Objective To identify the key amino acid residues of the TetR family transcription factor BcPDR1 in Botrytis cinerea, thereby laying a foundation for elucidating the mechanism by which BcPDR1 regulates the growth, development, and pathogenicity of this pathogen. Methods The key amino acid sites of BcPDR1 were analyzed by bioinformatics methods, and four conserved regions (32-34 aa, 76-95 aa, 140-150 aa, and 189 aa) were selected for site-directed mutagenesis. On the basis of the knockout mutant ΔBcpdr1, the mutants BcPDR1-M1 (Δ32-34), BcPDR1-M2 (Δ76-95), BcPDR1-M3 (Δ140-150), and BcPDR1-M4 (mutation of Ile to Lys at 189 aa) were constructed. A comparative analysis of the phenotypic characteristics and pathogenicity was conducted on the four aforementioned mutants and the wild-type strain of B. cinerea, ΔBcpdr1, the complemented strain CE. Results The colony morphology, mycelial morphology, and growth rates of BcPDR1-M1, BcPDR1-M2, BcPDR1-M3, and BcPDR1-M4 were similar to those of ΔBcpdr1, but significantly different from those of BC22 and CE. These mutants could form lesions on tomato fruits and tobacco leaves, while their lesion areas were significantly smaller than those of BC22 and CE. Conclusion The regions 32-34, 76-95, 140-150, and the 189th amino acid are the regulatory sites for BcPDR1 to exert its functions.
| 科 Family | 属数 Number of genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) | 属 Genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鹅膏菌科Amanitaceae | 2 | 11 | 5.26 | 鹅膏菌属 Amanita | 10 | 4.78 |
| 小菇科 Mycenaceae | 2 | 12 | 5.74 | 丝盖伞属 Inocybe | 5 | 2.39 |
| 多孔菌科 Polyporaceae | 8 | 14 | 6.70 | 蜡蘑属 Laccaria | 5 | 2.39 |
| 红菇科 Russulaceae | 3 | 23 | 11.00 | 小皮伞属 Marasmius | 6 | 2.87 |
| 小菇属 Mycena | 11 | 5.26 | ||||
| 光柄菇属 Pluteus | 5 | 2.39 | ||||
| 红菇属 Russula | 17 | 8.13 | ||||
| 栓菌属 Trametes | 5 | 2.39 |