Research Keyword: infection

Comparison and Analysis of the Genomes of Three Strains of Botrytis cinerea Isolated from Pomegranate

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Researchers compared three strains of gray mold fungus (Botrytis cinerea) that infect pomegranate fruits from different regions in Mexico. Using DNA sequencing and laboratory tests, they found that the MIC strain from Hidalgo was more aggressive at infecting fruit and breaking down plant tissues than the other two strains from the State of Mexico. These differences appear related to each strain’s genetic makeup and where they originated, which could help farmers develop better strategies to prevent gray mold disease on pomegranates.

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Clinical characterization of immunocompetent patients with Scedosporium detected in respiratory samples: A case series

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This study examined eight elderly patients without compromised immune systems who had the fungus Scedosporium detected in their lungs. All patients had a condition called bronchiectasis, and most had previously suffered from MAC disease. The researchers found that in most cases, the fungus was just colonizing the lungs without causing active infection. The challenge for doctors is determining whether Scedosporium is simply living in the lungs or actively causing disease.

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PcLRR-RK3, an LRR receptor kinase is required for growth and in-planta infection processes in Phytophthora capsici

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Researchers studied a specific protein called PcLRR-RK3 that helps Phytophthora capsici, a disease-causing organism, infect plants. By reducing the amount of this protein, they found that the pathogen became much weaker, could not grow as well, and could not successfully infect plants. This protein sits on the surface of the pathogen’s cells and acts like a communication tool that the organism needs to develop and cause disease.

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Morphological and molecular identification of Schizophyllum commune causing storage bulb rot disease of Lanzhou edible lily in China and its biological characteristics

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Researchers in China identified Schizophyllum commune as a fungal pathogen causing rot in stored edible lily bulbs, marking the first report of this disease. The fungus was identified using microscopic examination and genetic sequencing, and was shown to cause 100% infection on lily bulbs. The study found that the fungus grows best at 30°C with high humidity and darkness, providing important information for controlling this storage disease that causes significant crop losses.

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Chemical clues to infection: A pilot study on the differential secondary metabolite production during the life cycle of selected Cordyceps species

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This study examined two types of parasitic fungi (Cordyceps javanica and Cordyceps blackwelliae) that infect insects, comparing how they kill their hosts and what chemical compounds they produce during infection. Researchers found that each species uses different toxic molecules to infect insects, with C. javanica being more deadly and producing diverse compounds called beauveriolides. By analyzing infected insect corpses, scientists provided the first direct evidence that these toxic compounds are actually made during real infections, not just in laboratory cultures.

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