Effect of arbuscular mycorrhiza on the growth and development of micropropagated Annona cherimola plants

Annona cherimola Mill., cherimoya, is a tropical plantation crop of interest in fruit culture. Micropropagation techniques have been developed due to the need to increase productivity through clonal selection. Because of the mycorrhizal dependence exhibited by this crop for optimal growth and the recognized role of mycorrhiza establishment for the survival and development of most of the plants produced in vitro, the effect of mycorrhiza inoculation on the development of micropropagated plants of Annona cherimola was investigated. Mycorrhizal inoculation was assayed at two different stages of the micropropagation process: (i) immediately after the in vitro phase, before starting the acclimatization period, and (ii) after the acclimatization phase, before starting the post-acclimatization period under greenhouse conditions. Plantlet survival was about 50 % after the acclimatization period. Plant growth and development profited remarkably from mycorrhiza establishment. Most of the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) assayed greatly increased shoot and root biomass and leaf area. Micropropagated Annona plants seem to be more dependent on mycorrhiza formation for optimal growth than plants derived from seeds. The greatest effects of AMF on plant growth were observed when they were introduced after the acclimatization period

Phosphate solubilization and synergism between P-solubilizing and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a capacidade de solubilização de fosfato de alumínio e apatita de Araxá por diversos isolados de fungos solubilizadores de fosfato e o sinergismo entre o fungo solubilizador de fosfato, FSF 7, e fungos micorrízicos arbusculares, na promoção do crescimento de trevo fertilizado com fosfato de alumínio. Dois experimentos foram conduzidos, o primeiro em laboratório e o segundo em câmaras de cultivo. No primeiro experimento, os isolados FSF 7, FSF 9, FSF 21 e FSF 22, mais controle foram incubados em meio líquido, sob agitação, a 28ºC, por oito dias. Avaliou-se o pH e P solúvel no segundo, quarto e oitavo dia de incubação. No segundo experimento, semeou-se trevo em copos de plástico contendo 300 g de substrato esterilizado, fertilizado com fosfato de alumínio, 3 g L-1, com e sem FSF 7 e fungos micorrízicos. O delineamento foi inteiramente casualizado, esquema fatorial 2x2 (presença e ausência de FSF 7 e fungos micorrízicos), com cinco repetições. No primeiro experimento, foram encontradas maiores quantidades de P solúvel no meio contendo fosfato de alumínio. O FSF 7 aumentou a solubilização desse fosfato. O crescimento do trevo foi favorecido pela presença do FSF 7 e fungos micorrízicos arbusculares, o que evidencia sinergismo entre esses microrganismos.The objective of this work was to evaluate the ability of several P-solubilizing fungi to solubilize aluminum phosphate and Araxá apatite as well as the synergism between the P-solubilizing fungus, PSF 7, and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi to promote clover growth amended with aluminum phosphate. Two experiments were carried out, the first under laboratory conditions and the second in a controlled environmental chamber. In the first experiment, PSF 7, PSF 9, PSF 21 and PSF 22 isolates plus control were incubated in liquid medium at 28ºC for eight days. On the 2nd, 4th and 8th day of incubation, pH and soluble P were determined. In the second experiment, clover was sowed in plastic pots containing 300 g of sterilized substrate amended with aluminum phosphate, 3 g L-1, in presence and absence of PSF 7 isolate and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. A completely randomized design, in factorial outline 2x2 (presence and absence of PSF 7 and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi) and five replicates were used. In the first experiment, higher P content was detected in the medium containing aluminum phosphate. PSF 7 is the best fungi isolate which increases aluminum solubilization with major tolerance to Al3+. Clover growth was stimulated by presence of PSF 7 and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. There is synergism between microorganisms utilized to improve plant nutrition

Phosphate solubilization in solid and liquid media by soil bacteria and fungi

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a capacidade e a eficiência de solubilização de CaHPO4, AlPO4 e apatita de Araxá em meio sólido, e de AlPO4 e apatita de Araxá em meio líquido, por fungos (Aspergillus) e bactérias (Enterobacteriaceae) do solo. Em meio sólido, todos solubilizaram CaHPO4, nenhum solubilizou apatita de Araxá e apenas o isolado de fungo FSF 7 solubilizou AlPO4. Em meio líquido, todos solubilizaram AlPO4 e apatita de Araxá. A seleção de solubilizadores deve ser feita com a quantificação do potencial de solubilização em meio líquido.The objective of this work was to evaluate the ability and efficiency of solubilization of CaHPO4, AlPO4 and Araxá apatite in solid medium, and AlPO4 and Araxá apatite in liquid medium. Soil P-solubilizing fungi (Aspergillus) and P-solubilizing bacteria (Enterobacteriaceae) were tested. In solid medium, all isolates solubilized CaHPO4, not any isolate solubilized Araxá apatite, and one fungus isolate (PSF 7) solubilized AlPO4. In liquid medium, all isolates solubilized AlPO4 and Araxá apatite. Screening of P-solubilizing microorganisms must be done by quantifying their potential of phosphate solubilization in liquid growth medium

Phosphate solubilization in solid and liquid media by soil bacteria and fungi

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a capacidade e a eficiência de solubilização de CaHPO4, AlPO4 e apatita de Araxá em meio sólido, e de AlPO4 e apatita de Araxá em meio líquido, por fungos (Aspergillus) e bactérias (Enterobacteriaceae) do solo. Em meio sólido, todos solubilizaram CaHPO4, nenhum solubilizou apatita de Araxá e apenas o isolado de fungo FSF 7 solubilizou AlPO4. Em meio líquido, todos solubilizaram AlPO4 e apatita de Araxá. A seleção de solubilizadores deve ser feita com a quantificação do potencial de solubilização em meio líquido.The objective of this work was to evaluate the ability and efficiency of solubilization of CaHPO4, AlPO4 and Araxá apatite in solid medium, and AlPO4 and Araxá apatite in liquid medium. Soil P-solubilizing fungi (Aspergillus) and P-solubilizing bacteria (Enterobacteriaceae) were tested. In solid medium, all isolates solubilized CaHPO4, not any isolate solubilized Araxá apatite, and one fungus isolate (PSF 7) solubilized AlPO4. In liquid medium, all isolates solubilized AlPO4 and Araxá apatite. Screening of P-solubilizing microorganisms must be done by quantifying their potential of phosphate solubilization in liquid growth medium

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TRIB3 silencing promotes the downregulation of Akt pathway and PAX3-FOXO1 in high-risk rhabdomyosarcoma

Fusion protein; RhabdomyosarcomaProteïna de fusió; RabdomiosarcomaProteína de fusión; RabdomiosarcomaRhabdomyosarcoma (RMS), such as other childhood tumors, has witnessed treatment advancements in recent years. However, high-risk patients continue to face poor survival rates, often attributed to the presence of the PAX3/7-FOXO1 fusion proteins, which has been associated with metastasis and treatment resistance. Despite efforts to directly target these chimeric proteins, clinical success remains elusive. In this study, the main aim was to address this challenge by investigating regulators of FOXO1. Specifically, we focused on TRIB3, a potential regulator of the fusion protein in RMS. Our findings revealed a prominent TRIB3 expression in RMS tumors, highlighting its correlation with the presence of fusion protein. By conducting TRIB3 genetic inhibition experiments, we observed an impairment on cell proliferation. Notably, the knockdown of TRIB3 led to a decrease in PAX3-FOXO1 and its target genes at protein level, accompanied by a reduction in the activity of the Akt signaling pathway. Additionally, inducible silencing of TRIB3 significantly delayed tumor growth and improved overall survival in vivo. Based on our analysis, we propose that TRIB3 holds therapeutic potential for treating the most aggressive subtype of RMS. The findings herein reported contribute to our understanding of the underlying molecular mechanisms driving RMS progression and provide novel insights into the potential use of TRIB3 as a therapeutic intervention for high-risk RMS patients.This research was funded by grants from Institut Català d’Oncologia (ICO), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (PI21/00640), Fundació la Marató de TV3, Fundació BOSCH, Iniciativa Tot per tu, Fundació Amics Joan Petit, Fundación Inocente, and Mi compañero de viaje

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Estudio histórico del poblamiento, la evolución del paisaje y los usos en la sierra de Aralar

El uso y la gestión de la montaña en la sierra de Aralar han podido ser documentados desde el Neolítico hasta nuestros días en restos antrópicos que van desde megalitos hasta minas, pasando por el aprovechamiento de cuevas y diversos tipos de asentamientos en forma de cabañas. Estas evidencias han podido ser inventariadas, estudiadas y datadas en muchos casos. La ganadería, estacional, es la principal actividad relacionada con estas estructuras, y las condiciones ambientales, culturales y económicas han ido determinando sus características. Ha sido necesaria una metodología multidisciplinaria que apoyara a la arqueología para ir estudiando desde 1993 los a veces esquivos restos dejados por las personas que han gestionado los recursos de la zona