Integrated Transcriptomic and Functional Analyses Reveal the Role of the Plant–Pathogen Interaction Pathway in <i>Fusarium solani</i> Infection of <i>Zingiber officinale</i>

Integrated Transcriptomic and Functional Analyses Reveal the Role of the Plant–Pathogen Interaction Pathway in <i>Fusarium solani</i> Infection of <i>Zingiber officinale</i>

Fusarium wilt, caused by <i>Fusarium solani</i>, is a devastating disease that leads to significant losses in ginger (<i>Zingiber officinale</i>) crops worldwide. To explore the molecular mechanisms underlying <i>F. solani</i> infection and disease progression, we...

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Main Authors: Lingling Zhang, Qie Jia, Lei Liu, Yiqing Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Series:Horticulturae
Subjects:
ginger rhizome
<i>Fusarium solani</i>
Fusarium wilt
CEBiP
postharvest storage
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/11/7/791
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Summary:Fusarium wilt, caused by <i>Fusarium solani</i>, is a devastating disease that leads to significant losses in ginger (<i>Zingiber officinale</i>) crops worldwide. To explore the molecular mechanisms underlying <i>F. solani</i> infection and disease progression, we performed a comparative transcriptome analysis of ginger rhizomes during storage, comparing inoculated and non-inoculated samples. A total of 647 and 6398 DEGs were identified in the 1.5- and 2-day infection groups, respectively. KEGG analysis revealed that most DEGs were enriched in the plant–pathogen interaction pathway, with both PTI and ETI being activated. Six DEGs in this pathway were validated by qRT-PCR at two time points, showing a strong correlation with FPKM values from the transcriptome data. Furthermore, transient expression analysis in <i>Nicotiana benthamiana</i> leaves demonstrated that overexpressing ZoCEBiP1 helped scavenge excess ROS, thereby reducing disease severity. Transcriptional profiling of DEGs in the plant–pathogen interaction pathway revealed significant changes in genes involved in ROS and NO metabolism. In <i>F. solani</i>-infected ginger rhizomes, levels of H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> and O<sub>2</sub><sup>−</sup> were elevated, along with increased activities of antioxidant enzymes (POD, CAT, SOD, and APX) and higher NO content and NOS activity. These findings elucidated the early defense response of ginger rhizomes to <i>F. solani</i> infection and provided insights for developing effective strategies to manage fungal diseases.
ISSN:2311-7524

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