Induction of conidial traps in the nematode-trapping fungus <i>Drechslerella dactyloides</i> by soil microbes.

ABSTRACT: Nematode-trapping fungi, renowned for their specialized predatory structures that ensnare nematodes, offer a promising biological approach to managing plant-parasitic nematodes. However, the efficacy of these fungi is frequently hampered by biotic and abiotic factors within the soil, which can significantly impede fungal germination (fungistasis). To counteract these environmental challenges, certain nematode-trapping fungi have evolved to produce traps from their conidia, referred to as conidial traps. This adaptation allows them to bypass the inhibitory effects of their surroundings, enhancing their predatory capabilities. In this study, we explored how soil affects conidial trap formation in Drechslerella dactyloides. Our findings revealed that Acinetobacter spp. and Pa

SUBMITTER: Zhang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11915823 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature