scholarly journals Different Pathogen Defense Strategies in Arabidopsis: More than Pathogen Recognition

Cells ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Zhang ◽  
Feng Zhao ◽  
Lihui Jiang ◽  
Cun Chen ◽  
Lintao Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Signaling Pathways ◽  
Defense Mechanisms ◽  
Systemic Acquired Resistance ◽  
Synergistic Effects ◽  
Acquired Resistance ◽  
Defense Strategies ◽  
Molecular Pattern ◽  
Effector Triggered Immunity ◽  
Simultaneous Infection ◽  
Multiple Pathogens

Plants constantly suffer from simultaneous infection by multiple pathogens, which can be divided into biotrophic, hemibiotrophic, and necrotrophic pathogens, according to their lifestyles. Many studies have contributed to improving our knowledge of how plants can defend against pathogens, involving different layers of defense mechanisms. In this sense, the review discusses: (1) the functions of PAMP (pathogen-associated molecular pattern)-triggered immunity (PTI) and effector-triggered immunity (ETI), (2) evidence highlighting the functions of salicylic acid (SA) and jasmonic acid (JA)/ethylene (ET)-mediated signaling pathways downstream of PTI and ETI, and (3) other defense aspects, including many novel small molecules that are involved in defense and phenomena, including systemic acquired resistance (SAR) and priming. In particular, we mainly focus on SA and (JA)/ET-mediated signaling pathways. Interactions among them, including synergistic effects and antagonistic effects, are intensively explored. This might be critical to understanding dynamic disease regulation.

scholarly journals The Effect of Transcription Factor MYB14 on Defense Mechanisms in Vitis quinquangularis-Pingyi

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 706 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yangyang Luo ◽  
Qingyang Wang ◽  
Ru Bai ◽  
Ruixiang Li ◽  
Lu Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Transcription Factor ◽  
Nicotiana Benthamiana ◽  
Defense Mechanisms ◽  
Qualitative Difference ◽  
Defense Responses ◽  
Molecular Pattern ◽  
Effector Triggered Immunity ◽  
Pathogen Associated Molecular Pattern ◽  
Basal Immunity ◽  
Stilbene Biosynthesis

In the current study, we identified a transcription factor, MYB14, from Chinese wild grape, Vitis quinquangularis-Pingyi (V. quinquangularis-PY), which could enhance the main stilbene contents and expression of stilbene biosynthesis genes (StSy/RS) by overexpression of VqMYB14. The promoter of VqMYB14 (pVqMYB14) was shown to be induced as part of both basal immunity (also called pathogen-associated molecular pattern (PAMP)-triggered immunity, PTI) and effector-triggered immunity (ETI), triggered by the elicitors flg22 and harpin, respectively. This was demonstrated by expression of pVqMYB14 in Nicotiana benthamiana and Vitis. We identified sequence differences, notably an 11 bp segment in pVqMYB14 that is important for the PTI/ETI, and particularly for the harpin-induced ETI response. In addition, we showed that activation of the MYB14 promoter correlates with differences in the expression of MYB14 and stilbene pattern induced by flg22 and harpin. An experimental model of upstream signaling in V. quinquangularis-PY is presented, where early defense responses triggered by flg22 and harpin partially overlap, but where the timing and levels differ. This translates into a qualitative difference with respect to patterns of stilbene accumulation.

scholarly journals Signaling Crosstalk between Salicylic Acid and Ethylene/Jasmonate in Plant Defense: Do We Understand What They Are Whispering?

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 671 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ning Li ◽  
Xiao Han ◽  
Dan Feng ◽  
Deyi Yuan ◽  
Li-Jun Huang
Keyword(s):  
Salicylic Acid ◽  
Signaling Pathways ◽  
Pseudomonas Syringae ◽  
Defense Response ◽  
Systemic Acquired Resistance ◽  
Acquired Resistance ◽  
Defense Responses ◽  
Host Cells ◽  
Defense Gene Expression ◽  
Signaling Crosstalk

During their lifetime, plants encounter numerous biotic and abiotic stresses with diverse modes of attack. Phytohormones, including salicylic acid (SA), ethylene (ET), jasmonate (JA), abscisic acid (ABA), auxin (AUX), brassinosteroid (BR), gibberellic acid (GA), cytokinin (CK) and the recently identified strigolactones (SLs), orchestrate effective defense responses by activating defense gene expression. Genetic analysis of the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana has advanced our understanding of the function of these hormones. The SA- and ET/JA-mediated signaling pathways were thought to be the backbone of plant immune responses against biotic invaders, whereas ABA, auxin, BR, GA, CK and SL were considered to be involved in the plant immune response through modulating the SA-ET/JA signaling pathways. In general, the SA-mediated defense response plays a central role in local and systemic-acquired resistance (SAR) against biotrophic pathogens, such as Pseudomonas syringae, which colonize between the host cells by producing nutrient-absorbing structures while keeping the host alive. The ET/JA-mediated response contributes to the defense against necrotrophic pathogens, such as Botrytis cinerea, which invade and kill hosts to extract their nutrients. Increasing evidence indicates that the SA- and ET/JA-mediated defense response pathways are mutually antagonistic.

scholarly journals FMO1 Is Involved in Excess Light Stress-Induced Signal Transduction and Cell Death Signaling

Cells ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 2163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weronika Czarnocka ◽  
Yosef Fichman ◽  
Maciej Bernacki ◽  
Elżbieta Różańska ◽  
Izabela Sańko-Sawczenko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Death ◽  
Signaling Pathways ◽  
Systemic Acquired Resistance ◽  
Light Stress ◽  
Acquired Resistance ◽  
Defense Responses ◽  
Cellular Mechanisms ◽  
Systemic Signal ◽  
Excess Light ◽  
Induced Signal

Because of their sessile nature, plants evolved integrated defense and acclimation mechanisms to simultaneously cope with adverse biotic and abiotic conditions. Among these are systemic acquired resistance (SAR) and systemic acquired acclimation (SAA). Growing evidence suggests that SAR and SAA activate similar cellular mechanisms and employ common signaling pathways for the induction of acclimatory and defense responses. It is therefore possible to consider these processes together, rather than separately, as a common systemic acquired acclimation and resistance (SAAR) mechanism. Arabidopsis thaliana flavin-dependent monooxygenase 1 (FMO1) was previously described as a regulator of plant resistance in response to pathogens as an important component of SAR. In the current study, we investigated its role in SAA, induced by a partial exposure of Arabidopsis rosette to local excess light stress. We demonstrate here that FMO1 expression is induced in leaves directly exposed to excess light stress as well as in systemic leaves remaining in low light. We also show that FMO1 is required for the systemic induction of ASCORBATE PEROXIDASE 2 (APX2) and ZINC-FINGER OF ARABIDOPSIS 10 (ZAT10) expression and spread of the reactive oxygen species (ROS) systemic signal in response to a local application of excess light treatment. Additionally, our results demonstrate that FMO1 is involved in the regulation of excess light-triggered systemic cell death, which is under control of LESION SIMULATING DISEASE 1 (LSD1). Our study indicates therefore that FMO1 plays an important role in triggering SAA response, supporting the hypothesis that SAA and SAR are tightly connected and use the same signaling pathways.

Taking Advantage of Plant Defense Mechanisms to Promote Human Health. The Plant Immune System. First of Two Parts

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thea Magrone ◽  
Manrico Magrone ◽  
Matteo Antonio Russo ◽  
Emilio Jirillo
Keyword(s):  
Immune Response ◽  
Plant Defense ◽  
Defense Mechanisms ◽  
Systemic Acquired Resistance ◽  
Plant Immunity ◽  
Acquired Resistance ◽  
Early Response ◽  
Protein Receptors ◽  
Molecular Patterns ◽  
Damage Associated Molecular Patterns

Background: Despite the evidence that plants do not possess sessile cells, they are able to mount a vigorous immune response against invaders or under stressful conditions. Mechanisms of action: Plants are endowed with pattern recognition receptors (PPRs) which perceive damage-associated molecular patterns and microbe-associated molecular patterns or pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs), respectively. PPR activation leads to either the initiation of PAMP-triggered immunity (PTI) (early response) or the effectortriggered immunity (ETI). Both PTI and ETI contribute to plant systemic acquired resistance as also an expression of immunological memory or trained immunity. Plant immune receptors: PTI is initiated by activation of both receptor-like kinases and receptor-like proteins, while ETI depends on nucleotide-binding leucine-rich-repeat protein receptors for microbe recognition. Peptides involved in plant defenses: Plant chloroplasts contribute to both PTI and ETI through production of peptides which act as hormones or phytocytokines. Salicylic acid, jasmonic acid and ethylene are the major compounds involved in plant defense. Specific aims: The interaction between plant receptors and/or their products and bacterial components will be discussed. Also emphasis will be placed on plant microbiome for its contribution to plant immune response. Finally, the mutual interplay between insects and plants will also be illustrated. Conclusion: A better knowledge on plant immunity may pave the way for the exploitation of plant derivatives in the field of agriculture and medicine, as well.

scholarly journals Altering Expression of Benzoic Acid/Salicylic Acid Carboxyl Methyltransferase 1 Compromises Systemic Acquired Resistance and PAMP-Triggered Immunity in Arabidopsis

2010 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 82-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Po-Pu Liu ◽  
Yue Yang ◽  
Eran Pichersky ◽  
Daniel F. Klessig
Keyword(s):  
Salicylic Acid ◽  
Benzoic Acid ◽  
Pseudomonas Syringae ◽  
Systemic Acquired Resistance ◽  
Transgenic Arabidopsis ◽  
Acquired Resistance ◽  
Pathogen Infection ◽  
Carboxyl Methyltransferase ◽  
Effector Triggered Immunity ◽  
Methyltransferase 1

Methyl salicylate (MeSA), which is synthesized in plants from salicylic acid (SA) by methyltransferases, has roles in defense against microbial and insect pests. Most of the MeSA that accumulates after pathogen attack is synthesized by benzoic acid/SA carboxyl methyltransferase 1 (AtBSMT1). To investigate the role of AtBSMT1 in plant defense, transgenic Arabidopsis with altered AtBSMT1 function or expression were assessed for their ability to resist pathogen infection. A knockout mutant (Atbsmt1) failed to accumulate MeSA following pathogen infection; these plants also failed to accumulate SA or its glucoside in the uninoculated leaves and did not develop systemic acquired resistance (SAR). However, the Atbsmt1 mutant exhibited normal levels of effector-triggered immunity and pathogen-associated molecular pattern (PAMP)-triggered immunity to Pseudomonas syringae and Hyaloperonospora arabidopsidis. Analyses of transgenic Arabidopsis plants overexpressing AtBSMT1 revealed that they accumulate elevated levels of MeSA in pathogen-infected leaves but fail to develop SAR. Since the levels of SA and its glucoside were reduced in uninoculated systemic leaves of these plants whereas MeSA levels were elevated, AtBSMT1-mediated conversion of SA to MeSA probably compromised SAR development by suppressing SA accumulation in uninoculated leaves. PAMP-triggered immunity also was compromised in the AtBSMT1 overexpressing plants, although effector-triggered immunity was not.

scholarly journals Systemic Acquired Resistance in Moss: Further Evidence for Conserved Defense Mechanisms in Plants

PLoS ONE ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. e101880 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter S. Winter ◽  
Collin E. Bowman ◽  
Philip J. Villani ◽  
Thomas E. Dolan ◽  
Nathanael R. Hauck
Keyword(s):  
Defense Mechanisms ◽  
Systemic Acquired Resistance ◽  
Acquired Resistance

scholarly journals GmRAR1 and GmSGT1 Are Required for Basal, R Gene–Mediated and Systemic Acquired Resistance in Soybean

2009 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 86-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Da-Qi Fu ◽  
Said Ghabrial ◽  
Aardra Kachroo
Keyword(s):  
Pseudomonas Syringae ◽  
Systemic Acquired Resistance ◽  
Soybean Mosaic Virus ◽  
Acquired Resistance ◽  
Bacterial Pathogen ◽  
R Gene ◽  
Extreme Resistance ◽  
Basal Resistance ◽  
Effector Triggered Immunity ◽  
Specific Proteins

RAR1, SGT1, and HSP90 are important components of effector-triggered immunity (ETI) in diverse plants, where RAR1 and SGT1 are thought to serve as HSP90 co-chaperones. We show that ETI in soybean requires RAR1 and SGT1 but not HSP90. Rsv1-mediated extreme resistance to Soybean mosaic virus (SMV) and Rpg-1b-mediated resistance to Pseudomonas syringae were compromised in plants silenced for GmRAR1 and GmSGT1-2 but not GmHSP90. This suggests that RAR1- or SGT1-dependant signaling is not always associated with a dependence on HSP90. Unlike in Arabidopsis, SGT1 in soybean also mediates ETI against the bacterial pathogen P. syringae. Similar to Arabidopsis, soybean RAR1 and SGT1 proteins interact with each other and two related HSP90 proteins. Plants silenced for GmHSP90 genes or GmRAR1 exhibited altered morphology, suggesting that these proteins also contribute to developmental processes. Silencing GmRAR1 and GmSGT1-2 impaired resistance to virulent bacteria and systemic acquired resistance (SAR) in soybean as well. Because the Arabidopsis rar1 mutant also showed a defect in SAR, we conclude that RAR1 and SGT1 serve as a point of convergence for basal resistance, ETI, and SAR. We demonstrate that, although soybean defense signaling pathways recruit structurally conserved components, they have distinct requirements for specific proteins.

scholarly journals Management of early blight (Alternaria solani Sorauer) in processing potato crops with new fungicides – phytopathological and physiological implicancies

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 52-68
Author(s):  
A.B. Andreu, C. de Lasa, P.A. Suárez, D.O. Caldiz
Keyword(s):  
Defense Mechanisms ◽  
Early Blight ◽  
Systemic Acquired Resistance ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Acquired Resistance ◽  
Alternaria Solani ◽  
Oxidative Enzymes ◽  
Stay Green ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
The Impact

In Argentina, 75,000 ha of potatoes are grown annually and close to 25% of this area is grown for the processing industry. Among the impact of other diseases and pests, early blight (Alternaria solani Sorauer) infections could reduce yield by up to 20%. Hence, the objective of this work was to assess the impact of a new-generation of fungicides (Boscalid + Pyraclostrobin - Bellis®- BASF Argentina) on early blight management. Results showed that foliar applications of Boscalid + Pyraclostrobin, were not only effective in controlling the disease, but they also promoted a stay-green effect and a positive impact on yield and quality in the processing cultivars Daisy and Innovator. Besides, Boscalid + Pyraclostrobin treated tubers showed an increased level of phytoalexins and stress oxidative enzymes related to defense mechanisms, such as peroxidase and polyphenol oxidase. Also, an increased deposition of cell wall reinforcement components such as phenols and lignin was observed. Thus, management of these processing varieties with Boscalid + Pyraclostrobin not only contributes to protect the foliage, but also increase yield and quality and induces the development of systemic acquired resistance that improves tuber storability.

Probenazole induces systemic acquired resistance in Arabidopsis with a novel type of action

2001 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keiko Yoshioka ◽  
Hideo Nakashita ◽  
Daniel F. Klessig ◽  
Isamu Yamaguchi
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Acquired Resistance ◽  
Acquired Resistance
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