Development of the entomopathogenic nematode Heterorhabditis megidis strain NLH-E 87.3 in Galleria mellonella

Nematology ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 303-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mari Boff ◽  
Peter Smits ◽  
Lonne Gerritsen ◽  
Gerrie Wiegers

AbstractIncreasing densities of Heterorhabditis megidis strain NLH-E 87.3 infective juveniles (IJ) affected invasion, reproduction, length and time to first emergence of the nematodes in larvae of the greater wax moth, Galleria mellonella. Although the number of nematodes that invaded the host increased with increasing dose, percentage of invasion declined. The number of progeny produced per host initially increased with dose. The highest production of IJ per cadaver was reached at a dose of 300 IJ per host, at that dose 62 ± 3.4 IJ were established per cadaver. Production decreased again significantly at higher densities. The smallest IJ were produced at a dose of 1000 IJ per host and the largest at a dose of 300 IJ per host. Time to first emergence of juveniles was generally shorter when the number of IJ inoculated was large (300-3000 IJ/host).Des densités croissantes de juvéniles infestants (IJ) d'Heterorhabditis megidis souche NLH-E 87.3 ont affecté la pénétration, la reproduction, la longueur du corps et la date de la première émergence des nématodes des larves de Galleria mellonella. Bien que le nombre de nématodes ayant pénétré dans l'hôte ait augmenté avec l'inoculum, le pourcentage de pénétration a décru. L'importance de la descendance produite par hôte a initialement augmenté avec l'inoculum. La production la plus forte d'IJ par cadavre a été atteinte à un taux d'inoculum de 300 IJ par hôte; à ce taux d'inoculum, 62 ± 3.4 IJ par cadavre avaient pénétré. La production d'IJ a de nouveau diminué significativement aux taux d'inoculum plus élevés. Les IJ les plus petits ont été obtenus au taux d'inoculum de 1000 IJ par hôte. Le temps écoulé jusqu'à la première sortie des juvéniles hors de l'insecte a été généralement plus court lorsque le taux d'inoculum était élevé (300-3000 IJ/hôte).

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernando L. Kamitani ◽  
Daniela P. Almenara ◽  
Carolina Rossi ◽  
Maira R. Camargo Neves ◽  
Lissandra M. A. Müller ◽  
...  

AbstractMany isolates of the genus Photorhabdus have been reported around the world. Here we describe the first Brazilian Photorhabdus isolate, found in association with the entomopathogenic nematode Heterorhabditis baujardi LPP7, from the Amazonian forest in Monte Negro (RO, Brazil). The new isolate can be grouped with the Hb-Hm clade of P. luminescens subsp. luminescens, close to the new subspecies P. luminescens subsp. sonorensis. P. luminescens MN7 has several characteristics expected of variant form I cells, such as the presence of intracellular crystals, secretion of hydrolytic enzymes (lipases and proteases) and bioluminescence. Although H. baujardi LPP7 is not prolific when compared to H. bacteriophora HP88, P. luminescens MN7 is clearly pathogenic and probably secretes the same toxins as P. luminescens subsp. luminescens W14, when fed to larvae of the greater wax moth Galleria mellonella. This behavior is different from what is found in Photorhabdus luminescens subsp. laumondii HP88, which was used as a control in our experiments, and P. l. subsp. laumondii TT01. Besides the toxin secretion, P. luminescens MN7 secretes proteolytic polypeptides that have molecular masses different from those found in P. l. subsp. laumondii TT01. Finally, the crude extract from spent culture medium was shown to contain 3,5-dihydroxy-4-isopropyl-cis-stilbene and 1,3,8-trihydroxy-9,10-anthraquinone as the major compounds, similarly to other Photorhabdus luminescens strains.


1998 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 152-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy J. Gibb ◽  
Wayne G. Buhler

The infectivity of the entomopathogenic nematode, Steinernema carpocapsae (Weiser), against larvae of the greater wax moth, Galleria mellonella (L.), was investigated in sterile, nonsterile, and glyphosate-treated soil cores from a stand of bentgrass, Agrostis palustris Hudson. Soil cores were sterilized by high-pressure steam or methyl bromide fumigation. Another set of soil cores was treated with the herbicide, glyphosate. Nematode infectivity was significantly greater in sterile soil than in nonsterile and glyphosate-treated soil on days 3 and 8 after nematode application. No significant differences were detected by day 15 after nematode treatment. Results suggest the presence of a biotic factor(s) that limits the persistence of insect control provided by entomopathogenic nematodes in bentgrass.


Virulence ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 1900-1920
Author(s):  
Aiste Dijokaite ◽  
Maria Victoria Humbert ◽  
Emma Borkowski ◽  
Roberto M La Ragione ◽  
Myron Christodoulides

2006 ◽  
Vol 387 (5) ◽  
pp. 549-557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregor Langen ◽  
Jafargholi Imani ◽  
Boran Altincicek ◽  
Gernot Kieseritzky ◽  
Karl-Heinz Kogel ◽  
...  

Abstract A cDNA encoding gallerimycin, a novel antifungal peptide from the greater wax moth Galleria mellonella, was isolated from a cDNA library of genes expressed during innate immune response in the caterpillars. Upon ectopic expression of gallerimycin in tobacco, using Agrobacterium tumefaciens as a vector, gallerimycin conferred resistance to the fungal pathogens Erysiphe cichoracearum and Sclerotinia minor. Quantification of gallerimycin mRNA in transgenic tobacco by real-time PCR confirmed transgenic expression under control of the inducible mannopine synthase promoter. Leaf sap and intercellular washing fluid from transgenic tobacco inhibited in vitro germination and growth of the fungal pathogens, demonstrating that gallerimycin is secreted into intercellular spaces. The feasibility of the use of gallerimycin to counteract fungal diseases in crop plants is discussed.


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