Cordyceps cateniannulata: An endophyte of coffee, a parasite of coffee leaf rust and a pathogen of coffee pests.
Fungal Biol
; 128(5): 1917-1932, 2024 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
Here, we report on a Cordyceps species entering into a multi-trophic, multi-kingdom association. Cordyceps cateniannulata, isolated from the stem of wild Coffea arabica in Ethiopia, is shown to function as an endophyte, a mycoparasite and an entomopathogen. A detailed polyphasic taxonomic study, including a multilocus phylogenetic analysis, confirmed its identity. An emended description of C. cateniannulata is provided herein. Previously, this species was known as a pathogen of various insect hosts in both the Old and New World. The endophytic status of C. cateniannulata was confirmed by re-isolating it from inoculated coffee plants. Inoculation studies have further shown that C. cateniannulata is a mycoparasite of Hemileia vastatrix, as well as an entomopathogen of major coffee pests; infecting and killing Hypothenemus hampei and Leucoptera coffeella. This is the first record of C. cateniannulata from Africa, as well as an endophyte and a mycoparasite. The implications for its use as a biocontrol agent are discussed.
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Assunto principal:
Filogenia
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Cordyceps
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Coffea
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Endófitos
Limite:
Animals
País/Região como assunto:
Africa
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En
Revista:
Fungal Biol
Assunto da revista:
MICROBIOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Holanda