• The Plant Pathology Journal
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.458-466
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• 2017

Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo), the causative agent of bacterial blight, is a major threat to rice productivity. Here, we performed RNA-Seq based transcriptomic analysis of Xoo transcripts isolated under in planta growth (on both susceptible and resistant hosts) and in vitro culture conditions. Our in planta extraction method resulted in successful enrichment of Xoo cells and provided RNA samples of high quality. A total of 4,619 differentially expressed genes were identified between in planta and in vitro growth conditions. The majority of the differentially expressed genes identified under in planta growth conditions were related to the nutrient transport, protease activity, stress tolerance, and pathogenicity. Among them, over 1,300 differentially expressed genes were determined to be secretory, including 184 putative type III effectors that may be involved in Xoo pathogenicity. Expression pattern of some of these identified genes were further validated by semi-quantitative RT-PCR. Taken together, these results provide a transcriptome overview of Xoo under in planta and in vitro growth conditions with a focus on its pathogenic processes, deepening our understanding of the behavior and pathogenicity of Xoo.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제38권1호
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• pp.40-50
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• 2015

In the interaction between plants and pathogens, carbon (C) resources provide energy and C skeletons to maintain, among many functions, the plant immune system. However, variations in C availability on pathogen associated molecular pattern (PAMP) triggered immunity (PTI) have not been systematically examined. Here, three types of starch mutants with enhanced susceptibility to Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato DC3000 hrcC were examined for PTI. In a dark period-dependent manner, the mutants showed compromised induction of a PTI marker, and callose accumulation in response to the bacterial PAMP flagellin, flg22. In combination with weakened PTI responses in wild type by inhibition of the TCA cycle, the experiments determined the necessity of C-derived energy in establishing PTI. Global gene expression analyses identified flg22 responsive genes displaying C supply-dependent patterns. Nutrient recycling-related genes were regulated similarly by C-limitation and flg22, indicating re-arrangements of expression programs to redirect resources that establish or strengthen PTI. Ethylene and NAC transcription factors appear to play roles in these processes. Under C-limitation, PTI appears compromised based on suppression of genes required for continued biosynthetic capacity and defenses through flg22. Our results provide a foundation for the intuitive perception of the interplay between plant nutrition status and pathogen defense.

• The Plant Pathology Journal
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.110-115
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• 2013

Theobroxide, a novel compound isolated from a fungus Lasiodiplodia theobromae, stimulates potato tuber formation and induces flowering of morning glory by initiating the jasmonic acid synthesis pathway. To elucidate the effect of theobroxide on pathogen resistance in plants, Nicotiana benthamiana plants treated with theobroxide were immediately infiltrated with Pseudomonas syringae pv. tabaci. Exogenous application of theobroxide inhibited development of lesion symptoms, and growth of the bacterial cells was significantly retarded. Semiquantitative RT-PCRs using the primers of 18 defense-related genes were performed to investigate the molecular mechanisms of resistance. Among the genes, the theobroxide treatment increased the expression of patho-genesis-related protein 1a (PR1a), pathogenesis-related protein 1b (PR1b), glutathione S-transferase (GST), allen oxide cyclase (AOC), and lipoxyganase (LOX). All these data strongly indicate that theobroxide treatment inhibits disease development by faster induction of defense responses, which can be possible by the induction of defense-related genes including PR1a, PR1b, and GST triggered by the elevated jasmonic acid.

• 식물병연구
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.72-78
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• 2023

In September 2021, gray-to-brown discoloration and expanding water-soaked lesions were observed on the outer and inner layers and the core of kimchi cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis) in fields located in Samcheok, Gangwondo, Korea. A bacterial strain designated as KNUB-02-21 was isolated from infected cabbage samples. Phylogenetic analysis based on the sequences of the 16S rRNA region and the dnaX, leuS, and recA genes confirmed that the strain was affiliated with Pectobacterium versatile. Additionally, the biochemical and morphological profiles of the isolate were similar to those of P. versatile. Based on these results, the isolate was identified as a novel strain of P. versatile. Healthy kimchi cabbage slices developed soft rot upon inoculation with P. versatile KNUB-02-21 and exhibited symptoms similar to those observed in the diseased plants in fields. The re-isolated strains were similar to those of P. versatile. Prior to our study, P. versatile as the causative pathogen of kimchi cabbage soft rot had not been reported in Korea.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제33권9호
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• pp.1141-1148
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• 2023

Herein, we explored the potential of the apple's core microbiota for biological control of Erwinia amylovora, which causes fire blight disease, and analyzed the structure of the apple's bacterial community across different tissues and seasons. Network analysis results showed distinct differences in bacterial community composition between the endosphere and rhizosphere of healthy apples, and eight taxa were identified as negatively correlated with E. amylovora, indicating their potential key role in a new control strategy against the pathogen. This study highlights the critical role of the apple's bacterial community in disease control and provides a new direction for future research in apple production. In addition, the findings suggest that using the composition of the apple's core taxa as a biological control strategy could be an effective alternative to traditional chemical control methods, which have been proven futile and environmentally harmful.

• 식물병연구
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.145-151
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• 2007

Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. glycines에 의해 발병되는 콩 불마름병은 한국에서 콩에 가장 많이 발생하는 중요한 세균성 병해 중 하나이다. 본 연구에서는 Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. glycines를 종자에서 검출하기 위해 PCR기법을 이용하였으며, 한국의 36개 주요 콩 품종의 종자 오염을 조사하였다. 그리고 병원균 검출과 동정을 위한 PCR assay와 dilution plating assay를 비교하였다. PCR assay를 이용하여 인공접종에 의한 이병종자와 자연감염된 이병종자로부터 병원균 검출을 확인하였다. PCR assay를 통한 이런 결과는 dilution plating assay와 비슷한 결과를 보여 주었으며 종자에서 병원균을 검출하는 다른 전통적인 방법보다 더 효과적인 방법으로 증명되었다. 36개 주요 콩 품종의 X. axonopodis pv. glycines에 의한 종자 전염을 확인한 결과 풍산나물콩, 만리콩, 태광콩, 대망콩, 아주까리콩에서 병원균이 검출되었다. 그러므로 PCR assay는 콩 종자에서 신속하고, 민감하게 X. axonopodis pv. glycines 특이적으로 검출할 수 있는 효과적인 방법으로 활용될 수 있을 것이다.

• 식물병연구
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.361-369
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• 2012

고추 풋마름병 예찰을 위한 개체군 모형을 개발하였다. 이 모델은 포장에서 고추 시들음을 일으키는 풋마름병원균의 월동 후 1차 감염 시기를 예측할 수 있는 모델이다. 이 모델은 감염환 중 병원균의 밀도와 기주에서의 병원성에 관여하는 요인이 발병의 주요소라 가정하여 만든 것이다. 병원균 증식은 재배 지역 토양 내부와 기주뿌리 내부에서 모의하였다. 뿌리에서 풋마름병 발병에 영향을 주는 주된 환경요소는 온도 및 감염 초기의 병원균 밀도로 가정하였고, 이 두 요소의 액체 배양액에서 증식실험을 통해 정량화 하였다. 또한 고추묘에서 온도에 따라 발병이 얼마나 달라지는 정도를 실험실 실험을 통해 접종원의 감염 수준을 정량화하여 감염을 모의하는 발병모형을 만들었다. 토양에 서식하는 병원균은 400 cells/g이상에서 기주 뿌리에 성공적으로 침입하고 뿌리내에서 온도에 따라 증식하다가 $10^9$ cells/g 이상이면 최소 고사율에 도달하므로, 이 시기를 풋마름병이 최초 감염(1차 감염)되는 초발일로 추정하였다. 2010년과 11년 전국 기상청 종관관측 자료를 통해 풋마름병을 예측한 결과 2011년에 초발일은 대부분의 지역에서 7월 중순과 하순이었는데 이는 2010년에 비해 10-15일 빠른 것이었다. 또한 경기도 지역내에서 종관관측 자료와 실제 논과 과수원 포장 관측 기상 자료로 구동된 모델 초발일을 비교한 결과 포장 기상 자료의 초발일이 1-3일 빠르게 나타났다.

• 한국육종학회지
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• 제43권5호
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• pp.457-463
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• 2011

식물 특이 NAC (NAM, ATAF, and CUC) 전사인자는 식물 성장, 발달과 스트레스에 대한 저항성에 관여한다고 알려져 있다. 본 연구에서는 벼의 NAC 전사인자 중의 하나인 OsNAC69 유전자를 분리하였으며 유추된 아미노산 서열을 바탕으로 조사해본 결과 이 유전자는 NAC 전사인자의 5개 group 중에서 group II에 속하였다. 흰잎마름병균인 X. oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo)를 처리하여 발현을 분석한 결과 접종 1시간 이후부터 발현이 현저하게 증가하였다. 따라서 OsNAC69 유전자의 생물학적인 기능을 분석하고자 이 유전자를 과발현시킨 형질전환벼를 만들었으며 형질전환벼의 분석 결과 대조구인 동진벼에 비해 발현이 높은 9개의 계통을 선발하였다. 높은 발현을 보인 이 9개의 계통에 벼흰잎마름병균을 접종한 결과 동진벼에 비해 흰잎마름병에 대한 저항성이 훨씬 더 증대하였음을 보여 주었다. 이것은 OsNAC69 유전자가 흰잎마름병균 침입시 벼의 병저항성 기작을 조절하여 나타난 결과로 추정되며 정확한 기작에 대한 연구를 앞으로 더 해야 할 것이다.

• BMB Reports
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• 제38권6호
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• pp.748-754
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• 2005

Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato (Pst) causes a bacterial speck disease in tomato and Arabidopsis. In Chinese cabbage, in which host-pathogen interactions are not well understood, Pst does not cause disease but rather elicits a hypersensitive response. Pst induces localized cell death and $H_2O_2$ accumulation, a typical hypersensitive response, in infiltrated cabbage leaves. Pre-inoculation with Pst was found to induce resistance to Erwinia carotovora subsp. carotovora, a pathogen that causes soft rot disease in Chinese cabbage. An examination of the expression profiles of 12 previously identified Pst-inducible genes revealed that the majority of these genes were activated by salicylic acid or BTH; however, expressions of the genes encoding PR4 and a class IV chitinase were induced by ethephon, an ethylene-releasing compound, but not by salicylic acid, BTH, or methyl jasmonate. This implies that Pst activates both salicylate-dependent and salicylate-independent defense responses in Chinese cabbage.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제42권7호
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• pp.503-511
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• 2019

As sessile organisms, plants have developed sophisticated system to defend themselves against microbial attack. Since plants do not have specialized immune cells, all plant cells appear to have the innate ability to recognize pathogens and turn on an appropriate defense response. The plant innate immune system has two major branches: PAMPs (pathogen associated molecular patterns)-triggered immunity (PTI) and effector-triggered immunity (ETI). The ability to discriminate between self and non-self is a fundamental feature of living organisms, and it is a prerequisite for the activation of plant defenses specific to microbial infection. Arabidopsis cells express receptors that detect extracellular molecules or structures of the microbes, which are called collectively PAMPs and activate PTI. However, nucleotidebinding site leucine-rich repeats (NB-LRR) proteins mediated ETI is induced by direct or indirect recognition of effector molecules encoded by avr genes. In Arabidopsis, plasmamembrane localized multifunctional protein RIN4 (RPM1-interacting protein 4) plays important role in both PTI and ETI. Previous studies have suggested that RIN4 functions as a negative regulator of PTI. In addition, many different bacterial effector proteins modify RIN4 to destabilize plant immunity and several NB-LRR proteins, including RPM1 (resistance to Pseudomonas syringae pv. maculicola 1), RPS2 (resistance to P. syringae 2) guard RIN4. This review summarizes the current studies that have described signaling mechanism of RIN4 function, modification of RIN4 by bacterial effectors and different interacting partner of RIN4 in defense related pathway. In addition, the emerging role of the RIN4 in plant physiology and intercellular signaling as it presents in exosomes will be discussed.