Epicoccum species: ubiquitous plant pathogens and effective biological control agents

Taguiam, John Darby; Evallo, Edzel; Balendres, Mark Angelo

doi:10.1007/s10658-021-02207-w

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“…On the other hand, in the case of isolate Bl1, this grouping is confirmed with the morphological analysis of the axenic culture, where the presence of sporodochia with orange-pigmented conidiomata are characteristic to species belonging to the genus Epicoccum, such as E. italicum, E. layuense, and E. poae, and the difference between these species is the conidium size [49,50]. Epicoccum species have been extensively reviewed as ubiquitous phytopathogens that can be used as biological control agents [51]. Epicoccum spp.…”

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Endophytic Fungi Isolated from Baccharis linearis and Echinopsis chiloensis with Antifungal Activity against Botrytis cinerea

Castro¹,

Parada²,

Corrial³

et al. 2022

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Botrytis cinerea is one of the most important phytopathogens in agriculture worldwide, infecting economically important crops. The main control of this fungus is by synthetic fungicides, causing the selection of resistant isolates. Compounds produced by endophytic fungi have been shown to have antifungal activity against this pathogen and can be used as an alternative to synthetic fungicides. The aim of this work was to isolate endophytic fungi from Chilean foothills in the Metropolitan Region. Ten fungi were isolated from Echinopsis chiloensis and Baccharis linearis, however, only two isolates inhibited the mycelial growth of B. cinerea by antibiosis and were identified as Epicoccum sp. and Pleosporales sp. Extracts at 200 mg L−1 from Epicoccum sp. and Pleosporales sp. showed antifungal activity against B. cinerea of 54.6 and 44.6% respectively. Active compounds in the Epicoccum sp. extracts were mainly alkaloids and phenolic compounds; meanwhile, in the Pleosporales sp. extracts, terpenes and/or saponins were responsible for the antifungal activity.

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Endophytic Fungi Isolated from Baccharis linearis and Echinopsis chiloensis with Antifungal Activity against Botrytis cinerea

Castro¹,

Parada²,

Corrial³

et al. 2022

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“…However, they are used as a biological control for various pathogens. Epicoccum dendrobii produces biomolecules capable of inhibiting phytopathogens 72 . Twenty-one species of Penicillium and 16 of Talaromyces were observed in M. scutellaris 75 .…”

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Bacteria, yeasts, and fungi associated with larval food of Brazilian native stingless bees

Santos

Borges

Rocha

et al. 2023

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Stingless bees are a diverse group with a relevant role in pollinating native species. Its diet is rich in carbohydrates and proteins, by collecting pollen and nectar supplies the development of its offspring. Fermentation of these products is associated with microorganisms in the colony. However, the composition of microorganisms that comprise this microbiome and its fundamental role in colony development is still unclear. To characterize the colonizing microorganisms of larval food in the brood cells of stingless bees Frieseomelitta varia, Melipona quadrifasciata, Melipona scutellaris, and Tetragonisca angustula, we have utilized molecular and culture-based techniques. Bacteria of the phyla Firmicutes, Proteobacteria, Actinobacteria, and fungi of the phyla Ascomycota, Basidiomycota, Mucoromycota, and Mortierellomycota were found. Diversity analysis showed that F. varia had a greater diversity of bacteria in its microbiota, and T. angustula had a greater diversity of fungi. The isolation technique allowed the identification of 189 bacteria and 75 fungi. In summary, this research showed bacteria and fungi associated with the species F. varia, M. quadrifasciata, M. scutellaris, and T. angustula, which may play an essential role in the survival of these organisms. Besides that, a biobank with bacteria and fungus isolates from LF of Brazilian stingless bees was created, which can be used for different studies and the prospection of biotechnology compounds.

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“…However, we could also see a considerable increment of pathotroph−saprotroph−symbiotrophs in Pond II and III due to the presence of Epicoccum dendrobii, which is a ubiquitous ascomycete. Some members of this genus are known to cause plant diseases, while others act as biological control agents against a range of plant pathogens [59]. The presence of the lichen parasite-lichenized guild in pathotroph-symbiotroph mode in Pond II and III is due to the abundance of the Lecanoraceae family.…”

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Fungal Diversity and Composition of the Continental Solar Saltern in Añana Salt Valley (Spain)

Azpiazu-Muniozguren

Perez

Rementerı́a

et al. 2021

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The Añana Salt Valley in Spain is an active continental solar saltern formed 220 million years ago. To date, no fungal genomic studies of continental salterns have been published, although DNA metabarcoding has recently expanded researchers’ ability to study microbial community structures. Accordingly, the aim of this present study was to evaluate fungal diversity using the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) metabarcoding at different locations along the saltern (springs, ponds, and groundwater) to describe the fungal community of this saline environment. A total of 380 fungal genera were detected. The ubiquity of Saccharomyces was observed in the saltern, although other halotolerant and halophilic fungi like Wallemia, Cladosporium, and Trimmatostroma were also detected. Most of the fungi observed in the saltern were saprotrophs. The fungal distribution appeared to be influenced by surrounding conditions, such as the plant and soil contact, cereal fields, and vineyards of this agricultural region.

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Epicoccum species: ubiquitous plant pathogens and effective biological control agents

Cited by 53 publications

References 80 publications

Endophytic Fungi Isolated from Baccharis linearis and Echinopsis chiloensis with Antifungal Activity against Botrytis cinerea

Endophytic Fungi Isolated from Baccharis linearis and Echinopsis chiloensis with Antifungal Activity against Botrytis cinerea

Bacteria, yeasts, and fungi associated with larval food of Brazilian native stingless bees

Fungal Diversity and Composition of the Continental Solar Saltern in Añana Salt Valley (Spain)

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