Wild peanut(Arachis)species are promising sources of disease resistance for improving peanut cultivars.The objective of this study was to assess cross-compatibility among cultivated and wild peanuts in crosses between...Wild peanut(Arachis)species are promising sources of disease resistance for improving peanut cultivars.The objective of this study was to assess cross-compatibility among cultivated and wild peanuts in crosses between eight peanut cultivars and 27 wild species carrying the A,B,E,Ex,F,K,P,and H genomes.Embryo culture and chromosome doubling led to polyploids representing hybrids between cultivated peanut and A.stenosperma,A.macedoi,A.duranensis,A.villosa,and A.diogoi.The first two showed greater resistance to bacterial wilt than their cultivated parents.DNA markers were developed for verifying the hybrids and for identifying translocation or introgression lines with alien chromosome fragments.展开更多
Aim: This study was carried out in order to evaluate the potential of bacteriophages in controlling tomato bacterial wilt disease caused by Ralstonia solanacearum. Study design: A purposive sampling technique was used...Aim: This study was carried out in order to evaluate the potential of bacteriophages in controlling tomato bacterial wilt disease caused by Ralstonia solanacearum. Study design: A purposive sampling technique was used to collect samples from bacterial wilt hot spot tomato growing areas in Kenya. Place and duration of study: The research work was done at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, between June 2020 and July 2021. Methodology: Thirty diseased plants and corresponding soil were collected from five counties, Nyeri, Kajiado, Nyandarua, Kiambu and Taita Taveta. Bacteria were isolated and characterized, and then used as hosts to propagate the phages. Tests done were gram stain, oxidation test, potassium hydroxide solubility test, H2S production test catalase test, NaCl test and sugar fermentation test. Molecular analysis and phenotyping were also done in order to identify the bacteria. The bacteriophages were then isolated through a double overlay method using R. solanacearum as the host. They were characterized and assayed in a greenhouse setting to determine their effectiveness in controlling bacterial wilt. Results: Six host bacteria were isolated and all belonged to biovar II. Four phages were observed based on morphology. Upon characterization the phages were stable at 30˚C, PH range between 6 - 7 and tolerance of more than an hour under UV light. In the greenhouse experiment, treatment of plants with bacteriophage prevented wilting after subsequent inoculation with the pathogen. A bacteriophage mix of SN1 and WT1 were used for efficacy tests due to their efficiency in plating and infection. Phage SN1 and WT1 exhibited high lytic activity and relatively high thermotolerance and acid tolerance, thereby showing great potential in the biocontrol of bacterial wilt infection across a variety of conditions. Conclusion: The results obtained in this research show that bacteriophages offer potential for the biocontrol of bacterial wilt.展开更多
Coffee wilt represents one of the most devastating diseases of Arabica coffee(Coffea arabica L.)plantations in the primary coffee-producing regions.In this study,coffee trees manifesting wilt symptoms accompanied by t...Coffee wilt represents one of the most devastating diseases of Arabica coffee(Coffea arabica L.)plantations in the primary coffee-producing regions.In this study,coffee trees manifesting wilt symptoms accompanied by the defoliation and drying of the whole tree were observed in the Jazan,El Baha,Najran,and Asir regions.The purpose of this investigation was to isolate and identify the Fusarium species recovered from symptomatic coffee trees.The developed fungi were initially characterized based on their morphological features followed by molecular phylogenetic multi-locus analysis of the combined sequences of ITS,TEF1-α,RPB2,and CaM.Twenty-five isolates were recovered from 28 samples.All fungal isolates were categorized morphologically under the genus Fusarium.Phylogenetic analysis positioned all the representative 15 isolates into one cluster grouping together with Neocosmospora falciformis(formerly F.falciforme)confirming their taxonomic position.Pathogenicity tests of the N.falciformis isolates were subsequently conducted on coffee seedlings,and the results revealed that all isolates induced wilt symptoms resembling those recorded in the field,and the incidence was 100%.The fungicide sensitivity test of seven investigated fungicides revealed that Maxim XL^(®) followed by Moncut^(®) exhibited the highest inhibitory effect against N.falciformis KSA 24-14,reaching 93.33%and 91.67%,respectively.To our knowledge,N.falciformis is a new causal pathogen of coffee wilt in Saudi Arabia.Remarkably,these results offer important insights for devising effective approaches to monitor and control such diseases.展开更多
Peanut(Arachis hypogaea L.)bacterial wilt(BW)is a devastating soil-borne disease caused by Ralstonia solanacearum(RS)that poses a significant threat to peanut yield and quality.Nucleotide-binding leucine-rich repeat(N...Peanut(Arachis hypogaea L.)bacterial wilt(BW)is a devastating soil-borne disease caused by Ralstonia solanacearum(RS)that poses a significant threat to peanut yield and quality.Nucleotide-binding leucine-rich repeat(NBS-LRR)proteins are a class of plant-specific immune receptors that recognize pathogen-secreted effector molecules and activate immune responses to resist pathogen infections.However,the precise functions of AhCN genes(where CN is a class of nucleotide-binding site,leucine-rich repeat receptor(NLR)genes that lack LRR structural domains)in peanut plants are not fully understood.In this study,a total of 150 AhCN genes were identified and classified into nine subfamilies based on a systematic phylogenetic analysis.The AhCN genes showed highly conserved structural features,and the promoter cis-elements indicated involvement in plant hormone signaling and defense responses.After inoculation with RS,the highly resistant peanut variety‘H108’significantly outperformed the susceptible variety‘H107’based on physiological indicators such as plant height,main stem diameter,and fresh weight,likely due to the inhibition of bacterial proliferation and diffusion in the stem vascular bundle.AhCN34 was found to be significantly upregulated in‘H108’compared to‘H107’during plant infection and in response to treatments with each of three plant hormones.Importantly,AhCN34 overexpression in peanut leaves enhanced their resistance to BW.These findings demonstrate the great potential of AhCN34 for applications in peanut resistance breeding.Our identification and characterization of the AhCN genes provide insights into the mechanisms underlying BW resistance in peanut and can inform future research into genetic methods of improving BW resistance in peanut.展开更多
Bacterial wilt(BW)caused by Ralstonia solanacearum is a wide-spread and serious disease in peanut.To date,this soilborne disease could only be effectively controlled by planting resistant peanut cultivars.However,the ...Bacterial wilt(BW)caused by Ralstonia solanacearum is a wide-spread and serious disease in peanut.To date,this soilborne disease could only be effectively controlled by planting resistant peanut cultivars.However,the relatively lower yield potential of the available BW-resistant peanut cultivars is a key reason restricting productivity in most epidemic regions naturally infested with the pathogen.Even small pods or seeds and low number per plant has been regarded as the key factor for the low yield potential both in BW-resistant peanut germplasm lines and available released cultivars,whether the resistance is closely linked with key yield components remains unclear.In this study,the relationship between pod weight and BW resistance was analyzed by using a recombinant inbred lines(RIL)population derived from a crossing combination between a high yielding cultivar Xuhua 13 and a BW-resistant cultivar Zhonghua 6.From the experiments,it was found that the BW resistance was not significantly correlated with pod number per plant(PNP),hundred pod weight(HPW)and pod weight per plant(PWP)in the RIL population.Based on linkage analysis,the quantitative trait locus(QTL)s related to PNP were identified on A06,A07,A08 and B03.The QTLs for HPW were detected on A05 and A07,and the QTLs for PWP were on A06,A07 and B03.However,the QTL for BW resistance identified on B02.These results indicated that the BW resistance and the pod number per plant as well as pod weight were inherited independently.Two recombined lines(QT0944 and QT1028)with high level BW resistance and large pods(hundred pod weight over 185g)were identified from the RILs,and they possessed the favored alleles of identified QTLs from both parents,which could be used in peanut breeding for high yield and high level disease resistance.展开更多
The effectiveness of fluopyram suspension concentrate against pine wilt disease(PWD)is limited by spraying efficiency and water dependence.A traditional dust formulation with strong dispersibility can overcome these s...The effectiveness of fluopyram suspension concentrate against pine wilt disease(PWD)is limited by spraying efficiency and water dependence.A traditional dust formulation with strong dispersibility can overcome these shortcomings.However,its efficacy against PWD remains uncertain.This study evaluated the translocation of fluopyram dust within tree tissues,soil and water degradation,and its effective control against PWD.Nursery tests showed effective prevention;field tests showed dust absorption and translocation into pine tissues.Thirty days following application,residual concentrations in soil were low at 0.09 mg kg^(−1);no detectable residues were found in water samples.Three years after applying fluopyram,its effectiveness increased to approximately 87%.Based on this study,fluopyram had a half-life of 346 d with persistence lasting up to three years.This provides valuable insight for managing PWD through dust applications.展开更多
Background Cotton is an important cash crop in China and a key component of the global textile market.Verticil-lium wilt is a major factor affecting cotton yield.Single nucleotide polymorphism(SNP)markers and phenotyp...Background Cotton is an important cash crop in China and a key component of the global textile market.Verticil-lium wilt is a major factor affecting cotton yield.Single nucleotide polymorphism(SNP)markers and phenotypic data can be used to identify genetic markers and loci associated with cotton resistance to Verticillium wilt.We used eight upland cotton parent materials in this study to construct a multiparent advanced generation inter-cross(MAGIC)population comprising 320 lines.The Verticillium wilt resistance of the MAGIC population was identified in the green-house in 2019,and the average relative disease index(ARDI)was calculated.A genome-wide association study(GWAS)was performed to discover SNP markers/genes associated with Verticillium wilt resistance.Results ARDI of the MAGIC population showed wide variation,ranging from 16.7 to 79.4 across three replicates.This variation reflected a diverse range of resistance to Verticillium wilt within the population.Analysis of distribution pat-terns across the environments revealed consistent trends,with coefficients of variation between 12.25%and 21.96%.Families with higher ARDI values,indicating stronger resistance,were more common,likely due to genetic diver-sity and environmental factors.Population structure analysis divided the MAGIC population into three subgroups,with Group I showing higher genetic variation and Groups II and III displaying more uniform resistance performance.Principal component analysis(PCA)confirmed these divisions,highlighting the genetic diversity underlying Verticil-lium wilt resistance.Through GWAS,we identified 19 SNPs significantly associated with Verticillium wilt resistance,distributed across three chromosomes.The screening of candidate genes was performed on the transcriptome derived from resistant and susceptible cultivars,combined with gene annotation and tissue expression patterns,and two key candidate genes,Ghir_A01G006660 and Ghir_A02G008980,were found to be potentially associated with Verticillium wilt resistance.This suggests that these two candidate genes may play an important role in responding to Verticillium wilt.Conclusion This study aims to dissect the genetic basis of Verticillium wilt resistance in cotton by using a MAGIC population and GWAS.The study seeks to provide valuable genetic resources for marker-assisted breeding and enhance the understanding of resistance mechanisms to improve cotton resilience against Verticillium wilt.展开更多
Tomato bacterial wilt is an important disease caused by Ralstonia solanacearum,which is harmful to the development of tomato industry and seriously affects the yield and quality of tomato.In this study,the strain XF-8...Tomato bacterial wilt is an important disease caused by Ralstonia solanacearum,which is harmful to the development of tomato industry and seriously affects the yield and quality of tomato.In this study,the strain XF-8 with antagonism against R.solanacearum was isolated from soil and identified as Bacillus velezensis,and its control effect on tomato bacterial wilt was better than that of kasugamycin.The disease index of tomato plants treated with XF-8 was significantly reduced(P<0.05)in the pot experiment,and the control effect was 74.25%,which was higher than 45.11%of kasugamycin treatment group.The antibacterial activity of lipopeptide extract from the fermentation supernatant of strain XF-8 was further verified,and then the inhibitory rate of the substance at the concentration of 1 mg/mL was as high as 96.20%.The microscopic investigations indicated that the surface of R.solanacearum was wrinkled and deformed after treating with lipopeptide extract,and most of the bacteria were dead and rupture of the cell membrane,which leading to the cell death.Meanwhile,the active oxygen was produced and the lipopeptide extract could also significantly induced DNA injuries of R.solanacearum.All these results confirmed that the isolated strain B.velezensis exhibited excellent effect of preventing and controlling the tomato bacterial wilt.Moreover,XF-8 strain has high inhibitory effect on 10 types of pathogenic fungi,which shows broad-spectrum bacteriostasis.This study provides a theoretical basis and strain resources for the development and application of biopesticides,and broadened the potential biocontrol value of B.velezensis.展开更多
In order to elucidate the relationship between the pathogen carriage rate in seeds of muskmelon(Cucumis melo L.)and the incidence rate of Fusarium wilt of muskmelon(FWM),as well as to identify potential biological con...In order to elucidate the relationship between the pathogen carriage rate in seeds of muskmelon(Cucumis melo L.)and the incidence rate of Fusarium wilt of muskmelon(FWM),as well as to identify potential biological control agents against FWM,this study conducted both pot and field experiments to evaluate the efficacy of Gongzhulingmycin on FWM and its impact on muskmelon yield.The results indicated that the pathogen carriage rates of different species in muskmelon seeds varied significantly,showing a positive correlation with disease incidence during the seedling stage.The results from pot tests indicated that in comparison to the control,disease indices were significantly reduced following treatment with prochloraz and 100 times Gongzhulingmycin at both 7 days and 14 days post-emergence of FWM symptoms.Concurrently,root growth was enhanced.Field experiment outcomes demonstrated that relative to the control,there was a decrease in FWM incidence during the fruit-setting stage,along with an increase in theoretical output per square kilometer for muskmelon.Although the efficacy of Gongzhulingmycin against FWM was lower than that observed for prochloraz,it exhibited significant effects on biomass enhancement and disease resistance.Therefore,it showed promise as a potential biological control agent for managing FWM.展开更多
Bacterial wilt （BW） caused by Ralstonia solanacearum is an important constraint to peanut （Arachis hypogaea L.） production in several Asian and African countries, and planting BW-resistant cultivars is the most fe...Bacterial wilt （BW） caused by Ralstonia solanacearum is an important constraint to peanut （Arachis hypogaea L.） production in several Asian and African countries, and planting BW-resistant cultivars is the most feasible method for controlling the disease. Although several BW-resistant peanut germplasm accessions have been identified, the genetic diversity among these has not been properly investigated, which has impeded efficient utilization. In this study, the genetic relationships of 31 peanut genotypes with various levels of resistance to BW were assessed based on SSR and AFLP analyses. Twenty-nine of 78 SSR primers and 32 of 126 AFLP primer combinations employed in this study were polymorphic amongst the peanut genotypes tested. The SSR primers amplified 91 polymorphic loci in total with an average of 3.14 alleles per primer, and the AFLP primers amplified 72 polymorphic loci in total with an average of 2.25 alleles per primer. Four SSR primers （14H06, 7G02, 3A8, 16C6） and one AFLP primer （P1M62） were found to be most efficient in detecting diversity. The genetic distance between pairs of genotypes ranged from 0.12 to 0.94 with an average of 0.53 in the SSR data and from 0.06 to 0.57 with an average of 0.25 in the AFLP data. The SSR-based estimates of the genetic distance were generally larger than that based on the AFLP data. The genotypes belonging to subsp, fastigiata possessed wider diversity than that of subsp, hypogaea. The clustering of genotypes based on the SSR and AFLP data were similar but the SSR clustering was more consistent with morphological classification ofA. hypogaea. Optimum diverse genotypes of both subsp, hypogaea and subsp.fastigiata can be recommended based on this analysis for developing mapping populations and breeding for high yielding and resistant cultivars.展开更多
[Objective] The aim of this study was to screen bacteria strains with stable antagonistic effect against watermelon fusarium wilt from soil and investigate the biological control of watermelon fusarium wilt by applyin...[Objective] The aim of this study was to screen bacteria strains with stable antagonistic effect against watermelon fusarium wilt from soil and investigate the biological control of watermelon fusarium wilt by applying the antagonistic bacteria strains into soil.[Method] Actinomycete strains,fluorescent bacteria strains and bacillus strains were isolated from soil samples by the dilution-plate method,then its resistance was screened respectively by the improved confront culture method after colonies were purified.Finally,bacteria strains with better antagonistic effect were identified.[Result] 29 bacteria strains with stable antagonistic effect against watermelon fusarium wilt were screened from 39 soil samples,which contained 15 fluorescent bacteria strains,5 bacillus strains and 9 actinomycete strains.Furthermore,three antagonistic bacteria strains of FM2,FM3 and FM4 with the strongest antagonism were identified primarily.[Conclusion] According to cultural characteristics,morphological observation,biochemical and physiological tests,FM2 belongs to bacillus subtilis,while FM3 and FM4 belong to micrococcus.展开更多
[Objective] Aimed to lay a scientific foundation for eggplant resistant breeding, the resistant field identification of eggplant resources to Verticillium wilt was carried out. [Method] Test materials were 35 eggplant...[Objective] Aimed to lay a scientific foundation for eggplant resistant breeding, the resistant field identification of eggplant resources to Verticillium wilt was carried out. [Method] Test materials were 35 eggplant resources, which were collected from various places in Sichuan province since 2001. These eggplant resources were made resistance evaluation to Verticillium wilt by watering injured roots with Verticillium dahliae spore suspension. [Result] The eggplant resources had good resistance to Verticillium wilt. Among 35 evaluated resources, 10 resources like 242-9OP, 41-1,35-R5, etc. were resistant, while 23 resources like 68 ×47, Zizaoqie, 32-1, etc. were tolerant. Some resistant resources like 41-1,35-R5, 47-R1, etc. had been transferred into new resistant varieties like EF9910, etc. by breeding institutes. [Conclusion] The resistant level and future resistance breeding direction of eggplant resources in Sichuan were clarified by the resistance evaluation of eggplant resources so as to provide a technical guidance for eggplant resistance breeding.展开更多
[Objectives] This paper aims to explore the possibility to intercrop garlic with pomegranate tree to control pomegranate wilt.[Methods] Root exudates of garlic is cultivated in 1/5 concentration of MS solution and dis...[Objectives] This paper aims to explore the possibility to intercrop garlic with pomegranate tree to control pomegranate wilt.[Methods] Root exudates of garlic is cultivated in 1/5 concentration of MS solution and distilled water is examined in lab to test their effect to growth of mycelia of pomegranate wilt pathogen（Ceratocystis fimbriata）and multiplication of Bacillus subtilis.[Results] The result shows that garlic root exudates whatever cultivated in MS solution or distilled water could not inhibit or promote mycelia growth of C.fimbriata.However,garlic root exudates cultivated in both methods effectively promote multiplication of B.subtilis.[Conclusions] It is suggested that intercropping garlic with pomegranate tree by combining application B.subtilis could be a promising way to prevent pomegranate wilt spread in practice.展开更多
[Objective] The antifungal bacteria of plant wilt disease was screened and identified to provide foundation for the study on bio-control preparation of plant wilt disease.[Method] Confrontation culture method was adop...[Objective] The antifungal bacteria of plant wilt disease was screened and identified to provide foundation for the study on bio-control preparation of plant wilt disease.[Method] Confrontation culture method was adopted to screen the bio-control bacteria with good antifungal effect against plant wilt disease,Biolog bacteria automatic identification system and 16S rDNA sequence analysis method were selected to identify its taxonomic status,the biological safety of the strain towards cotton and mice was also determined.[Result] 12 bacterial strains were isolated from rhizosphere of cotton.Among those strains,5 isolates showed antifungal activity against F.decemcellulare Brick,F.oxysporum f.sp.Diathi,F.oxysporum f.sp.vasinfectum.The antifungal effect of KL-1 strain against three target strains of pathogen reached 69.09%,80.78% and 78.89% respectively.Identification results of Biolog bacteria automatic identification system and 16S rDNA sequence analysis method showed that KL-1strain was Bacillus amyloliquefaciens;primary determination results of biological safety also showed that the strain KL-1 was safe and non-toxic towards cotton and mice.[Conclusion] KL-1strain of B.amyloliquefaciens had antifungal effect against several pathogens of plant wilt diseases,which was safe and non-toxic towards cotton and mice,being the bio-control strain with research and development potential.展开更多
[Objective] The aim was to investigated the effects of seedling-cake with AMF on resistance of pepper （Capsicum annuum L.） to bacterial wilt. [Methods] A pot experiment was conducted to evaluate the dynamics of myco...[Objective] The aim was to investigated the effects of seedling-cake with AMF on resistance of pepper （Capsicum annuum L.） to bacterial wilt. [Methods] A pot experiment was conducted to evaluate the dynamics of mycorrhizal colonization, disease index, morbidity rate, control effect and several agronomic traits of mycorrhizal seedlings after inoculation with RS in two kinds of seeding-cakes with AMF. [Results] Two kinds of seedling-cakes formed steadily mycorrhizal colonization after inoculation, which enhanced disease-resistance and decreased morbidity rate and disease index in different degrees. What’s more, the performance of self-made seedling-cakes was obviously better than that of commercial seedling-cakes. [Conclusions] Self-made seedling-cakes with AMF have superior performance on bacterial wilt resistance of pepper, which should be made use of in other crops extensively.展开更多
Molecular identification on diploid and tetraploid watermelon breeding lines which were resistant to Fusarium wilt was carried out with the published dCAPS marker ＂4451_fon＂ which was closely linked with resistance ...Molecular identification on diploid and tetraploid watermelon breeding lines which were resistant to Fusarium wilt was carried out with the published dCAPS marker ＂4451_fon＂ which was closely linked with resistance gene of Fusarium wilt race 1. The results showed that all the diploid and tetraploid lines expressed as re- sistant genotype, which were defined as Fusarium wilt-resistant materials. The re- sults were consistent with that of artificial inoculation identification. Molecular identifi- cation results also indicated that the resistant lines were homozygote, and the Fusarium wilt-resistant gene would not separate or lose during the future self- crossed purification. Therefore, resistance selection would not be necessary in their progeny populations. The study results thought that dCAPS marker ＂4451_fon＂ could be applied on molecular marker assisted selection for Fusarium wilt resistance breeding in watermelon to increase breeding selection efficiency and accelerate breeding progress.展开更多
Protein 25a2 is the antifungal peptide of cotton Verticillium wilt which was isolated from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens. The amino acid sequence of antifungal peptide 25a2 was analyzed using bioinformatics tools, and th...Protein 25a2 is the antifungal peptide of cotton Verticillium wilt which was isolated from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens. The amino acid sequence of antifungal peptide 25a2 was analyzed using bioinformatics tools, and the characters of signal peptides, transmembrane topological structura, physicochemical signatures, protein domain, secondary and tertiary structure of protein were predicted. The results showed that 25a2 was a secreted protein, the sequence of which included a signal peptide in N end and a transmembrane domain in C end. The predicted secondary structure showed that the antibacterial peptide was mainly free random coils, belonging to mixed protein, three-dimensional model of 25a2 was a compact ball. These results showed that the most possible action mechanism of antifungal peptide 25a2 might be ＂carpet＂ model.展开更多
[ Objective ] The study aimed to explore a new way for the control of Tomato Fusarium Wilt. [ Method ] Different solvents were used to prepare the ex-tracts of marigold, and the inhibitory effects of different extract...[ Objective ] The study aimed to explore a new way for the control of Tomato Fusarium Wilt. [ Method ] Different solvents were used to prepare the ex-tracts of marigold, and the inhibitory effects of different extraction solvents and different extraction parts of marigold against Tomato Fusar/um Wilt were compared. [ Result ] Among different solvent extracts of marigold, chloroform extracts had the strongest inhibitory effects against the growth of the pathogen; among the chloro- form extracts from different parts of marigold, root extract had the most obvious inhibitory effect against the disease, followed by flower and leaf extracts, and the in- hibitory effect of stem extract was the weakest. [ Conclusion ] The active components of marigold have inhibitory effect against Tomato Fusarium Wilt, and the plant has good development prospects and application value.展开更多
[Objective] This study aimed to isolate and purify the antifungal protein against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp niveum （FON） from Bacillus subtilis XG-I. [Method] The crude protein was obtained by using fractional precip...[Objective] This study aimed to isolate and purify the antifungal protein against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp niveum （FON） from Bacillus subtilis XG-I. [Method] The crude protein was obtained by using fractional precipitation with am- monium sulfate, then chromatography using both DEAE-Sepharose FF anion ex- change and Sephacryl S-100 gel filtration columns was adopted for further purifica- tion of the protein, followed by MALDI-TOF-MS analysis of the structure of the at- tained protein which was antagonistic to FON. [Result] The result from MALDI-TOF- MS analysis suggested that the antifungal protein extracted from strain XG-1 was highly homologous to the flagellin （gi114278900） deriving from B. subtilis, with a pro- tein score of 248 and a coverage rate of 63%. It was thus speculated that this an- tagonistic protein was a kind of flagellin with a molecular mass of 30.6 kD. [Conclusion] The results from this study provide theoretical basis for clarifying the mechanisms of the action of strain XG-1 as well as important references for the preven- tion and control of watermelon Fusarium wilt.展开更多
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(32272153)Henan Province Science and Technology R&D Joint Fund(232301420025)+4 种基金National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFD1200200)the Key Research Project of the Shennong Laboratory(SN01-2022-03)Independent Innovation Foundation of Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences(2024ZC024)China Agriculture Research System(CARS-13)Henan Provincial Agriculture Research System(S2012-5).
文摘Wild peanut(Arachis)species are promising sources of disease resistance for improving peanut cultivars.The objective of this study was to assess cross-compatibility among cultivated and wild peanuts in crosses between eight peanut cultivars and 27 wild species carrying the A,B,E,Ex,F,K,P,and H genomes.Embryo culture and chromosome doubling led to polyploids representing hybrids between cultivated peanut and A.stenosperma,A.macedoi,A.duranensis,A.villosa,and A.diogoi.The first two showed greater resistance to bacterial wilt than their cultivated parents.DNA markers were developed for verifying the hybrids and for identifying translocation or introgression lines with alien chromosome fragments.
文摘Aim: This study was carried out in order to evaluate the potential of bacteriophages in controlling tomato bacterial wilt disease caused by Ralstonia solanacearum. Study design: A purposive sampling technique was used to collect samples from bacterial wilt hot spot tomato growing areas in Kenya. Place and duration of study: The research work was done at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, between June 2020 and July 2021. Methodology: Thirty diseased plants and corresponding soil were collected from five counties, Nyeri, Kajiado, Nyandarua, Kiambu and Taita Taveta. Bacteria were isolated and characterized, and then used as hosts to propagate the phages. Tests done were gram stain, oxidation test, potassium hydroxide solubility test, H2S production test catalase test, NaCl test and sugar fermentation test. Molecular analysis and phenotyping were also done in order to identify the bacteria. The bacteriophages were then isolated through a double overlay method using R. solanacearum as the host. They were characterized and assayed in a greenhouse setting to determine their effectiveness in controlling bacterial wilt. Results: Six host bacteria were isolated and all belonged to biovar II. Four phages were observed based on morphology. Upon characterization the phages were stable at 30˚C, PH range between 6 - 7 and tolerance of more than an hour under UV light. In the greenhouse experiment, treatment of plants with bacteriophage prevented wilting after subsequent inoculation with the pathogen. A bacteriophage mix of SN1 and WT1 were used for efficacy tests due to their efficiency in plating and infection. Phage SN1 and WT1 exhibited high lytic activity and relatively high thermotolerance and acid tolerance, thereby showing great potential in the biocontrol of bacterial wilt infection across a variety of conditions. Conclusion: The results obtained in this research show that bacteriophages offer potential for the biocontrol of bacterial wilt.
基金funded by the Deanship of Scientific Research,Vice Presidency for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research,King Faisal University,Saudi Arabia,for supporting this work for work through grant number KFU242134.
文摘Coffee wilt represents one of the most devastating diseases of Arabica coffee(Coffea arabica L.)plantations in the primary coffee-producing regions.In this study,coffee trees manifesting wilt symptoms accompanied by the defoliation and drying of the whole tree were observed in the Jazan,El Baha,Najran,and Asir regions.The purpose of this investigation was to isolate and identify the Fusarium species recovered from symptomatic coffee trees.The developed fungi were initially characterized based on their morphological features followed by molecular phylogenetic multi-locus analysis of the combined sequences of ITS,TEF1-α,RPB2,and CaM.Twenty-five isolates were recovered from 28 samples.All fungal isolates were categorized morphologically under the genus Fusarium.Phylogenetic analysis positioned all the representative 15 isolates into one cluster grouping together with Neocosmospora falciformis(formerly F.falciforme)confirming their taxonomic position.Pathogenicity tests of the N.falciformis isolates were subsequently conducted on coffee seedlings,and the results revealed that all isolates induced wilt symptoms resembling those recorded in the field,and the incidence was 100%.The fungicide sensitivity test of seven investigated fungicides revealed that Maxim XL^(®) followed by Moncut^(®) exhibited the highest inhibitory effect against N.falciformis KSA 24-14,reaching 93.33%and 91.67%,respectively.To our knowledge,N.falciformis is a new causal pathogen of coffee wilt in Saudi Arabia.Remarkably,these results offer important insights for devising effective approaches to monitor and control such diseases.
基金supported by the grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)-Henan United Fund(U22A20475 and U1704232)the Key Scientific and Technological Project of Henan Province,China(221111110500,161100111000,and HARS-22-05-G1)+2 种基金the Innovation Scientists and Technicians Troop Construction Projects of Henan Province,China(2018JR0001)the Henan Agricultural University High Level Talent Special Support Fund,China(30501418)the Key Scientific Research Project in Colleges and Universities of Henan Province,China(21A210018).
文摘Peanut(Arachis hypogaea L.)bacterial wilt(BW)is a devastating soil-borne disease caused by Ralstonia solanacearum(RS)that poses a significant threat to peanut yield and quality.Nucleotide-binding leucine-rich repeat(NBS-LRR)proteins are a class of plant-specific immune receptors that recognize pathogen-secreted effector molecules and activate immune responses to resist pathogen infections.However,the precise functions of AhCN genes(where CN is a class of nucleotide-binding site,leucine-rich repeat receptor(NLR)genes that lack LRR structural domains)in peanut plants are not fully understood.In this study,a total of 150 AhCN genes were identified and classified into nine subfamilies based on a systematic phylogenetic analysis.The AhCN genes showed highly conserved structural features,and the promoter cis-elements indicated involvement in plant hormone signaling and defense responses.After inoculation with RS,the highly resistant peanut variety‘H108’significantly outperformed the susceptible variety‘H107’based on physiological indicators such as plant height,main stem diameter,and fresh weight,likely due to the inhibition of bacterial proliferation and diffusion in the stem vascular bundle.AhCN34 was found to be significantly upregulated in‘H108’compared to‘H107’during plant infection and in response to treatments with each of three plant hormones.Importantly,AhCN34 overexpression in peanut leaves enhanced their resistance to BW.These findings demonstrate the great potential of AhCN34 for applications in peanut resistance breeding.Our identification and characterization of the AhCN genes provide insights into the mechanisms underlying BW resistance in peanut and can inform future research into genetic methods of improving BW resistance in peanut.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32161143006,32171997)the Earmarked Fund for CARS-13,and the Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Program of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences(No.CAAS-ASTIP-2021-OCRI).
文摘Bacterial wilt(BW)caused by Ralstonia solanacearum is a wide-spread and serious disease in peanut.To date,this soilborne disease could only be effectively controlled by planting resistant peanut cultivars.However,the relatively lower yield potential of the available BW-resistant peanut cultivars is a key reason restricting productivity in most epidemic regions naturally infested with the pathogen.Even small pods or seeds and low number per plant has been regarded as the key factor for the low yield potential both in BW-resistant peanut germplasm lines and available released cultivars,whether the resistance is closely linked with key yield components remains unclear.In this study,the relationship between pod weight and BW resistance was analyzed by using a recombinant inbred lines(RIL)population derived from a crossing combination between a high yielding cultivar Xuhua 13 and a BW-resistant cultivar Zhonghua 6.From the experiments,it was found that the BW resistance was not significantly correlated with pod number per plant(PNP),hundred pod weight(HPW)and pod weight per plant(PWP)in the RIL population.Based on linkage analysis,the quantitative trait locus(QTL)s related to PNP were identified on A06,A07,A08 and B03.The QTLs for HPW were detected on A05 and A07,and the QTLs for PWP were on A06,A07 and B03.However,the QTL for BW resistance identified on B02.These results indicated that the BW resistance and the pod number per plant as well as pod weight were inherited independently.Two recombined lines(QT0944 and QT1028)with high level BW resistance and large pods(hundred pod weight over 185g)were identified from the RILs,and they possessed the favored alleles of identified QTLs from both parents,which could be used in peanut breeding for high yield and high level disease resistance.
基金supported by grants from the National Key R&D Program of China(grant number 2021YFD1400900)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant numbers U1905201,32171805)+6 种基金the Forestry Key Program of Science and Technology in Fujian Province(grant number 2021FKJ03)the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province,China(grant number 2021J01056)the Forestry Programs of Science and Technology in Fujian Province[grant number Mincaizhi(2020)601]the Science and Technology Program of Fujian Province(grant number 2018N5002)the Forestry Science Research Project of Fujian Forestry Department[grant number Minlinke(2017)03]the National Major Emergency Science and Technology Program of China(grant number ZD202001)the Forestry Peak Discipline Construction Project of Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University(grant numbers 72202200205,71201800720).
文摘The effectiveness of fluopyram suspension concentrate against pine wilt disease(PWD)is limited by spraying efficiency and water dependence.A traditional dust formulation with strong dispersibility can overcome these shortcomings.However,its efficacy against PWD remains uncertain.This study evaluated the translocation of fluopyram dust within tree tissues,soil and water degradation,and its effective control against PWD.Nursery tests showed effective prevention;field tests showed dust absorption and translocation into pine tissues.Thirty days following application,residual concentrations in soil were low at 0.09 mg kg^(−1);no detectable residues were found in water samples.Three years after applying fluopyram,its effectiveness increased to approximately 87%.Based on this study,fluopyram had a half-life of 346 d with persistence lasting up to three years.This provides valuable insight for managing PWD through dust applications.
基金supported by funding from the fund for National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFD2301203-05)National Natural Science Foundation of China(32260510)+3 种基金Special Financial Project for Seed Industry Development in the Autonomous Region(BNZJ2024-10,BNZJ2024-30)Key Project for Science and Technology Development of Shihezi city,Xinjiang Production and Construction Crops(2022NY01)Shihezi University high-level talent research project(RCZK202337)Science and Technol-ogy Planning of Shuanghe city,Xinjiang Production and Construction Crops(2021NY02).
文摘Background Cotton is an important cash crop in China and a key component of the global textile market.Verticil-lium wilt is a major factor affecting cotton yield.Single nucleotide polymorphism(SNP)markers and phenotypic data can be used to identify genetic markers and loci associated with cotton resistance to Verticillium wilt.We used eight upland cotton parent materials in this study to construct a multiparent advanced generation inter-cross(MAGIC)population comprising 320 lines.The Verticillium wilt resistance of the MAGIC population was identified in the green-house in 2019,and the average relative disease index(ARDI)was calculated.A genome-wide association study(GWAS)was performed to discover SNP markers/genes associated with Verticillium wilt resistance.Results ARDI of the MAGIC population showed wide variation,ranging from 16.7 to 79.4 across three replicates.This variation reflected a diverse range of resistance to Verticillium wilt within the population.Analysis of distribution pat-terns across the environments revealed consistent trends,with coefficients of variation between 12.25%and 21.96%.Families with higher ARDI values,indicating stronger resistance,were more common,likely due to genetic diver-sity and environmental factors.Population structure analysis divided the MAGIC population into three subgroups,with Group I showing higher genetic variation and Groups II and III displaying more uniform resistance performance.Principal component analysis(PCA)confirmed these divisions,highlighting the genetic diversity underlying Verticil-lium wilt resistance.Through GWAS,we identified 19 SNPs significantly associated with Verticillium wilt resistance,distributed across three chromosomes.The screening of candidate genes was performed on the transcriptome derived from resistant and susceptible cultivars,combined with gene annotation and tissue expression patterns,and two key candidate genes,Ghir_A01G006660 and Ghir_A02G008980,were found to be potentially associated with Verticillium wilt resistance.This suggests that these two candidate genes may play an important role in responding to Verticillium wilt.Conclusion This study aims to dissect the genetic basis of Verticillium wilt resistance in cotton by using a MAGIC population and GWAS.The study seeks to provide valuable genetic resources for marker-assisted breeding and enhance the understanding of resistance mechanisms to improve cotton resilience against Verticillium wilt.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(grant no.2022YFD1400700)the Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University Construction Project for the Technological Innovation and Service System of the Tea Industry Chain(K1520005A03)+1 种基金The Open Funds of the State Key Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control for Fujian and Taiwan Crops,Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University(SKL2023005)The Special Fund for Scientific and Technological Innovation of Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University(KFB23012).
文摘Tomato bacterial wilt is an important disease caused by Ralstonia solanacearum,which is harmful to the development of tomato industry and seriously affects the yield and quality of tomato.In this study,the strain XF-8 with antagonism against R.solanacearum was isolated from soil and identified as Bacillus velezensis,and its control effect on tomato bacterial wilt was better than that of kasugamycin.The disease index of tomato plants treated with XF-8 was significantly reduced(P<0.05)in the pot experiment,and the control effect was 74.25%,which was higher than 45.11%of kasugamycin treatment group.The antibacterial activity of lipopeptide extract from the fermentation supernatant of strain XF-8 was further verified,and then the inhibitory rate of the substance at the concentration of 1 mg/mL was as high as 96.20%.The microscopic investigations indicated that the surface of R.solanacearum was wrinkled and deformed after treating with lipopeptide extract,and most of the bacteria were dead and rupture of the cell membrane,which leading to the cell death.Meanwhile,the active oxygen was produced and the lipopeptide extract could also significantly induced DNA injuries of R.solanacearum.All these results confirmed that the isolated strain B.velezensis exhibited excellent effect of preventing and controlling the tomato bacterial wilt.Moreover,XF-8 strain has high inhibitory effect on 10 types of pathogenic fungi,which shows broad-spectrum bacteriostasis.This study provides a theoretical basis and strain resources for the development and application of biopesticides,and broadened the potential biocontrol value of B.velezensis.
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文摘In order to elucidate the relationship between the pathogen carriage rate in seeds of muskmelon(Cucumis melo L.)and the incidence rate of Fusarium wilt of muskmelon(FWM),as well as to identify potential biological control agents against FWM,this study conducted both pot and field experiments to evaluate the efficacy of Gongzhulingmycin on FWM and its impact on muskmelon yield.The results indicated that the pathogen carriage rates of different species in muskmelon seeds varied significantly,showing a positive correlation with disease incidence during the seedling stage.The results from pot tests indicated that in comparison to the control,disease indices were significantly reduced following treatment with prochloraz and 100 times Gongzhulingmycin at both 7 days and 14 days post-emergence of FWM symptoms.Concurrently,root growth was enhanced.Field experiment outcomes demonstrated that relative to the control,there was a decrease in FWM incidence during the fruit-setting stage,along with an increase in theoretical output per square kilometer for muskmelon.Although the efficacy of Gongzhulingmycin against FWM was lower than that observed for prochloraz,it exhibited significant effects on biomass enhancement and disease resistance.Therefore,it showed promise as a potential biological control agent for managing FWM.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(No.30070521 and 30270840).
文摘Bacterial wilt （BW） caused by Ralstonia solanacearum is an important constraint to peanut （Arachis hypogaea L.） production in several Asian and African countries, and planting BW-resistant cultivars is the most feasible method for controlling the disease. Although several BW-resistant peanut germplasm accessions have been identified, the genetic diversity among these has not been properly investigated, which has impeded efficient utilization. In this study, the genetic relationships of 31 peanut genotypes with various levels of resistance to BW were assessed based on SSR and AFLP analyses. Twenty-nine of 78 SSR primers and 32 of 126 AFLP primer combinations employed in this study were polymorphic amongst the peanut genotypes tested. The SSR primers amplified 91 polymorphic loci in total with an average of 3.14 alleles per primer, and the AFLP primers amplified 72 polymorphic loci in total with an average of 2.25 alleles per primer. Four SSR primers （14H06, 7G02, 3A8, 16C6） and one AFLP primer （P1M62） were found to be most efficient in detecting diversity. The genetic distance between pairs of genotypes ranged from 0.12 to 0.94 with an average of 0.53 in the SSR data and from 0.06 to 0.57 with an average of 0.25 in the AFLP data. The SSR-based estimates of the genetic distance were generally larger than that based on the AFLP data. The genotypes belonging to subsp, fastigiata possessed wider diversity than that of subsp, hypogaea. The clustering of genotypes based on the SSR and AFLP data were similar but the SSR clustering was more consistent with morphological classification ofA. hypogaea. Optimum diverse genotypes of both subsp, hypogaea and subsp.fastigiata can be recommended based on this analysis for developing mapping populations and breeding for high yielding and resistant cultivars.
基金Supported by Scientific Research and Development Fund of Hefei University of Technology(070602F)Research Funding Project for Young Teachers in Colleges of Anhui Province(2008JQ1009)~~
文摘[Objective] The aim of this study was to screen bacteria strains with stable antagonistic effect against watermelon fusarium wilt from soil and investigate the biological control of watermelon fusarium wilt by applying the antagonistic bacteria strains into soil.[Method] Actinomycete strains,fluorescent bacteria strains and bacillus strains were isolated from soil samples by the dilution-plate method,then its resistance was screened respectively by the improved confront culture method after colonies were purified.Finally,bacteria strains with better antagonistic effect were identified.[Result] 29 bacteria strains with stable antagonistic effect against watermelon fusarium wilt were screened from 39 soil samples,which contained 15 fluorescent bacteria strains,5 bacillus strains and 9 actinomycete strains.Furthermore,three antagonistic bacteria strains of FM2,FM3 and FM4 with the strongest antagonism were identified primarily.[Conclusion] According to cultural characteristics,morphological observation,biochemical and physiological tests,FM2 belongs to bacillus subtilis,while FM3 and FM4 belong to micrococcus.
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文摘[Objective] Aimed to lay a scientific foundation for eggplant resistant breeding, the resistant field identification of eggplant resources to Verticillium wilt was carried out. [Method] Test materials were 35 eggplant resources, which were collected from various places in Sichuan province since 2001. These eggplant resources were made resistance evaluation to Verticillium wilt by watering injured roots with Verticillium dahliae spore suspension. [Result] The eggplant resources had good resistance to Verticillium wilt. Among 35 evaluated resources, 10 resources like 242-9OP, 41-1,35-R5, etc. were resistant, while 23 resources like 68 ×47, Zizaoqie, 32-1, etc. were tolerant. Some resistant resources like 41-1,35-R5, 47-R1, etc. had been transferred into new resistant varieties like EF9910, etc. by breeding institutes. [Conclusion] The resistant level and future resistance breeding direction of eggplant resources in Sichuan were clarified by the resistance evaluation of eggplant resources so as to provide a technical guidance for eggplant resistance breeding.
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文摘[Objectives] This paper aims to explore the possibility to intercrop garlic with pomegranate tree to control pomegranate wilt.[Methods] Root exudates of garlic is cultivated in 1/5 concentration of MS solution and distilled water is examined in lab to test their effect to growth of mycelia of pomegranate wilt pathogen（Ceratocystis fimbriata）and multiplication of Bacillus subtilis.[Results] The result shows that garlic root exudates whatever cultivated in MS solution or distilled water could not inhibit or promote mycelia growth of C.fimbriata.However,garlic root exudates cultivated in both methods effectively promote multiplication of B.subtilis.[Conclusions] It is suggested that intercropping garlic with pomegranate tree by combining application B.subtilis could be a promising way to prevent pomegranate wilt spread in practice.
基金Supported by Natural Science Research Project in Universities in Jiangsu Province(10KJD210004)"Blue Project" Excellent Young Teacher Training Project in Universities in Jiangsu Province~~
文摘[Objective] The antifungal bacteria of plant wilt disease was screened and identified to provide foundation for the study on bio-control preparation of plant wilt disease.[Method] Confrontation culture method was adopted to screen the bio-control bacteria with good antifungal effect against plant wilt disease,Biolog bacteria automatic identification system and 16S rDNA sequence analysis method were selected to identify its taxonomic status,the biological safety of the strain towards cotton and mice was also determined.[Result] 12 bacterial strains were isolated from rhizosphere of cotton.Among those strains,5 isolates showed antifungal activity against F.decemcellulare Brick,F.oxysporum f.sp.Diathi,F.oxysporum f.sp.vasinfectum.The antifungal effect of KL-1 strain against three target strains of pathogen reached 69.09%,80.78% and 78.89% respectively.Identification results of Biolog bacteria automatic identification system and 16S rDNA sequence analysis method showed that KL-1strain was Bacillus amyloliquefaciens;primary determination results of biological safety also showed that the strain KL-1 was safe and non-toxic towards cotton and mice.[Conclusion] KL-1strain of B.amyloliquefaciens had antifungal effect against several pathogens of plant wilt diseases,which was safe and non-toxic towards cotton and mice,being the bio-control strain with research and development potential.
基金Supported by Hunan Natural Science Foundation(11JJ5015)Department of Science and Technology of Hunan Province(2011FJ3050)~~
文摘[Objective] The aim was to investigated the effects of seedling-cake with AMF on resistance of pepper （Capsicum annuum L.） to bacterial wilt. [Methods] A pot experiment was conducted to evaluate the dynamics of mycorrhizal colonization, disease index, morbidity rate, control effect and several agronomic traits of mycorrhizal seedlings after inoculation with RS in two kinds of seeding-cakes with AMF. [Results] Two kinds of seedling-cakes formed steadily mycorrhizal colonization after inoculation, which enhanced disease-resistance and decreased morbidity rate and disease index in different degrees. What’s more, the performance of self-made seedling-cakes was obviously better than that of commercial seedling-cakes. [Conclusions] Self-made seedling-cakes with AMF have superior performance on bacterial wilt resistance of pepper, which should be made use of in other crops extensively.
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文摘Molecular identification on diploid and tetraploid watermelon breeding lines which were resistant to Fusarium wilt was carried out with the published dCAPS marker ＂4451_fon＂ which was closely linked with resistance gene of Fusarium wilt race 1. The results showed that all the diploid and tetraploid lines expressed as re- sistant genotype, which were defined as Fusarium wilt-resistant materials. The re- sults were consistent with that of artificial inoculation identification. Molecular identifi- cation results also indicated that the resistant lines were homozygote, and the Fusarium wilt-resistant gene would not separate or lose during the future self- crossed purification. Therefore, resistance selection would not be necessary in their progeny populations. The study results thought that dCAPS marker ＂4451_fon＂ could be applied on molecular marker assisted selection for Fusarium wilt resistance breeding in watermelon to increase breeding selection efficiency and accelerate breeding progress.
文摘Protein 25a2 is the antifungal peptide of cotton Verticillium wilt which was isolated from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens. The amino acid sequence of antifungal peptide 25a2 was analyzed using bioinformatics tools, and the characters of signal peptides, transmembrane topological structura, physicochemical signatures, protein domain, secondary and tertiary structure of protein were predicted. The results showed that 25a2 was a secreted protein, the sequence of which included a signal peptide in N end and a transmembrane domain in C end. The predicted secondary structure showed that the antibacterial peptide was mainly free random coils, belonging to mixed protein, three-dimensional model of 25a2 was a compact ball. These results showed that the most possible action mechanism of antifungal peptide 25a2 might be ＂carpet＂ model.
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文摘[ Objective ] The study aimed to explore a new way for the control of Tomato Fusarium Wilt. [ Method ] Different solvents were used to prepare the ex-tracts of marigold, and the inhibitory effects of different extraction solvents and different extraction parts of marigold against Tomato Fusar/um Wilt were compared. [ Result ] Among different solvent extracts of marigold, chloroform extracts had the strongest inhibitory effects against the growth of the pathogen; among the chloro- form extracts from different parts of marigold, root extract had the most obvious inhibitory effect against the disease, followed by flower and leaf extracts, and the in- hibitory effect of stem extract was the weakest. [ Conclusion ] The active components of marigold have inhibitory effect against Tomato Fusarium Wilt, and the plant has good development prospects and application value.
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文摘[Objective] This study aimed to isolate and purify the antifungal protein against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp niveum （FON） from Bacillus subtilis XG-I. [Method] The crude protein was obtained by using fractional precipitation with am- monium sulfate, then chromatography using both DEAE-Sepharose FF anion ex- change and Sephacryl S-100 gel filtration columns was adopted for further purifica- tion of the protein, followed by MALDI-TOF-MS analysis of the structure of the at- tained protein which was antagonistic to FON. [Result] The result from MALDI-TOF- MS analysis suggested that the antifungal protein extracted from strain XG-1 was highly homologous to the flagellin （gi114278900） deriving from B. subtilis, with a pro- tein score of 248 and a coverage rate of 63%. It was thus speculated that this an- tagonistic protein was a kind of flagellin with a molecular mass of 30.6 kD. [Conclusion] The results from this study provide theoretical basis for clarifying the mechanisms of the action of strain XG-1 as well as important references for the preven- tion and control of watermelon Fusarium wilt.
