Canker caused by Eutypella parasitica on Acer pseudoplatanus observed in Uster, Switzerland in February 2021 In the course of the investigations, we came across a previous report made in October 2014 ...on A. pseudoplatanus (Walenstadtberg, Canton St. Gallen, 980 m above sea level) by Prof. Dr. Ottmar Holdenrieder. Symptoms caused by Eutypella parasitica on Acer platanoides observed in Walenstadtberg, Switzerland in September 2021 The fungus Eutypella was isolated from the fruiting bodies and infected wood sampled from necrotic tissues around the canker collected in Walenstadtberg, and cultivated on malt agar (2% DiaMalt, 1.5% agar, 0.01% streptomycin). DNA was extracted and molecular identification was done by amplifying and sequencing the ITS region of n-rDNA using primer pair ITS1/ITS4 (White et al., 1990).
Eutypella parasitica R.W. Davidson and R.C. Lorenz is the causative agent of Eutypella canker of maple, a destructive disease of maples in Europe and North America. The fungus E. parasitica infects ...the trunk through a branch stub or bark wound. Because the fungal community may have an impact on infection and colonization by E. parasitica, the composition of fungi colonizing wood of dead branches of sycamore maple (Acer pseudoplatanus L.) was investigated in five sampling sites in Slovenia. Forty samples from each sampling site were collected between the November 2017 and March 2018 period. Isolations were made from the wood in the outer part of dead branches and from discoloured wood in the trunk that originated from a dead branch. Pure cultures were divided into morphotypes, and one representative culture per morphotype was selected for further molecular identification. From a total of 2700 cultured subsamples, 1744 fungal cultures were obtained, which were grouped into 212 morphotypes. The investigated samples were colonized by a broad spectrum of fungi. The most frequently isolated species were Eutypa maura (Fr.) Sacc., Eutypa sp. Tul. and C. Tul., Fusarium avenaceum (Fr.) Sacc., Neocucurbitaria acerina Wanas., Camporesi, E.B.G. Jones and K.D. Hyde and E. parasitica. In this study, we distinguished species diversity and the fungal community. There were no significant differences in the diversity of fungal species between the five sampling sites, and branch thickness did not prove to be a statistically significant factor in fungal species diversity. Nevertheless, relatively low Jaccard similarity index values suggested possible differences in the fungal communities from different sampling sites. This was confirmed by an analysis of similarities, which showed that the isolated fungal community distinctly differed between the five sampling sites and between the different isolation sources. Eutypella parasitica was isolated from all five investigated sampling sites, although Eutypella cankers were observed in only three sampling sites, indicating the possibility of asymptomatic infection.
Eutypella parasitica R.W. Davidson & R.C. Lorenz is the causative agent of Eutypella canker of maple, a destructive disease of maples in Europe and North America. The fungus E. parasitica is known to ...cause wood stain and decay. However, it is not known how effectively it decomposes the wood of the most widespread maple species in Europe. Wood samples of Acer pseudoplatanus L., A. platanoides L., and A. campestre L. were exposed to four isolates of E. parasitica and nine other fungal species for comparison, according to the modified EN 113 standard. After 15 weeks of incubation, mass loss and microscopical analysis of samples showed evidence of colonization and different wood decay potentials among fungal species. A highly significant positive correlation was found between mass loss and moisture content for all fungal species. Similarly, the measured cell wall thickness correlated well with the calculated mass loss of the samples. On average, the fungal species caused the lowest mass loss in A. pseudoplatanus (10.0%) and the highest in A. campestre (12.6%) samples. Among the samples exposed to E. parasitica isolates, the highest mass loss was recorded in A. pseudoplatanus (6.6%). Statistical analysis showed significant differences in mass loss and moisture content between different E. parasitica isolates. Based on the results of staining, we discuss the type of decay caused by E. parasitica. Although E. parasitica isolates caused smaller mass loss of samples compared to other more effective decay species, we should not disregard its capability of degrading maple wood. Because E. parasitica usually infects the lower portion of the trunk, which is the largest and most valuable part of the tree, any damage can cause significant economic and resource loss.
The ten most frequently isolated fungi from the wood of the dead branches of Acer pseudoplatanus L. were tested in dual cultures to evaluate their in vitro antagonistic activity against Eutypella ...parasitica R.W. Davidson and R.C. Lorenz, the causative agent of a destructive disease of maples in Europe and North America. The tested fungi, treated also as challenge isolates, were Diaporthe sp., Eutypa sp., Eu. maura, E. parasitica, Fusarium avenaceum, Neocucurbitaria acerina, Neonectria sp., Peniophora incarnata, Petrakia irregularis, and Phomopsis pustulata. The antagonistic ability of each challenge isolate was evaluated by calculating an index of antagonism (AI) based on the interaction type in the dual cultures. The results of competition between the fungal isolates were quantified after re-isolations from the interaction zone (s). The dual cultures revealed two main types of competitive interactions: Deadlock, consisting of mutual inhibition after mycelial contact or at a distance, and replacement, reflecting in the inhibition of E. parasitica, followed by partial overgrowth by the replacing fungus. Statistical analysis showed significant differences in average AI and s of challenge isolates between different dual culture assays. Based on the results of the antagonism index, Eutypa sp., Eu. maura, Neonectria sp., and P. incarnata had the highest inhibitory effect on E. parasitica growth and were recognized as the most promising candidates for further biocontrol studies of E. parasitica. The mycelium of E. parasitica at the interaction zones remained mostly viable, except in dual cultures with Eutypa sp., F. avenaceum, and Neonectria sp., where re-isolations did not yield any colony of the E. parasitica isolate. Based on the results, we assume that E. parasitica is a weak competitor, which invests less energy in direct mycelial competition. We discuss the potential of the observed antagonists as a possible biocontrol of Eutypella canker of maple. Nevertheless, additional experiments should be performed for a solid conclusion about competitive ability of E. parasitica and usefulness of antagonists as biocontrol.
Eutypella parasitica naturalised in Bohemian and Polish Silesia Černý, K.; Hrabětová, M.; Svobodová, I. ...
Forest pathology = Journal de pathologie forestière = Zeitschrift für Forstpathologie,
August 2017, 2017-08-00, 20170801, Letnik:
47, Številka:
4
Journal Article
Recenzirano
Summary
In 2015 and 2016, the North American maple tree pathogen Eutypella parasitica was identified in Bohemian and Polish Silesia. To date, the pathogen has been recorded in 35 locations over an ...area of approximately 400 km2. It has been found primarily in natural stands in Silesia in several types of ravine and alluvial forests, in other natural or commercial forests, in riparian stands and in open landscapes. The proportion of diseased maples ranged between approximately 1% and 50% in certain locations. Acer pseudoplatanus was confirmed as the main host but infections were also detected on A. platanoides and A. campestre. E. parasitica damages the most valuable sycamore timber and represents a clear risk for maple cultivation in the region.
Dieback of red currant (
Ribes rubrum
) and gooseberry (
Ribes uva-crispa
) is an increasing problem in commercial fields in the Netherlands. Field surveys were done in 2006–2007 and samples with ...dieback symptoms were analysed. In this study the causal agent was diagnosed as
Eutypa lata
, based on morphological characteristics and rDNA-ITS sequence data. The field surveys revealed the presence of the anamorph and teleomorph states of the fungus produced on dead infected currant wood.
Eutypa lata
is a vascular pathogen of many woody plants. Related fungi from the same family
Diatrypaceae
are difficult to distinguish from
E. lata
based on morphological features. The genetic variability of
E. lata
was compared by rDNA-ITS sequencing of isolates from different hosts and origins. Within the
E. lata
isolates little variability in the ITS sequences was observed. Phylogenetic analysis showed no clear subdivisions within the species.
Eutypa lata
strains isolated from the different hosts were closely related, indicating that there is no direct evidence for host specificity.
Eutypella parasitica was recently reported in Europe for the first time, and this study reports the molecular evaluation of the internal transcribed spacer (ITS)1/5.8S/ITS2 regions of 68 isolates of ...the fungus obtained in pure culture with polymerase chain reaction restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP). The RFLP patterns of all isolates proved identical and the restriction profiles served to differentiate E. parasitica from Eutypa lata, another pathogenic member of the family Diatrypaceae. Low intraspecific variability was detected in the sequenced ITS1/5.8S/ITS2 regions of eight Eutypella parasitica isolates originating from different hosts and geographical locations. Based on this ITS region, EpR/F primers specific to E. parasitica were constructed and tested with a wide range of fungal isolates. The EpR/F primer pair successfully amplified the expected fragment size of 341 bp from isolates of E. parasitica and also directly from infected maple wood shavings. The RFLP patterns and species-specific primers represent a step toward routine, large-scale, and rapid molecular diagnostics and identification of E. parasitica.
Abstract
Trees with Eutypella canker in four stands were found to cluster near other infected trees. Volume losses due to the canker were minimal. Harvest time appears to influence the likelihood of ...infection.
Trees with Eutypella canker in four stands were found to cluster near other infected trees. Volume losses due to the canker were minimal. Harvest time appears to influence the likelihood of infection.
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