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J Chem Ecol

Title:		"Symptomless endophytic fungi suppress endogenous levels of salicylic acid and interact with the jasmonate-dependent indirect defense traits of their host, lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus)"
Author(s):		Navarro-Melendez AL; Heil M;
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Journal Title:		J Chem Ecol
Year:		2014
Volume:		40
Issue:		7
Page Number:		816 - 825
DOI:		10.1007/s10886-014-0477-2
ISSN/ISBN:		1573-1561 (Electronic) 0098-0331 (Linking)
Abstract:		"Symptomless 'type II' fungal endophytes colonize their plant host horizontally and exert diverse effects on its resistance phenotype. Here, we used wild Lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus) plants that were experimentally colonized with one of three strains of natural endophytes (Bartalinia pondoensis, Fusarium sp., or Cochliobolus lunatus) to investigate the effects of fungal colonization on the endogenous levels of salicylic acid (SA) and jasmonic acid (JA) and on two JA-dependent indirect defense traits. Colonization with Fusarium sp. enhanced JA levels in intact leaves, whereas B. pondoensis suppressed the induction of endogenous JA in mechanically damaged leaves. Endogenous SA levels in intact leaves were significantly decreased by all strains and B. pondoensis and Fusarium sp. decreased SA levels after mechanical damage. Colonization with Fusarium sp. or C. lunatus enhanced the number of detectable volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted from intact leaves, and all three strains enhanced the relative amount of several VOCs emitted from intact leaves as well as the number of detectable VOCs emitted from slightly damaged leaves. All three strains completely suppressed the induced secretion of extrafloral nectar (EFN) after the exogenous application of JA. Symptomless endophytes interact in complex and strain-specific ways with the endogenous levels of SA and JA and with the defense traits that are controlled by these hormones. These interactions can occur both upstream and downstream of the defense hormones"
Keywords:		Cyclopentanes/analysis/*pharmacology Fungi/*drug effects/physiology Fusarium/drug effects/physiology Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Host-Pathogen Interactions Oxylipins/analysis/*pharmacology Phaseolus/*metabolism Plant Leaves/metabolism/microbiolog;
Notes:		"MedlineNavarro-Melendez, Ariana L Heil, Martin eng Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't 2014/07/13 J Chem Ecol. 2014 Jul; 40(7):816-25. doi: 10.1007/s10886-014-0477-2"