Uncovering Botrytis cinerea-induced physiological changes in melon plants using multi-sensor imaging approaches
Botrytis cinerea, a necrotrophic fungus, poses a challenge to melon cultivation, causing severe damage leading to reduced crop yields. Understanding the infection process of B. cinerea is crucial for developing effective control strategies against it in agricultural and horticultural environments. T...
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| description | Botrytis cinerea, a necrotrophic fungus, poses a challenge to melon cultivation, causing severe damage leading to reduced crop yields. Understanding the infection process of B. cinerea is crucial for developing effective control strategies against it in agricultural and horticultural environments. Traditional methods for studying metabolic changes in host plants are time-consuming and, if imaging techniques are used, usually involve a single sensor. This research takes advantage of multiple imaging tools - RGB, thermal, chlorophyll fluorescence, blue-green fluorescence and hyperspectral reflectance devices - to capture a complete picture of physiological changes in melon leaves infected by this fungus. By comparing infected areas with adjacent healthy tissues, key metabolic changes are identified, such as decreased photosynthetic activity and increased oxidative stress, which occur even before visible symptoms appear. The images provide a detailed spatio-temporal map of infection progression and host response, revealing critical aspects of this plant-pathogen interaction. These results highlight the value of integrating multiple imaging technologies for early detection and management of fungal infections in crops. The results also suggest potential applications for precision agriculture, offering a more efficient way to monitor plant health and implement targeted interventions. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1b316b70ea4b4770bd1f6ccfed0092c02025-02-10T04:35:25ZengElsevierPlant Stress2667-064X2025-03-0115100769Uncovering Botrytis cinerea-induced physiological changes in melon plants using multi-sensor imaging approachesMatilde Barón0María Trinidad Moreno-Martín1Mónica Pineda2Departamento de Estrés, Desarrollo y Señalización en Plantas, Estación Experimental del Zaidín (EEZ-CSIC). Profesor Albareda, 1. C.P. 18008, Granada, SpainDepartamento de Estrés, Desarrollo y Señalización en Plantas, Estación Experimental del Zaidín (EEZ-CSIC). Profesor Albareda, 1. C.P. 18008, Granada, SpainCorresponding author.; Departamento de Estrés, Desarrollo y Señalización en Plantas, Estación Experimental del Zaidín (EEZ-CSIC). Profesor Albareda, 1. C.P. 18008, Granada, SpainBotrytis cinerea, a necrotrophic fungus, poses a challenge to melon cultivation, causing severe damage leading to reduced crop yields. Understanding the infection process of B. cinerea is crucial for developing effective control strategies against it in agricultural and horticultural environments. Traditional methods for studying metabolic changes in host plants are time-consuming and, if imaging techniques are used, usually involve a single sensor. This research takes advantage of multiple imaging tools - RGB, thermal, chlorophyll fluorescence, blue-green fluorescence and hyperspectral reflectance devices - to capture a complete picture of physiological changes in melon leaves infected by this fungus. By comparing infected areas with adjacent healthy tissues, key metabolic changes are identified, such as decreased photosynthetic activity and increased oxidative stress, which occur even before visible symptoms appear. The images provide a detailed spatio-temporal map of infection progression and host response, revealing critical aspects of this plant-pathogen interaction. These results highlight the value of integrating multiple imaging technologies for early detection and management of fungal infections in crops. The results also suggest potential applications for precision agriculture, offering a more efficient way to monitor plant health and implement targeted interventions.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667064X2500034XBiotic stressBlue-green fluorescence imagingChlorophyll fluorescence imagingHyperspectral reflectance imagingThermal imaging |
| spellingShingle | Matilde Barón María Trinidad Moreno-Martín Mónica Pineda Uncovering Botrytis cinerea-induced physiological changes in melon plants using multi-sensor imaging approaches Plant Stress Biotic stress Blue-green fluorescence imaging Chlorophyll fluorescence imaging Hyperspectral reflectance imaging Thermal imaging |
| title | Uncovering Botrytis cinerea-induced physiological changes in melon plants using multi-sensor imaging approaches |
| title_full | Uncovering Botrytis cinerea-induced physiological changes in melon plants using multi-sensor imaging approaches |
| title_fullStr | Uncovering Botrytis cinerea-induced physiological changes in melon plants using multi-sensor imaging approaches |
| title_full_unstemmed | Uncovering Botrytis cinerea-induced physiological changes in melon plants using multi-sensor imaging approaches |
| title_short | Uncovering Botrytis cinerea-induced physiological changes in melon plants using multi-sensor imaging approaches |
| title_sort | uncovering botrytis cinerea induced physiological changes in melon plants using multi sensor imaging approaches |
| topic | Biotic stress Blue-green fluorescence imaging Chlorophyll fluorescence imaging Hyperspectral reflectance imaging Thermal imaging |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667064X2500034X |
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