Rhizoctonia solani – mycolab.ai

Rhizoctonia solani causes okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) seedling damping-off in South China with biological characterization and fungicide sensitivity profiling

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Researchers identified Rhizoctonia solani as the fungus causing a serious disease in okra seedlings in southern China that was destroying about 35% of crops. The fungus dies when exposed to high temperatures (45-48°C) and grows best at about 28°C. Among seven tested antifungal treatments, a combination of trifloxystrobin and tebuconazole was most effective at controlling the pathogen, providing farmers with practical strategies for managing this crop disease.

Deciphering the formation of biogenic nanoparticles and their protein corona: State-of-the-art and analytical challenges

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Scientists have developed environmentally friendly methods to create tiny metal particles (nanoparticles) using living organisms like bacteria, fungi, and plants instead of toxic chemicals. These bioengineered nanoparticles are coated with natural biological molecules that make them safer and more stable. This review explains how these particles are made, what analytical tools scientists use to study them, and their potential uses in medicine, environmental cleanup, and agriculture.

Recent developments of tools for genome and metabolome studies in basidiomycete fungi and their application to natural product research

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Mushrooms and related fungi in the basidiomycete group produce many useful medicines and agricultural chemicals. Scientists have traditionally struggled to study these fungi because they grow slowly and have complex genomes. Recent technological breakthroughs—including faster DNA sequencing and gene-editing tools—are now making it much easier to discover and understand the helpful compounds these fungi produce, potentially leading to new medicines.

Lomasomes and Other Fungal Plasma Membrane Macroinvaginations Have a Tubular and Lamellar Genesis

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Scientists studied mushroom cells to understand structures called lomasomes that form at the cell membrane surface. Using advanced microscopy techniques, they discovered these structures are made of tiny tubes and layers that can fold and swell into different shapes. These findings help explain how fungal cells that decompose wood organize their membranes and may be involved in how cells take in materials from their surroundings.

Omics approaches to investigate pre-symbiotic responses of the mycorrhizal fungus Tulasnella sp. SV6 to the orchid host Serapias vomeracea

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This study examines how a fungus called Tulasnella responds to orchids before they physically touch each other. Researchers grew the fungus near young orchid plants separated by a thin membrane and found that the fungus changed its genes and chemistry significantly, suggesting it somehow detected the orchid’s presence. The fungus increased production of proteins and fats, as if preparing for a partnership with the plant. These findings help us understand how plants and fungi communicate and begin their beneficial relationships.

Deep Sequencing Analysis Reveals the Mycoviral Diversity of the Virome of an Avirulent Isolate of Rhizoctonia solani AG-2-2 IV

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This research discovered an unprecedented number of different viruses living inside a single fungal plant pathogen. This is important because some of these viruses can make the fungus less harmful to crops. Here’s how this impacts everyday life: • Could lead to new environmentally-friendly ways to protect crops from fungal diseases • May reduce the need for chemical fungicides in agriculture • Helps scientists better understand how multiple viruses can coexist in fungi • Could inspire new approaches for controlling plant diseases • Advances our knowledge of viral diversity and evolution

Evolutionary and Genomic Comparisons of Hybrid Uninucleate and Nonhybrid Rhizoctonia Fungi

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This research examines the genetic makeup of different types of Rhizoctonia fungi, revealing how these plant pathogens evolve and adapt through genome hybridization. The study shows how some fungal strains combine their genetic material to create hybrid species with new characteristics. This has important implications for agriculture and plant disease management. Impacts on everyday life: – Helps understand how crop diseases develop and spread – Provides insights for developing better plant disease resistance strategies – Contributes to improving food security by understanding crop pathogens – Aids in developing more effective fungal control methods – Advances our knowledge of how organisms adapt and evolve

Burkholderia terrae BS001 Migrates Proficiently with Diverse Fungal Hosts through Soil and Provides Protection from Antifungal Agents

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This research reveals how certain soil bacteria can ‘hitchhike’ along fungal networks in soil and provide protection to fungi against harmful compounds. This discovery has important implications for understanding soil ecosystems and potential agricultural applications. Impacts on everyday life: – Improved understanding of how beneficial soil microorganisms interact could lead to better agricultural practices – Potential development of more effective biological control agents for plant diseases – Better strategies for soil remediation and ecosystem restoration – Insights into protecting beneficial fungi in agricultural settings – Applications in developing more sustainable farming methods

In Vitro Antifungal Activity of Burkholderia gladioli pv. agaricicola Against Some Phytopathogenic Fungi

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This research investigated how a specific bacteria (Burkholderia gladioli) can be used as a natural pesticide to control harmful fungi that damage plants and crops. The bacteria produces natural compounds and enzymes that effectively inhibit the growth of various plant-damaging fungi. Impacts on everyday life: • Provides a natural alternative to chemical pesticides for protecting crops • Could lead to safer and more environmentally friendly farming practices • May help reduce chemical residues in food products • Could improve crop yields while reducing environmental pollution • Demonstrates potential for developing new organic farming solutions

Volatiles of Pathogenic and Non-Pathogenic Soil-Borne Fungi Affect Plant Development and Resistance to Insects

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This research investigated how plants respond to chemical signals (volatiles) released by beneficial and harmful soil fungi. The study found that plants respond similarly to these signals regardless of whether they come from friend or foe. When exposed to fungal volatiles, plants generally grew larger and flowered earlier, but sometimes became more vulnerable to insect damage. This has important implications for understanding plant responses to their microbial environment. Impacts on everyday life: – Provides insights for developing natural plant growth promotion methods in agriculture – Helps explain how plants interact with beneficial and harmful microbes in garden soil – Could lead to new approaches for protecting crops from pests and diseases – Demonstrates the importance of soil microorganisms for plant health and development – May contribute to more sustainable farming practices by harnessing natural plant-microbe interactions

Fungal Species: Rhizoctonia solani