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Not sure about how much of a problem Aspergillus is capable of presenting to both healthy and immunocompromised individuals.... Mortality linked to invasive aspergillosis remains very high despite the availability of new therapeutic strategies. Azole resistance is an emerging problem in A. fumigatus and other Aspergillus species, and is associated with an increased probability of treatment failure. Aspergillus infections pose considerable challenges due to the complexity of the disease, involving pathogen‐, environment‐ and host‐related factors. However, despite intensive research, the inner workings of some of the mechanisms and strategies employed by Aspergillus remain enigmatic. For instance, how is it that out of all the fungi, it is Aspergillus which is uniquely equipped to evade host defences in such a precise and consistent manner? #cannabisindustry #cannabisindustryproblem #cannabismicrobiology #cannabiscompliance #cannabismedicinal #cannabisscience #cannabishealth #healthandsafety #consumersafety #consumerprotection https://lnkd.in/dqTYqRNR

#Predaciousfungi: Predacious fungi, also known as carnivorous or predatory fungi, are a group of fungi that obtain some or most of their nutrients by trapping and consuming microscopic animals, such as nematodes Several nematode-trapping or carnivorous fungi, such as Arthrobotrys dactyloides, use three-celled constricting rings to trap nematodes. Upon entering the aperture of the ring, the cells rapidly triple in size, close the aperture and hold the nematode, which are then digested and absorbed by the hyphae of the fungus. This constricting ring and other trapping structures are adaptations that enable these fungi to capture nematodes and supplement their nutritional needs. Here's how it happened 😎 !

Very exciting to see our new review online, focusing on the determinants of microbial plant colonization and the impact of microbes on plant health. With a leading role for plants themselves, modulating soil microbiomes to suppress plant disease across generations! Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/d_y5pbTT

The soil-borne disease diagnosis and managment still needs lots of research, specially to determine the real loss they can cause to different regions, cultivars and crop management practices. In a joint effort between our group and the biocontrol industry, we have carried out a three-year field trial to dissect the contribution of biocontrol application under two different management systems. We found changes in microbiome composition, Meloidogyne exigua popuation dynamics and specially net return in yield according to the treatments. A small contribution to science and the biocontrol adoption in coffee but an important guideline to be followed in the reasearch and development of biocontrol products in perennials to manage soil-borne diseases. This is part of Muhammad Siddique AFRIDI’s thesis and Victor Nardelli’s science initiation, an expertise in microbiome developed from our group (Pablo Schulman and Rafaela Guimarães), an enormous effort from GC-Bio (Grupo de Controle Biológico em Doenças de Plantas), Estevam Reis and LALLEMAND PLANT CARE BRASIL (Cleiton Burnier Oliveira and Rejanne Ribeiro) Published version soon available, to download, follow the link: https://lnkd.in/depTPsyk #biocontrol #biologicalcontrol #Trichoderma #Bacillus #Coffee #Coffeaarabica #microbiome #Meloidogyne #ufla #gcbio

#distalpublications | 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐞 𝐠𝐮𝐭 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐚, 𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥, 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬   Fungicides, insecticides and herbicides are widely used in agriculture to counteract pathogens and pests. Several of these molecules are toxic to non-target organisms such as pollinators and their lethal dose can be lowered if applied as a mixture. In this study - 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒃𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒂 𝒏𝒆𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒐𝒊𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂 𝒇𝒖𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒚𝒃𝒆𝒆 𝒈𝒖𝒕 𝒆𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒖𝒎 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒊𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒃𝒊𝒐𝒕𝒂, 𝒂𝒅𝒖𝒍𝒕 𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍, 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒚 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔 made by Chiara Braglia, Daniele Alberoni, Loredana Baffoni, Diana Di Gioia with Riccardo Favaro, Paula Melisa Garrido, Gianluca Tettamanti, Martin Pablo Porrini, Sergio Angeli - a multidisciplinary approach was used: honeybee mortality upon exposure was initially tested in cage, and then the gut microbiome development, disruption of epithelial gut cells, and foraging preferences following pesticide exposure was investigated in field conditions on full size colonies. ➡ Here the abstract: https://lnkd.in/dReUVtse ➡ Here the full article: https://lnkd.in/d8-fXBNt

As of today, our Annual Review of Phytopathology is available online as early release! We report determinants of microbial colonization in plants, with a focus on the degrees of continuity, heterogeneity and reciprocal exchange of microbes between aboveground, belowground and inner plant tissues. Moreover we discuss how the plant genotype governs microbiome assembly processes in microenvironment hotspots through chemical communication and via the immune system. The crucial role of beneficial microbiomes to sustain plant health was exemplified by disease-suppressive soils in general, and take-all decline specifically, and can be experimentally validated using the postulates of disease-suppressiveness formulated in this review. Finally, we envision how infection-induced recruitment of beneficial microbiota by plants can lead to the genesis of disease-suppressive microbiomes. Disease-suppressive microbiomes can trans-generationally persist as microbial soilborne legacies, colonizing the roots and/or leaves of successive plant populations thereby increasing pathogen resistance. You can check it out using the link below! Sietske van Bentum, Corné Pieterse, Roeland Berendsen, Universiteit Utrecht https://lnkd.in/d_y5pbTT

Living with the pathogen! #Xylella Here is a recent article by Olive Oil Times on Xylella Fastidiosa indentified in Almonds in #Puglia Empowering scientific research is key to solving global challenges. By fostering decisive and systematic support for scientific endeavors, we can strengthen international networks and pave the way for effective solutions. Collaborate to build brighter, more resilient pathways together. #pathogenicity #olives #almonds #Resilience #Adaptability #climatechange

🦠 Did you know that some predacious fungi, these clever organisms, have evolved unique strategies to capture and consume microscopic organisms like nematodes? 🍄 The diversity of predacious fungi serves as a natural check on plant parasitic nematodes, helping to maintain balance and health in ecosystems. #Nematodes #BiologicalControl #NaturalPestManagement

🥬The Management of Foliar Bacterial Diseases in Vegetables (VG22001) project supports vegetable growers with quick pathogen detection and effective treatment methods. Collaborating with programs like VegNET, it shares findings through factsheets, workshops, and webinars. Phase 1 develops early warning tools for major bacterial diseases, helping growers make informed decisions. It also expands understanding of bacterial disease risks from plant debris and develops eDNA detection methods. Phase 2 uses these tools to create guidelines for antibacterial treatments. Researchers at Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, WSU, will identify effective bioprotectant bacteria and fungi. Promising treatments will be tested alone and in combination to reduce bacterial resistance. To learn more about this ongoing R&D initiative, visit: https://bit.ly/3Wo0OSZ This project has been funded by Hort Innovation, using the vegetable industry research and development levy and contributions from the Australian Government. #AUSVEG #GrowerResources #PlantPathology #Vegetable #VegNET

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