Development of SCAR Markers for Genetic Authentication of Metarhizium acridum [PDF]
Journal of FungiIn this study, molecular typing using Randomly Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD-PCR) was conducted on 16 original isolates of Metarhizium acridum obtained from locusts (Schistocerca piceifrons ssp. piceifrons.) in Mexico (MX).
Conchita Toriello +5 more
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Role of MicroRNA-Like RNAs in the Regulation of Spore Morphological Differences in the Entomopathogenic Fungus Metarhizium acridum [PDF]
Polish Journal of Microbiology, 2022 Metarhizium acridum is an important microbial pesticide. Conidia (CO) and blastospores (BS) are two types of spores that occur in different patterns in the M.
Zhang Erhao +6 more
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The effect of climate variability in the efficacy of the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium acridum against the desert locust Schistocerca gregaria [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2022 Despite substantial efforts to control locusts they remain periodically a major burden in Africa, causing severe yield loss and hence loss of food and income.
Samuel F. Kamga +7 more
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MaOpy2, a Transmembrane Protein, Is Involved in Stress Tolerances and Pathogenicity and Negatively Regulates Conidial Yield by Shifting the Conidiation Pattern in Metarhizium acridum [PDF]
Journal of Fungi, 2022 Opy2 is an important membrane-anchored protein upstream of the HOG-MAPK signaling pathway and plays important roles in both the HOG-MAPK and Fus3/Kss1 MAPK. In this study, the roles of MaOpy2 in Metarhizium acridum were systematically elucidated.
Zhiqiong Wen +3 more
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MaAts, an Alkylsulfatase, Contributes to Fungal Tolerances against UV-B Irradiation and Heat-Shock in Metarhizium acridum [PDF]
Journal of Fungi, 2022 Sulfatases are commonly divided into three classes: type I, type II, and type III sulfatases. The type III sulfatase, alkylsulfatase, could hydrolyze the primary alkyl sulfates, such as sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) and sodium octyl sulfate.
Lei Song +5 more
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MaSln1, a Conserved Histidine Protein Kinase, Contributes to Conidiation Pattern Shift Independent of the MAPK Pathway in Metarhizium acridum [PDF]
Microbiology Spectrum, 2022 As a conserved sensor kinase in the HOG-MAPK pathway, Sln1 plays distinct functions in different fungi. In this study, the roles of MaSln1 in Metarhizium acridum were analyzed using gene knockout and rescue strategies.
Zhiqiong Wen, Yuxian Xia, Kai Jin
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The C2H2 Zinc Finger Protein MaNCP1 Contributes to Conidiation through Governing the Nitrate Assimilation Pathway in the Entomopathogenic Fungus Metarhizium acridum [PDF]
Journal of Fungi, 2022 Zinc finger proteins are an important class of multifunctional regulators. Here, the roles of a C2H2 zinc finger protein MaNCP1 (Metarhizium acridum nitrate-related conidiation pattern shift regulatory factor 1) in nitrogen utilization and conidiation ...
Chaochuang Li, Yuxian Xia, Kai Jin
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The bHLHzip-type transcription factor, MaHpa3, regulates conidial rodlet formation and cell surface hydrophobicity in the insect fungal pathogen Metarhizium acridum [PDF]
VirulenceFungal conidial hydrophobicity plays critical roles in spore dispersal, host invasion, and environmental adaptation. However, the regulatory mechanisms underlying this phenomenon remain poorly understood.
Dongxu Song +5 more
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MaCts1, an Endochitinase, Is Involved in Conidial Germination, Conidial Yield, Stress Tolerances and Microcycle Conidiation in Metarhizium acridum [PDF]
Biology, 2022 Entomopathogenic fungi are promising biocontrol agents of insect-mediated crop damage. Microcycle conidiation has shown great potential in enhancing the conidial yield and quality of entomopathogenic fungi.
Yuneng Zou +4 more
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MaMsb2, a signaling mucin, is involved in conidiation, stress tolerances, and virulence in the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium acridum [PDF]
VirulenceEntomopathogenic fungi are pivotal microbial resources for crop protection in agriculture, offering a natural and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides.
Hongfen Dai +3 more
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