A novel L-amino acid oxidase from Trichoderma harzianum ETS 323 associated with antagonism of Rhizoctonia solani

J Agric Food Chem. 2011 May 11;59(9):4519-26. doi: 10.1021/jf104603w. Epub 2011 Apr 1.

Abstract

Trichoderma spp. are used as biocontrol agents against phytopathogens such as Rhizoctonia solani, but their biocontrol mechanisms are poorly understood. A novel L-amino oxidase (Th-LAAO) was identified from the extracellular proteins of Trichoderma harzianum ETS 323. Here, we show a FAD-binding glycoprotein with the best substrate specificity constant for L-phenylalanine. Although the amino acid sequence of Th-LAAO revealed limited homology (16-24%) to other LAAO members, a highly conserved FAD-binding motif was identified in the N-terminus. Th-LAAO was shown to be a homodimeric protein, but the monomeric form was predominant when grown in the presence of deactivated Rhizoctonia solani. Furthermore, in vitro assays demonstrated that Th-LAAO had an antagonistic effect against Rhizoctonia solani and a stimulatory one on hyphal density and sporulation in T. harzianum ETS 323. These findings further our understanding of T. harzianum as a biocontrol agent and provide insight into the biological function of l-amino acid oxidase.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acid Sequence
  • Antibiosis*
  • Fungal Proteins / chemistry
  • Fungal Proteins / genetics
  • Fungal Proteins / metabolism*
  • L-Amino Acid Oxidase / chemistry
  • L-Amino Acid Oxidase / genetics
  • L-Amino Acid Oxidase / metabolism*
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Rhizoctonia / physiology*
  • Sequence Alignment
  • Substrate Specificity
  • Trichoderma / chemistry
  • Trichoderma / enzymology*
  • Trichoderma / genetics
  • Trichoderma / physiology*

Substances

  • Fungal Proteins
  • L-Amino Acid Oxidase