Rare sugars are monosaccharides with limited availability in nature and their biological functions are largely unknown. Among them, tagatose was developed as a low-calorie sweetener and showed beneficial effects on human health. Tagatose is metabolized by only certain microbial taxa and inhibits the growth of important crop pathogens (e.g., Phytophthora infestans), but its mode of action and the microbial responses are unknown. The aim of this study was to understand the tagatose mode of action against Phytophthora spp., with the final aim of developing new plant protection products. Tagatose inhibited P. infestans growth in vitro and caused severe ultrastructural alterations, with the formation of circular and concentric mitochondrial cristae. Decreased ATP content and reduced oxygen consumption rate (OCR) were found in tagatose-incubated P. infestans as compared to the control, with the consequent accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and induction of genes related to apoptosis and oxidative stress response. On the other hand, tagatose did not, or only slightly, affect the growth, cellular ultrastructure and mitochondrial processes in Phytophthora cinnamomi, indicating a species-specific response to this rare sugar. The mode of action of tagatose against P. infestans was mainly based on the inhibition of mitochondrial processes and this rare sugar seems to be a promising active substance for the further development of eco-friendly fungicides, thanks to its anti-nutritional properties on some phytopathogens and low risk for human health

Chahed, A.; Nesler, A.; Navazio, L.; Baldan, B.; Busato, I.; Ait Barka, E.; Pertot, I.; Puopolo, G.; Perazzolli, M. (2020). The rare sugar tagatose inhibits the growth of Phytophthora infestans and not Phytophthora cinnamomi by inhibiting mitochondrial processes. FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY, 11: 128. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.00128 handle: http://hdl.handle.net/10449/57689

The rare sugar tagatose inhibits the growth of Phytophthora infestans and not Phytophthora cinnamomi by inhibiting mitochondrial processes

Chahed, A
Primo
;
Nesler, A.;Busato, I:;Pertot, I.;Puopolo, G.;Perazzolli, M.
Ultimo
2020-01-01

Abstract

Rare sugars are monosaccharides with limited availability in nature and their biological functions are largely unknown. Among them, tagatose was developed as a low-calorie sweetener and showed beneficial effects on human health. Tagatose is metabolized by only certain microbial taxa and inhibits the growth of important crop pathogens (e.g., Phytophthora infestans), but its mode of action and the microbial responses are unknown. The aim of this study was to understand the tagatose mode of action against Phytophthora spp., with the final aim of developing new plant protection products. Tagatose inhibited P. infestans growth in vitro and caused severe ultrastructural alterations, with the formation of circular and concentric mitochondrial cristae. Decreased ATP content and reduced oxygen consumption rate (OCR) were found in tagatose-incubated P. infestans as compared to the control, with the consequent accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and induction of genes related to apoptosis and oxidative stress response. On the other hand, tagatose did not, or only slightly, affect the growth, cellular ultrastructure and mitochondrial processes in Phytophthora cinnamomi, indicating a species-specific response to this rare sugar. The mode of action of tagatose against P. infestans was mainly based on the inhibition of mitochondrial processes and this rare sugar seems to be a promising active substance for the further development of eco-friendly fungicides, thanks to its anti-nutritional properties on some phytopathogens and low risk for human health
Phytophthora spp.
Antioomycete activity
Biological control
Mitochondrial alteration
Oxidative stress
Rare sugar
Settore AGR/16 - MICROBIOLOGIA AGRARIA
2020
Chahed, A.; Nesler, A.; Navazio, L.; Baldan, B.; Busato, I.; Ait Barka, E.; Pertot, I.; Puopolo, G.; Perazzolli, M. (2020). The rare sugar tagatose inhibits the growth of Phytophthora infestans and not Phytophthora cinnamomi by inhibiting mitochondrial processes. FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY, 11: 128. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.00128 handle: http://hdl.handle.net/10449/57689
File in questo prodotto:
File Dimensione Formato  
2020 FM Perazzolli.pdf

accesso aperto

Tipologia: Versione editoriale (Publisher’s layout)
Licenza: Creative commons
Dimensione 15.52 MB
Formato Adobe PDF
15.52 MB Adobe PDF Visualizza/Apri

I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.

Utilizza questo identificativo per citare o creare un link a questo documento: https://hdl.handle.net/10449/57689
Citazioni
  • ???jsp.display-item.citation.pmc??? 5
  • Scopus 18
  • ???jsp.display-item.citation.isi??? 16
social impact