Endophytic fungi improve management of the burrowing nematode in banana (Musa spp.) through enhanced expression of defence-related genes

The root-burrowing nematode, Radopholus similis, is reputedly the most damaging nematode pest of banana and responsible for major production losses. In this study, the endophytic potential of 13 fungal isolates was assessed for the management of R. similis in East African Highland bananas (‘Ng’ombe’...

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Main Authors: Kisaakye, J., Fourie, H., Coyne, D., Cortada, L., Khamis, F.M., Subramanian, S., Masinde, S., Haukeland, Solveig
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Brill 2023
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131364
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author Kisaakye, J.
Fourie, H.
Coyne, D.
Cortada, L.
Khamis, F.M.
Subramanian, S.
Masinde, S.
Haukeland, Solveig
author_browse Cortada, L.
Coyne, D.
Fourie, H.
Haukeland, Solveig
Khamis, F.M.
Kisaakye, J.
Masinde, S.
Subramanian, S.
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Fourie, H.
Coyne, D.
Cortada, L.
Khamis, F.M.
Subramanian, S.
Masinde, S.
Haukeland, Solveig
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description The root-burrowing nematode, Radopholus similis, is reputedly the most damaging nematode pest of banana and responsible for major production losses. In this study, the endophytic potential of 13 fungal isolates was assessed for the management of R. similis in East African Highland bananas (‘Ng’ombe’). All isolates successfully colonised tissue-cultured banana roots, with isolates from Trichoderma, Fusarium and Hypocrea producing the highest (⩾49.1%) and Beauveria isolates the lowest (⩽14.4%) colonisation. The fungal endophytes T. asperellum (ICIPE 700) and H. lixii (ICIPE 697) were the most effective in reducing R. similis densities (>81%) relative to the non-inoculated control. However, the combined inoculation of ICIPE 700 and ICIPE 697 led to greater suppression of R. similis (>21%) relative to individual inoculation. Suppression of R. similis following inoculation of banana roots with ICIPE 700 and/or ICIPE 697 was associated with the significant upregulation of the defence-related gene PR-1, the cell signalling gene calmodulin Ca2+ and the cell-wall-strengthening gene β-1,3-glucan synthase. This study demonstrates the potential for nematode management in bananas with fungal endophytes, especially using the isolates ICIPE 700 and ICIPE 697 when combined.
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spelling CGSpace1313642025-12-08T10:11:39Z Endophytic fungi improve management of the burrowing nematode in banana (Musa spp.) through enhanced expression of defence-related genes Kisaakye, J. Fourie, H. Coyne, D. Cortada, L. Khamis, F.M. Subramanian, S. Masinde, S. Haukeland, Solveig biological control endophytes gene expression radopholus similis tissue culture bananas The root-burrowing nematode, Radopholus similis, is reputedly the most damaging nematode pest of banana and responsible for major production losses. In this study, the endophytic potential of 13 fungal isolates was assessed for the management of R. similis in East African Highland bananas (‘Ng’ombe’). All isolates successfully colonised tissue-cultured banana roots, with isolates from Trichoderma, Fusarium and Hypocrea producing the highest (⩾49.1%) and Beauveria isolates the lowest (⩽14.4%) colonisation. The fungal endophytes T. asperellum (ICIPE 700) and H. lixii (ICIPE 697) were the most effective in reducing R. similis densities (>81%) relative to the non-inoculated control. However, the combined inoculation of ICIPE 700 and ICIPE 697 led to greater suppression of R. similis (>21%) relative to individual inoculation. Suppression of R. similis following inoculation of banana roots with ICIPE 700 and/or ICIPE 697 was associated with the significant upregulation of the defence-related gene PR-1, the cell signalling gene calmodulin Ca2+ and the cell-wall-strengthening gene β-1,3-glucan synthase. This study demonstrates the potential for nematode management in bananas with fungal endophytes, especially using the isolates ICIPE 700 and ICIPE 697 when combined. 2023-03-02 2023-08-01T09:53:48Z 2023-08-01T09:53:48Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131364 en Open Access application/pdf Brill Kisaakye, J., Fourie, H., Coyne, D., Cortada, L., Khamis, F.M., Subramanian, S., ... & Haukeland, S. (2023). Endophytic fungi improve management of the burrowing nematode in banana (Musa spp.) through enhanced expression of defence-related genes. Nematology, 25(4), 427-442.
spellingShingle biological control
endophytes
gene expression
radopholus similis
tissue culture
bananas
Kisaakye, J.
Fourie, H.
Coyne, D.
Cortada, L.
Khamis, F.M.
Subramanian, S.
Masinde, S.
Haukeland, Solveig
Endophytic fungi improve management of the burrowing nematode in banana (Musa spp.) through enhanced expression of defence-related genes
title Endophytic fungi improve management of the burrowing nematode in banana (Musa spp.) through enhanced expression of defence-related genes
title_full Endophytic fungi improve management of the burrowing nematode in banana (Musa spp.) through enhanced expression of defence-related genes
title_fullStr Endophytic fungi improve management of the burrowing nematode in banana (Musa spp.) through enhanced expression of defence-related genes
title_full_unstemmed Endophytic fungi improve management of the burrowing nematode in banana (Musa spp.) through enhanced expression of defence-related genes
title_short Endophytic fungi improve management of the burrowing nematode in banana (Musa spp.) through enhanced expression of defence-related genes
title_sort endophytic fungi improve management of the burrowing nematode in banana musa spp through enhanced expression of defence related genes
topic biological control
endophytes
gene expression
radopholus similis
tissue culture
bananas
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131364
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