Plant Protection Science, 2023 (vol. 59), issue 4
Overview of the control of plant fungal pathogens by natural products derived from medicinal plantsReview
Ming Jiang, Tong Wang, Jesus Simal-Gandara, Chandra Nayaka Siddaiah, Xiaofeng Dai, Jieyin Chen, Dan Wang, Zhiqiang Kong
Plant Protect. Sci., 2023, 59(4):303-316 | DOI: 10.17221/17/2023-PPS 
Chemical fungicides can cause drug resistance of plant pathogenic fungi, environmental pollution, and potential threats to humans and animals. Therefore, developing low-toxicity, high-efficient and environment-friendly biological control products is critical for green prevention, controlling plant fungal diseases, and maintaining ecological balance. Biocontrol research mainly includes the following aspects: antagonistic microorganisms, fungicidal proteins, RNA interference techniques and botanical fungicides. Significantly, natural products extracted from medicinal plants are valuable repertoire for inhibiting plant fungal diseases. This review systematically...
Ageratum yellow vein alphasatellite and tomato leaf curl Java betasatellite association with begomoviruses infecting crops and weeds in IndonesiaOriginal Paper
Adyatma Irawan Santosa, Susamto Somowiyarjo
Plant Protect. Sci., 2023, 59(4):317-324 | DOI: 10.17221/16/2023-PPS
Symptomatic samples were taken from five districts in Yogyakarta and Central Java provinces of Indonesia to survey the genetic diversity of Begomovirus, α and β satellites. A total of 14 samples were tested positive by PCR for tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus (ToLCNDV), pepper yellow leaf curl Indonesia virus (PepYLCIV), mungbean yellow mosaic India virus (MYMIV), and ageratum yellow vein China virus (AYVCNV) infections. Besides that, ageratum yellow vein alphasatellite (AYVA) was identified for the first time in Indonesia, and tomato leaf curl Java betasatellite (ToLCJaB) were detected for the first time in different hosts. Partial genome...
A novel eggplant AP2/ERF transcription factor StPti5 confers resistance to Verticillium wilt across different speciesOriginal Paper
Nanyang Li, Yinping Niu, Xing Wang, Suna Wang, Yuhui Chen, Liping Wang
Plant Protect. Sci., 2023, 59(4):325-336 | DOI: 10.17221/27/2023-PPS
The APETALA 2/ethylene response factors (AP2/ERFs) are considered essential in plant disease resistance responses. In this study, a novel eggplant AP2/ERF transcription factor gene, StPti5, was identified and functionally described from wild eggplant (Solanum torvum Sw.). The results of bioinformatics analysis show that StPti5 protein contains a DNA-binding AP2/ERF domain and shares high degree of amino acid similarity with the other known AP2/ERF domain. Subcellular localization assay shows that StPti5 protein was localized in the nucleus. Expression of StPti5 was induced by infection with Verticillium dahliae,...
Identification and functional analysis of glyoxal oxidase gene from rubber tree anthracnoseOriginal Paper
Xuemei Xian, Kunmeng Li, Hui Liu, Zhenhui Wang, Kun Yuan, Yiyu Hu, Chengtian Feng, Meng Wang, Chunhua Lin, Qiguang He, Yu Zhang
Plant Protect. Sci., 2023, 59(4):337-347 | DOI: 10.17221/52/2023-PPS
Glyoxal oxidase (GLOX, EC 1.2.3.15) is a class of hydrogen peroxide synthases involved in lignin degradation. Several GLOX genes of biotrophic and necrotrophic phytopathogenic fungi have been confirmed to contribute to fungal growth, development, and pathogenicity. However, the composition, sequence characteristics and functions of genes in the GLOX family of hemi-biotrophic phytopathogenic fungi remain poorly understood. This study identified a GLOX-encoding gene CsGLOX in the hemi-biotrophic phytopathogenic fungus Colletotrichum siamense by bioinformatics analysis and PCR cloning. The encoded protein contains a signal...
The importance of local faunal research of moths for plant protection: an example from an agricultural landscape in central EuropeOriginal Paper
Vendula Hrubešová, Hana Šefrová, Zdeněk Laštůvka
Plant Protect. Sci., 2023, 59(4):348-355 | DOI: 10.17221/33/2023-PPS
The study was carried out in the agricultural landscape (mosaic of an urban environment, gardens, grassland, fields, small forests and semi-natural non-forest habitats) in central Europe (southeast Czechia) in 2021. A light trap was used for trapping (207 nights). A total of 485 moth species and 5 170 individuals were captured. Eurytopic species dominated the area, 72% of species and 89% of individuals. Fifty-nine species are considered pests (12%), representing 25% of individuals. The seasonal dynamics of selected harmful species were evaluated and discussed. Species of semi-natural dry and wet habitats were represented by 14%, i.e. a proportion...
Assessing the insecticidal effect of Citrus aurantium and Nerium oleander extracts and basalt "Farina di Basalto®“ as biological alternatives to control Aphis punicae and Planococcus citri in an organic pomegranate orchardOriginal Paper
Mohamed Elimem, Rym Jaouadi, Thameur Bouslema, Maha Kalboussi, Chaima Lahfef, Slim Rouz, Hassan Kharroubi, Abdennacer Boulila, Sofien Kouki, Giuliano Ragnoni, Gianluca Pizzuti, Fabio Primavera, Alessandro Riccini
Plant Protect. Sci., 2023, 59(4):356-368 | DOI: 10.17221/111/2022-PPS
This study aims to evaluate the efficiency of basalt with two botanical aqueous extracts of Citrus aurantium and Nerium oleander (50g/L) against Aphis punicae and Planococcus citri in an organic pomegranate orchard. Basalt was applied as a foliar spray with two doses (1.5% and 3%), in the ground as a fertiliser (1.5%), and as a combined application (1.5%). Phenolic compounds of both plants were identified by HPLC-PDA/ESI-MS analysis. Seven and six flavonoids were detected in C. aurantium and N. oleander extracts, respectively. Hesperidin was more abundant in C. aurantium extracts; however, N. oleander extracts...
Insecticidal activity of essential oil from Jasminum sambac (L.) Aiton against Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabricius, 1775) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae)Original Paper
Ruchuon Wanna, Phirayot Khaengkhan, Darika Bunphan, Benjapon Kunlanit, Parinda Khaengkhan, Hakan Bozdoğan
Plant Protect. Sci., 2023, 59(4):369-378 | DOI: 10.17221/69/2023-PPS
Mungbean seeds [Vigna radiata (L.)] are easily damaged by insects during storage, and essential oils (EOs) have proved effective for controlling insect infestation. This research study assessed the bioactivity of EO from Jasminum sambac (L.) Aiton against Callosobruchus maculatus (F.). The chemical composition of EO was analysed by a gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer (GC-MS). All experiments were conducted following a completely randomised design (CRD) with four replications of the residual contact and seed dressing bioassays. Results indicated that J. sambac EO contained 35 compounds (97.587%), with the main component...
Diversified germination strategies of Centaurea cyanus populations resistant to ALS inhibitorsOriginal Paper
Marta Stankiewicz-Kosyl, Małgorzata Haliniarz
Plant Protect. Sci., 2023, 59(4):379-388 | DOI: 10.17221/62/2023-PPS
Centaurea cyanus is an annual weed mostly infesting winter cereals and rape. The aim of the study was to provide insights into the association between the seed germination characteristics and the herbicide sensitivity in C. cyanus in the presence of the genetic background control. Four populations of this species resistant to acetolactate synthase (ALS) inhibitors were tested. A germination study was conducted in a growth cabinet. Plants were sprayed at the 2- to 3-leaf stage with a field dose of florasulam (5 g/ha). There were four herbicide treatments dates, which included plants that germinated up to the seventh day, between eight...
Detection and molecular identification of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris’ associated with muscari virescence of three grape hyacinth speciesShort Communication
Emese Mergenthaler, József Fodor, János Ágoston, Orsolya Viczián
Plant Protect. Sci., 2023, 59(4):389-393 | DOI: 10.17221/70/2023-PPS
Grape hyacinths are popular perennial, flowering bulbous plants. In 2018, 2019, and 2020, some plants of three Muscari species showed symptoms similar to those associated with phytoplasma infection in commercial ornamental gardens in Hungary. Symptoms included virescence of flowers and yellowing of leaves. Symptomatic and asymptomatic Muscari plants were sampled at two locations to detect and identify the pathogens involved. Total DNA was extracted from the plants and used as a template in polymerase chain reaction assays to amplify 16S rRNA gene sequences and housekeeping genes (tuf, secY) with phytoplasma-specific primers....