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ArticleMolecular biology reports2024

The ilv2 gene, encoding acetolactate synthase for branched chain amino acid biosynthesis, is required for plant pathogenicity by Leptosphaeria maculans.

Nicholas F Chong, Angela P Van de Wouw, Alexander Idnurm

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Nicholas F ChongSchool of BioSciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, 3010, Australia.
Angela P Van de WouwSchool of BioSciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, 3010, Australia.
Alexander IdnurmSchool of BioSciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, 3010, Australia. alexander.idnurm@unimelb.edu.au.

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Abstract

backgroundControl of blackleg disease of canola caused by the fungus Leptosphaeria maculans relies on strategies such as the inhibition of growth with fungicides. However, other chemicals are used during canola cultivation, including fertilizers and herbicides. There is widespread use of herbicides that target the acetolactate synthase (ALS) enzyme involved in branched chain amino acid synthesis and low levels of these amino acids within leaves of Brassica species. In L. maculans the ilv2 gene encodes ALS and thus ALS-inhibiting herbicides may inadvertently impact the fungus. METHODS AND

resultsHere, the impact of a commercial herbicide targeting ALS and mutation of the homologous ilv2 gene in L. maculans was explored. Exposure to herbicide had limited impact on growth in vitro but reduced lesion sizes in plant disease experiments. Furthermore, the mutation of the ilv2 gene via CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing rendered the fungus non-pathogenic.

conclusionHerbicide applications can influence disease outcome, but likely to a minor extent.

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Acetolactate SynthaseAmino Acids, Branched-ChainHerbicidesLeptosphaeriaPlant DiseasesAscomycotaBrassicaCRISPR-Cas SystemsFungal ProteinsGene EditingMutationPlant LeavesAcetolactate SynthaseAmino Acids, Branched-ChainFungal ProteinsHerbicidesAcetohydroxyacid synthaseBrassica napusChemical controlPathogenicityPhytopathogen

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PMID38796647
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