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Evaluation of phyllosphere bacterial biocontrol agents for the suppression of rice foliar diseases
Authors: Sobanbabu G. , Oviya R. , Meena B. , Vijayasamundeeswari A. , Shanmugaiah V. , Ramamoorthy V. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractPhyllosphere colonizing antagonistic bacterial isolates were evaluated for managing major rice foliar diseases, namely brown spot caused by Bipolaris oryzae and sheath rot caused by Sarocladium oryzae. Among these various isolates, Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolate 1 effectively inhibited the mycelial growth of B. oryzae and S. oryzae. The volatile compounds of Bacillus subtilis isolates effectively inhibited the mycelial growth of S. oryzae and B. oryzae. Non‐volatile compounds of P. aeruginosa isolate 2 and B. subtilis isolate 1 recorded the maximum inhibition of mycelial growth of B. oryzae and S. oryzae, respectively. P. aeruginosa isolates produced fluorescent pigments and hydrogen cyanide (HCN), whereas isolates of Bacillus spp. did not. All the isolates of P. aeruginosa and Bacillus spp. produced protease enzymes. P. aeruginosa isolates solubilized phosphate, whereas isolates of Bacillus spp. did not. Rice seeds treated with these bacterial suspensions showed improvement in plant growth parameters. The foliar application of two bacterial strains, namely P. aeruginosa isolate 1 + B. subtilis isolate 1 recorded the minimum brown spot and sheath rot disease incidence. Thus, the present showed that phyllosphere colonizing P. aeruginosa and B. subtilis have the potential application for managing foliar fungal diseases of rice plants.
First report of Puccinia modiolae causing rust disease on Alcea rosea in China
Authors: Song Liangdong , Zhai Peijie , Yao Qingqin , Wang Zhongdi , Liu Saifei , Yang Yuheng 
Published: April 2024

AbstractIn China, about 500 Puccinia species have been discovered, with over 200 species distributed in Shaanxi province. In 2023, a rust disease of Alcea rosea was discovered in Shaanxi Province, China, and the pathogen was identified as Puccinia modiolae through morphological characterization and phylogenetic analysis. This is the first documented report of rust disease on A. rosea caused by P. modiolae in China.
Sleep effort and its measurement: A scoping review
Authors: Marques Daniel Ruivo , Pires Luís , Broomfield Niall M. , Espie Colin A. 
Published: April 2024

SummaryInsomnia disorder is characterized by disruption in sleep continuity and an overall dissatisfaction with sleep. A relevant feature of insomnia is sleep effort, which refers to both cognitive and behavioural conscious attempts to initiate sleep. The Glasgow Sleep Effort Scale is a self‐report tool developed to assess this construct. The objective of the current scoping review was to map how sleep effort has been discussed in the literature and operationalized through its respective measure. Medline/PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and PsycInfo databases were used to search for potential studies. The search query used in databases was the specific name of the self‐reported tool itself (Glasgow Sleep Effort Scale) and “sleep effort” term. This scoping review followed JBI guidelines. To be included, records pertaining to any type of study that mentioned the Glasgow Sleep Effort Scale were considered. No language constraint was used. At the end, 166 initial records were retrieved. From those, 46 records met eligibility criteria and were analysed. Among the main findings, it was observed that the Glasgow Sleep Effort Scale has been increasingly used in recent years, with a notable observed upward trend, especially in the last 2 years. In addition to the original measure, only three published adapted versions of the instrument were identified. This suggests that there is limited research on adapting the scale for different populations or contexts. Sleep effort has been increasingly studied in the last few years. Nonetheless, more research on the Glasgow Sleep Effort Scale tool is recommended, including cross‐cultural adaptations.
Quantifying direct and indirect linkages between seagrasses, environment and associated macrofauna in a temperate lagoon
Authors: Lawrence Cloverley M. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractSeagrass ecosystems play a vital role in marine environments, providing essential services, including physical habitat that supports a species diversity critical to robust trophic structures. However, seagrass loss due to various influences raises concerns about the persistence of these ecosystems. Seagrass‐associated macrofauna serve as indicators of environmental health, noting change or stability. This study investigated the structural and environmental drivers influencing macrofaunal communities associated with seagrass (Zostera capensis) in a temperate lagoon. Variation in macrofaunal community structure across phenotypically distinct seagrass populations found large‐leaved morphotypes in deeper intertidal stands to support higher species diversity and richness. Conversely, small‐leaved populations in higher shore positions had a greater abundance of desiccation‐resistant gastropods. Seasonal differences were significant, with higher abundances generally observed during spring and summer, while diversity and richness peaked in autumn and winter. Structural equation modelling revealed shoot densities and leaf width to have positive direct effects on macrofaunal abundance, while temperature and tidal exposure produced significant indirect effects. Temperature had a direct effect on seagrass structure and significantly influenced five out of six seagrass metrics measured. Observations of seagrass distribution in the lagoon indicate significant declines in large‐leaved populations with likely adverse consequences for associated macrofauna and related trophic levels.
The influence of gene flow on population viability in an isolated urban caracal population
Authors: Kyriazis Christopher C. , Serieys Laurel E. K. , Bishop Jacqueline M. , Drouilly Marine , Viljoen Storme , Wayne Robert K. , Lohmueller Kirk E. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractWildlife populations are becoming increasingly fragmented by anthropogenic development. Small and isolated populations often face an elevated risk of extinction, in part due to inbreeding depression. Here, we examine the genomic consequences of urbanization in a caracal (Caracal caracal) population that has become isolated in the Cape Peninsula region of the City of Cape Town, South Africa, and is thought to number ~50 individuals. We document low levels of migration into the population over the past ~75 years, with an estimated rate of 1.3 effective migrants per generation. As a consequence of this isolation and small population size, levels of inbreeding are elevated in the contemporary Cape Peninsula population (mean FROH = 0.20). Inbreeding primarily manifests as long runs of homozygosity >10 Mb, consistent with the effects of isolation due to the rapid recent growth of Cape Town. To explore how reduced migration and elevated inbreeding may impact future population dynamics, we parameterized an eco‐evolutionary simulation model. We find that if migration rates do not change in the future, the population is expected to decline, though with a low projected risk of extinction. However, if migration rates decline or anthropogenic mortality rates increase, the potential risk of extinction is greatly elevated. To avert a population decline, we suggest that translocating migrants into the Cape Peninsula to initiate a genetic rescue may be warranted in the near future. Our analysis highlights the utility of genomic datasets coupled with computational simulation models for investigating the influence of gene flow on population viability.
Trophic ecology and small‐scale differentiation of ecological groups of franciscana dolphin, Pontoporia blainvillei, in southeastern Brazil, revealed by carbon and nitrogen stable isotopes
Authors: Teixeira Pedro H. O. , Montanini Gleici , Farro Ana P. C. , Colosio Adriana C. , Ramos Hernani G. C. , Barbosa Lupércio A. , Cunha Ian A. G. , Hostim‐Silva Maurício , Azevedo Alexandre F. , Cunha Haydée A. , Lailson‐Brito José , Bisi Tatiana L. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThe franciscana, Pontoporia blainvillei, is an endemic dolphin off the east coast of South America and is considered the most endangered cetacean in the western South Atlantic. In the present study, we analyzed the muscle tissue of 24 franciscana dolphins found on the coast of Espírito Santo (ES) between 2010 and 2019 to investigate trophic ecology using carbon and nitrogen stable isotope analysis. In addition, 127 prey were analyzed to identify the preferred prey. The most important prey species in the diet of the franciscana dolphins were Trichiurus lepturus, Chirocentrodon bleekerianus, and Pellona harroweri. The franciscana dolphins were grouped into three subareas according to where they were collected throughout the distribution: 1 (North), 2 (Center), and 3 (South). In subarea 1, the preferred prey were Stellifer spp., Isopisthus parvipinnis, and P. harroweri, while in subareas 2 and 3, the prey were similar, changing the order of preference among them (Stellifer spp., T. lepturus, and C. bleekerianus). Finally, we identify two possible ecological groups of franciscana dolphins on the coast of ES, influenced by different carbon sources. Our results improve our understanding of the franciscana dolphin's trophic ecology and habitat use, providing new information and guidelines for species conservation in the region.
Usefulness of combined telemedicine for self‐injection of calcitonin gene‐related peptide pathway targeting monoclonal antibodies
Authors: Takeshima Takao , Sanno Naoko , Miura Yumiko , Matsumori Yasuhiko 
Published: April 2024

AbstractObjectiveWe examined whether the combined use of telemedicine and self‐injection could improve patient satisfaction.BackgroundFor patients with migraine, the use of calcitonin gene‐related peptide ‐pathway targeting monoclonal antibodies is associated with concerns, such as the burden of doctor visits and anxiety around self‐injection.MethodsAt four institutions, patients with migraines who used self‐injectable calcitonin gene‐related peptide ‐pathway targeting monoclonal antibodies attempted telemedicine, and web‐based questionnaires and interviews were conducted thereafter.ResultsOf the 26 participants, 58% felt that telemedicine helped with self‐injections and 65% wanted to continue using the combination. The average time required per doctor visit was reduced from 158 to 31 min, and the median from 86 to 18 min. The benefits included reduced burden (46%), ease of schedule adjustment (35%), and lower anxiety levels (19%).ConclusionAlthough there are issues with telemedicine usage, including the burden on healthcare professionals or lower reimbursement points, the combination of self‐injection of calcitonin gene‐related peptide ‐pathway targeting monoclonal antibodies and telemedicine is effective in improving the experience of patients have migraines.
Dynamics and drivers of mycorrhizal fungi after glacier retreat
Authors: Carteron Alexis , Cantera Isabel , Guerrieri Alessia , Marta Silvio , Bonin Aurélie , Ambrosini Roberto , Anthelme Fabien , Azzoni Roberto Sergio , Almond Peter , Alviz Gazitúa Pablo , Cauvy‐Fraunié Sophie , Ceballos Lievano Jorge Luis , Chand Pritam , Chand Sharma Milap , Clague John J. , Cochachín Rapre Justiniano Alejo , Compostella Chiara , Cruz Encarnación Rolando , Dangles Olivier , Eger Andre , Erokhin Sergey , Franzetti Andrea , Gielly Ludovic , Gili Fabrizio , Gobbi Mauro , Hågvar Sigmund , Khedim Norine , Meneses Rosa Isela , Peyre Gwendolyn , Pittino Francesca , Rabatel Antoine , Urseitova Nurai , Yang Yan , Zaginaev Vitalii , Zerboni Andrea , Zimmer Anaïs , Taberlet Pierre , Diolaiuti Guglielmina Adele , Poulenard Jerome , Thuiller Wilfried , Caccianiga Marco , Ficetola Gentile Francesco 
Published: April 2024

Summary

The development of terrestrial ecosystems depends greatly on plant mutualists such as mycorrhizal fungi. The global retreat of glaciers exposes nutrient‐poor substrates in extreme environments and provides a unique opportunity to study early successions of mycorrhizal fungi by assessing their dynamics and drivers.

We combined environmental DNA metabarcoding and measurements of local conditions to assess the succession of mycorrhizal communities during soil development in 46 glacier forelands around the globe, testing whether dynamics and drivers differ between mycorrhizal types.

Mycorrhizal fungi colonized deglaciated areas very quickly (< 10 yr), with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi tending to become more diverse through time compared to ectomycorrhizal fungi. Both alpha‐ and beta‐diversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi were significantly related to time since glacier retreat and plant communities, while microclimate and primary productivity were more important for ectomycorrhizal fungi. The richness and composition of mycorrhizal communities were also significantly explained by soil chemistry, highlighting the importance of microhabitat for community dynamics.

The acceleration of ice melt and the modifications of microclimate forecasted by climate change scenarios are expected to impact the diversity of mycorrhizal partners. These changes could alter the interactions underlying biotic colonization and belowground–aboveground linkages, with multifaceted impacts on soil development and associated ecological processes.
Suillus: an emerging model for the study of ectomycorrhizal ecology and evolution
Authors: Lofgren Lotus , Nguyen Nhu H. , Kennedy Peter G. , Pérez‐Pazos Eduardo , Fletcher Jessica , Liao Hui‐Ling , Wang Haihua , Zhang Kaile , Ruytinx Joske , Smith Alexander H. , Ke Yi‐Hong , Cotter H. Van T. , Engwall Eiona , Hameed Khalid M. , Vilgalys Rytas , Branco Sara 
Published: April 2024

SummaryResearch on mycorrhizal symbiosis has been slowed by a lack of established study systems. To address this challenge, we have been developing Suillus, a widespread ecologically and economically relevant fungal genus primarily associated with the plant family Pinaceae, into a model system for studying ectomycorrhizal (ECM) associations. Over the last decade, we have compiled extensive genomic resources, culture libraries, a phenotype database, and protocols for manipulating Suillus fungi with and without their tree partners. Our efforts have already resulted in a large number of publicly available genomes, transcriptomes, and respective annotations, as well as advances in our understanding of mycorrhizal partner specificity and host communication, fungal and plant nutrition, environmental adaptation, soil nutrient cycling, interspecific competition, and biological invasions. Here, we highlight the most significant recent findings enabled by Suillus, present a suite of protocols for working with the genus, and discuss how Suillus is emerging as an important model to elucidate the ecology and evolution of ECM interactions.
CPK1‐HSP90 phosphorylation and effector XopC2–HSP90 interaction underpin the antagonism during cassava defense‐pathogen infection
Authors: Wei Yunxie , Zhu Binbin , Zhang Ye , Ma Guowen , Wu Jingyuan , Tang Luzhi , Shi Haitao 
Published: April 2024

Summary
Cassava is one of the most important tropical crops, but it is seriously affected by cassava bacteria blight (CBB) caused by the bacterial pathogen Xanthomonas phaseoli pv manihotis (Xam). So far, how pathogen Xam infects and how host cassava defends during pathogen–host interaction remains elusive, restricting the prevention and control of CBB.
Here, the illustration of HEAT SHOCK PROTEIN 90 kDa (MeHSP90.9) interacting proteins in both cassava and bacterial pathogen revealed the dual roles of MeHSP90.9 in cassava–Xam interaction.
On the one hand, calmodulin‐domain protein kinase 1 (MeCPK1) directly interacted with MeHSP90.9 to promote its protein phosphorylation at serine 175 residue. The protein phosphorylation of MeHSP90.9 improved the transcriptional activation of MeHSP90.9 clients (SHI‐RELATED SEQUENCE 1 (MeSRS1) and MeWRKY20) to the downstream target genes (avrPphB Susceptible 3 (MePBS3) and N‐aceylserotonin O‐methyltransferase 2 (MeASMT2)) and immune responses. On the other hand, Xanthomonas outer protein C2 (XopC2) physically associated with MeHSP90.9 to inhibit its interaction with MeCPK1 and the corresponding protein phosphorylation by MeCPK1, so as to repress host immune responses and promote bacterial pathogen infection.
In summary, these results provide new insights into genetic improvement of cassava disease resistance and extend our understanding of cassava–bacterial pathogen interaction.
Prezygotic mate selection is only partially correlated with the expression of NaS‐like RNases and affects offspring phenotypes
Authors: Baraniecka Patrycja , Seibt Wibke , Groten Karin , Kessler Danny , McGale Erica , Gase Klaus , Baldwin Ian T. , Pannell John R. 
Published: April 2024

Summary
Nicotiana attenuata styles preferentially select pollen from among accessions with corresponding expression patterns of NaS‐like‐RNases (SLRs), and the postpollination ethylene burst (PPEB) is an accurate predictor of seed siring success. However, the ecological consequences of mate selection, its effect on the progeny, and the role of SLRs in the control of ethylene signaling remain unknown.
We explored the link between the magnitude of the ethylene burst and expression of the SLRs in a set of recombinant inbred lines (RILs), dissected the genetic underpinnings of mate selection through genome‐wide association study (GWAS), and examined its outcome for phenotypes in the next generation.
We found that high levels of PPEB are associated with the absence of SLR2 in most of the tested RILs. We identified candidate genes potentially involved in the control of mate selection and showed that pollination of maternal genotypes with their favored pollen donors produces offspring with longer roots. When the maternal genotypes are only able to select against nonfavored pollen donors, the selection for such positive traits is abolished.
We conclude that plants' ability of mate choice contributes to measurable changes in progeny phenotypes and is thus likely a target of selection.
La contevelle mauricienne d'après Ananada Devi. Le cas du Poids des êtres
Authors: Gadomska Katarzyna 
Published: April 2024

RésuméLe but du présent article consiste à présenter des traits génériques de la forme narrative brève qu’est la contevelle mauricienne. Le corpus textuel à analyser est un recueil de récits, Le poids des êtres, d'Ananda Devi, l'une des écrivaines mauriciennes les plus célèbres. L'article examine les rapports entre la contevelle, le conte et la nouvelle. La contevelle semble être une forme hybride combinant des éléments des catégories littéraires suivantes : le conte de Noël, la nouvelle‐histoire et la nouvelle‐instant. Par ailleurs, l’article répond à la question de savoir si la contevelle est une catégorie littéraire emblématique pour l'île Maurice.
Incorporating photosynthetic acclimation improves stomatal optimisation models
Authors: Flo Victor , Joshi Jaideep , Sabot Manon , Sandoval David , Prentice Iain Colin 
Published: April 2024

AbstractStomatal opening in plant leaves is regulated through a balance of carbon and water exchange under different environmental conditions. Accurate estimation of stomatal regulation is crucial for understanding how plants respond to changing environmental conditions, particularly under climate change. A new generation of optimality‐based modelling schemes determines instantaneous stomatal responses from a balance of trade‐offs between carbon gains and hydraulic costs, but most such schemes do not account for biochemical acclimation in response to drought. Here, we compare the performance of six instantaneous stomatal optimisation models with and without accounting for photosynthetic acclimation. Using experimental data from 37 plant species, we found that accounting for photosynthetic acclimation improves the prediction of carbon assimilation in a majority of the tested models. Photosynthetic acclimation contributed significantly to the reduction of photosynthesis under drought conditions in all tested models. Drought effects on photosynthesis could not accurately be explained by the hydraulic impairment functions embedded in the stomatal models alone, indicating that photosynthetic acclimation must be considered to improve estimates of carbon assimilation during drought.
Clavibacter tessellarius causing bacterial mosaic of wheat establishes in the Old World
Authors: Nasiri Mostafa , Faghihi Mohammad Mehdi , Rahimian Heshmat , Osdaghi Ebrahim 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThe genus Clavibacter (family Microbacteriaceae) includes gram‐positive actinobacterial species infecting diverse agricultural crops such as alfalfa, maize, pepper, potato, tomato and wheat. Clavibacter tessellarius, causing bacterial mosaic of wheat, was reported for the first time in 1976 in Nebraska (United States). Since then, the pathogen was thought to be restricted to North America (Canada and the United States). While bacterial strains suspected to be C. tessellarius have occasionally been isolated from wheat samples outside North America, occurrence of the pathogen in the Old World has not yet been confirmed by the plant protection authorities. In spring 2020 (January to May) dozens of wheat fields with young plants showing leaf chlorosis and mild mosaic symptoms were surveyed and sampled in southern Iran. Among 192 surveyed wheat fields, gram‐positive, orange‐pigmented actinobacterial strains were isolated from samples of 53 fields. Altogether, 61 bacterial strains were identified as C. tessellarius based on the phenotypic features, PCR‐based molecular tests and pathogenicity assays. Multilocus sequence analysis of five housekeeping genes (atpD, dnaK, gyrB, ppk and rpoB) using 10 representative strains from diverse geographic areas in southern Iran confirmed the phylogenetic status of the strains within C. tessellarius. Our data indicate that the bacterial mosaic pathogen occurs in four southern Iranian provinces including Bushehr, Fars, Kerman and Khuzestan. Thus, occurrence of C. tessellarius outside North America is confirmed. Potential risks associated with the emergence of the pathogen in the Old World, and the need for strict quarantine measures in the area, is further discussed.
‘Like a torch that enlightens new parents along a narrow and winding path into parenthood’ – Midwives' experiences by an interview study
Authors: Johansson Margareta , Thies‐Lagergren Li 
Published: April 2024

AbstractBackgroundThe core of postnatal care is that midwives recognise the needs of women and new‐born babies and provide the highest possible quality of care and medical safety to optimise the health and well‐being of new families. The study aimed to describe midwives' experiences in providing postnatal care for families during the first week after the birth of their baby.MethodsAn interview study included 18 midwives who interchangeably worked within the models of traditional hospital care, hotel‐based care, home‐based care, hospital‐based check‐ups, and specialist care at a breastfeeding clinic at one university hospital in Sweden. Data collected were analysed using thematic analysis according to Braun and Clarke.FindingsThe main theme: ‘Like a torch that enlightens new parents along a narrow and winding path into parenthood – a midwife's transitional support’ was explored and comprised two themes: (1) Strengthening parents' self‐confidence in their parental role by handling over parental responsibility; and (2) Challenging to facilitate parents' understanding of their parental role.ConclusionsMidwives expressed that supporting parents in the parental transition was a delicate task and included balancing mothers', babies', and partners' needs. The midwives guided parents into parenthood during postnatal care in a strategic manner by strengthening parents in their parental role. Postnatal care delivered by midwives is crucial for new parents and their babies.