A protein specific to a virulent pathotype of the downy mildew pathogen Sclerospora graminicola was identified on the Western transfers using the cross-adsorbed antibody. This protein was approximately 90 kDa and without subunits. Serological agglutination studies localized the protein on the cell wall surfaces. Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay and dot blotting using the specific antibodies identified distinct races of the pathogen. Immunofluorescence studies and enzyme linked immunosorbent assay using suspension cultures of host cells showed that the protein bound to the cells of susceptible cultivar but not to those of resistant cultivar. These results suggested that this protein may be involved in host recognition. Key words: Sclerospora graminicola, Pennisetum glaucum, host–pathogen recognition.
The preparation and use of a strain-specific fluorescent antibody reagent is described for specific identification of a virulent strain of Fusarium vasinfectum Atk., in host tissues of Gossypium arboreum, var. K7 and in soil. Methods are discussed to eliminate autofluorescence of host tissues and soil.
Antibodies raised against whole sporangia of Sclerospora graminicola reacted specifically with sporangia and mycelium of this fungus. Agglutination studies localized the antigen on the cell-wall surfaces. Using this antibody, an indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) with a biotin-avidin amplification system was developed for the quantification of S. graminicola in the host tissues of Pennisetum glaucum. This sensitive assay system, which could detect 31-5 5 ng dry weight of fungal biomass, was used to monitor the increase in fungal biomass during disease progression.
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