Genetic diversity of Colletotrichum lupini and its virulence on white and Andean lupin

Abstract Lupin cultivation worldwide is threatened by anthracnose, a destructive disease caused by the seed- and air-borne fungal pathogen Colletotrichum lupini. In this study we explored the intraspecific diversity of 39 C. lupini isolates collected from different lupin cultivating regions around t...

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Main Authors: J. A. Alkemade, M. M. Messmer, R. T. Voegele, M. R. Finckh, P. Hohmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021-06-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-92953-y
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author J. A. Alkemade
M. M. Messmer
R. T. Voegele
M. R. Finckh
P. Hohmann
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description Abstract Lupin cultivation worldwide is threatened by anthracnose, a destructive disease caused by the seed- and air-borne fungal pathogen Colletotrichum lupini. In this study we explored the intraspecific diversity of 39 C. lupini isolates collected from different lupin cultivating regions around the world, and representative isolates were screened for their pathogenicity and virulence on white and Andean lupin. Multi-locus phylogeny and morphological characterizations showed intraspecific diversity to be greater than previously shown, distinguishing a total of six genetic groups and ten distinct morphotypes. Highest diversity was found across South America, indicating it as the center of origin of C. lupini. The isolates that correspond to the current pandemic belong to a genetic and morphological uniform group, were globally widespread, and showed high virulence on tested white and Andean lupin accessions. Isolates belonging to the other five genetic groups were mostly found locally and showed distinct virulence patterns. Two highly virulent strains were shown to overcome resistance of advanced white lupin breeding material. This stresses the need to be careful with international seed transports in order to prevent spread of currently confined but potentially highly virulent strains. This study improves our understanding of the diversity, phylogeography and pathogenicity of a member of one of the world’s top 10 plant pathogen genera, providing valuable information for breeding programs and future disease management.
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spelling doaj.art-91d9073175534166a9eb914902b08e6c2022-12-21T20:34:23ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222021-06-0111111210.1038/s41598-021-92953-yGenetic diversity of Colletotrichum lupini and its virulence on white and Andean lupinJ. A. Alkemade0M. M. Messmer1R. T. Voegele2M. R. Finckh3P. Hohmann4Department of Crop Sciences, Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL)Department of Crop Sciences, Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL)Institute of Phytomedicine, University of HohenheimDepartment of Ecological Plant Protection, University of KasselDepartment of Crop Sciences, Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL)Abstract Lupin cultivation worldwide is threatened by anthracnose, a destructive disease caused by the seed- and air-borne fungal pathogen Colletotrichum lupini. In this study we explored the intraspecific diversity of 39 C. lupini isolates collected from different lupin cultivating regions around the world, and representative isolates were screened for their pathogenicity and virulence on white and Andean lupin. Multi-locus phylogeny and morphological characterizations showed intraspecific diversity to be greater than previously shown, distinguishing a total of six genetic groups and ten distinct morphotypes. Highest diversity was found across South America, indicating it as the center of origin of C. lupini. The isolates that correspond to the current pandemic belong to a genetic and morphological uniform group, were globally widespread, and showed high virulence on tested white and Andean lupin accessions. Isolates belonging to the other five genetic groups were mostly found locally and showed distinct virulence patterns. Two highly virulent strains were shown to overcome resistance of advanced white lupin breeding material. This stresses the need to be careful with international seed transports in order to prevent spread of currently confined but potentially highly virulent strains. This study improves our understanding of the diversity, phylogeography and pathogenicity of a member of one of the world’s top 10 plant pathogen genera, providing valuable information for breeding programs and future disease management.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-92953-y
spellingShingle J. A. Alkemade
M. M. Messmer
R. T. Voegele
M. R. Finckh
P. Hohmann
Genetic diversity of Colletotrichum lupini and its virulence on white and Andean lupin
Scientific Reports
title Genetic diversity of Colletotrichum lupini and its virulence on white and Andean lupin
title_full Genetic diversity of Colletotrichum lupini and its virulence on white and Andean lupin
title_fullStr Genetic diversity of Colletotrichum lupini and its virulence on white and Andean lupin
title_full_unstemmed Genetic diversity of Colletotrichum lupini and its virulence on white and Andean lupin
title_short Genetic diversity of Colletotrichum lupini and its virulence on white and Andean lupin
title_sort genetic diversity of colletotrichum lupini and its virulence on white and andean lupin
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-92953-y
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