scholarly journals MYCORRHIZA AND LICHENS AS TWO MODELS OF FUNGAL SYMBIOSIS

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Fungal Symbiosis

Fungal symbiosis with early land plants

Science ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 372 (6544) ◽  
pp. 803.18-805
Author(s):  
Pamela J. Hines
Keyword(s):  
Land Plants ◽  
Fungal Symbiosis ◽  
Early Land

scholarly journals Target of rapamycin, PvTOR, is a key regulator of arbuscule development during mycorrhizal symbiosis in Phaseolus

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Manoj-Kumar Arthikala ◽  
Kalpana Nanjareddy ◽  
Lourdes Blanco ◽  
Xóchitl Alvarado-Affantranger ◽  
Miguel Lara
Keyword(s):  
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal ◽  
Am Fungi ◽  
Target Of Rapamycin ◽  
Mycorrhizal Symbiosis ◽  
Energy Status ◽  
Symbiotic Associations ◽  
Expression Of Genes ◽  
Fungal Symbiosis ◽  
Am Fungus ◽  
Am Symbiosis

AbstractTarget of rapamycin (TOR) is a conserved central growth regulator in eukaryotes that has a key role in maintaining cellular nutrient and energy status. Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi are mutualistic symbionts that assist the plant in increasing nutrient absorption from the rhizosphere. However, the role of legume TOR in AM fungal symbiosis development has not been investigated. In this study, we examined the function of legume TOR in the development and formation of AM fungal symbiosis. RNA-interference-mediated knockdown of TOR transcripts in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) hairy roots notably suppressed AM fungus-induced lateral root formation by altering the expression of root meristem regulatory genes, i.e., UPB1, RGFs, and sulfur assimilation and S-phase genes. Mycorrhized PvTOR-knockdown roots had significantly more extraradical hyphae and hyphopodia than the control (empty vector) roots. Strong promoter activity of PvTOR was observed at the site of hyphal penetration and colonization. Colonization along the root length was affected in mycorrhized PvTOR-knockdown roots and the arbuscules were stunted. Furthermore, the expression of genes induced by AM symbiosis such as SWEET1, VPY, VAMP713, and STR was repressed under mycorrhized conditions in PvTOR-knockdown roots. Based on these observations, we conclude that PvTOR is a key player in regulating arbuscule development during AM symbiosis in P. vulgaris. These results provide insight into legume TOR as a potential regulatory factor influencing the symbiotic associations of P. vulgaris and other legumes.

Light and electron microscopic investigations in the Dictyonemataceae (Basidiolichens)

1977 ◽  
Vol 55 (20) ◽  
pp. 2565-2573 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert D. Slocum ◽  
Gary L. Floyd
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
Cellular Level ◽  
Fungal Symbiont ◽  
Electron Microscopic ◽  
Basidiomycetous Fungus ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Fungal Symbiosis ◽  
Algal Host ◽  
Microscopic Investigations

The nature of the association between the basidiomycetous mycobiont and the blue-green phycobiont in two species of the tropical basidiolichen Dictyonema was investigated using Nomarski light optics and scanning and transmission electron microscopy. Although members of this family may exhibit either a homoiomerous or heteromerous type of thallus organization, the fungus–alga relationship at the cellular level is remarkably consistent. Scytonema filaments are intimately associated with appressorial hyphae of the mycobiont and with extensive intracellular hyphae, which appear to be unrelated to the basidiomycetous fungal symbiont. This is the first report of a lichen displaying an apparent dual fungal symbiosis with the algal host. Association with the intracellular fungus produces no discernible damage to the phycobiont and apparently does not interfere with the symbiosis involving the basidiomycetous fungus.

Fungal symbiosis

1968 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. IN2-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.L. Harley
Keyword(s):  
Fungal Symbiosis

Influence of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and a root endophyte on the biomass and root morphology of selected strawberry cultivars under salt conditions

2013 ◽  
Vol 93 (6) ◽  
pp. 997-999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grant Sinclair ◽  
Christiane Charest ◽  
Yolande Dalpé ◽  
Shahrokh Khanizadeh
Keyword(s):  
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi ◽  
Root Morphology ◽  
Mycorrhizal Fungi ◽  
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal ◽  
Fragaria Ananassa ◽  
Root Endophyte ◽  
Fungal Symbiosis ◽  
Tolerance To Salinity ◽  
Potential Use ◽  
Strawberry Cultivars

Sinclair, G., Charest, C., Dalpé, Y. and Khanizadeh, S. 2013. Influence of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and a root endophyte on the biomass and root morphology of selected strawberry cultivars under salt conditions. Can. J. Plant Sci. 93: 997–999. The influence of four arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) (Glomus arenarium, G. caledonium, G. irregulare, and G. mosseae) and a root endophyte species (Piriformospora indica – Sebacinales) was investigated on four “day-neutral” strawberry (Fragaria×ananassa Duch.) cultivars (Albion, Charlotte, Mara des Bois, and Seascape) for their tolerance to salt stress. Fungal symbiosis tended to benefit strawberry plants in their tolerance to salinity, confirming the potential use of mycorrhizal biotechnology in horticulture in arid areas.

Aneuraceae (Metzgeriales) and tulasnelloid fungi (Basidiomycota) – a model for early steps in fungal symbiosis

2011 ◽  
Vol 115 (9) ◽  
pp. 839-851 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cornelia Krause ◽  
Sigisfredo Garnica ◽  
Robert Bauer ◽  
Martin Nebel
Keyword(s):  
Fungal Symbiosis

Phylogenomics of orchids and their mycorrhizal fungi : trees, diversity, and the pursuit of symbiosis

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Sarah Unruh
Keyword(s):  
Mycorrhizal Fungi ◽  
Phylogenetic Trees ◽  
High Throughput Sequencing ◽  
Genomic Sequence ◽  
Sequence Data ◽  
Mycorrhizal Symbiosis ◽  
Sequencing Data ◽  
Phylogenetic Structure ◽  
University Of Missouri ◽  
Fungal Symbiosis

[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Phylogenetic trees show us how organisms are related and provide frameworks for studying and testing evolutionary hypotheses. To better understand the evolution of orchids and their mycorrhizal fungi, I used high-throughput sequencing data and bioinformatic analyses, to build phylogenetic hypotheses. In Chapter 2, I used transcriptome sequences to both build a phylogeny of the slipper orchid genera and to confirm the placement of a polyploidy event at the base of the orchid family. Polyploidy is hypothesized to be a strong driver of evolution and a source of unique traits so confirming this event leads us closer to explaining extant orchid diversity. The list of orthologous genes generated from this study will provide a less expensive and more powerful method for researchers examining the evolutionary relationships in Orchidaceae. In Chapter 3, I generated genomic sequence data for 32 fungal isolates that were collected from orchids across North America. I inferred the first multi-locus nuclear phylogenetic tree for these fungal clades. The phylogenetic structure of these fungi will improve the taxonomy of these clades by providing evidence for new species and for revising problematic species designations. A robust taxonomy is necessary for studying the role of fungi in the orchid mycorrhizal symbiosis. In chapter 4 I summarize my work and outline the future directions of my lab at Illinois College including addressing the remaining aims of my Community Sequencing Proposal with the Joint Genome Institute by analyzing the 15 fungal reference genomes I generated during my PhD. Together these chapters are the start of a life-long research project into the evolution and function of the orchid/fungal symbiosis.

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