Plant life is coordinated by several developmental and defense associated mechanisms and cell wall is actively important in these mechanisms. The plant cell wall also serves as an important component system that monitors plant growth and defense apart from only protecting the cell. However, resident sensors of the plant cell membrane and pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) also constitute major response mechanisms in plants while they are both as well developed for maintaining cell wall integrity (CWI). These PRRs are molecules such as ligands, peptides or glycans that are released for sensing damage collectively refers to as perceived damage associated molecular patterns (DAMPs), or signals for trigger immunity (TI). Pathogen attack frequently promotes the release of DAMPs, thereby activating TI pathways that contribute to disease resistance. The cell-wall associated kinases (WAKs) are of immense importance in this pathway. WAKs are receptor-like proteins which have their own cytoplasmic protein domain cross-linked with pectin fraction in the plant’s cell wall. They are generally known to take vital roles in cell expansion process but, it is becoming clearer that they are also involved in plant response to environmental stimuli such as pathogen attack, wounding or abiotic stresses. This review highlights the importance of understanding and identifying wall-monitoring systems involving WAKs, CWI sensors, and trigger immunity-associated PRR-DAMP interactions. This will open a new phase of how we can use these components in boosting plant immune functions and in designing better agricultural strategies such as crop breeding for disease resistance.
M. Asemoloye, O. Olowe· Molecular Biology Reports· 0 citations
The escalating threat of plant diseases to global agriculture and food security necessitates innovative and sustainable control strategies. Conventional biological control agents (BCAs), while environmentally friendly, often suffer environmental challenges and secretion of limited/poor antimicrobial compounds. Advances in CRISPR/Cas genome editing, protease engineering, and synthetic biology have enabled precise modifications that improve pathogen targeting and secretion efficiency. Interest should now be shifted on development of "Super Bioagents (SBs)" with enhanced secretion systems (SSs) for plant disease suppression against changing environmental factors. This will create sustainable ecofriendly alternative to chemical pesticides. This review explores a detailed overview of molecular mechanisms of microbial SSs and the potentials of SBs as a frontier in plant disease management. While there are still challenges in mass deployment of BCAs in sustainable agriculture, this review is guided by the hypothesis that rational, quantitative engineering of microbial SSs can transform conventional BCAs into integrated SBs. It synthesizes current advances within a systems‑level bioengineering framework linking secretion efficiency, regulation, and field performance. It further explores possible integration of SBs in plant-microbiome interactions to further enhance their adaptability and effectiveness. Finally, the review dives into recent breakthroughs, current challenges, and future directions for SBs development and application as next-generation plant disease control agents.
M. Asemoloye· Biotechnology and Bioenginee...· 0 citations
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