Title |
High Resolution Assessment of Spatio-Temporal Changes in O2 Concentration in Root-Pathogen Interaction
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Published in |
Frontiers in Microbiology, July 2018
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DOI | 10.3389/fmicb.2018.01491 |
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Authors |
Mirco Rodeghiero, Simonetta Rubol, Alberto Bellin, Elena Turco, Giulia Molinatto, Damiano Gianelle, Ilaria Pertot |
Abstract |
Fusarium wilt, caused by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici (Fol), is one of the most destructive soil-borne diseases of tomatoes. Infection takes place on the roots and the process starts with contact between the fungus and the roots hairs. To date, no detailed studies are available on metabolic activity in the early stages of the Fol and tomato root interaction. Spatial and temporal patterns of oxygen consumption could provide new insights into the dynamics of early colonization. Here, we combined planar optodes and spatial analysis to assess how tomato roots influence the metabolic activity and growth patterns of Fol. The results shows that the fungal metabolism, measured as oxygen consumption, increases within a few hours after the inoculation. Statistical analysis revealed that the fungus tends to growth toward the root, whereas, when the root is not present, the single elements of the fungus move with a Brownian motion (random). The combination of planar optodes and spatial analysis is a powerful new tool for assessing temporal and spatial dynamics in the early stages of root-pathogen interaction. |
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