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MALDI‐based intact spore mass spectrometry of downy and powdery mildews
Author(s) -
Chalupová Jana,
Sedlářová Michaela,
Helmel Michaela,
Řehulka Pavel,
MarchettiDeschmann Martina,
Allmaier Günter,
Šebela Marek
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of mass spectrometry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.475
H-Index - 121
eISSN - 1096-9888
pISSN - 1076-5174
DOI - 10.1002/jms.3046
Subject(s) - chemistry , spore , mass spectrometry , chromatography , powdery mildew , matrix (chemical analysis) , sample preparation , downy mildew , matrix assisted laser desorption/ionization , context (archaeology) , analytical chemistry (journal) , desorption , botany , organic chemistry , paleontology , adsorption , biology
Fast and easy identification of fungal phytopathogens is of great importance in agriculture. In this context, matrix‐assisted laser desorption/ionization time‐of‐flight mass spectrometry (MALDI‐TOF MS) has emerged as a powerful tool for analyzing microorganisms. This study deals with a methodology for MALDI‐TOF MS‐based identification of downy and powdery mildews representing obligate biotrophic parasites of crop plants. Experimental approaches for the MS analyses were optimized using Bremia lactucae , cause of lettuce downy mildew, and Oidium neolycopersici , cause of tomato powdery mildew. This involved determining a suitable concentration of spores in the sample, selection of a proper MALDI matrix, looking for the optimal solvent composition, and evaluation of different sample preparation methods. Furthermore, using different MALDI target materials and surfaces (stainless steel vs polymer‐based) and applying various conditions for sample exposure to the acidic MALDI matrix system were investigated. The dried droplet method involving solvent evaporation at room temperature was found to be the most suitable for the deposition of spores and MALDI matrix on the target and the subsequent crystallization. The concentration of spore suspension was optimal between 2 and 5 × 10 9 spores per ml. The best peptide/protein profiles (in terms of signal‐to‐noise ratio and number of peaks) were obtained by combining ferulic and sinapinic acids as a mixed MALDI matrix. A pretreatment of the spore cell wall with hydrolases was successfully introduced prior to MS measurements to obtain more pronounced signals. Finally, a novel procedure was developed for direct mass spectra acquisition from infected plant leaves. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.