Transcriptional responses of blastospores after UV-B irradiation.

is widely known for its role as an arthropod biocontrol agent and plant bioinoculant. By using mass-production industrial methods, it is possible to produce large amounts of fungal single-celled propagules (including blastospores) to be applied in the field. However, in the environment, the solar ultraviolet components (particularly UV-B) can harm the fungus, negatively impacting its pathogenicity toward the arthropod pest.

Influence of Growth Support on the Diversity, Composition, and Functionality of Microbial Communities Associated with Tillandsia recurvata.

Tillandsia recurvata is an epiphytic plant commonly found in tropical regions and colonizes tree trunks, fences, and power wires. This plant plays an important role in interacting with trees, sharing microorganisms, and performing specific functions in the process of tree colonization. The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the microbiomes of T.

Effects of and on the root and soil microbiomes of the soybean plant INTACTA RR2 PRO™.

Introduction: Soybean is a significant export product for several countries, including the United States and Brazil. There are numerous varieties of soybean. Among them, a genetically modified type known as INTACTA RR2 PRO™ has been designed to demonstrate resistance to glyphosate and to produce toxins that are lethal to several species of caterpillars.

Growth promotion and modulation of the soybean microbiome INTACTA RR PRO with the application of the fungi Trichoderma harzianum and Purpureocillum lilacinum.

Soybean is an economically important crop for animal and human nutrition. Currently, there is a lack of information on the effects of Trichoderma harzianum and Purpureocillum lilacinum on INTACTA RR PRO transgenic soybean plants. The present study evaluated the application of T.

Unveiling genomic features linked to traits of plant growth-promoting bacterial communities from sugarcane.

Microorganisms are ubiquitous, and those inhabiting plants have been the subject of several studies. Plant-associated bacteria exhibit various biological mechanisms that enable them to colonize host plants and, in some cases, enhance their fitness. In this study, we describe the genomic features predicted to be associated with plant growth-promoting traits in six bacterial communities isolated from sugarcane.

Characterization of the bacterial microbiome of non-hematophagous bats and associated ectoparasites from Brazil.

Introduction: Bats, along with their ectoparasites, harbor a wide diversity of symbiotic and potential pathogenic bacteria. Despite the enormous diversity of bats (181 species), few studies aimed to investigate the bacterial microbiome of Brazilian chiropterans and associated ectoparasites. This study aimed to characterize the bacterial microbiome of non-hematophagous bats and associated Streblidae flies and Macronyssidae and Spinturnicidae mites in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, midwestern Brazil.

Negative effects on the development of and fed by peanut plants inoculated with entomopathogenic fungi.

Recent studies have shown that entomopathogenic fungi, as endophytes, can have beneficial effects on plants, protecting them from defoliating insects. The potential of endophytic association by entomopathogenic fungi with the peanut crop has been little explored. In our study, we conducted experiments by inoculation of peanut seeds through a soil drench method with nine strains/species of entomopathogenic fungi of the genera , and , subsequently these plants were consumed by two larval pests, and .

Effect of the application of vermicompost and millicompost humic acids about the soybean microbiome under water restriction conditions.

Humic substances (HSs) are constituent fractions of organic matter and are highly complex and biologically active. These substances include humic acids (HA), fulvic acids (FA), and humin. HS are known to stimulate the root system and plant growth and to mitigate stress damage, including hydric stress.

Sugarcane cultivation practices modulate rhizosphere microbial community composition and structure.

Sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) represents a crop of great economic importance, remarkably relevant in the food industry and energy supply chains from renewable sources. However, its conventional cultivation involves the intensive use of fertilizers, pesticides, and other agrochemical agents whose detrimental effects on the environment are notorious.

Farming systems influence the compositional, structural, and functional characteristics of the sugarcane-associated microbiome.

Sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) has been produced worldwide as a relevant source of food and sustainable energy. However, the constant need to increase crop yield has led to excessive use of synthetic agrochemical inputs such as inorganic fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides in plant cultures.

Metagenome-assembled genome of a Chitinophaga sp. and its potential in plant biomass degradation, as well of affiliated Pandoraea and Labrys species.

The prospection of new degrading enzymes of the plant cell wall has been the subject of many studies and is fundamental for industries, due to the great biotechnological importance of achieving a more efficient depolymerization conversion from plant polysaccharides to fermentable sugars, which are useful not only for biofuel production but also for various bioproducts. Thus, we explored the shotgun metagenome data of a bacterial community (CB10) isolated from sugarcane bagasse and recovered three metagenome-assembled genomes (MAGs). The genomic distance analyses, along with phylogenetic analysis, revealed the presence of a putative novel Chitinophaga species, a Pandoraea nosoerga, and Labrys sp.

Liquid biopsy can detect BRCA2 gene variants in female dogs with mammary neoplasia.

Mammary tumours (MT) are one of the most prevalent malignancies in female dogs and women. Currently, molecular analyzes have shown that each tumour type presents its own genetic signature. In this context, liquid biopsy allows a comprehensive genetic characterisation of the tumour, enabling early diagnosis and personalised treatment of patients.

Bacterial communities associated with sugarcane under different agricultural management exhibit a diversity of plant growth-promoting traits and evidence of synergistic effect.

Plant-associated microbiomes have been a target of interest for the prospection of microorganisms, which may be acting as effectors to increase agricultural productivity. For years, the search for beneficial microorganisms has been carried out from the characterization of functional traits of growth-promotion using tests with a few isolates. However, eventually, the expectations with positive results may not be realized when the evaluation is performed in association with plants.