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ArticleWorld journal of microbiology & biotechnology2024

Characterizing genetic diversity of Sclerotium rolfsii isolates by biomapping of mycelial compatibility groupings and multilocus sequence analysis.

C Shanmugaraj, Deeba Kamil, Robin Gogoi, Amrita Das, G M Sandeep Kumar, Zakir Hussain, Praveen Kumar Singh, M A Iquebal

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C ShanmugarajDivision of Plant Pathology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110012, India.
Deeba KamilDivision of Plant Pathology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110012, India. deeba.kamil@icar.gov.in.
Robin GogoiDivision of Plant Pathology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110012, India.
Amrita DasDivision of Plant Pathology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110012, India.
G M Sandeep KumarDivision of Crop Protection, ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru, 560089, India.
Zakir HussainDivision of Vegetable Science, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110012, India.
Praveen Kumar SinghDivision of Centre for Protected Cultivation Technology (CPCT), ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110012, India.
M A IquebalCenter for Agricultural Bioinformatics, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, New Delhi, 110012, India.

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Genetic diversity in Sclerotium rolfsii is useful for understanding its population structure, identifying different mycelial compatibility groups (MCGs), and developing targeted strategies for disease management in affected crops. In our study, a comprehensive genetic analysis was conducted on 50 isolates of S. rolfsii, collected from various geographic regions and host plants. Two specific genes, TEF1α and RPB2, were utilized to assess the genetic diversity and relationships among these isolates. Notably, out of 1225 pairings examined, only 154 exhibited a compatible reaction, while the majority displayed antagonistic reactions, resulting in the formation of a barrier zone. The isolates were grouped into 10 distinct MCGs. These MCGs were further characterized using genetic sequencing. TEF1α sequences distinguished the isolates into 17 distinct clusters, and RPB2 sequences classified them into 20 clusters. Some MCGs shared identical gene sequences within each gene, while others exhibited unique sequences. Intriguingly, when both TEF1α and RPB2 sequences were combined, all 10 MCGs were effectively differentiated, even those that appeared identical with single-gene analysis. This combined approach provided a comprehensive understanding of the genetic diversity and relationships among the S. rolfsii isolates, allowing for precise discrimination between different MCGs. The results shed light on the population structure and genetic variability within this plant pathogenic fungus, providing valuable insights for disease management and control strategies. This study highlights the significance of comprehending the varied virulence characteristics within S. rolfsii isolates, categorizing them into specific virulence groups based on disease severity index (DSI) values. The association with MCGs provides additional insights into the genetic underpinnings of virulence in this pathogen. Furthermore, the identification of geographical patterns in virulence implies the influence of region-specific factors, with potential implications for disease control and crop protection strategies.Please confirm if the author names are presented accurately and in the correct sequence (given name, middle name/initial, family name). Author 1 Given name: [G. M. Sandeep] Last name [Kumar]. Author 2 Given name: [Praveen Kumar] Last name [Singh]. Also, kindly confirm the details in the metadata are correct.I confirm that the given names are accurate and presented in the correct sequence.

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BasidiomycotaGenetic VariationMultilocus Sequence TypingPhylogenyPlant DiseasesCrops, AgriculturalDNA, FungalFungal ProteinsMyceliumDNA, FungalFungal ProteinsGenetic diversityMycelial compatibility group (MCG)RNA polymerase 2 (RPB2)Sclerotium rolfsiiTranslation elongation factor (TEF1α)

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