Identification and pathogenicity of Diaporthe species associated with stem-end rot of mango (Mangifera indica L.)
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLANT PATHOLOGY
Authors: Lim, Li; Mohd, Masratul Hawa; Zakaria, Latiffah
Abstract
Diaporthe spp. isolated from stem-end rot lesions of several cultivars of mango were phylogenetically identified as Diaporthe arecae, Diaporthe eugeniae, Diaporthe pascoei, Diaporthe perseae, and Diaporthe ueckerae based on Internal Transcribed Spacer, Translation Elongation Factor-1 alpha, and beta-tubulin sequences. Pathogenicity test showed that species identified as D. pascoei and D. ueckerae isolates produced stem-end rot symptoms on tested mango cvs Chok Anan, Waterlily, and Falan. Diaporthe arecae was pathogenic both on Chok Anan and Waterlily, while D. perseae produced rotting symptoms only on Chok Anan. Diaporthe eugeniae was not pathogenic in all tested mango cultivars. Our study indicates that pathogenic Diaporthe spp. are possibly opportunistic pathogens.
Integration of Hippo-YAP Signaling with Metabolism
DEVELOPMENTAL CELL
Authors: Ibar, Consuelo; Irvine, Kenneth D.
Abstract
The Hippo-Yes-associated protein (YAP) signaling network plays a central role as an integrator of signals that control cellular proliferation and differentiation. The past several years have provided an increasing appreciation and understanding of the diverse mechanisms through which metabolites and metabolic signals influence Hippo-YAP signaling, and how Hippo-YAP signaling, in turn, controls genes that direct cellular and organismal metabolism. These connections enable Hippo-YAP signaling to coordinate organ growth and homeostasis with nutrition and metabolism. In this review, we discuss the current understanding of some of the many interconnections between Hippo-YAP signaling and metabolism and how they are affected in disease conditions.