Palmitoleic acid as a coordinating molecule between the invasive pinewood nematode and its newly associated fungi.

ABSTRACT: Symbiotic microorganisms are ubiquitous on the body surface or internal tissues of invertebrates, providing them with benefits. Developing symbiotic relationships requires synchronization of developmental stages and physical proximity of partners. Therefore, the identification of metabolites that coordinate the reproduction of symbiotic partners is essential. This study demonstrates that palmitoleic acid (C16: 1) coordinates bilateral propagation by regulating the synchronization of reproduction between the invasive pinewood nematode (PWN) and its newly associated blue-stain fungus, Sporothrix sp.1. When the PWN fed on Sporothrix sp.1, there was a significant increase in lipid metabolism gene expression and metabolite abundance. Through further investigations, it highlighted a significant

SUBMITTER: Ning J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10579226 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature