The differential effects of indole-3-acetic acid and its metabolites on the development of Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici in vitro

1979 ◽  
Vol 57 (17) ◽  
pp. 1765-1768
Author(s):  
Hans J. Grambow ◽  
Marie Th. Tücks
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Mycelial Growth ◽  
Rust Fungus ◽  
Axenic Culture ◽  
Antagonistic Activity ◽  
Puccinia Graminis ◽  
A Minor ◽  
Indole 3 Acetic Acid

3,3′-Bisindolylmethane (BIM), and to a minor degree, 3-methyleneoxindole (MeOx) stimulated mycelial growth in axenic culture of the rust fungus Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici, race 32, and transition from germ tube to mycelial growth. The effect of BIM was clearly antagonized by indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) and by indole-3-aldehyde (IAld). On the contrary, indole-3-carboxylic acid (ICarb) had a very low antagonistic activity. These results led us to the hypothesis that the balance of the steady-state concentrations of IAA and the various IAA metabolites may be critically involved in the control of the development of the rust fungus in vivo.

scholarly journals The ectopic expression of Arabidopsis glucosyltransferase UGT74D1 affects leaf positioning through modulating indole-3-acetic acid homeostasis

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shanghui Jin ◽  
Bingkai Hou ◽  
Guizhi Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Ectopic Expression ◽  
Leaf Angle ◽  
Kinase Substrate ◽  
Auxin Distribution ◽  
Leaf Tissues ◽  
Photosynthesis Efficiency ◽  
Indole 3 Acetic Acid

AbstractLeaf angle is an important agronomic trait affecting photosynthesis efficiency and crop yield. Although the mechanisms involved in the leaf angle control are intensively studied in monocots, factors contribute to the leaf angle in dicots are largely unknown. In this article, we explored the physiological roles of an Arabidopsis glucosyltransferase, UGT74D1, which have been proved to be indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) glucosyltransferase in vitro. We found that UGT74D1 possessed the enzymatic activity toward IAA glucosylation in vivo and its expression was induced by auxins. The ectopically expressed UGT74D1 obviously reduced the leaf angle with an altered IAA level, auxin distribution and cell size in leaf tissues. The expression of several key genes involved in the leaf shaping and leaf positioning, including PHYTOCHROME KINASE SUBSTRATE (PKS) genes and TEOSINTE BRANCHED1, CYCLOIDEA, and PCF (TCP) genes, were dramatically changed by ectopic expression of UGT74D1. In addition, clear transcription changes of YUCCA genes and other auxin related genes can be observed in overexpression lines. Taken together, our data indicate that glucosyltransferase UGT74D1 could affect leaf positioning through modulating auxin homeostasis and regulating transcription of PKS and TCP genes, suggesting a potential new role of UGT74D1 in regulation of leaf angle in dicot Arabidopsis.

scholarly journals Indole-3-Acetic Acid Improves Postharvest Biological Control of Blue Mold Rot of Apple by Cryptococcus laurentii

2009 ◽  
Vol 99 (3) ◽  
pp. 258-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ting Yu ◽  
Jishuang Chen ◽  
Huangping Lu ◽  
Xiaodong Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Apple Fruit ◽  
Natural Resistance ◽  
Penicillium Expansum ◽  
Cryptococcus Laurentii ◽  
Blue Mold ◽  
Biocontrol Efficacy ◽  
Indole 3 Acetic Acid

Cryptococcus laurentii is a well-known postharvest biocontrol yeast; however, it cannot provide satisfactory levels of decay control when used alone. Here, we evaluated the effects of indole-3-acetic acid (IAA), a plant growth regulator, on the biocontrol efficacy of the yeast antagonist C. laurentii against blue mold rot caused by Penicillium expansum in apple fruit. Results showed that the addition of IAA at 20 μg/ml to suspensions of C. laurentii greatly enhanced inhibition of mold rot in apple wounds compared with that observed with C. laurentii alone. The addition of IAA at 20 μg/ml or lower did not influence the population growth of C. laurentii in wounds, but adverse effects were seen on C. laurentii when the concentration of IAA was increased to 200 μg/ml or above in vitro and in vivo. P. expansum infection in apple wounds was not inhibited when the pathogen was inoculated into the fruit wounds within 2 h after application of IAA; however, infection was reduced when inoculated more than 12 h after IAA application. Treatment of wounds with IAA at 20 μg/ml 24 h before pathogen inoculation resulted in significant inhibition of P. expansum spore germination and host infection. Application of IAA at 20 μg/ml also reduced P. expansum infection when it was applied 48 h before pathogen inoculation in the intact fruit. Thus, IAA could reinforce the biocontrol efficacy of C. laurentii in inhibiting blue mold of apple fruit by induction of the natural resistance of the fruit.

scholarly journals Indole-3-acetic acid is a physiological inhibitor of TORC1 in yeast

PLoS Genetics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. e1009414
Author(s):  
Raffaele Nicastro ◽  
Serena Raucci ◽  
Agnès H. Michel ◽  
Michael Stumpe ◽  
Guillermo Miguel Garcia Osuna ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Cell Communication ◽  
Physiological Role ◽  
Eukaryotic Cell ◽  
Yeast Cells ◽  
Metabolic Inhibitor ◽  
Quiescent State ◽  
Indole 3 Acetic Acid

Indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) is the most common, naturally occurring phytohormone that regulates cell division, differentiation, and senescence in plants. The capacity to synthesize IAA is also widespread among plant-associated bacterial and fungal species, which may use IAA as an effector molecule to define their relationships with plants or to coordinate their physiological behavior through cell-cell communication. Fungi, including many species that do not entertain a plant-associated life style, are also able to synthesize IAA, but the physiological role of IAA in these fungi has largely remained enigmatic. Interestingly, in this context, growth of the budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae is sensitive to extracellular IAA. Here, we use a combination of various genetic approaches including chemical-genetic profiling, SAturated Transposon Analysis in Yeast (SATAY), and genetic epistasis analyses to identify the mode-of-action by which IAA inhibits growth in yeast. Surprisingly, these analyses pinpointed the target of rapamycin complex 1 (TORC1), a central regulator of eukaryotic cell growth, as the major growth-limiting target of IAA. Our biochemical analyses further demonstrate that IAA inhibits TORC1 both in vivo and in vitro. Intriguingly, we also show that yeast cells are able to synthesize IAA and specifically accumulate IAA upon entry into stationary phase. Our data therefore suggest that IAA contributes to proper entry of yeast cells into a quiescent state by acting as a metabolic inhibitor of TORC1.

scholarly journals Biological Management of Colocasia Blight Incited by Phytophthora colocasiae using Native Strains of Antagonists in North Western Himalayas

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Divya Bhandhari ◽  
Amar Singh ◽  
J.V. Patel ◽  
D.K. Banyal
Keyword(s):  
Growth Inhibition ◽  
Disease Control ◽  
Pseudomonas Fluorescens ◽  
Mycelial Growth ◽  
Antagonistic Activity ◽  
Trichoderma Spp ◽  
Phytophthora Colocasiae ◽  
Biological Management

Background: Colocasia is cultivated globally for its edible corm and leaves. Leaf blight incited by Phytophthora colocasiae is the most destructive disease of colocasia. The current study aims at biological management of the disease. Methods: Nine Trichoderma isolates from the colocasia rhizosphere soil along with five designated isolates of Trichoderma spp. already available in the Department of Plant Pathology, CSK HPKV, Palampur were tested in vitro for antagonistic activity against P. colocasiae. Similarly, six unidentified bacterial strains isolated from colocasia phylloplane and available Pseudomonas fluorescens were evaluated for antagonistic activity against P. colocasiae under in vitro conditions. The bioagents found best under in vitro conditions were evaluated in vivo. Result: Trichoderma isolate Ti-6 was found significantly superior bioagent as it resulted in 72.9 per cent mycelial growth inhibition of P. colocasiae followed by Ti-5 (63.2%), Ti-4 (60.1%) and Ti-1 (54.5%). Amongst bacterial antagonists, Pseudomonas fluorescens gave maximum mycelial growth inhibition of 50.5 per cent followed by Pb-3 (31.4%) and Pb-6 (30.5%). The efficacy of five Trichoderma spp isolates viz., Ti-6, Ti-5, Ti-4, Ti-1, T. viride and one bacterial isolate of P. fluorescens found effective under in vitro were also evaluated in vivo using three delivery systems under net house condition. Corm treatment with bioagents was found superior for management of colocasia blight. Corm treatment with Ti-6 was found to be significantly superior to other treatments as 93.74 per cent of disease control was observed. For drenching, bioagent Ti-6 was proved best in managing blight disease (88.91%) followed by Ti-5 (88.90%). However, Ti-5 isolate of Trichoderma sp. as soil application was found superior with 90.02 per cent disease control.

Analysis of Strawberry Metabolic Profiling in Interaction with Bacillus Spp. Strain DM12 using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry and Determination of Its Antifungal Activity

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahra Alijani ◽  
Jahanshir Amini ◽  
Ali akbar Mozafari
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Bacterial Strain ◽  
Fungal Pathogen ◽  
Mycelial Growth ◽  
Butyl Ester ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Dual Culture

Abstract An endophytic bacterial strain, isolated from Fragaria × ananassa, and antifungal properties against Colletotrichum nymphaeae was assayed under in vitro, in vivo, and greenhouse experiments. Bacterial strain was identified as Bacillus spp. DM12 (MH161581) using phenotypic, biochemical and molecular phylogenetic analysis of the 16S rDNA gene. DM12 strain inhibited mycelial growth of fungal pathogen (64.03%) using dual-culture test. The cell-free culture compounds produced by DM12 prevented mycelial growth and conidial germination of C. nymphaeae by 32.86% and 73.98%, respectively but, inhibition percentage of mycelial growth of pathogen by volatile compounds was less (9.82%). As well as, protease, chitinase, pectinase, siderophore, IAA, gibberellin, and phosphate solubilization tests for this strain were positive. Anthracnose disease at post-harvest on fruit suppressed by the strain DM12 (90.87%). Also, biocontrol efficacy on strawberry plants by drenching soil and spraying methods were 72.22% and 94.44%, respectively, 60 days after inoculation. PCR amplification represented the presence of genes of surfactin. In addition, metabolite profile of strawberry was changed on presence of bacterial strain that a number of metabolites in control treatment with maximum area percent were Acetoglyceride (19.418%), Acetic acid, butyl ester (4.734%) and Ribitol (4.349%), in treatment inoculated with DM12 strain alone were Tetramethyl-2-hexadecen (21.350%), Ethylene glycol monoisobutyl ether (18.688%) and Myrtenol (8.75%), in treatment inoculated with fungal pathogen alone were Acetoglyceride (18.089%) and Acetic acid, monoglyceride (17.96%) and in treatment inoculated with C. nymphaeae and DM12 strain together were tert-Butanethiol (36.153%), Ethoxytriethylsilane (14.126%), 5-(Methylamino)-1,2,3,4-thiatriazole (9.53%) and 2,3-Butanediol (7.795%).

Meiotic behaviour of the pollen mother cells in cultured anthers of rye excised at early meiotic prophase

Genome ◽  
1988 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-165
Author(s):  
J. Rueda ◽  
A. M. Vázquez
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Chiasma Formation ◽  
Free Medium ◽  
Pollen Mother Cells ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Mother Cells ◽  
Pollen Sacs ◽  
Indole 3 Acetic Acid

Anthers of rye were excised during leptotene and zygotene and cultured in vitro on media with and without indole-3-acetic acid to study the behaviour of pollen mother cells during meiosis. Percentages of pollen sacs in which pollen mother cells continued meiosis increased from approximately 20% to 60–70% when anthers were excised at early and late leptotene. The highest values were about 90% when the excision was during zygotene. The results were similar on both media. The timing of pollen mother cells through meiosis on the hormone-free medium was similar to that described in vivo. The mean numbers of chiasmata per cell at metaphase I from the cultured pollen sacs were compared with those from a random population of pollen sacs grown in the field. A significant decrease was observed when anthers were excised during leptotene and cultured on both media, as well as when anthers were excised at early zygotene and cultured on the hormone-supplemented medium. We concluded that at early zygotene there are processes related to chiasma formation that seem to be influenced by hormone balance.Key words: Secale cereale, anther culture, meiosis development, chiasma formation, indole-3-acetic acid.

An Attempt at Biological Control of Blossom Blight of Rose Caused by Botrytis cinerea Using some Local Trichoderma spp. Strains

2020 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-34
Author(s):  
G. Zadehdabagh ◽  
K. Karimi ◽  
M. Rezabaigi ◽  
F. Ajamgard
Keyword(s):  
Botrytis Cinerea ◽  
Mycelial Growth ◽  
Limiting Factor ◽  
Dual Culture ◽  
Trichoderma Spp ◽  
Khuzestan Province ◽  
Inhibitory Potential ◽  
Cut Rose

The northern of Khuzestan province in Iran is mainly considered as one of the major areas of miniature rose production. Blossom blight caused by Botrytis cinerea has recently become a serious limiting factor in rose production in pre and post-harvest. In current study, an attempt was made to evaluate the inhibitory potential of some local Trichoderma spp. strains against B. cinerea under in vitro and in vivo conditions. The in vitro results showed that all Trichoderma spp. strains were significantly able to reduce the mycelial growth of the pathogen in dual culture, volatile and non-volatile compounds tests compared with control, with superiority of T. atroviride Tsafi than others. Under in vivo condition, the selected strain of T. atroviride Tsafi had much better performance than T. harzianum IRAN 523C in reduction of disease severity compared with the untreated control. Overall, the findings of this study showed that the application of Trichoderma-based biocontrol agents such as T. atroviride Tsafi can be effective to protect cut rose flowers against blossom blight.

scholarly journals N-palmitoyl-D-glucosamine, A Natural Monosaccharide-Based Glycolipid, Inhibits TLR4 and Prevents LPS-Induced Inflammation and Neuropathic Pain in Mice

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 1491 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monica Iannotta ◽  
Carmela Belardo ◽  
Maria Consiglia Trotta ◽  
Fabio Arturo Iannotti ◽  
Rosa Maria Vitale ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sciatic Nerve ◽  
Inflammatory Cytokines ◽  
Lipid A ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Structural Similarity ◽  
Antagonistic Activity ◽  
Critical Function ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are key receptors through which infectious and non-infectious challenges act with consequent activation of the inflammatory cascade that plays a critical function in various acute and chronic diseases, behaving as amplification and chronicization factors of the inflammatory response. Previous studies have shown that synthetic analogues of lipid A based on glucosamine with few chains of unsaturated and saturated fatty acids, bind MD-2 and inhibit TLR4 receptors. These synthetic compounds showed antagonistic activity against TLR4 activation in vitro by LPS, but little or no activity in vivo. This study aimed to show the potential use of N-palmitoyl-D-glucosamine (PGA), a bacterial molecule with structural similarity to the lipid A component of LPS, which could be useful for preventing LPS-induced tissue damage or even peripheral neuropathies. Molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations showed that PGA stably binds MD-2 with a MD-2/(PGA)3 stoichiometry. Treatment with PGA resulted in the following effects: (i) it prevented the NF-kB activation in LPS stimulated RAW264.7 cells; (ii) it decreased LPS-induced keratitis and corneal pro-inflammatory cytokines, whilst increasing anti-inflammatory cytokines; (iii) it normalized LPS-induced miR-20a-5p and miR-106a-5p upregulation and increased miR-27a-3p levels in the inflamed corneas; (iv) it decreased allodynia in peripheral neuropathy induced by oxaliplatin or formalin, but not following spared nerve injury of the sciatic nerve (SNI); (v) it prevented the formalin- or oxaliplatin-induced myelino-axonal degeneration of sciatic nerve. SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT We report that PGA acts as a TLR4 antagonist and this may be the basis of its potent anti-inflammatory activity. Being unique because of its potency and stability, as compared to other similar congeners, PGA can represent a tool for the optimization of new TLR4 modulating drugs directed against the cytokine storm and the chronization of inflammation.

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