Yao Xu , Ou Chen , Rong Zhu , Rui Huang , Jian Ming , Shixiang Yao , Kaifang Zeng
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Transient overexpression of <em>PgSLP</em> upregulated several Ca²⁺-related genes, including <em>CMLs</em>, cyclic nucleotide-gated channels (<em>CNGCs</em>), calcium-dependent protein kinases (<em>CDPKs</em>), and glutamate receptor-like channels (<em>GLRs</em>). AlphaFold3 predictions revealed interactions between PgSLP and CsCMLs. Yeast two-hybrid (Y2H) assays confirmed interactions between PgSLP and CsCML27 and CsCML44, which were validated using bimolecular fluorescence complementation (BiFC) and luciferase complementation imaging (LCI). Furthermore, combined transient overexpression of <em>PgSLP</em> with either <em>CsCML27</em> or <em>CsCML44</em> further enhanced fruit resistance to blue mold. These results emphasize the significance of Ca<sup>2 +</sup> signaling and offer fresh perspectives on the processes behind biocontrol yeast-mediated resistance to blue mold.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20328,"journal":{"name":"Postharvest Biology and Technology","volume":"230 ","pages":"Article 113757"},"PeriodicalIF":6.8000,"publicationDate":"2025-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":"{\"title\":\"Interaction of secreted protein PgSLP and citrus calmodulin-like protein CsCML27/44 in fruit disease defense\",\"authors\":\"Yao Xu , Ou Chen , Rong Zhu , Rui Huang , Jian Ming , Shixiang Yao , Kaifang Zeng\",\"doi\":\"10.1016/j.postharvbio.2025.113757\",\"DOIUrl\":null,\"url\":null,\"abstract\":\"<div><div>Blue mold is one of the most important postharvest diseases of citrus fruit, causing significant economic losses. Biocontrol yeasts enhance fruit resistance through secreted proteins. 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Yeast two-hybrid (Y2H) assays confirmed interactions between PgSLP and CsCML27 and CsCML44, which were validated using bimolecular fluorescence complementation (BiFC) and luciferase complementation imaging (LCI). Furthermore, combined transient overexpression of <em>PgSLP</em> with either <em>CsCML27</em> or <em>CsCML44</em> further enhanced fruit resistance to blue mold. 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Interaction of secreted protein PgSLP and citrus calmodulin-like protein CsCML27/44 in fruit disease defense
Blue mold is one of the most important postharvest diseases of citrus fruit, causing significant economic losses. Biocontrol yeasts enhance fruit resistance through secreted proteins. Previous studies demonstrated that transient overexpression of Pichia galeiformis secreted protein PgSLP reduces blue mold incidence in citrus fruit. However, the molecular mechanisms remain unclear. This study investigates the role of Ca²⁺ in PgSLP-induced resistance mechanism and explores its interaction with calmodulin-like proteins (CMLs). The results show that the calcium chelator inhibits PgSLP-induced resistance, indicating a crucial role for Ca²⁺. Transient overexpression of PgSLP upregulated several Ca²⁺-related genes, including CMLs, cyclic nucleotide-gated channels (CNGCs), calcium-dependent protein kinases (CDPKs), and glutamate receptor-like channels (GLRs). AlphaFold3 predictions revealed interactions between PgSLP and CsCMLs. Yeast two-hybrid (Y2H) assays confirmed interactions between PgSLP and CsCML27 and CsCML44, which were validated using bimolecular fluorescence complementation (BiFC) and luciferase complementation imaging (LCI). Furthermore, combined transient overexpression of PgSLP with either CsCML27 or CsCML44 further enhanced fruit resistance to blue mold. These results emphasize the significance of Ca2 + signaling and offer fresh perspectives on the processes behind biocontrol yeast-mediated resistance to blue mold.
期刊介绍:
The journal is devoted exclusively to the publication of original papers, review articles and frontiers articles on biological and technological postharvest research. This includes the areas of postharvest storage, treatments and underpinning mechanisms, quality evaluation, packaging, handling and distribution of fresh horticultural crops including fruit, vegetables, flowers and nuts, but excluding grains, seeds and forages.
Papers reporting novel insights from fundamental and interdisciplinary research will be particularly encouraged. These disciplines include systems biology, bioinformatics, entomology, plant physiology, plant pathology, (bio)chemistry, engineering, modelling, and technologies for nondestructive testing.
Manuscripts on fresh food crops that will be further processed after postharvest storage, or on food processes beyond refrigeration, packaging and minimal processing will not be considered.