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The objective of this work was to evaluate the development of Davidiella sp. and its asexual form, Cladosporium sp., under different environmental conditions in the rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis). Rubber tree leaves were inoculated with a spore suspension and kept in a humid chamber under different temperatures and wetness periods. The behavior of the fungi was evaluated using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and an ultraviolet light microscope (UV). In the images obtained in SEM, four hours after inoculation of the fungus, it was possible to verify the germination and penetration of conidia at temperatures of 10 to 20 °C. The formation of conidiophores was verified from six hours after inoculation, indicating that it is in the reproductive period. In the sexual phase, in SEM, from four hours after inoculation, it was possible to verify the formation of small protuberances at temperatures between 10 and 20 °C. These black dots evolve into circular, protruding black spots, like the symptoms of black crust, with apparent spore formation on them. The data obtained from the UV analyses corroborate those from SEM, showing that the fungus has good development in its two phases between temperatures of 20 and 25 °C and that the period of wetness on the leaf can contribute to the initial development of the pathogen.
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The fungus Austropuccinia psidii infects young tissues of Eucalyptus plants until they are two years old in the nursery and field, causing Myrtaceae rust. The characteristics making older eucalypt leaves resistant to A. psidii and the reason for the low levels of this pathogen in older plants need evaluations. The aim of this study was to evaluate the morphological differences between Eucalyptus grandis leaves of different growth stages and two plant ages to propose a visual phenological scale to classify E. grandis leaves according to their maturation stages and to evaluate the time of leaf maturation for young and adult plants. A scale, based on a morphological differentiation for E. grandis leaves, was made. The color, shape and size distinguished the leaves of the first five leaf pairs. Anatomical analysis showed a higher percentage of reinforced tissue, such as sclerenchyma-like tissue and collenchyma, greater leaf blade thickness, absence of lower palisade parenchyma in the mature leaves and a higher number of cavities with essential oils than in younger ones. Changes in anatomical characteristics that could reduce the susceptibility of older E. grandis leaves to A. psidii coincide with the time of developing leaf resistance. Reduced infection of this pathogen in older plants appears to be associated with a more rapid maturation of their leaf tissues.
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Anthracnose, caused by fungi of the genus Colletotrichum, is present in the main areas where rubber trees (Hevea brasiliensis) are planted. Thus, considering that biological agents can be an alternative for disease control, the present study aimed to carry out initial studies to investigate the response of rubber tree seedlings inoculated with Colletotrichum and treated with saprobes fungi from the semiarid region of Northeast Brazil (Curvularia eragrostidis, Memnoniella levispora, Myrothecium roridum and Phialomyces macrosporus). Seedlings of the rubber tree clone RRIM600 were sprayed with biocontrol agents as preventive and curative treatments seven days before and after C. tamarilloi inoculation, respectively. Assessments included plant response to disease expression based on the percentage of symptomatic area on treated leaves, percentage of graft death, and percentage of apical death in seedlings 30 days after inoculation with C. tamarilloi. In addition, the enzymes peroxidase and phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL) had their activity quantified by their association with plant resistance to pathogens. The fungus C. eragrostidis had the best result in controlling anthracnose when applied as a preventive treatment, showing 10% less disease than the untreated plant. The same was observed for the fungus P. macrosporus when used in the curative form. These fungi also reduced the graft death. In these cases, PAL activity was higher and may be linked to the induction of resistance against the pathogen. The peroxidase activity was not expressive for treatments with saprobic fungi in the periods studied. Therefore, among the tested fungi, C. eragrostidis and P. macrosporus are promising for the control of anthracnose, deserving further studies.
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Anthracnose, caused by fungi of the genus Colletotrichum, is present in the major rubber tree crop areas in Brazil, especially in São Paulo, Mato Grosso do Sul, Paraná, Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo, and northern states. This disease can affect different tissues of the rubber tree, leading to production losses. Thus, a better understanding of the pathosystem Colletotrichum x rubber tree can provide evidence to subsequent epidemiological research and phytosanitary management studies of this disease in the field. The present study aimed to investigate C.tamarilloi colonization and reproduction steps in resistant clones (IAC 502, IAC 507, RRIM 937) and in one susceptible clone (RRIM 600) of the rubber tree, verifying the influence of temperature up to 48 h after inoculation of the fungus, under 24 h wetness. Samples were analyzed under a light, a UV and a scanning electron microscope. Data indicated that the fungus had a delay in its development in resistant clones and, although colonization was expressive 48 h after inoculation, the new spore formation rate in the analyzed samples was lower in resistant clones. For RRIM 600, rapid colonization and intensive sporulation could be observed.
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The aim of the present study was to evaluate structural and biochemical aspects related to the interaction of resistant (RRIM 937, IAC 502 and 507) and susceptible (RRIM 600) rubber tree clones with C. tamarillo. For such analysis, ultrathin sections of the leaf limb were embedded in historesin and differently stained to verify structural alterations and presence of starch grains, arginine, lipids, tannins and lignins. The total proteins and activity of the enzymes peroxidase and (PAL) were quantified. Stomatal density was also analyzed under a scanning electron microscope. Data indicated alterations in the cell content of resistant clones inoculated with the pathogen, as well as greater lignin and lipid accumulation in these samples. For tannins, there was no difference between inoculated and non-inoculated clones. Arginine was found at greater quantities in IAC 502 and 507. Starch grains were not detected in any of the analyzed samples. Protein level and stomatal density were lower in resistant clones. Peroxidase activity was more expressive in resistant clones. PAL activity, there was no significant difference between clones. The lignin and lipids, total protein, peroxidase activity and stomatal density may be related to the resistance of rubber tree clones to anthracnose.
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In a first step, essential oils were extracted from Eucalyptus globulus leaves, healthy and with symptoms and signs of Mycosphaerella leaf disease (MLD) and Teratosphaeria leaf disease (TLD), in two leaf stages. Stage 1: sessile, oval leaves covered by a waxy layer of a bluish colour, with opposite phyllotaxis, inserted along stems of quadrangular section. Stage 2: narrow and sickle leaves with a greyish green surface, mainly on the abaxial surface, inserted in alternating pairs along rounded stems. The essential oils were extracted by hydrodistillation and were analyzed by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry. Chemical composition data and percentages of essential oil constituents were submitted to cluster analysis and principal component analysis. In a second step, under in vitro conditions, was evaluated the germination of Teratosphaeria nubilosa (one of the causal agents of TLD) ascospores in contact with the four types of essential oils extracted. The evaluations were performed at 24, 48 and 72 h after the experiments were assembled. The present study made it possible to distinguish and identify the chemical composition of essential oils from the eucalypt leaves used, and allowed 1,8-cineole to be identified as the major component for the essential oils investigated. The contact between essential oils and T. nubilosa spores allowed to prove the inhibition of the ascospores germination, being more efficient for the essential oils extracted from materials with the disease, which presented high amounts of 1,8-cineole.
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Ascomicetos , Eucalyptus , Mycosphaerella , Óleos Voláteis , Esporos Fúngicos , Ascomicetos/fisiologia , Eucalyptus/microbiologia , Mycosphaerella/fisiologia , Óleos Voláteis/química , Óleos Voláteis/farmacologia , Folhas de Planta/microbiologia , Esporos Fúngicos/efeitos dos fármacosRESUMO
Entre janeiro e fevereiro de 2013 ocorreu uma epidemia de mal das folhas em regiões consideradas como de "escape" à doença, causando preocupações e indagações nos produtores de borracha e ao setor heveícola como um todo. Uma possível adaptação do fungo a essas zonas foi levantada e a consistência do controle da doença pela utilização do binômio plantas com troca uniforme das folhas + período seco, típicos de regiões de "escape", foi questionada. O objetivo deste trabalho foi trazer informações importantes aos heveicultores sobre a interação clima-patógeno-hospedeiro e comparar variáveis de normais climatológicas (média histórica) e dados climáticos deste período de ocorrência da epidemia (janeiro e fevereiro de 2013). Concluiu-se que não foi o patógeno que se adaptou às plantas de seringueira em clima mais seco, nas regiões de "escape", mas que o clima mais úmido ocorreu nessas regiões mais secas, nesse período.(AU)
In January and February 2013 occurred a South American leaf blight epidemic in regions considered as escape zones, causing concern to rubber tree growers and throughout the rubber industry. A possible adaptation of the fungus to escape zones was raised and the consistency of disease control by the use of the binomial: plants with uniform renewal of leaves + dry season, typical of the escape zones, was questioned. The aim of this work was to bring relevant information to the rubber growers about the interaction climate-pathogen-host and to compare normal climate (historical average) and climatic data of the occurrence period of epidemic (January and February 2013). We conclude that was not the pathogen that has adapted to rubber tree in drier conditions, typical in escape regions, but a more humid climate occurred in these drier regions during this period.(AU)
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Controle de Pragas , Clima , Hevea/microbiologia , Epidemias , Noxas , Estação SecaRESUMO
ABSTRACT: In January and February 2013 occurred a South American leaf blight epidemic in regions considered as escape zones, causing concern to rubber tree growers and throughout the rubber industry. A possible adaptation of the fungus to escape zones was raised and the consistency of disease control by the use of the binomial: plants with uniform renewal of leaves + dry season, typical of the escape zones, was questioned. The aim of this work was to bring relevant information to the rubber growers about the interaction climate-pathogen-host and to compare normal climate (historical average) and climatic data of the occurrence period of epidemic (January and February 2013). We conclude that was not the pathogen that has adapted to rubber tree in drier conditions, typical in escape regions, but a more humid climate occurred in these drier regions during this period.
RESUMO: Entre janeiro e fevereiro de 2013 ocorreu uma epidemia de mal das folhas em regiões consideradas como de "escape" à doença, causando preocupações e indagações nos produtores de borracha e ao setor heveícola como um todo. Uma possível adaptação do fungo a essas zonas foi levantada e a consistência do controle da doença pela utilização do binômio plantas com troca uniforme das folhas + período seco, típicos de regiões de "escape", foi questionada. O objetivo deste trabalho foi trazer informações importantes aos heveicultores sobre a interação clima-patógeno-hospedeiro e comparar variáveis de normais climatológicas (média histórica) e dados climáticos deste período de ocorrência da epidemia (janeiro e fevereiro de 2013). Concluiu-se que não foi o patógeno que se adaptou às plantas de seringueira em clima mais seco, nas regiões de "escape", mas que o clima mais úmido ocorreu nessas regiões mais secas, nesse período.
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In January and February 2013 occurred a South American leaf blight epidemic in regions considered as escape zones, causing concern to rubber tree growers and throughout the rubber industry. A possible adaptation of the fungus to escape zones was raised and the consistency of disease control by the use of the binomial: plants with uniform renewal of leaves + dry season, typical of the escape zones, was questioned. The aim of this work was to bring relevant information to the rubber growers about the interaction climate-pathogen-host and to compare normal climate (historical average) and climatic data of the occurrence period of epidemic (January and February 2013). We conclude that was not the pathogen that has adapted to rubber tree in drier conditions, typical in escape regions, but a more humid climate occurred in these drier regions during this period.(AU)
Entre janeiro e fevereiro de 2013 ocorreu uma epidemia de mal das folhas em regiões consideradas como de escape à doença, causando preocupações e indagações nos produtores de borracha e ao setor heveícola como um todo. Uma possível adaptação do fungo a essas zonas foi levantada e a consistência do controle da doença pela utilização do binômio plantas com troca uniforme das folhas + período seco, típicos de regiões de escape, foi questionada. O objetivo deste trabalho foi trazer informações importantes aos heveicultores sobre a interação clima-patógeno-hospedeiro e comparar variáveis de normais climatológicas (média histórica) e dados climáticos deste período de ocorrência da epidemia (janeiro e fevereiro de 2013). Concluiu-se que não foi o patógeno que se adaptou às plantas de seringueira em clima mais seco, nas regiões de escape, mas que o clima mais úmido ocorreu nessas regiões mais secas, nesse período.(AU)
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Clima , Noxas , Controle de Pragas , Epidemias , Hevea/microbiologia , Estação SecaRESUMO
In January and February 2013 occurred a South American leaf blight epidemic in regions considered as escape zones, causing concern to rubber tree growers and throughout the rubber industry. A possible adaptation of the fungus to escape zones was raised and the consistency of disease control by the use of the binomial: plants with uniform renewal of leaves + dry season, typical of the escape zones, was questioned. The aim of this work was to bring relevant information to the rubber growers about the interaction climate-pathogen-host and to compare normal climate (historical average) and climatic data of the occurrence period of epidemic (January and February 2013). We conclude that was not the pathogen that has adapted to rubber tree in drier conditions, typical in escape regions, but a more humid climate occurred in these drier regions during this period.
Entre janeiro e fevereiro de 2013 ocorreu uma epidemia de mal das folhas em regiões consideradas como de escape à doença, causando preocupações e indagações nos produtores de borracha e ao setor heveícola como um todo. Uma possível adaptação do fungo a essas zonas foi levantada e a consistência do controle da doença pela utilização do binômio plantas com troca uniforme das folhas + período seco, típicos de regiões de escape, foi questionada. O objetivo deste trabalho foi trazer informações importantes aos heveicultores sobre a interação clima-patógeno-hospedeiro e comparar variáveis de normais climatológicas (média histórica) e dados climáticos deste período de ocorrência da epidemia (janeiro e fevereiro de 2013). Concluiu-se que não foi o patógeno que se adaptou às plantas de seringueira em clima mais seco, nas regiões de escape, mas que o clima mais úmido ocorreu nessas regiões mais secas, nesse período.