Life Sciences Seminar: Partners in Crime: Hydrosphere-Pathibiome of Fusarium Wilt
Life Science Seminar
Partners in Crime: Hydrosphere-Pathibiome of Fusarium Wilt
Dr. Sanjay Antony-Babu
Assistant Professor
Texas A&M University
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Abstract:
Fungal-bacterial interkingdom interactions are key in many soil processes, which can affect plant health as beneficial or pathogenic. Advancements in OMICS technologies and high-resolution microscopy now allow us to explore how bacteria can be integral to fungal life cycles. This is particularly important for soil-borne pathogenic fungi. The bacteria that inhabit fungal hyphae, known as hyphosphere bacteria, may significantly shape fungal pathogenicity. In our lab, we develop techniques to obtain and study these bacteria, focusing primarily on Fusarium wilt strains that affect cotton, as well as those infecting watermelon, tomato, and banana plants. Our research demonstrates that bacteria are not just incidental associates but essential components of the wilt pathogen, influencing its virulence. We propose that bacterial biology represents a key missing link in fully understanding fungal pathogen biology.
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