lactucae,the cause of fusarium wilt of lettuce

The severity of fusarium wilt is affected by inoculum density in soil, which is expected to decline during intervals when a non‐susceptible crop is grown. However, the anticipated benefits of crop rotation may not be realized if the pathogen can colonize and produce inoculum on a resistant cultivar or rotation crop. The present study documented colonization of roots of broccoli, cauliflower and spinach by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lactucae, the cause of fusarium wilt of lettuce. The frequency of infection was significantly lower on all three rotation crops than on a susceptible lettuce cultivar, and the pathogen was restricted to the cortex of roots of broccoli. However, F. oxysporum f. sp. lactucae was isolated from the root vascular stele of 7·4% of cauliflower plants and 50% of spinach plants that were sampled, indicating a greater potential for colonization and production of inoculum on these crops. The pathogen was also recovered from the root vascular stele of five fusarium wilt‐resistant lettuce cultivars. Thus, disease‐resistant plants may support growth of the pathogen and thereby contribute to an increase in soil inoculum density. Cultivars that were indistinguishable based on above‐ground symptoms, differed significantly in the extent to which they were colonized by F. oxysporum f. sp. lactucae. Less extensively colonized cultivars may prove to be superior sources of resistance to fusarium wilt for use in breeding programmes.     

不同品种香蕉抗枯萎病效果及抗性生理研究

通过盆栽试验研究了向土壤中接种尖孢镰刀菌古巴专化型4号生理小种(FocTR4)后不同抗枯萎病香蕉品种发病率、根际可培养微生物及防御酶活性的变化。结果表明:试验处理中香蕉枯萎病发病率随着FocTR4接种浓度的增加而上升,但在相同浓度处理下,抗病品种发病率显著低于感病品种;各品种香蕉发病率与根际土壤可培养镰刀菌数量均呈显著正相关关系。抗病品种过氧化物酶(POD)、几丁质酶和β-1,3-葡聚糖酶活性高于感病品种,而与多酚氧化酶(PPO)、苯丙氨酸解氨酶(PAL)活性存在一定的相关性。说明香蕉抗病性与香蕉根际土壤微生物群落结构及香蕉本身防御酶活性有关。     

甘肃定西地区甘蓝枯萎病病原菌的分离与鉴定

自2009年起,甘肃定西地区出现了甘蓝植株矮化、叶片黄化、枯萎甚至死亡的现象。2015年8月,我们采集了田间病株样本,使用常规组织分离法对病原菌进行了分离和纯化,依据柯赫氏法则进行了病原菌确认,并通过形态学和分子生物学方法对病原菌进行了鉴定。结果表明病原菌的形态学特征与尖孢镰刀菌Fusarium oxysporum一致,其rDNA-ITS、rDNA-IGS以及EF-1α序列与尖孢镰刀菌F.oxysporum相似性达99%,基于病原菌及尖孢镰刀菌各代表专化型EF-1α序列构建的系统发育树将该菌与尖孢镰刀菌黏团专化型F.oxysporum f.sp.conglutinans聚为一类,故引致甘肃定西地区甘蓝枯萎病的病原菌为尖孢镰刀菌黏团专化型F.oxysporum f.sp.conglutinans。     

Influence of temperature on plant–rhizobacteria interactions related to biocontrol potential for suppression of fusarium wilt of chickpea

Seed and soil treatment with Pseudomonas fluorescens RGAF 19, P. fluorescens RG 26, Bacillus megaterium RGAF 51 and Paenibacillus macerans RGAF 101 can suppress fusarium wilt of chickpea ( Cicer arietinum ), but the extent of disease suppression by these rhizobacteria is modulated by soil temperature. In this work, the effect of temperature on plant–rhizobacteria interactions was assessed in relation to biocontrol potential for suppression of fusarium wilt of chickpea. Seed and soil treatment with those rhizobacteria delayed seedling emergence compared with nontreated controls, and either increased or had no deleterious effect on chickpea growth. Pseudomonas fluorescens isolates significantly increased chickpea shoot dry weight at 20°C and root dry weight at 25 and 30°C. All bacterial isolates colonized the chickpea rhizosphere and internal stem tissues at 20, 25 and 30°C, and there was a positive linear trend between bacterial population size in the rhizosphere and temperature increase. The maximum inhibition of mycelial growth and conidial germination of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceris race 5 in vitro occurred at a temperature range optimal for bacterial growth and production of inhibitory metabolites. These results demonstrate the need to understand the effects of environmental factors on the biological activities of introduced rhizobacteria of significant importance for plant disease suppression.     

土壤施加氧化钙对西瓜枯萎病的影响及其机理初探

为探明土壤撒施石灰对西瓜枯萎病发生的影响,本试验设计5个浓度剂量的氧化钙对连作西瓜5年的土壤进行消毒处理,通过栽培感病品种并调查植株生长情况、枯萎病发病率等指标,结合土壤中尖孢镰刀菌西瓜专化型1号小种病原菌孢子量和土壤pH的变化动态,以此评估土壤施加石灰防治西瓜枯萎病的效果,并利用不同浓度的钙对尖孢镰刀菌西瓜专化型菌丝生长和产孢量的影响进行防治机理的初步研究。试验结果表明,当土壤施加氧化钙后,西瓜发病率显著降低,各处理的相对防效分别为14%、57.8%、96.3%、94.7%、94.7%。在定植10d后,各处理均有促进植株生长发育的作用,其中1.34g/kg最显著。而随着氧化钙施加量的增加,土壤pH值也不断提高,30d趋于稳定。对土壤病原菌孢子数量检测表明:各处理土壤中病原菌数量均呈现显著降低的趋势。PDA平板生测结果表明,当钙离子浓度高于80mmol/L时,病原菌的生长及产孢量开始受到抑制,随着浓度的增加,抑制作用加强。土壤施加氧化钙不仅能改善土壤的酸化,还能有效防控西瓜枯萎病,其机理可能是土壤pH值的提高改变了土壤微环境,不利于病原菌侵染;施加的钙离子抑制了病原菌菌丝的生长及孢子的萌发。研究结果对揭示氧化钙防控西瓜枯萎病机制,具有一定的参考价值。     

Pathogenicity Groups in Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lactucae on Horticultural Types of Lettuce Cultivars

Isolates of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lactucae obtained from six localities in Japan were divided into three patho-genicity groups. Group 1 was highly pathogenic to lettuce cultivars of crisphead and red leaf types and was less pathogenic to butterhead and green leaf type cultivars. Group 2 was highly pathogenic to butterhead type and less pathogenic to crisphead and leaf types. Group 3 was less pathogenic to all lettuce types than groups 1 and 2. These results indicated pathogenic differentiation in F. oxysporum f. sp. lactucae, roughly relating to horticultural types of host lettuce cultivars. Received 21 February 2001/ Accepted in revised form 28 May 2001     

香蕉枯萎和细菌性软腐病菌的多重PCR检测

香蕉枯萎病菌Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense和细菌性软腐病菌Dickeya zeae的复合侵染为害给香蕉产业发展带来严重挑战, 有必要建立相关病害的多重聚合酶链式反应(multiplex polymerase chain reaction, multiplex PCR)检测技术。本文基于尖孢镰刀菌古巴专化型1号生理小种(F. oxysporum f. sp. cubense race 1, FOC1)基因组contig 438区间(35 631-37 693 bp)(GenBank: AMGP01000438.1)和4号生理小种(F. oxysporum f. sp. cubense race 4, FOC4)基因组contig 195区间(4 028-6 126 bp)(GenBank: AMGQ01000195.1)存在160 bp插入序列差异设计特异扩增引物FOC-F/-R, 同时以香蕉细菌性软腐病菌D. zeae的促旋酶B 亚单位基因(the subunit B of gyrase gene)(GenBank: JQ284039)序列设计特异扩增引物gyrB-F/-R。多重PCR检测结果显示:本技术可在一次PCR扩增反应内同时检测香蕉枯萎病菌1号、4号生理小种和细菌性软腐病菌; 多重PCR的灵敏度结果表明:检测香蕉枯萎病菌的DNA浓度最低限为0.1 ng/μL, 细菌性软腐病菌的灵敏度为10 3cfu/mL;检测结果稳定可靠。因此, 本研究建立的多重PCR检测方法可有效应用于检测香蕉发病组织中的香蕉枯萎病菌和细菌性软腐病菌, 也可用于香蕉种苗和田间土壤带病菌的监测, 为香蕉种植保驾护航。     

Influence of chickpea genotype and Bacillus sp. on protection from Fusarium wilt by seed treatment with nonpathogenic Fusarium oxysporum

Seeds of kabuli chickpea cultivars ICCV 4 and PV 61 were treated with conidia of nonpathogenic Fusarium oxysporum isolate Fo 90105 suspended in methylcellulose (3 × 10⁶ conidia.seed^-1), or with methylcellulose alone, and sown in soil artificially infested with 500 or 1,000 chlamydospores.g^-1 of F. oxysporum f. sp. ciceris race 5. At an inoculum concentration of 500 chlamydospores.g^-1, seed treatment with Fo 90105 significantly increased the incubation period of the disease by 11 (ICCV 4) or 25 (PV 61) days, and reduced the final disease incidence, disease intensity and the standardized area under the curve of disease intensity over time. This protection from disease was higher and more consistent in PV 61 than in ICCV 4. However, it was annulled with an inoculum concentration of 1,000 chlamydospores.g^-1, except for the incubation period in PV 61 which was increased by 10 days. When ICCV 4 seeds were treated with Fo 90105 (3 × 10⁶ conidia.seed^-1) and/or Bacillus sp. isolate RGAF 51 (1 × 10⁷ cfu.seed^-1), then sown in infested soil, there was no influence by the Bacillus isolate on protection conferred by Fo 90105. However, the degree of protection by the nonpathogenic F. oxysporum was higher and more consistent when plants from treated seeds were grown in sterile sand for 6 days, then transplanted into infested soil.     

The potential for Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae,cause of fusarium wilt of strawberry,to colonize organic matter in soil and persist through anaerobic soil disinfestation

Fusarium wilt of strawberry, caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae, is a disease of primary concern for strawberry production in many countries. Crop rotation and anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD) have gained recent interest for their potential to contribute to management of this disease. Both techniques involve incorporation of organic matter into soil, which may be utilized by strains of Fusarium that are competitive saprophytes. We show that F. oxysporum f. sp. fragariae can colonize strawberry, lettuce, raspberry, and broccoli leaf tissues, which are sources of organic matter generated during crop rotation. This pathogen increased in soil population density during ASD treatments that did not become anaerobic, possibly as a result of growth on the organic amendment. However, significant population decreases were observed after ASD treatment when at least 100,000 cumulative reduced mV hours occurred in a 14-day experiment. Post-ASD abundance of F. oxysporum f. sp. fragariae in soil was negatively correlated with cumulative reduced mV hours. The only treatment that consistently caused disinfestation was exposed to a maximum temperature of 22 °C, which indicates there is potential for developing effective ASD treatments in the cool climates where strawberries are grown. Awareness that F. oxysporum f. sp. fragariae can act as a competitive soil saprophyte should be further investigated for its potential to alter disease outcomes where organic amendments are applied.     

A molecular diagnostic for tropical race 4 of the banana fusarium wilt pathogen

This study analysed genomic variation of the translation elongation factor 1α (TEF‐1α) and the intergenic spacer region (IGS) of the nuclear ribosomal operon of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) isolates, from different banana production areas, representing strains within the known races, comprising 20 vegetative compatibility groups (VCG). Based on two single nucleotide polymorphisms present in the IGS region, a PCR‐based diagnostic tool was developed to specifically detect isolates from VCG 01213, also called tropical race 4 (TR4), which is currently a major concern in global banana production. Validation involved TR4 isolates, as well as Foc isolates from 19 other VCGs, other fungal plant pathogens and DNA samples from infected tissues of the Cavendish banana cultivar Grand Naine (AAA). Subsequently, a multiplex PCR was developed for fungal or plant samples that also discriminated Musa acuminata and M. balbisiana genotypes. It was concluded that this diagnostic procedure is currently the best option for the rapid and reliable detection and monitoring of TR4 to support eradication and quarantine strategies.     

苦瓜枯萎病菌的生物学特性研究

对尖镰孢苦瓜专化型(Fusarium oxysporumf.sp.momdicae Sun &; Huang)的生物学特性进行研究。结果表明,苦瓜枯萎病孢子在蒸馏水中萌发率仅为5%左右,在葡萄糖、蔗糖等溶液中提高到19%,而在苦瓜植株煎汁中可达到96%～100%,这说明孢子萌发,营养条件是主要因素。菌丝生长的最适温度为28～30℃,产孢的最适温度为28℃。该菌在pH2.3～11.3的范围内都能生长,最适pH6.3。全光照条件下生长最好,全黑暗的条件下长得最慢。菌丝生长最适碳源是可溶性淀粉,最适氮源是蛋白胨。     

Increased resistance to fusarium wilt in transgenic tobacco lines co‐expressing chitinase and wasabi defensin genes

Marker‐free transgenic tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) lines containing a chitinase (ChiC) gene isolated from Streptomyces griseus strain HUT 6037 were produced by Agrobacterium‐mediated transformation. One marker‐free transgenic line, TC‐1, was retransformed with the wasabi defensin (WD) gene, isolated from Wasabia japonica. Of the retransformed shoots, 37% co‐expressed the ChiC/WD genes, as confirmed by western and northern analyses. Southern blot analysis showed that no chromosomal rearrangement was introduced between the first and the second transformation. Transgenic lines either expressing ChiC or WD, or co‐expressing both genes were challenged with Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. nicotianae (Fon). Assessment of in vitro plant survival in the presence of Fon showed that transgenic lines co‐expressing both genes had significantly enhanced protection against the fungus (infection indices 0·0–1.·2) compared with corresponding isogenic lines expressing either of the genes (infection indices 2·5–9·8). Whole‐plant infection indices in transgenic lines were significantly related (r = 0·93, P < 0·01) to the extent of root colonization of the host, which ranged from 2·1% to 11·3% in lines co‐expressing both genes, and from 16·8% to 37·7% in lines expressing just one of the genes (compared with 86·4% in non‐transformed controls). Leaf extracts of transgenic lines also inhibited mycelial growth of Fon in vitro and caused hyphal abnormalities.     

香蕉假茎细胞对枯萎病菌不同小种及其粗毒素的病理反应

 以香蕉枯萎病菌(Fusarium oxysporum f.sp.cubense)1号小种和4号小种及其粗毒素分别接种香牙蕉和粉蕉的组培苗及离体假茎后,用组织切片法观察香蕉假茎细胞的病理反应,以探明香蕉枯萎病菌不同小种及其粗毒素的致病作用。结果表明,枯萎病菌不同小种人工接种仅能感染相应的香蕉种类,但不同香蕉种类的离体假茎细胞用不同小种接种及其粗毒素处理,均产生褐变等病理反应,且病变程度不存在小种间的差异。表明枯萎病菌不同小种对香蕉不同种类的致病力差异可能与存在其它致病因子或专化性识别的因子有关。同时证实了病菌不同小种的毒素对蕉类不存在着选择毒性     

Fusarium wilt of banana: biology,epidemiology and management

Fusarium oxysporum is a soil borne hyphomycete that causes vascular wilts in several crop plants. A variety of remedial measures such as the use of fungicides, soil amendments and biological antagonists have proved insufficient in controlling F. oxysporum. Ever since it was first reported in banana crop, the only effective control strategy known is planting of resistant cultivars. However, presumably due to the high mutation rates and rapid co-evolution with its host, Fusarium wilt has surmounted host defense barriers and has already begun infecting even the resistant Cavendish varieties that dominate export markets worldwide. Transgenic banana plants showing enhanced resistance to Fusarium wilt have been developed in recent past, but they remain largely confined to the laboratory. The importance of banana as source of food and income in developing countries world over and the need to develop Fusarium wilt tolerant cultivars by novel biotechnological approaches is detailed herein. In this communication, we review the biology and management of Fusarium wilt in banana with the aim of providing the baseline of information to encourage much needed research on integrated management of this destructive banana crop disease problem.     

不同抗性黄瓜品种连作对枯萎病菌群体遗传分化的影响

尖孢镰刀菌黄瓜专化型(Fusarium oxysporum f. sp.cucumerinum,Foc)是引起黄瓜枯萎病的病原真菌,为了明确不同抗性黄瓜品种连作对枯萎病菌遗传分化的影响,本研究采用TEF1-α、H3基因片段对不同抗性黄瓜品种连作及对轮作后分离的枯萎病菌群体进行遗传分化分析。结果表明,感病品种连作及轮作后菌群分化程度较低(0.007ST<0.045);与种植抗病品种一茬后的菌群相比,连作三、五茬后的菌群均发生显著分化(F_ST> 0.050),其中连作三茬后的菌群遗传分化程度最高(F_ST> 0.300)。单倍型分析发现,抗、感病品种连作后部分菌株形成新的单倍型,且分离自抗病品种的病原菌群体分化产生的单倍型数量多于感病品种。主成分分析结果进一步证明,与感病品种连作及轮作相比,抗病品种连作后病原菌菌群呈现出更显著的菌群分化。综上所述,抗病品种连作能够加剧黄瓜枯萎病菌群体的遗传分化。     

Physiological Races and Vegetative Compatibility Groups of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lactucae Isolated from Crisphead Lettuce in Japan

One hundred and sixteen isolates of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lactucae obtained from 85 fields in three crisphead lettuce-producing areas in Nagano Prefecture, Japan were typed for races using differential cultivars Patriot, Banchu Red Fire and Costa Rica No. 4. They were also grouped into vegetative compatibility groups (VCGs) using complementation tests with nitrate non-utilizing (nit) mutants. Two California strains reported as F. oxysporum f. sp. lactucum, a type culture of F. oxysporum f. sp. lactucae, and 28 avirulent isolates of F. oxysporum obtained from crisphead lettuce were included for comparison. Among Nagano isolates, 66 isolates were identified as race 1, and 50 as race 2. Race 1 strains derived from Shiojiri and Komoro cities and race 2 from Kawakami village and Komoro city. All isolates of race 2 were biotin auxotrophs, and the race could be distinguished based on its requirement for biotin on minimal nitrate agar medium (MM). Pathogenic isolates were classified into two VCGs and three heterokaryon self-incompatible isolates. Strong correlations were found between race and VCG. All the race 1 strains were assigned to VCG 1 except self-incompatible isolates, and all the race 2 strains to VCG 2. The 28 avirulent isolates of F. oxysporum were incompatible with VCG 1 and VCG 2. California strains was vegetatively compatible with VCG 1, and they were assigned to race 1. Based on vegetative compatibility, these two races of F. oxysporum f. sp. lactucae may be genetically distinct, and F. oxysporum f. sp. lactucae race 1 is identical to F. oxysporum f. sp. lactucum. Received 7 May 2002/ Accepted in revised form 6 September 2002     

Effect of ammonium/nitrate ratio in nutrient solution on control of Fusarium wilt of tomato by Trichoderma asperellum T34

The behaviour of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lycopersici (Fol) and the effectiveness of the microbial control agent Trichoderma asperellum strain T34 were examined in hydroponically grown tomato plants under five ammonium/nitrate ratios. The results showed that disease severity was reduced by the action of T34 under increasing concentrations of ammonia. Furthermore, rhizosphere F. oxysporum populations decreased with T34 application. The presence of T34 augmented leaf nitrogen concentration in treatments infested with Fol. In addition, T34 application reduced iron concentration in tomato leaves at high ammonium/nitrate ratios and reduced the severity of Fusarium wilt at high iron and nitrogen leaf concentrations.     

Effect of wheat spike infection timing on fusarium head blight development and mycotoxin accumulation

Fusarium head blight in wheat spikes is associated with production of mycotoxins by the fungi. Although flowering is recognized as the most favourable host stage for infection, a better understanding of infection timing on disease development and toxin accumulation is needed. This study monitored the development of eight characterized isolates of F. graminearum, F. culmorum and F. poae in a greenhouse experiment. The fungi were inoculated on winter wheat spikes before or at anther extrusion, or at 8, 18 and 28 days later. Disease levels were estimated by the AUDPC and thousand‐kernel weight (TKW). The fungal biomass (estimated by qPCR) and toxin concentration (deoxynivalenol and nivalenol, estimated by UPLC‐UV‐MS/MS) were measured in each inoculated spike, providing a robust estimation of these variables and allowing correlations based on single‐individual measurements to be established. The toxin content correlated well with fungal biomass in kernels, independently of inoculation date. The AUDPC was correlated with fungal DNA, but not for early and late infection dates. The highest disease and toxin levels were for inoculations around anthesis, but early or late infections led to detectable levels of fungus and toxin for the most aggressive isolates. Fungal development appeared higher in kernels than in the chaff for inoculations at anthesis, but the opposite was found for later inoculations. These results show that anthesis is the most susceptible stage for FHB, but also clearly shows that early and late infections can produce significant disease development and toxin accumulation with symptoms difficult to estimate visually.     

嘧菌酯与苯醚甲环唑混用防治西瓜炭疽病、枯萎病及对西瓜品质的改善

为了获得能同时防治西瓜炭疽病和枯萎病的有效药剂。在室内用菌丝生长抑制法和孢子萌芽法研究了嘧菌酯与苯醚甲环唑混剂对两种病原菌的作用效果及最适混用配比，并在温室和田间分别测定了该配比混剂的防治效果及其对改善大田西瓜品质的作用。结果表明：嘧菌酯与苯醚甲环唑以1：2混配时效果最佳，对西瓜尖孢镰刀菌、瓜类炭疽病菌菌丝生长的共毒系数（CTC）分别为220．81和242．64，对孢子萌芽的CTC分别为282．73和547．56。该配比的混剂在温室与大田施用浓度为0．12gai／L时效果最好，对西瓜炭疽病。温室中预防和治疗效果分别为78．20％和73．oo％。大田2次与3次施药防治效果分别为76．48％和76．32％；对西瓜枯萎病，温室中预防和治疗效果分别为79．16％和83．33％，大田使用2次与3次时，防治效果分别为77．27％和71．43％；大田施用时，西瓜的VC含量、含糖量、可溶性固形物含量、产量分别提高51．16％、13．64％、15．45％和22．58％。