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Yang ZY, Dai YC, Mo YQ, Wang JL, Ma L, Zhao PJ, Huang Y, Wang RB, Li W, Al-Rejaie SS, Liu JJ, Cao Y, Mo MH. Exploring the nematicidal mechanisms and control efficiencies of oxalic acid producing Aspergillus tubingensis WF01 against root-knot nematodes. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1424758. [PMID: 39040900 PMCID: PMC11260745 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1424758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024] Open
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Background and aims Root-knot nematodes (RKN; Meloidogyne spp.) are among the highly prevalent and significantly detrimental pathogens that cause severe economic and yield losses in crops. Currently, control of RKN primarily relies on the application of chemical nematicides but it has environmental and public health concerns, which open new doors for alternative methods in the form of biological control. Methods In this study, we investigated the nematicidal and attractive activities of an endophytic strain WF01 against Meloidogyne incognita in concentration-dependent experiments. The active nematicidal metabolite was extracted in the WF01 crude extract through the Sephadex column, and its structure was identified by nuclear magnetic resonance and mass spectrometry data. Results The strain WF01 was identified as Aspergillus tubingensis based on morphological and molecular characteristics. The nematicidal and attractive metabolite of A. tubingensis WF01 was identified as oxalic acid (OA), which showed solid nematicidal activity against M. incognita, having LC50 of 27.48 μg ml-1. The Nsy-1 of AWC and Odr-7 of AWA were the primary neuron genes for Caenorhabditis elegans to detect OA. Under greenhouse, WF01 broth and 200 μg ml-1 OA could effectively suppress the disease caused by M. incognita on tomatoes respectively with control efficiency (CE) of 62.5% and 70.83%, and promote plant growth. In the field, WF01-WP and 8% OA-WP formulations showed moderate CEs of 51.25%-61.47% against RKN in tomato and tobacco. The combined application of WF01 and OA resulted in excellent CEs of 66.83% and 69.34% toward RKN in tomato and tobacco, respectively. Furthermore, the application of WF01 broth or OA significantly suppressed the infection of J2s in tomatoes by upregulating the expression levels of the genes (PAL, C4H, HCT, and F5H) related to lignin synthesis, and strengthened root lignification. Conclusion Altogether, our results demonstrated that A. tubingensis WF01 exhibited multiple weapons to control RKN mediated by producing OA to lure and kill RKN in a concentration-dependent manner and strengthen root lignification. This fungus could serve as an environmental bio-nematicide for managing the diseases caused by RKN.
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- Zhong-Yan Yang
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan University, Kunming, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan University, Kunming, China
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- Institute of Crop Variety Resources, Guizhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guiyang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan University, Kunming, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan University, Kunming, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan University, Kunming, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan University, Kunming, China
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- Shandong Dianlu Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Feixian, China
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- Yunnan Boshiao Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Kunming, China
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Pu’er Corporation of Yunnan Tobacco Corporation, Pu’er, China
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- Guizhou Academy of Tobacco Agricultural Sciences, Guiyang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan University, Kunming, China
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Hu Z, Chen C, Zheng X, Yuan J, Zou R, Xie C. Establishing Gene Expression and Knockout Methods in Esteya vermicola CBS115803. Mol Biotechnol 2023:10.1007/s12033-023-00898-6. [PMID: 37777998 DOI: 10.1007/s12033-023-00898-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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Pine wilt disease, which is caused by the nematode Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, is one of the most destructive forest diseases worldwide. Esteya vermicola, a nematophagous fungus, has emerged as a promising biological control agent. However, the limited availability of gene function analysis techniques hinders further genetic modification of this fungus. In this study, we employed a combination of enzymes (driselase, snailase, and cellulase) to enzymatically degrade the cell wall of the fungus, resulting in a high yield of protoplasts. Furthermore, by utilizing 0.6 M sucrose as an osmotic pressure stabilizer, we achieved a significant protoplast regeneration rate of approximately 31%. Subsequently, we employed the polyethylene glycol-mediated protoplast transformation method to successfully establish a genetic transformation technique for E. vermicola CBS115803. Additionally, through our investigation, we identified the Olic promoter from Aspergillus nidulans, which effectively enhanced the expression of the DsRed gene encoding a red fluorescent protein in E. vermicola CBS115803. Moreover, we successfully implemented a split-marker strategy to delete the EvIPMD gene in E. vermicola CBS115803. In summary, our findings present valuable experimental methodologies for gene function analysis in E. vermicola CBS115803.
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- Zhijuan Hu
- The Chongqing Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Plant Environmental Adaptations, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing, 401331, China
- Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Specialty Crop Resources and the College of Life Science, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing, 401331, China
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- The Chongqing Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Plant Environmental Adaptations, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing, 401331, China
- Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Specialty Crop Resources and the College of Life Science, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing, 401331, China
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- The Chongqing Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Plant Environmental Adaptations, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing, 401331, China
- Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Specialty Crop Resources and the College of Life Science, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing, 401331, China
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- The Chongqing Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Plant Environmental Adaptations, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing, 401331, China
- Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Specialty Crop Resources and the College of Life Science, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing, 401331, China
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- The Chongqing Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Plant Environmental Adaptations, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing, 401331, China
- Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Specialty Crop Resources and the College of Life Science, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing, 401331, China
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- The Chongqing Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Plant Environmental Adaptations, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing, 401331, China.
- Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Specialty Crop Resources and the College of Life Science, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing, 401331, China.
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Pires D, Vicente CSL, Inácio ML, Mota M. The Potential of Esteya spp. for the Biocontrol of the Pinewood Nematode, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10010168. [PMID: 35056617 PMCID: PMC8781088 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10010168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Revised: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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The pinewood nematode (PWN), Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, is the causal agent of pine wilt disease (PWD) and a quarantine organism in many countries. Managing PWD involves strict regulations and heavy contingency plans, and present climate change scenarios predict a spread of the disease. The urgent need for sustainable management strategies has led to an increasing interest in promising biocontrol agents capable of suppressing the PWN, like endoparasitic nematophagous fungi of the Esteya genus. Here, we review different aspects of the biology and ecology of these nematophagous fungi and provide future prospects.
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- David Pires
- Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária (INIAV, I.P.), 2780-159 Oeiras, Portugal;
- Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development (MED), University of Évora, Pólo da Mitra, Apartado 94, 7006-554 Evora, Portugal;
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- Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development (MED), University of Évora, Pólo da Mitra, Apartado 94, 7006-554 Evora, Portugal;
- Correspondence: (C.S.L.V.); (M.L.I.)
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- Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária (INIAV, I.P.), 2780-159 Oeiras, Portugal;
- GREEN-IT Bioresources for Sustainability, ITQB NOVA, Av. da República, 2780-157 Oeiras, Portugal
- Correspondence: (C.S.L.V.); (M.L.I.)
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- Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development (MED), University of Évora, Pólo da Mitra, Apartado 94, 7006-554 Evora, Portugal;
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Kitagami Y, Matsuda Y. Effect of ectomycorrhizal fungal species on population growth and food preference of a fungivorous nematode. MYCORRHIZA 2022; 32:95-104. [PMID: 34982216 DOI: 10.1007/s00572-021-01063-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Fungivorous nematodes can use ectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungi as food resources in forest soils, and they may establish close predator-prey relationships in forest ecosystems. However, the effect of ECM fungal species on the growth of fungivorous nematodes is poorly studied. To identify fungivorous nematode propagation and preference for ECM fungi, we investigated the in vitro population growth and food attraction of the fungivorous nematode Aphelenchoides sp. on media with four ECM fungal species: Cenococcum geophilum, Pisolithus tinctorius, Rhizopogon roseolus and Suillus granulatus. Individual nematodes were fed on hyphae of all four ECM fungal species grown on modified Melin-Norkrans agar media. Nematode numbers were significantly lower on P. tinctorius than on all other fungal species. The other three species produced similar population growth rates, with S. granulatus producing the greatest number of nematodes at 2, 3 and 4 weeks and C. geophilum and R. roseolus producing the largest number after 8 weeks. In the histogram for nematode length classes, a unimodal pattern was fitted for P. tinctorius and R. roseolus, but a bimodal pattern was fitted for C. geophilum and S. granulatus by the Silverman test. The attraction of nematodes to S. granulatus was significantly higher than that to other ECM fungi. Our findings suggest that the propagation and body size of nematodes are ECM fungal species dependent. Predator-prey relationships between fungivorous nematodes and ECM fungi may accelerate nutrient cycles in forest ecosystems.
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- Yudai Kitagami
- Laboratory of Forest Mycology, Graduate School of Bioresources, Mie University, Kurimamachiya 1577, Tsu, Mie, 514-8507, Japan.
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- Laboratory of Forest Mycology, Graduate School of Bioresources, Mie University, Kurimamachiya 1577, Tsu, Mie, 514-8507, Japan
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Pacheco PVM, Campos VP, Terra WC, Pedroso MP, de Paula LL, da Silva MSG, Monteiro TSA, de Freitas LG. Attraction and toxicity: Ways volatile organic compounds released by Pochonia chlamydosporia affect Meloidogyne incognita. Microbiol Res 2021; 255:126925. [PMID: 34823077 DOI: 10.1016/j.micres.2021.126925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Revised: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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The production of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) acting against plant-parasitic nematodes has been characterized in different fungi; however, the role of VOCs emitted by Pochonia chlamydosporia in its trophic interaction with Meloidogyne incognita is still unknown. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of VOCs emitted by P. chlamydosporia strain Pc-10 on different stages (eggs, juveniles and female) of the M. incognita life cycle. Exposure of M. incognita eggs to VOCs released by Pc-10 resulted in a reduction up to 88 % in the nematode egg hatching, when compared to the control treatments. The VOCs emitted by Pc-10 also attracted M. incognita second-stage juveniles (J2). Through gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), three molecules were identified from the volatiles of the strain Pc-10, with 1,4-dimethoxybenzene being the major compound. In tests performed in vitro, 1,4-dimethoxybenzene at a concentration of 1050 μg mL-1 inhibited M. incognita egg hatching by up to 78.7 % compared to the control (0 μg mL-1) and attracted M. incognita J2 in all concentrations evaluated (1, 10, 100, 1000, and 10000 μg mL-1). The 1,4-dimethoxybenzene also showed fumigant and non-fumigant nematicidal activity against M. incognita. This compound presented lethal concentration for 50 % (LC50) of M. incognita J2 ranged from 132 to 136 μg mL-1. Fumigation with 1,4-dimethoxybenzene (100 mg) reduced egg hatching by up to 89 % and killed up to 86 % of M. incognita J2 compared to the control (0 μg mL-1). In vivo, the VOCs produced by Pc-10, 1,4-dimethoxybenzene, and the combination of both (Pc-10 + 1,4-dimethoxybenzene) attracted the M. incognita J2, compared to the respective controls. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report on the attraction of M. incognita J2 and the toxicity to eggs and J2 by VOCs from P. chlamydosporia in which 1,4-dimethoxybenzene is the main toxin and attractant.
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- Federal University of Lavras (UFLA), Department of Plant Pathology, 37200-900, Lavras, MG, Brazil.
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- Federal University of Lavras (UFLA), Department of Plant Pathology, 37200-900, Lavras, MG, Brazil.
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- Federal University of Lavras (UFLA), Department of Chemistry, 37200-900, Lavras, MG, Brazil.
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- Federal University of Lavras (UFLA), Department of Plant Pathology, 37200-900, Lavras, MG, Brazil.
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Vicente CSL, Soares M, Faria JMS, Ramos AP, Inácio ML. Insights into the Role of Fungi in Pine Wilt Disease. J Fungi (Basel) 2021; 7:jof7090780. [PMID: 34575818 PMCID: PMC8469835 DOI: 10.3390/jof7090780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Revised: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Pine wilt disease (PWD) is a complex disease that severely affects the biodiversity and economy of Eurasian coniferous forests. Three factors are described as the main elements of the disease: the pinewood nematode (PWN) Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, the insect-vector Monochamus spp., and the host tree, mainly Pinus spp. Nonetheless, other microbial interactors have also been considered. The study of mycoflora in PWD dates back the late seventies. Culturomic studies have revealed diverse fungal communities associated with all PWD key players, composed frequently of saprophytic fungi (i.e., Aspergillus, Fusarium, Trichoderma) but also of necrotrophic pathogens associated with bark beetles, such as ophiostomatoid or blue-stain fungi. In particular, the ophiostomatoid fungi often recovered from wilted pine trees or insect pupal chambers/tunnels, are considered crucial for nematode multiplication and distribution in the host tree. Naturally occurring mycoflora, reported as possible biocontrol agents of the nematode, are also discussed in this review. This review discloses the contrasting effects of fungal communities in PWD and highlights promising fungal species as sources of PWD biocontrol in the framework of sustainable pest management actions.
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- Cláudia S. L. Vicente
- Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development (MED), Institute for Advanced Studies and Research, Universidade de Évora, 7006-554 Évora, Portugal;
- Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária (INIAV, I.P.), 2780-159 Oeiras, Portugal
- Correspondence: (C.S.L.V.); (M.L.I.)
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- Laboratório de Patologia Vegetal “Veríssimo de Almeida” (LPVVA), Instituto Superior de Agronomia (ISA), University of Lisbon, 1349-017 Lisboa, Portugal; (M.S.); (A.P.R.)
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- Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development (MED), Institute for Advanced Studies and Research, Universidade de Évora, 7006-554 Évora, Portugal;
- Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária (INIAV, I.P.), 2780-159 Oeiras, Portugal
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- Laboratório de Patologia Vegetal “Veríssimo de Almeida” (LPVVA), Instituto Superior de Agronomia (ISA), University of Lisbon, 1349-017 Lisboa, Portugal; (M.S.); (A.P.R.)
- Linking Environment Agriculture and Food (LEAF), Instituto Superior de Agronomia (ISA), University of Lisbon, 1349-017 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária (INIAV, I.P.), 2780-159 Oeiras, Portugal
- GREEN-IT Bioresources for Sustainability, Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa (ITQB NOVA), Av. da República, 2780-157 Oeiras, Portugal
- Correspondence: (C.S.L.V.); (M.L.I.)
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Han G, Mannaa M, Kim N, Jeon HW, Jung H, Lee HH, Kim J, Park J, Park AR, Kim JC, Seo YS. Response of Pine Rhizosphere Microbiota to Foliar Treatment with Resistance-Inducing Bacteria against Pine Wilt Disease. Microorganisms 2021; 9:microorganisms9040688. [PMID: 33810444 PMCID: PMC8065550 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms9040688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Revised: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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In this study, two bacterial strains, IRP7 and IRP8, were selected to induce resistance against pine wilt disease (PWD). Foliar application with these strains to nematode-inoculated pine seedlings significantly reduced PWD severity. The effect of nematode inoculation and bacterial treatment on the rhizosphere bacterial community was investigated. The results indicated that the rhizosphere of nematode-inoculated seedlings contained a lower relative abundance of beneficial microbes such as Paraburkholderia, Bradyrhizobium, Rhizobacter, Lysobacter, and Caballeronia. Bacterial treatment resulted in significant changes in the microbes that were represented in relatively low relative abundance. Treatment with IRP7 resulted in an increase in the relative abundance of Nitrospirillum, Bacillus, and Luteibacter, which might be useful for protection against infection. Treatment with IRP8 resulted in an increase in the relative abundance of obligate bacterial predators of the Bdellovibrio genus that were previously shown to control several bacterial phytopathogens and may have a role in the management of nematode-carried bacteria. The selected bacteria were identified as Pseudomonas koreensis IRP7 and Lysobacter enzymogenes IRP8 and are suggested as a potential treatment for induced resistance against PWD. To our knowledge, this is the first report on the effect of foliar treatment with resistance-inducing bacteria on the rhizosphere microbiota.
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- Gil Han
- Department of Integrated Biological Science, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Korea; (G.H.); (M.M.); (N.K.); (H.J.); (H.-H.L.); (J.P.)
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- Department of Integrated Biological Science, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Korea; (G.H.); (M.M.); (N.K.); (H.J.); (H.-H.L.); (J.P.)
- Department of Plant Pathology, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt
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- Department of Integrated Biological Science, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Korea; (G.H.); (M.M.); (N.K.); (H.J.); (H.-H.L.); (J.P.)
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- Division of Applied Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea; (H.W.J.); (A.R.P.)
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- Department of Integrated Biological Science, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Korea; (G.H.); (M.M.); (N.K.); (H.J.); (H.-H.L.); (J.P.)
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- Department of Integrated Biological Science, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Korea; (G.H.); (M.M.); (N.K.); (H.J.); (H.-H.L.); (J.P.)
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- Forest Insect Pests and Diseases Division, National Institute of Forest Science, Seoul 02455, Korea;
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- Department of Integrated Biological Science, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Korea; (G.H.); (M.M.); (N.K.); (H.J.); (H.-H.L.); (J.P.)
- Environmental Microbiology Research Team, Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources (NNIBR), Sangju 37242, Korea
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- Division of Applied Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea; (H.W.J.); (A.R.P.)
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- Division of Applied Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea; (H.W.J.); (A.R.P.)
- Correspondence: (J.-C.K.); (Y.-S.S.)
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- Department of Integrated Biological Science, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Korea; (G.H.); (M.M.); (N.K.); (H.J.); (H.-H.L.); (J.P.)
- Correspondence: (J.-C.K.); (Y.-S.S.)
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Zhu Y, Mao Y, Ma T, Wen X. Effect of culture conditions on conidia production and enhancement of environmental stress resistance of Esteya vermicola in solid-state fermentation. J Appl Microbiol 2020; 131:404-412. [PMID: 33305527 DOI: 10.1111/jam.14964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2020] [Revised: 11/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS Esteya vermicola is an endoparasitic fungus producing lunate conidia, which kill pine wood nematode (PWN), and PWN could cause pine wilt disease (PWD). The aims of this study were to increase production and confirm the resistance (temperature and UV irradiation) of lunate conidia, and further determine the effective concentrations of conidia infecting PWN. METHODS AND RESULTS In this study, rice was used as a carrier to absorb conidial suspension to propagate conidia. The optimal conditions for lunate conidia production were 25°C temperature, 9 days of culture time, 2 : 1 rice/distilled water ratio and 10% inoculum size. The germination rate of E. vermicola cultured on potato dextrose agar was influenced by UV irradiation, similar to growth on rice. Esteya vermicola cultured on rice under heat stress might be more suitable for application in the field. The concentration (1 × 108 conidia per ml) to kill PWN had the highest infectivity among the four conidia concentrations tested after 3 days of inoculation. CONCLUSIONS This study showed a rice substrate-supported high-quality conidia production and the optimal infectivity concentration of E. vermicola. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY These results provide the necessary process of an economical and efficient biological control strategy against PWD.
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- Y Zhu
- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Innovative Development and Utilization of Forest Plant Germplasm, College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Innovative Development and Utilization of Forest Plant Germplasm, College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Innovative Development and Utilization of Forest Plant Germplasm, College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Innovative Development and Utilization of Forest Plant Germplasm, College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, PR China
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Wang HH, Yin C, Gao J, Tao R, Wang CY, Li YX, Guo LP, Wang Z, Sung CK. Development of a Real-Time TaqMan PCR Method for Absolute Quantification of the Biocontrol Agent Esteya vermicola. PLANT DISEASE 2020; 104:1694-1700. [PMID: 32310719 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-10-19-2076-re] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Esteya vermicola has been used as an effective biocontrol agent for the management of the pinewood nematode, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus. Tools for monitoring the colonization and parasitism patterns of E. vermicola are required for the development of highly effective biocontrol strategies. Because the TaqMan PCR technique is effective for quantification of species in environmental samples, a real-time PCR-based methodology was developed for absolute quantification of E. vermicola via internal standard addition and extrapolation of DNA quantity to hyphal length. Primers and a probe for the 28S ribosomal RNA gene of E. vermicola were designed, and nested TaqMan real-time PCR-based quantification was performed. In addition, internal standard-based yield measurement was correlated to the absolute quantity of target genomic DNA. Moreover, an extrapolation curve obtained by optical microscopy and image analysis of the mycelia was constructed for the measurement of fungal hyphal length. The absolute quantification method developed in the present study provides a sensitive and accurate technique to quantify fungal density in either wood or other substrate samples and can be used as an effective tool for future studies of biocontrol agents.
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- Hai-Hua Wang
- Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, South Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, South Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, South Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, South Korea
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- College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Research Institute of Forestry New Technology, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Dao-di Herbs, National Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Dao-di Herbs, National Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
- College of Pharmacy, Linyi University, Linyi City 276000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, South Korea
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Wang R, Dong L, Chen Y, Qu L, Wang Q, Zhang Y. Esteya Vermicola, a Nematophagous Fungus Attacking the Pine Wood Nematode, Harbors a Bacterial Endosymbiont Affiliated with Gammaproteobacteria. Microbes Environ 2017; 32:201-209. [PMID: 28824050 PMCID: PMC5606689 DOI: 10.1264/jsme2.me16167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2016] [Accepted: 05/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Symbioses have played pivotal roles in biological, ecological, and evolutionary diversification. Symbiotic bacteria affect the biology of hosts in a number of ways. Esteya vermicola, an endoparasitic nematophagous fungus, has high infectivity in the pine wood nematode (PWN), which causes devastating ecological damage and economic losses in Asia and Europe. An integration of molecular, phylogenetic, and morphological analyses revealed that surface-sterilized E. vermicola with septate hyphae from different geographic locations harbor bacterial endosymbionts. 16S rRNA gene sequences from four fungal strains all clustered in a well-supported monophyletic clade that was the most closely related to Pseudomonas stutzeri and affiliated with Gammaproteobacteria. The existence and intracellular location of endobacteria was revealed by fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH). Our results showed that endobacteria were coccoid, vertically inherited, as yet uncultured, and essential symbionts. Ultrastructural observations indicated that young and old endobacteria differed in cell size, cell wall thickness, and the degree of reproduction. The results of the present study provide a fundamental understanding of the endobacteria inside E. vermicola and raise questions regarding the impact of endobacteria on the biology, ecology, and evolution of their fungal host.
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- Ruizhen Wang
- The Key Laboratory of Forest Protection, State Forestry Administration of China, Research Institute of Forest Ecology, Environment and Protection, Chinese Academy of ForestryChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Research Institute of Forestry, Chinese Academy of ForestryChina
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- The Key Laboratory of Forest Protection, State Forestry Administration of China, Research Institute of Forest Ecology, Environment and Protection, Chinese Academy of ForestryChina
- Forestry Resources Protection Institute, Jilin Provincial Academy of Forestry SciencesChina
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- The Key Laboratory of Forest Protection, State Forestry Administration of China, Research Institute of Forest Ecology, Environment and Protection, Chinese Academy of ForestryChina
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- The Key Laboratory of Forest Protection, State Forestry Administration of China, Research Institute of Forest Ecology, Environment and Protection, Chinese Academy of ForestryChina
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- The Key Laboratory of Forest Protection, State Forestry Administration of China, Research Institute of Forest Ecology, Environment and Protection, Chinese Academy of ForestryChina
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Wang R, Dong L, Chen Y, Qu L, Li E, Wang Q, Zhang Y. The complete mitochondrial genome of nematophagous fungus Esteya vermicola. MITOCHONDRIAL DNA PART B-RESOURCES 2017; 2:196-197. [PMID: 33473766 PMCID: PMC7799536 DOI: 10.1080/23802359.2017.1307700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The complete mitochondrial genome of the Nematophagous fungus Esteya vermicola CBS 115803 was determined using the PacBio RS II sequencing technology. The circular molecule is 47,282bp in length with a GC content of 24.85%. Annotated genes including 14 conserved protein-coding genes, the large and the small rRNA subunit (rnl and rns) and 27 tRNAs. The phylogenetic analysis showed that E. vermicola had close genetic relationship with the genus Sporothrix.
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- Ruizhen Wang
- The Key Laboratory of Forest Protection, State Forestry Administration of China, Research Institute of Forest Ecology, Environment and Protection, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Research Institute of Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Forest Protection, State Forestry Administration of China, Research Institute of Forest Ecology, Environment and Protection, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, China.,Forestry Resources Protection Institute, Jilin Provincial Academy of Forestry Sciences, Changchun, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Forest Protection, State Forestry Administration of China, Research Institute of Forest Ecology, Environment and Protection, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Forest Protection, State Forestry Administration of China, Research Institute of Forest Ecology, Environment and Protection, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Forest Protection, State Forestry Administration of China, Research Institute of Forest Ecology, Environment and Protection, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Forest Protection, State Forestry Administration of China, Research Institute of Forest Ecology, Environment and Protection, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, China
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Chu WH, Dou Q, Chu HL, Wang HH, Sung CK, Wang CY. Research advance on Esteya vermicola, a high potential biocontrol agent of pine wilt disease. Mycol Prog 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s11557-015-1137-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Li J, Zou C, Xu J, Ji X, Niu X, Yang J, Huang X, Zhang KQ. Molecular mechanisms of nematode-nematophagous microbe interactions: basis for biological control of plant-parasitic nematodes. ANNUAL REVIEW OF PHYTOPATHOLOGY 2015; 53:67-95. [PMID: 25938277 DOI: 10.1146/annurev-phyto-080614-120336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 121] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Plant-parasitic nematodes cause significant damage to a broad range of vegetables and agricultural crops throughout the world. As the natural enemies of nematodes, nematophagous microorganisms offer a promising approach to control the nematode pests. Some of these microorganisms produce traps to capture and kill the worms from the outside. Others act as internal parasites to produce toxins and virulence factors to kill the nematodes from within. Understanding the molecular basis of microbe-nematode interactions provides crucial insights for developing effective biological control agents against plant-parasitic nematodes. Here, we review recent advances in our understanding of the interactions between nematodes and nematophagous microorganisms, with a focus on the molecular mechanisms by which nematophagous microorganisms infect nematodes and on the nematode defense against pathogenic attacks. We conclude by discussing several key areas for future research and development, including potential approaches to apply our recent understandings to develop effective biocontrol strategies.
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- Juan Li
- Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources and Key Laboratory for Microbial Resources of the Ministry of Education, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, China;
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A staining method for assessing the viability of Esteya vermicola conidia. Curr Microbiol 2014; 69:53-5. [PMID: 24585076 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-014-0553-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2013] [Accepted: 01/12/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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The viability of conidia of Esteya vermicola, a potentially important biocontrol agent against the pinewood nematode Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, is usually determined by cultivation for 18-48 h in culture medium. As an alternative to this labor-intensive method, we have developed a rapid, simple, and low-cost staining method for assessing E vermicola conidia survival rates. A mixture of neutral red and methylene blue was found to be the most optimal among several stains that also included safranin O and Janus green B. This mixture stained nonviable conidia blue, in contrast to viable conidia, which were stained red in the cytoplasm and blue in the cell wall. This method may be particularly useful for traditional research laboratories, as it provides rapid results using common, relatively inexpensive laboratory equipment.
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Host deception: predaceous fungus, Esteya vermicola, entices pine wood nematode by mimicking the scent of pine tree for nutrient. PLoS One 2013; 8:e71676. [PMID: 23990972 PMCID: PMC3747191 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0071676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2013] [Accepted: 07/02/2013] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background A nematophagous fungus, Esteya vermicola, is recorded as the first endoparasitic fungus of pine wood nematode (PWN), Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, in last century. E. vermicola exhibited high infectivity toward PWN in the laboratory conditions and conidia spraying of this fungus on Japanese red pine, Pinus densiflora, seedlings in the field protected the pine trees from pine wilt disease to some extent, indicating that it is a potential bio-control agent against PWN. Previous research had demonstrated that the living fungal mycelia of E. vermicola continuously produced certain volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which were responsible for the PWN attraction. However, identity of these VOCs remains unknown. Methodology/Principal Findings In this study, we report the identification of α-pinene, β-pinene, and camphor produced by living mycelia of E. vermicola, the same volatile compounds emitted from PWN host pine tree, as the major VOCs for PWN attraction using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). In addition, we also confirmed the host deception behavior of E. vermicola to PWN by using synthetic VOCs in a straightforward laboratory bioassay. Conclusions/Significance This research result has demonstrated that the endoparasitic nematophagous fungus, E. vermicola, mimics the scent of PWN host pine tree to entice PWN for the nutrient. The identification of the attractive VOCs emitted from the fungus E. vermicola is of significance in better understanding parasitic mechanism of the fungus and the co-evolution in the two organisms and will aid management of the pine wilt disease.
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Effect of Nutrition and Environmental Factors on the Endoparasitic Fungus Esteya vermicola, a Biocontrol Agent Against Pine Wilt Disease. Curr Microbiol 2013; 67:306-12. [DOI: 10.1007/s00284-013-0365-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2012] [Accepted: 03/06/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Substrate modulation, group effects and the behavioral responses of entomopathogenic nematodes to nematophagous fungi. J Invertebr Pathol 2010; 106:347-56. [PMID: 21145324 DOI: 10.1016/j.jip.2010.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2010] [Revised: 11/22/2010] [Accepted: 12/01/2010] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Laboratory experiments were conducted on the behavioral responses of five species of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs; Steinernema diaprepesi, Steinernema sp. glaseri-group, Steinernema riobrave, Heterorhabditis zealandica, Heterorhabditis indica) to three species of nematophagous fungi (NF; trapping fungus Arthrobotrys gephyropaga; endoparasites Myzocytium sp., Catenaria sp.). We hypothesized that EPN responses to NF and their putative semiochemicals might reflect the relative susceptibility of EPNs to particular NF species. EPN responses to "activated" NF (i.e., induced to form traps or sporangia by previous interactions with nematodes) versus controls of non-activated NF or heat-killed EPNs were compared in choice experiments on water agar in Petri dishes (dia=9 cm) and in horizontal sand columns (8 cm L×2.7 cm dia). On agar, all EPN species were attracted to all activated NF species except for S. riobrave, which was neutral. In sand, all EPN species were repelled by activated Arthrobotrys but attracted to activated Myzocytium and Catenaria, except H. indica (neutral to Myzocytium) and Steinernema sp. (neutral to Catenaria). EPN behavioral responses appeared unrelated to relative susceptibility to NF except that H. indica exhibited low susceptibility and a neutral response to Myzocytium in sand whereas the remaining EPNs were highly susceptible and attracted. These results indicate potential complexity (i.e., mixed responses, aggregation or group movement) and species specificity in the responses of EPNs to NF, demonstrate that results on agar can differ markedly from those in sand, and underline the potential importance of utilizing natural substrates to properly assess the role of semiochemicals in nematode-fungus interactions.
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