Letteratura scientifica selezionata sul tema "Corn. Corn Colletotrichum graminicola"

Colletotrichum species cause anthracnose diseases on a number of grass hosts and are common inhabitants of many others. They are divided into four species: C. sublineolum is pathogenic to Sorghum spp.; C. caudatum is found on C4 grasses such as indiangrass and big bluestem; C. falcatum causes red rot of sugarcane; and C. graminicola sensu lato is a broadly defined species including isolates that attack maize, wheat, oats, and many forage, turf, and amenity grasses of the subfamily Pooideae. In this paper, a combination of hierarchal- and nonhierarchal-based analyses were employed to examine evolutionary relationships among the grass-infecting Colletotrichum species, with special emphasis on isolates from turf and other grasses in the subfamily Pooideae. Reconstructions performed with data sets from over 100 Colletotrichum isolates at three variable loci using phylogenetic and network-based methodologies unambiguously supported the taxonomic separation of maize-infecting isolates of C. graminicola from the pooid-infecting strains of Colletotrichum. To reflect the evolutionary relationships that exist between these distinct lineages, we propose the resurrection of the species name C. cereale to describe the pooid-infecting isolates. There was also support for further subdivision of C. cereale, but the current data are insufficient to confidently subdivide the species, as there was some evidence of recombination between lineages of this species.

Significant yield losses can result from top dieback (TDB) in dent corn (Zea mays L.), which is caused by infection by the fungus Colletotrichum graminicola, which also causes anthracnose. Research on the effectiveness of fungicide application is limited because of the unpredictable nature of the disease. Three field studies were established to assess the timing of fungicide application for foliar diseases that developed TDB, one in Illinois (2010) and the other two in Kansas (2015 and 2016). Fungicide applications at tasseling and later were effective in reducing the incidence of TDB by over 20% and increasing yield over 900 kg/ha, or over 7%, while earlier applications (V5 to V8) did not reduce TDB nor increase yield compared with the untreated check.

The hemibiotroph Colletotrichum graminicola is the causal agent of stem rot and leaf anthracnose on Zea mays. Following penetration of epidermal cells, the fungus enters a short biotrophic phase, followed by a destructive necrotrophic phase of pathogenesis. During both phases, secreted fungal proteins are supposed to determine progress and success of the infection. To identify genes encoding such proteins, we constructed a yeast signal sequence trap (YSST) cDNA-library from RNA extracted from mycelium grown in vitro on corn cell walls and leaf extract. Of the 103 identified unigenes, 50 showed significant similarities to genes with a reported function, 25 sequences were similar to genes without a known function, and 28 sequences showed no similarity to entries in the databases. Macroarray hybridization and quantitative reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction confirmed that most genes identified by the YSST screen are expressed in planta. Other than some genes that were constantly expressed, a larger set showed peaks of transcript abundances at specific phases of pathogenesis. Another set exhibited biphasic expression with peaks at the biotrophic and necrotrophic phase. Transcript analyses of in vitro-grown cultures revealed that several of the genes identified by the YSST screen were induced by the addition of corn leaf components, indicating that host-derived factors may have mimicked the host milieu.

Corn anthracnose (Colletotrichum graminicola) is an important disease of field corn (Zea mays). Two phases, leaf blight and stalk rot, can reduce yield through either premature leaf senescence or reduced grain harvest due to stalk lodging. Corn residue is an important source of primary inoculum and is increased through cultural practices such as no-tillage and continuous corn cropping, which are common practices in Wisconsin. Field studies conducted at the Arlington Agricultural Research Station (ARS) and the West Madison ARS showed that the incidence and severity of anthracnose leaf blight were higher in continuous-corn crop rotations than in soybean–corn rotations (91% higher incidence, 24 to 78% higher severity). Anthracnose stalk rot was marginally affected by tillage in 2008 (P = 0.09), with higher incidence in chisel-plowed treatments. There was a positive association between spring residue cover and anthracnose leaf blight but no association was found between residue and stalk rot. No association was found between anthracnose leaf blight and stalk rot. There was a negative association between anthracnose leaf blight and yield but not between anthracnose stalk rot and yield. Managing residue levels through crop rotation would help to reduce anthracnose leaf blight but further work is needed to elucidate factors that lead to stalk lodging prior to harvest.

The ascomycete and causative agent of maize anthracnose and stem rot, Colletotrichum graminicola, differentiates melanized infection cells called appressoria that are indispensable for breaching the plant cell wall. High concentrations of osmolytes accumulate within the appressorium, and the internal turgor pressure of up to 5.4 MPa provides sufficient force to penetrate the leaf epidermis directly. In order to assess the function of melanin in C. graminicola appressoria, we identified and characterized the polyketide synthase 1 (CgPKS1) gene which displayed high similarity to fungal polyketide synthases (PKS) involved in synthesis of 1,3,6,8-tetrahydronaphthalene, the first intermediate in melanin biosynthesis. Cgpks1 albino mutants created by targeted gene disruption were unable to penetrate intact leaves and ruptured frequently but, surprisingly, were able to penetrate ultrathin polytetrafluoroethylene membranes mimicking the plant surface. Nonmelanized Cgpks1 appressoria were sensitive to externally applied cell-wall-degrading enzymes whereas melanized appressoria were not affected. Expression studies using a truncated CgPKS1 fused to green fluorescent protein revealed fluorescence in immature appressoria and in setae, which is in agreement with transcript data obtained by RNA-Seq and quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Unexpectedly, surface scans of mutant and wild-type appressoria revealed considerable differences in cell-wall morphology. Melanization of appressoria is indispensable for successful infection of intact leaves. However, cell collapse experiments and analysis of the appressorial osmolyte content by Mach-Zehnder interferometry convincingly showed that melanin is not required for solute accumulation and turgor generation, thus questioning the role of melanin as a barrier for osmolytes in appressoria of C. graminicola.

Resumo: O presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar genótipos de milho quanto à resistência a Colletotrichum graminicola, em condições de campo e casa de vegetação, por inoculações artificiais com isolados do patógeno obtidos de áreas de ocorrência da doença. Os experimentos foram instalados em dois locais: Fazenda experimental da FCAV/UNESP Campus Jaboticabal-SP em dezembro de 2004 e Embrapa Milho e Sorgo - CNPMS Sete Lagoas, MG, em janeiro de 2005 e em maio de 2005, em casa de vegetação do CNPMS. De acordo com os dados obtidos no experimento, existe evidência da existência de raças de Colletotrichum graminicola entre os isolados. No ensaio de Jaboticabal, os menores valores de AACPD foram observados nos genótipos BRS 3003 (híbrido triplo), seguido do BRS 2020 (híbrido duplo). Em Sete Lagoas, os menores valores de AACPD foram para os híbridos BRS 3003 e CMS 101142 (híbrido simples). Em geral, o híbrido BRS 3003 apresentou os menores valores da AACPD, sugerindo que a maior variabilidade genética (intercruzamento de três genótipos) desse material conferiu maior proteção contra o patógeno.
Abstract: This research had as an objective to evaluate genotype of corn to see the resistance to Colletotrichum graminicola, in field conditions and greenhouse conditions, through artificial inoculations with isolated pathogens obtained in locations where the disease is prevelant. The research was setup in two locations: Fazenda Experimental da FCAV/Unesp Câmpus Jaboticabal - SP in December 2004 and Embrapa Milho e Sorgo/CNPMS Sete Lagoas - MG in January 2005 and may 2005 in the greenhouse of CNPMS. According to the data obtained in the experiment, there is evidence of the existence to races of Colletotrichum graminicola among the isolates. In the plots of Jaboticabal, the lowest values of AUDPC were observed in the genotypes BRS 3003 (triple hybrid), followed by BRS 2020 (double hydrid). In Sete Lagoas, the lowest values of AUDPC were from the hybrids BRS 3003 and CMS 101142 (simple hybrid). In general the hybrid BRS 3003 showed the lowest values of AUDPC, suggesting that the greater genetic variability (intercrossing of three genotypes) of this material was better protection against the pathogen.
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O presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar genótipos de milho quanto à resistência a Colletotrichum graminicola, em condições de campo e casa de vegetação, por inoculações artificiais com isolados do patógeno obtidos de áreas de ocorrência da doença. Os experimentos foram instalados em dois locais: Fazenda experimental da FCAV/UNESP Campus Jaboticabal-SP em dezembro de 2004 e Embrapa Milho e Sorgo - CNPMS Sete Lagoas, MG, em janeiro de 2005 e em maio de 2005, em casa de vegetação do CNPMS. De acordo com os dados obtidos no experimento, existe evidência da existência de raças de Colletotrichum graminicola entre os isolados. No ensaio de Jaboticabal, os menores valores de AACPD foram observados nos genótipos BRS 3003 (híbrido triplo), seguido do BRS 2020 (híbrido duplo). Em Sete Lagoas, os menores valores de AACPD foram para os híbridos BRS 3003 e CMS 101142 (híbrido simples). Em geral, o híbrido BRS 3003 apresentou os menores valores da AACPD, sugerindo que a maior variabilidade genética (intercruzamento de três genótipos) desse material conferiu maior proteção contra o patógeno.
This research had as an objective to evaluate genotype of corn to see the resistance to Colletotrichum graminicola, in field conditions and greenhouse conditions, through artificial inoculations with isolated pathogens obtained in locations where the disease is prevelant. The research was setup in two locations: Fazenda Experimental da FCAV/Unesp Câmpus Jaboticabal - SP in December 2004 and Embrapa Milho e Sorgo/CNPMS Sete Lagoas - MG in January 2005 and may 2005 in the greenhouse of CNPMS. According to the data obtained in the experiment, there is evidence of the existence to races of Colletotrichum graminicola among the isolates. In the plots of Jaboticabal, the lowest values of AUDPC were observed in the genotypes BRS 3003 (triple hybrid), followed by BRS 2020 (double hydrid). In Sete Lagoas, the lowest values of AUDPC were from the hybrids BRS 3003 and CMS 101142 (simple hybrid). In general the hybrid BRS 3003 showed the lowest values of AUDPC, suggesting that the greater genetic variability (intercrossing of three genotypes) of this material was better protection against the pathogen.

A incidência de Colletotrichum graminicola (Ces.) Wils como agente causal da antracnose do colmo aumentou significativamente nos últimos anos no Brasil devido ao incremento da área cultivada de milho aliado a mudanças nas práticas culturais. Os objetivos do presente trabalho foram determinar a herança da resistência à antracnose do colmo, identificar locos de resistência quantitativa (QRL) por meio de marcadores moleculares e estimar os danos potenciais na produção de grãos. A análise de média de gerações foi usada para determinar o modo de herança da resistência em duas famílias derivadas do cruzamento entre duas linhagens resistentes (Das21 e Das64) com uma suscetível (Das86). As inoculações foram realizadas no estádio de florescimento pleno com uma suspensão de 1,8 x 105 conídios/mL. O comprimento de lesão foi medido após abertura dos colmos. Os resultados indicaram modos de herança distintos entre as famílias. Em Das86 x Das21, houve predomínio de efeitos genéticos de dominância e interações epistáticas. Por outro lado, em Das86 x Das64, houve predomínio de efeitos aditivos. As estimativas de heterose diferiram entre as famílias, o que pode ser atribuídos à constituição genética dos genitores. O mapeamento de QRLs foi realizado com base na análise de 118 progênies F2:3, provenientes do cruzamento Das86 x Das21, avaliadas em três ensaios. As avaliações consistiram da medida do comprimento de lesão trinta dias após a inoculação. As análises de ligação entre marcadores e QRLs foram efetuadas por meio da regressão linear múltipla. A proporção da variação fenotípica em resistência devida a associação de QRLs com marcadores para os três ensaios e análise conjunta, variou de 44% a 63%. Nove marcadores foram identificados associados a QRLs no primeiro ensaio, 9 no segundo, 7 no terceiro e 13 analisando-se conjuntamente os experimentos. De maneira geral, foram identificados sete marcadores ligados a alelos de resistência nestes QRLs a C. graminicola, com coeficientes de regressão variando de 2,1% até 14,7%. Para estimar os danos na produção dois ensaios foram instalados em esquema fatorial 2 x 5. Os tratamentos consistiram da combinação de híbridos, suscetível e resistente, e três épocas de inoculação (20, 40, 60 DAE) além de duas testemunhas. Diferenças significativas na produção e peso de espiga ocorreram apenas para o híbrido suscetível quando inoculado aos 20 DAE. Neste caso, as reduções em produção foram de 16,1 e 20,2% para cada ensaio. Não foram verificadas diferenças significativas em comprimento de lesão em ambos os híbridos em função da data de inoculação. Conclui-se, portanto, que as perdas advindas da infecção no início do plantio não são devidas a maior severidade de ataque do patógeno. Este é o primeiro relato de mapeamento de vários QRLs a C. graminicola e de estimativas de danos deste patógeno em milho tropical.
The incidence of Colletotrichum graminicola (Ces.) Wils as the causal agent of stalk rot has increased significantly in recent years in Brazil due to an increase in the area cultivated with maize, in addition to implemented changes in cultural practices. The objectives of this work were to determine the mode of inheritance of resistance to stalk anthracnose, identify quantitative resistance loci (QRL) by means of molecular markers, and estimate potential grain yield reduction. Generation means analysis was used for two families derived from a cross between two resistant (Das21 and Das64) and one susceptible (Das86) line. Inoculations were performed at the flowering stage with a suspension containing 1.8 × 105 conidia/mL. Lesion length was measured after opening the stalks. The results indicated distinct inheritance modes between families. In Das86 × Das21, dominance genetic effects and epistatic interactions were predominant. On the other hand, in Das86 × Das64 there was a predominance of additive effects. Heterosis estimates differed between families, which could be attributed to the genetic background of the inbred parents. QRL mapping was performed based on the analysis of 118 F2:3 progenies from the Das86 × Das21 cross, evaluated in three trials. Evaluations consisted in measuring lesion lengths thirty days after inoculation. The linkage analysis between markers and QRLs were made by means of multiple linear regressions. The proportion of the phenotypic variation in resistance due to an association of QRLs with markers for the three trials and in the joint analysis ranged from 44% to 63%. Nine markers associated with QRLs were identified in the first trial, 9 in the second, 7 in the third, and 13 when the experiments were analyzed jointly. In general, seven markers linked to resistance alleles were identified in these QRLs, with coefficients of regression ranging from 2.1% to 14.7%. Two trials were installed to estimate yield reduction, in a 2 × 5 factorial design. Treatments consisted of a combination of hybrids, susceptible and resistant, and three inoculation times (20, 40, 60 DAE), in addition to two controls. Significant differences in yield and ear weight occurred only for the susceptible hybrid when inoculated at 20 DAE. In this case, yield reductions were 16.1 and 20.2% for each trial compared to the non-inoculated control. No significant differences were observed for lesion length in any of the two hybrids as a function of inoculation date. It can therefore be concluded that losses caused by infection at the beginning of planting are not due to a greater severity of attack by the pathogen. This is the first report on the mapping of several QRLs to C. graminicola and on yield estimates for this pathogen in tropical maize.

Colletotrichum graminicola is a hemibiotrophic pathogen of maize that causes anthracnose leaf and stalk rot diseases. The pathogen penetrates the host and initially establishes an intracellular biotrophic infection, in which the hyphae are separated from the living host cell by a membrane that is elaborated by the host, apparently in response to pathogen signals. A nonpathogenic mutant (MT) of C. graminicola was generated that germinates and penetrates the host normally, but is incapable of establishing a normal biotrophic infection. The mutated gene is Cpr1, conserved in eukaryotes and predicted to encode a component of the signal peptidase complex. How can we explain why the MT is normal in culture and during early stages of pathogenicity, but is deficient specifically in the ability to establish biotrophy? To address this, first I characterized the insertion in the 3’ UTR of the MT strain in detail, something that had not been done before. The wild-type (WT) transcript did not differ from predictions, but the MT produced several aberrant transcript species, including truncated and non-spliced transcripts, and the normal one. Aberrant splicing of MT cpr1 was observed both in RNAseq transcriptome data and reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), under different growth conditions and in planta. I also conducted a bioinformatic analysis of other conserved components of the secretory pathway in the MT and WT in planta. One explanation for nonpathogenicity of the MT is that it cannot cope with an increase in secretory activity during infection, and fails to produce necessary pathogenicity factors. With the transcriptome data, I was able to identify effector proteins that were expressed in the WT but not in the MT. Another possible explanation for the MT phenotype is that the MT can’t adapt to stress imposed by the plant. I developed a growth assay to characterize the effect of chemical stressors in vitro. The MT was more sensitive to most stressors, when compared to the WT. The transcriptome data indicates that the genes involved in different stress pathways are expressed in planta in both WT and MT, although very few genes are differentially expressed across the different growth stages.

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