Transcriptomic response of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici to antagonism by Bacillus atrophaeus 100MTN1
This BioProject investigates the transcriptomic response of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici (FOLViF) during antagonistic interaction with Bacillus atrophaeus strain 100MTN1, a bacterial biocontrol agent isolated from cured sugarcane bagasse. Fungal mycelia were collected from the interaction zone of dual-culture assays and compared with untreated controls. Total RNA was extracted and sequenced using Oxford Nanopore MinION cDNA sequencing technology. The study aims to identify differentially expressed genes and biological pathways associated with fungal stress responses, metabolism, membrane transport, protein synthesis, and other cellular processes affected by bacterial antagonism. The results provide insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying biological control of Fusarium wilt and contribute to the development of sustainable disease management strategies for tomato production.