An optimized sporulation method for the wheat fungal pathogen Pyrenophora tritici-repentis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The necrotrophic fungal pathogen Pyrenophora tritici-repentis (Ptr) causes tan (syn. yellow) spot of wheat and accounts for significant yield losses worldwide. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of this economically important crop disease is crucial to counteract the yield and quality losses of wheat globally. Substantial progress has been made to comprehend the race structure of this phytopathogen based on its production of necrotrophic effectors and genomic resources of Ptr. However, one limitation for studying Ptr in a laboratory environment is the difficulty to isolate high spore numbers from vegetative growth with mycelial contamination common. These limitations reduce the experimental tractability of Ptr.

Results

Here, we optimized a multitude of paramet

SUBMITTER: Jacques S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8136220 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature